Every ALPHA Gymnast is a WINNER!!
ALPHA'S
Club Motto is Achieving Life-long Proficiency
and Healthy,
Happy Athletes.
This club maintains its distinction as a non-competitive club.
Our philosophy is "Excellence without Judgment". Gymnasts
are challenged to achieve their full potential in this sport without
the unnecessary stress of competition. Any athlete that wants
to fully participate is given the support needed to achieve their
goals and dreams within the sport. In this environment, the club's
desire to foster a love for life long active living in each gymnast
is achieved.
PRISM PROGRAM
Within our programs
we have incorporated the Rhythmic Gymnastics PRISM program! Similar
to the swimming badge program, gymnasts work at different skill
levels on both apparatus and free skills. At the end of your child's
session you will receive a report card and a pin at the level
your child has attained. As a parent you will be able to see what
skills your child has learned and what level they can achieve
within our programs!
This program was developed
within Alberta and is now accepted as a Nation wide program! Congratulations
to all of our gymnasts in working so hard at reaching the different
levels of the PRISM program! Alpha Rhythmic Gymnastics Club is
also very fortunate that its Executive Director is on the PRISM
revision committee, and Alpha will be one of the first clubs to
pilot the new revised program in September.
Volunteer Recruitment Underway
Alpha Rhythmic Gymnastics
Club (ARGC) is a non profit organization.
ARGC recognizes that our
volunteers play a critical role in the continued success of our
program. We need dedicated parents to fill the positions of not
only Board of Director positions, but also numerous positions throughout
the year to guarantee the continued success of the many events hosted
by Alpha. Although some of these positions require only minimal
time investment, they are crucial to the operation of the club.
Through volunteering you get the satisfaction of making a difference
in your child's sport and your community as well as having a great
time with other volunteers.
Should you have any skills,
suggestions, or simply the initiative to make a difference, please
do not hesitate to contact us at 686 - CLUB (2582) or via e-mail
at alphagymstiks@hotmail.com.
We welcome any comments or suggestions you may have.
Club Performance Festivals
Alpha
sponsors a minimum of two performances featuring its entire programs,
twice a calendar year. This is the opportunity for each class to
proudly showcase to their family and friends what they have accomplished
during the session.
Alpha's annual WINTERFEST
will be scheduled in early December. SPRINGFEST will be scheduled
in April or early May. The date and time will be announced once
details are finalized. These are "Family centered performances"
and all family members and friends are encouraged to support our
gymnasts by attending and appreciating the hard work our club members
have invested. BRING YOUR CAMERA AND SHOW YOUR PRIDE! You do not
want to miss this gala of gymnasts!
To our new members and returning
gymnasts - WE HAVE AN AWESOME OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU! In early October
we will be hosting a team of 34 gymnasts from Denmark. We will host
a gala and have workshop opportunities for our registered gymnasts.
Watch for upcoming bulletins regarding this event!!
Costs
The Board of Directors
has kept the registration fees consistent with last year. The registration
fee covers the cost of instruction, the use of club equipment, and
the rental of facilities for special events. Fees must be paid in
full at the time of registration. Unpaid fees result in a loss of
club membership and withdrawal from classes.
Registration Fees are non-refundable
except in exceptional circumstances. Refunds will be pro-rated based
on the percentage of the season completed.
N.S.F. Fee of $30.00 will be charged for each invalid cheque.
Class Attire
Leggings or sweatpants
and a t -shirt are appropriate for classes. The gymnasts will be
stretching and moving during each class in order to become more
aware of their bodies and abilities, so please be sure class attire
is appropriate and not restricting.
For our performances, you
are required to purchase a Royal Blue Leotard (Mondor Style- Scoop
Neck, Long sleeve). Various dance apparel stores carry the leotard,
such a Shirley Potters, On Stage; however, Adagio Dance and Skate
apparel (114-15333 Castle Downs Rd NW Edmonton AB), has offered
Alpha members a 10% discount off their purchase. Boys are required
to wear the Alpha t-shirt and black or navy blue shorts for performances.
Alpha also has a Club T-shirt
required by its members! These are made available for purchase on
registration evenings, and by phoning the club line at 686-2582,
T-shirts may be purchased for $12.00.
Gym Rules
No dangly jewelry is
permitted during class. This would include: long necklaces, dangly
earrings, bracelets, etc. Long hair should be in a neat ponytail.
Bare feet or gymnastics slippers.
ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD OR DRINK
IS PERMITTED IN THE GYM, OTHER THAN A WATER BOTTLE.
Parent Viewing
Parents are asked not
to watch from inside the gymnasiums. Special viewing days will be
scheduled during the course of the program. Gymnasts are also asked
not to bring their friends to 'watch' their class or wait for them
in the school, unless it is a scheduled Bring a Friend day!
Your Coaching Staff
Alpha recognizes that
our coaches play a critical role in the personal and athletic development
of each gymnast. Our coaches are highly qualified and have valuable
Performance and also in some cases, Competitive experience. Their
combined knowledge of the sport is vast, creating one of the best
programs available. We are very proud of our coaches and the level
of training provided by them.
Each Coach has a minimum
qualification of Coaching Level 1 through the National Coaching
Certification Program and the St. John's First Aid Course.
The club supports our coaches
by offering opportunities for upgrading qualifications and providing
performance evaluations.
Alpha also offers a unique opportunity for younger gymnasts ages
12-16 who express an interest in coaching to become a Jr. Coach
in our mentoring program. |
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In the Recreational program, the gymnast will learn rhythm, coordination, strength and flexibility. They will experience an assortment of rhythmic apparatus. Gymnasts wll be taught skills from the PRISM program and will receive a progress report describing the skills taught. Throughout the fun-filled sessions, the gymnasts will learn several skills that will culminate in a one or more routines which will be performed at an "AlphaFest" at the end of each season!
