Our Competitive Program is designed for gymnasts who demonstrate a strong interest in rhythmic gymnastics and are ready for a long-term, structured training pathway. This program emphasizes technical foundations, artistry, physical preparation, and personal growth, while supporting athletes through age-appropriate stages of development.
Our competitive pathway follows Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles, prioritizing skill acquisition, confidence, and athlete well-being alongside performance goals.
Competitive placement is by invitation and coach assessment to ensure each gymnast is training at a level that supports both current success and long-term development.
Our Competitive Pathway
Our competitive levels reflect progressive stages of athletic development. Specific training hours, prerequisites, and seasonal expectations are outlined in each program’s registration details.
Foundations I
The entry point into ERGC’s Competitive Program. This group introduces athletes to structured competitive training, foundational rhythmic gymnastics skills, and the expectations of competitive participation in a supportive and development-focused environment.
Athletes train as part of a team and begin learning choreography, basic competitive routines, and training discipline, while continuing to build coordination, flexibility, and apparatus fundamentals.
Foundations+ II
The Foundation II Competitive group builds on the fundamentals introduced in Foundation I, with increased training volume and expectations. Athletes continue to develop technical skills, strength, flexibility, and apparatus handling, while gaining greater exposure to competitive routines and performance readiness.
This group supports athletes who are ready for increased commitment within the early competitive pathway.
Development
Designed for athletes transitioning into more demanding competitive training. Athletes refine technical execution, increase physical conditioning, and develop stronger artistry and routine structure.
This group supports athletes preparing for higher competitive demands while remaining within the interclub competitive stream.
Advanced
Intended for athletes demonstrating strong technical foundations, physical readiness, and the ability to manage high training volumes. Training emphasizes advanced skill execution, performance quality, endurance, and competitive preparedness.
This group represents advanced training commitment within the interclub stream and may include athletes preparing for provincial-level progression.
Provincial / Regional Stream
ERGC’s highest competitive training group. Athletes train at a high level of intensity and commitment, focusing on advanced technical mastery, artistry, physical preparation, and competition readiness within the provincial stream.
This group supports athletes competing at the provincial or regional level, as determined by coaching assessment and governing body criteria.
World Gymnaestrada Team
Participation in the World Gymnaestrada Team is by invitation only. Read more about the World Gymnaestrada Team here.
Training Philosophy & Commitment
- Competitive gymnasts train multiple times per week in a structured environment
- Training includes technical skill development, artistry, flexibility, strength, and conditioning
- Ballet and dance fundamentals are integrated as part of athletic development
- Competitive participation varies by level and season
Our goal is to support sustainable athlete development, not early specialization or burnout.
Registration & Placement
- All Competitive programs are by invitation only
- Families will receive placement and registration instructions directly from the club
- Full program details, schedules, fees, and expectations are available in our online registration system
If you have questions about competitive placement or progression, we encourage families to connect with our coaching team prior to registration.
Competitive Terms & Conditions
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions page.
