Les Sittelles gymnastics club offers gymnastic classes in French... with bilingual coaches
Recreational artistic and trampoline gymnastics programs
The club has been proudly training young athletes in French since 1980 and is an accredited member of Gymnastics Ontario. All coaches are certified by the National Coaching Certification Program. Classes are offered to both boys and girls of 2 years old and older. The athletes can choose a recreational, pre-competitive, or competitive (provincial or invitational) program. Tryouts are periodically held to evaluate those individuals interested in joining a competitive program.
The club's dynamic and experienced coaches seek to develop physical, mental and social skills of their young aspiring athletes in a fun and supportive environment. In particular, there is an emphasis on participation, team spirit, body awareness, concentration, achieving goals, development, and maintaining a positive attitude.
Les Sittelles is a non-profit club and the only French gymnastics club in Ottawa.
Note to non-francophone families: The club is pleased to converse with parents in the language of their choice, but all gymnastics (and trampoline) training is in French. Athletes who are learning French as a second language will get used to the new vocabulary very quickly, as our bilingual coaches are,very helpful, supportive and understanding. Athletes will also find it an advantage to develop their French language proficiency in a relaxed and social environment.
Recreational programs
Mini-Acrobat (2 to 5 years old)
Introduction to gymnastics through circuits and gymnastic games. Athletes will be placed on the bars, horse, beam, floor and trampoline. Groups are mixed, boys and girls. Children in the 2 year old groups must be accompanied by an adult. (Length: 45 min or 55 min.)
Arabesque (6 to 10 years old) – Rondade (9 to 14 years old)
Our training is based on the Cangym program (Levels 1 to 12). Children can develop their skills at their own pace in a fun and safe environment. Gymnasts will be placed on the bars, horse, beam, floor and trampoline. (Length: 85 min, 115 min or 175 min.).
Trampoline (5years old and older)
Initiation to trampoline with a progression in skills. Athletes will be on the trampoline, double mini-trampoline (DMT) and follow a training plan for achieving different movements in a safe environment. Groups are mixed. (Length: 55 min or 85 min.)
Gym libre: Adult (17 years old and older)
This course is intended for both beginners to advanced athletes. The training is done at your own pace. (Length: 1 or 1.5 hours)
NEW!! Acrobatic class (7 years old and older)
Initiation to movements for flexibility, flips and tumbling. For athletes in dance, cheerleading and karate that can help them develop the acrobatic for their primary discipline. Athletes will be using the floor exercise and trampoline. Groups are mixed. (Length: 1.5 hours)
For further information, including how to register in one of our many programs, please contact:
Administration: admin.sittelles@bellnet.ca
Telephone: (613) 742-5098
Recreational Program Coordinator: rec.sittelles@bellnet.ca
Office hours are: Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 15:30, Saturday, 9:00 to 13:00.