Competitive Team Try-Outs

Registration opens online April 22nd, 2024

Tryout dates:

May 1st or 3rd, 2024 4:30pm or 6:00pm

Birth years 2016 to 2020 (if you daughter does not fall within these birth years, we do not have available team spots)

How Do We Join the Competitive Team?

Aptitude testing for competitive programs is typically held in May.  Previous recreation gymnastics class experience is recommended but a love for turning upside down and a demonstrated natural capability in strength, flexibility and coordination could be a sign your daughter is a gymnast!   Dates are advertised on the club website and in the gym.  Athletes with previous competitive gymnastics experience may call the gym and speak to the club’s Competitive Program Director to arrange for an evaluation.

Milton Springers is a not-for-profit community sports organization governed by a parent-run Board of Directors.  Competitive programs at the club are supported through the assistance and participation of its competitive team member families. Participation of our competitive members is integral in providing a quality experience for all of our gymnastics programs, as well as assisting in keeping club fees as reasonable as possible. Levels of participation are determined by the number of hours the competitive gymnast works out. Participation is fulfilled through taking on committee and/or executive positions, or signing up for participation points (e.g. helping run events at the club).

Helpful Hints and FAQ’s about our Aptitude Assessment

1. • Please try to arrive early. Ideally, arrive between 5-10 minutes early to ensure a prompt start time.

   • When you arrive, you will be given a name tag. Once you have received your name tag, wait inside the main lobby for one of our staff to bring you into the gym and show you where to wait until it’s time to begin! 

   • Parents please ensure you are watching only from Gym 1 foyer.  We do not allow parents spectating from the hallway as it's a safety rule.  It can be very distracting for the athletes.

   • At the end of tryouts, your daughter will exit through the same door they arrived at.

   • Available spots on the Competitive teams vary from year to year. This year we have limited spots available. Please don't let this discourage your gymnast from trying out - rather I'm hoping this information can help your family prepare for whatever the outcome may be.

    

   We will be assessing strength, flexibility, speed and endurance, coordination and skill ability during the tryouts. Tryouts will be approximately 1 hour in duration. Please ensure you stay at the gym for the duration of your daughter’s tryout. 

1. We ask that athletes come ready in a bodysuit which is strongly recommended, second choice is fitted shorts & a fitted top. The right gymnastics attire allows gymnasts to perform at their full range, which makes it possible for coaches to properly assess. No baggy clothing, leggings, skirts or track pants. 
2. Athletes will be barefoot in the gym. Hair tied back.
3. Please ensure all jewelry is removed prior to the tryout.

Athletes with previous competitive gymnastics experience may call the gym and speak to the club's Competitive Director to arrange for an evaluation.  Requests for assessments may be accepted after the assessment date by contacting the Competitive Program Director at tammie@miltonspringers.ca.