Coaching Congress Class Descriptions
Read the descriptions below for more information about each clinic at Congress.
Session 1 - Clinic 1
Functional Nutrition For Gymnasts
Session 1 - Clinic 2
Vault - Handspring Development. You have to see this!
Session 1 - Clinic 3
Not Your Average Preschool Beam Stations
Session 1 - Clinic 4
Creative Movement Exploration
Session 1 - Clinic 5
Pommel Horse
Circles, spindles and Stocklis and introduction to single leg swings.
Session 1 - Clinic 6
JO Updates & Safe Sport
Session 2 - Clinic 7
Circuit Training For Athletes Who Train Under 16 hours/Week
Session 2 - Clinic 8
More Than A Beam Complex: Learning How To Land On Beam With The Future In Mind
Session 2 - Clinic 9
The A, B, C's of Flexibility and Recovery
Session 2 - Clinic 10
NCCP Updates and Information Session
The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is the only nationally recognized collaborative training program in Canada, offering education to Gymnastics coaches at all stages of coach development. There have been several changes to the NCCP over the years, with a major shift into competency based modules. The focus of the session with be on the NCCP, changes to the coaching pathway requirements and on the new process for course registration in Uplifter. The information will benefit both coaches and club administrators experiencing confusion surrounding NCCP requirements. There will be a detailed presentation followed by Q&A session.
Session 2 - Clinic 11
High Bar
Session 2 - Clinic 12
Level 9 & 10 Composition and Bonus
This session will focus on composition deductions for Level 8, 9 and 10 on Bars, Beam and Floor. Composition deductions will be discussed to provide clarity and strategies for their application. Practice routines will enable judges to apply the knowledge they have developed during the session.
Session 3 - Clinic 13
Creating A Culture of Clean Eating For Your Gym
Session 3 - Clinic 14
Beam Complex For All Levels
A fresh approach to a beam complex with a focus on strength, core and movement.
Session 3 - Clinic 15
Tumbling - The Basics (Cartwheels/Round-offs/Front Handspring)
Session 3 - Clinic 16
Teaching Athletes How To Be Expressive
Session 3 - Clinic 17
In-House Training To Compliment Foundations Courses
This session is geared toward Administrators and Rec Directors. How many years has it been since you took your foundations level coaching? Join us in this interactive workshop to discover what your Foundations Coaches have learned and how you can support them to be the best coaches for your club’s recreational and pre school programs.
Session 4 - Clinic 19
Triple Setting Circuits For Success
Session 4 - Clinic 20
Compulsory Bar Circuits – Focus On Developing The Optional Gymnast
Session 4 - Clinic 21
Learning The Ropes Of Competitive Coaching In Ontario
Session 4 - Clinic 22
How To Start An Acro Program
Session 4 - Clinic 23
Parallel Bars
Presenter: Yin Alvarez
Long hangs, including giants, peach basket elements and basic support swings.
Session 5 - Clinic 25
Functional Fitness Training For Gymnasts
Session 5 - Clinic 26
CanGym/Gymnaestrada Update
Session 5 - Clinic 27
ACRO Basics - Code Of Points
Session 5 - Clinic 28
Exploring Leaps, Jumps and Turns
Session 5 - Clinic 29
Bars - From Kips To Giants And Everything In Between
Session 6 - Clinic 31
Optional Beam - Composition & Combinations
Session 6 - Clinic 32
Making The Transition From Rec to Xcel
Session 6 - Clinic 33
My Favourite Activities For Parent & Tot Classes
Presenter: Ali Stoffels
Looking for some new ways to engage your toddlers & their parents? These are some of my favourite simple activities can be used during various parts of your parent-assisted classes to promote physical literacy, parent-child bonding, cognitive development, motor skill practice and of course - FUN!
Session 6 - Clinic 35
Using The Trampoline To Enhance Your Artistic Program
Session 6 - Clinic 36
Compulsory Updates & Xcel Overview (Vault) - PART 1
Session 7 - Clinic 37
Vault – Building A Strong Tumbler And A Yurchenko Vaulter Along The Way
Session 7 - Clinic 38
Learning The Ropes Of Competitive Coaching In Ontario
Session 7 - Clinic 39
Exciting and Unique Pre-School Circuits
Session 7 - Clinic 40
Upper Body Taping Techniques - KT Tape and Supportive Taping
Session 7 - Clinic 41
Judging Perspective
Have you ever wondered why your athlete received a certain score? In this session we will look at trampoline routines from the judging perspective. Learn all about the major and minor deductions and what the judges are looking for in a high-scoring routine
Session 7 - Clinic 42
Compulsory Updates & Xcel Overview (Bars, Beam, Floor) - PART 2
Session 8 - Clinic 43
Taking You Full Circle On Bars
You name the circle we will explore it. All sorts of drills, stretches and side stations to cover Clear hips, Stalders and Toe On’s.
Session 8 - Clinic 44
How To Guide Athletes Through Mental Blocks
Session 8 - Clinic 45
Channeling Your Creative Mojo
Session 8 - Clinic 46
Lower Body Taping Techniques - KT Tape and Supportive Taping
Session 8 - Clinic 47
Backwards Twisting In Trampoline
Session 9 - Clinic 49
Understanding Front And Back Twisting - This Will Blow Your Mind!
Session 9 - Clinic 50
How To Rock The NCAA Recruitment Process
SESSION DETAILS:
1) NCAA Rules and Regulations
2) NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Facts
3) The Ideal College Gymnast
4) Is Your Gymnast Good Enough for College?
5) When Should You Get Started?
6) Club Coaches Role in the Recruiting Process
7) Parents Role in the Recruiting Process
8) Important Items that Should Be Done Now
9) Speed Bumps in the Recruiting Process
10) Success Stories / Peng Peng’s Journey
Session 9 - Clinic 51
Foam Rolling
Session 9 - Clinic 52
Manage Load and Athlete Performance
Session 9 - Clinic 53
Mental Health - What You Need To Know
In this session we will discuss:
- The role of mental health stigma as a significant barrier to talking about and accessing mental health support. - How to reduce stigma.
- How to maintain appropriate coach/athlete boundaries while discussing mental health.
- Signs/symptoms of mental illness to be aware of.
- How the coach can take care of his/her own mental health.
- How mental health impacts sport performance.
- How we can support our athletes to have more positive mental health outcomes.
Session 10 - Clinic 55
Basic Bar Releases
Session 10 - Clinic 56
Stress & Nerves; A Coach’s Guide to Maximizing Performance
Session 10 - Clinic 57
Adult Gymnastics: How To Teach Beginner Gymnastics To Not-So-Little Students
Session 10 - Clinic 58
Improving Hip Range of Motion For Performance
Session 10 - Clinic 59
Forwards Twisting In Trampoline
Questions?
If you have further questions, please contact the Gymnastics Ontario Events Manager at events@gymnasticsontario.ca.