Forest City Gymnastics Club

FCGC Information

Club History and Philosophy

Forest City Gymnastics Club began in 1976. We are a non-profit, parent run organization which depends on volunteers and fundraising to meet our commitment to provide quality gymnastics education to children at a reasonable cost. We offer recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for both boys and girls in a safe, fun and nurturing environment.

Our Mission Statement

To promote, foster and perpetuate gymnastics as an educative and constructive recreational and competitive experience.
To study and teach all aspects of gymnastics and to interpret and disseminate information, knowledge and teaching skills concerning methodology and standards throughout the City of London and surrounding community.
To encourage training programs and clinics on a regional level for instructors and other personnel active in the operation of gymnastics programs.
To cooperate with the Ontario Gymnastics Federation and the Canadian Gymnastics Federation in the development of the sport by the promotion of research and study into all aspects of gymnastic activity.
To organize and participate in gymnastic competitions, public participation displays and clinics.
To act as the liaison between gymnastics interest groups, participants, leaders, coaches and judges in the City of London and surrounding area, and the Ontario Gymnastics Federation.
To provide a facility and equipment to meet these goals.

Facilities

Our 8,000 sq.ft. facility is fully equipped with girls and boys gymnastics equipment, vault table, trampolines, resi-pit and tumbling floors. We have an enclosed observation area for parents and visitors who wish to view our programs. FCGC also offers change rooms for all athletes and locker facilities for our competitive athletes.

530 First Street, Suite 4
London Ontario, Canada N5V 1Z3
(519) 452-3242
admin@forestcitygym.com
Located behind Storey Auctions

Coaching

All of our coaches are nationally certified and will provide your child with excellent instruction. Gymnasts are grouped according to age and ability and are evaluated using Gymnastics Canada's CANGYM Level system.

Moving to the Next Level

Our gymnastics club has different levels of difficulty in order to meet each child's needs. Generally children start out in the recreational program to see if they like gymnastics. 2-3 times a year we offer an assessment day. Our competitive coaches encourage you to sign your child up for these assessments. They will assess the athletes' strength, flexibility, mental and physical abilities. After assessment day evaluations are mailed out which recommend where your child should be placed to achieve their goals to the best of their ability and at their own pace.

Recreational/Interclub/Provincials

Recreational (boys and girls)
Numerous Programs for all ages: Parent & Tots, KinderGym, Novice 1-4, Novice 5-8, Teens & Adult. Gymnastics, Demo Team and Trampoline classes.

Interclub
Over 7 years of age showing an ability and a desire to compete. Athletes train at their own pace. Potential to move to provincials by invitation.

Provincials
9+ years of age and showing a higher degree of ability in gymnastics with a desire to compete. Provincial athletes compete in different levels and according to their age. Provincials is a spring board for national and elite competitors by invitation.