Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
The Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) program is made up of several levels of developmental and competitive streams. Younger gymnasts begin the WAG program in levels that focus on introductory gymnastics, learning and training to compete, and skill and ability development.
Each program is open-ended so that the coach can alter and adapt the program to best suit the needs and abilities of each athlete. The programs are also tailored to match the child’s strengths and weaknesses. This tailoring ensures that each child gets the best training possible and results in a unique experience for each athlete.
Athletes in the WAG program advance through these levels which are ordered by age and ability.
WAG Xcel
Xcel is an alternative competitive gymnastics program aiming to provide athletes of various ages and stages of their gymnastics development the opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of the competitive gymnastics atmosphere. Athletes participating in the Xcel program have the opportunity to advance through 5 levels based on age and skill level.
A program targeting those looking to increase their gymnastics commitment or for those that are interested in returning at a lower intensity than our primary competitive program. The Xcel program also provides an increased level of fluidity in skill development for athletes, encouraging a more personalized skill development path while maintaining the emphasis on developing strength, flexibility consistency and confidence as athletes progress.
Interested in a Program?
These programs are invitation only. We also host Tryout dates throughout the year, check out our website for upcoming dates. You can also
Request an Assessment.
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics
The Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) program is a competitive program that is divided into 6 levels. Each level is based on Gymnastics Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) framework. LTAD ensures the optimal development for gymnasts of all ages, interests and abilities and in all gymnastics disciplines and helps every athlete reach their full potential.
Aspiring gymnasts enter the program between the ages of 6 and 8. At the lower levels of the program athletes learn the basics of MAG, and as they move forward they are taught the skills needed to compete at each level. The higher the level, the harder the elements and skills.
Athletes who excel at an earlier age are able to go into the high performance stream which consists of higher difficulty skills and routines. These athletes can eventually be named to the National team.
The MAG competitive program runs all year. Lower level athletes train between 6 to 12 hours a week, while the higher level athletes train between 16 to 24 hours a week.
Each of the 6 levels correspond to the LTAD program established by Gymnastics Canada:
Interested in a Program?
These programs are invitation only. We also host Tryout dates throughout the year, check out our website for upcoming dates. You can also
Request an Assessment.
Trampoline & Tumbling
T&T at Ortona, is divided into 3 different sections based on age and skill level. Each program is loosely based on Gymnastics Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) framework. LTAD ensures the optimal development for gymnasts of all ages, interests and abilities and in all gymnastics disciplines and helps every athlete reach their full potential. There are 8 stages for LTAD, and each Ortona program corresponds to an LTAD stage.
FAST Program:
Ortona no longer offers developmental programs specifically for T&T; however, interested athletes can enter into a broader program which teaches skills for either WAG and T&T or MAG and T&T. This allows the athlete to develop a wider range of skills in the sport of gymnastics.
Competitive T&T Programs:
Our competitive program has grown over the years, and we are proud to offer athletes the opportunity to compete in T&T competitions across Alberta, Canada and worldwide. Our athletes typically train 9 to 15 hours a week and work on developing strength, flexibility, technique and creating routines for the competitive season. The competitive programs run year round.
OGC T&T Pre-Competitive Stream- LTAD 4
This program begins to transition athletes away from artistic events such as the floor and vault and instead focuses athletes on specializing in a T&T discipline such as trampoline, double mini trampoline and tumbling. Athletes begin to learn single flips without any twists.
OGC T&T Provincial Competitive Stream- LTAD 5
This program begins to train athletes for competitions and invitational levels to sanctioned
events such as Provincials and Westerns. Athletes begin to learn how to incorporate flips into routines and how to introduce twists and turns into flips.
OGC T&T National Competitive Stream- LTAD 6
At this level, athletes begin to compete and travel nationally and internationally at competitions like Nationals and Canada Cup. The program is largely devoted to developing routines for these competitions. Athletes begin to learn double and triple flips.
Interested in a Program?
These programs are invitation only. We also host Tryout dates throughout the year, check out our website for upcoming dates. You can also
Request an Assessment.
Acrobatic Gymnastics
Acrobatic gymnastics, also known as Acro, is a competitive sport that combines elements of gymnastics, dance, and acrobatic skills. It involves partnerships of two to four athletes performing routines that include balance, strength, flexibility, and coordinated teamwork. The routines are choreographed to music, featuring various lifts, throws, and complex poses.
In this program, your child would work with their partnership to learn the fundamentals of Acro, build bonds with their teammates, and most importantly, have fun!
Interested in a Program?
These programs are invitation only. We also host Tryout dates throughout the year, check out our website for upcoming dates. You can also
Request an Assessment.
