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 Athlete Development 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 Competitive Learn to Train (LTAD Stage 3)
The first stage of ERGC's Competitive Program, where athletes build the technical and personal foundations for long-term success in the sport. 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.
Development Competitive Train to Train (LTAD Stage 4)
Designed for athletes transitioning into more demanding competitive training. Athletes refine technical execution, increase physical conditioning, and develop stronger artistry and routine structure.
Athletes develop the consistency, confidence, and resilience required for increasingly complex training and competition experiences while competing in the Interclub stream.
Advanced Competitive Train to Compete (LTAD Stage 5)
Designed for athletes demonstrating strong technical foundations, physical readiness, and the ability to thrive within a high-performance training environment. Training emphasizes advanced technical mastery, artistry, physical preparation, endurance, and consistent performance quality.
Athletes in this program train with a high level of commitment while continuing to develop the skills, confidence, and resilience required for long-term success in the sport.
Within this program, athletes may compete in the Interclub, Provincial, or Regional competitive streams, as determined by coaching assessment, athlete readiness, and the requirements of Rhythmic Gymnastics Alberta and Gymnastics Canada Gymnastique.
Beyond Competition
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.
