Competitive Programs
Marble Gymnastics offer Men’s/Boy's Provincial, National, High Performance Program for competitive gymnasts. These programs are for boys age 5 and above.
If you are interested in the Competitive Program, please contact the Club Director at (604) 585-8828 to make an appointment. Entry by assessment.
Marble Gymnastics' Training Philosophy
Mada Li, the competitive program director and head coach of Marble Gymnastics, was a member of the Chinese National team before he came to Canada in 2006. Mada help produced some high level competitors that competed nationally. Here are some of Mada’s thoughts:
"On the surface, the philosophy and fundamental structure between the Canadian and Chinese systems are very different. In fact, many think the two systems can never be reconciled. After coaching here in Canada for a few years, I see opportunities that haven’t been realized - I believe that a fusion of the best from two opposites is possible."
In Marble Gymnastics, we aim to achieve high standards with emphasis on safety, respect, fun and motivation by doing the following:
- Solid base-builds and progressions - We aim for a continuum from recreation to competitive so that beginners classes are both fun and challenging and build towards high level skills. We have a vocabulary of over 100 skills for beginners that reinforce and develop the base attributes required.
- Optimization –We plan to optimize the effect of each training session for all levels by:
- Correct skill and attribute development over a number of years so that requirements are there when required.
- Respecting recovery cycles of the body and mind so that a gymnast is always focused and training at a 100%. This avoids burnt out and injuries caused by physical or mental fatigue.
- Individualization – Each athlete has his/her own individual needs and challenges. We are ready to find new ways to help an athlete. We think a systematic way of identifying strengths and weaknesses throughout our classes will help develop better gymnasts and make the sport safer in the long run.
Information about Men's Artistic Gymnastics
There are six events in men’s artistic gymnastics. Click on the picture to see a brief description of the event.
Floor Exercise Floor Exercise
The floor exercise includes a variety of tumbling, turns, acrobatics, balances, and momentary pauses. The sequences should be original and reveal the strength, agility, control, and personality of the athlete, all with correct form and execution.
Pommel Horse Pommel Horse
Swings, scissors, circles, and flairs, both forward and backward, compose a routine on the pommel horse. The routine should be continuous and use all three sections of the horse, both on and off of the pommels. Clean lines and fluid execution can make the pommel horse one of the most impressive and graceful of the men’s events.
Rings Rings
A routine on the rings will contain elements varying between strength elements, hold parts, and swinging movements, all without swinging of the rings. A high clean, controlled dismount finishes the routine. One of the most demanding of the men’s events, the rings are an obvious test of strength, power, and endurance.
Vault Vault
The men’s vault is judged on form, execution, height, distance, and control, all based on the difficulty of the vault performed. The men perform one vault only and each vault has an element number which is displayed to the judges before the performance.
Parallel Bars Parallel Bars
The parallel bars routine consists of swinging, flight and strength elements. The swinging and flight moves predominate in a top class routine, with no more than three stops permitted during the exercise. Form and execution must be maintained throughout, while displaying strength and control.
Horizontal Bars Horizontal Bar
The horizontal bar, or high bar, routine is traditionally the most exciting of all men’s events. Swings, circles, “in bar” elements, release moves, and a high-flying dismount make up a spectacular performance. As in every event, control of form and execution is a must, while at the same time showing courage and determination.
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