Vertical Zone offers competitive programming in interclub, provincial and national level streams.
INTERCLUB
After a successful try-out, most athletes join the team at the interclub level. These athletes train 2.5 to 5 hours per week from September to June. Interclub focuses on mastering various non-inversion skills between different landing positions (feet, seat, front, and back), as well as basic inversions. Athletes will learn skills and routines and have the opportunity to attend 2-3 interclub invitational competitions throughout the competitive season. Interclub athletes can move towards the provincial stream or continue challenging the higher interclub levels. Ready to try a competitive program? Contact [email protected] to book your trial competitive class.
PROVINCIAL
The provincial program is set by Gymnastics Canada, ranging from levels 1-4. This program is for athletes to excel in competition, achieve provincial qualifying scores and build toward the national categories. Athletes are expected to train 2 to 4 days per week and attend 3 provincial qualifier competitions. Provincial athletes can achieve scores to attend Ontario Championships, Eastern Canadian Championships and promotion to the national levels.
NATIONAL
Athletes who achieve the level 4 mobility requirements of Gymnastics Canada will focus on performance at the national level. Difficulty of skills and execution of routines becomes most important to succeed. National athletes train 3 to 4 days per week and compete at provincial qualifiers, Elite Canada and Canadian Championships. The national program allows for international opportunities in Olympic sport of trampoline.