CANGYM Badge & Levels at OGC
CanGym is a highly regarded gymnastics program with a structured, 12-level curriculum. Skills must be learned in a specific order, regardless of age, in order to progress to the next level. Each child is evaluated on their performance on all apparatuses and on overall fitness. At the end of each session, a certificate is awarded to each child indicating the badge they have achieved. To qualify for a badge, the child must master all of the skills required for that level. The program is designed to ensure a clear progression from one badge to the next, with carefully selected skills to help children advance through the different colored badges.
The Okanagan Gymnastics Centre has a four-classification system for its badges. These classes represent various levels of proficiency in a particular badge. The four classes are Beginner, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, and Advanced.
BEGINNER
This level comprises the Burgundy and the Red Badges.
The Burgundy Badge involves the following skills:
Floor/Beam:
Walks, Runs, Animal walks
Forward roll down incline & log roll
Prone fall up incline & safety fall
5 consecutive springs & shape jumps
Assemble & one foot balances
Front, back, stride supports
Forward / backward two foot landings
Bars/Rings:
Long hang
Sole hangs
The Red Badge tests the following additional skills:
Floor/ Beam:
Tripod balance
Backward roll down incline & forward roll to feet
Skips and chasses
Front to back support
Jump 1/2 turn
2 & 3 point balances
Lunge to lever
Straight jump
Bars/Rings:
Land on 8” safety mat from sole hang to back
3 long hang swings (small)
3 casts (hips on bars)
INTERMEDIATE 1
The Intermediate Level consists of the Tan and the Bronze Badges.
The Tan Badge:
Floor/Beam:
Hollow body log roll
Tripod balance roll out
Forward roll from knee height apparatus
Front to stride to back support
Forward and backward two foot landings
Bars/Rings:
3 pendual swings
3 glide swing progression
Tucked L-hang
Straight body inverted hang
Skin the cat to feet
The Bronze Badge:
Floor/Beam:
Handstand fall, prone fall, break fall
Power hurtle
Headstand forward roll
Drive roll down waist height
Run, jump onto waist height apparatus
Jump 1/1 turn
Cartwheel
Shoulder stand and headstands
Bars/Rings:
Pullover bar at chest height
Straight arm jump to front support
3 cross support swings
3 casts hips off bar
3 glide swings
INTERMEDIATE 2
The Intermediate 2 level consists of the Purple and Blue Badges. These two badges consist of a higher level of gymnastics skills.
The Purple Badge:
Floor:
Hurdle cartwheel and roundoff
Feet back to bridge and kick over
Bars:
Cast to horizontal
Back Hip circle
Jump to straddle or pike underswing
Beam:
Tuck or straddle jump
Momentary handstand to lunge
Forward roll to stand
Skipping
Vault:
Handspring with beat board & mini tramp -assisted
The Blue Badges:
Floor:
Hurdle cartwheel and roundoff
Feet back to bridge and kick over
Bars:
Cast to horizontal
Back Hip circle
Jump to straddle or pike underswing
Beam:
Tuck or straddle jump
Momentary handstand to lunge
Forward roll to stand
Skipping
Vault:
Handspring with beat board & mini tramp -assisted
ADVANCED
This last level consists of the Turquoise, Silver, Orange, Yellow, Green and Gold Badges. The badges in this level focus on a more advanced level of skills.
Gymnasts at OGC are assessed on their performance in three areas: "Mastered," "Learning," and "Attempted." Prior to registration, Athletes receive a Progress Report indicating the recommended class level. At the end of the session, coaches provide a Report Card to each athlete, reflecting their progress in the three areas and overall ability. OGC Gymnasts must complete each Badge before moving on to the next Level. This requires mastering each skill and receiving a passing grade.