All classes begin with a warm-up and active stretch and end with a cool down. The body of the program depends on the specific class.
Active Start and Junior classes rotate through circuits with great variety between training sessions, incorporating many training aids to build a strong gymnastics foundation. Youth and Teen programs will rotate through objectives on the trampoline, double-mini trampoline, tumble track, or gymnastics equipment with athletes working toward achieving measurable objectives in a customized level-system. Adult programs are similar to the Youth and Teen classes, with more flexibility based on individual goals.
Aerial classes focus specifically on progressing through maneuvers and combinations with aerial silks and other aerial apparatuses.
Our classes run year-round on a month-to-month basis. You can sign up for classes anytime in the month at a pro-rated fee.
We accept cash, cheque, e-transfer, debit, Mastercard and Visa. (We can also do recurring billing for those interested.)
Changes can be made as long as there is space in the alternate class. Changes must be coordinated with an OAA administrative staff member.
Make-up classes can be booked through iClass using your makeup tokens. If you have any questions about our Makeup Token policy, please inquire with an administrative staff member.
There is an iClass Pro App that can be downloaded, which is easy to navigate and can be used to book classes, make ups, privates, camps, make payments etc.
Most of our participants wear t-shirts and shorts. Gymnastics body suit with shorts, athletic pants, sweat/track pants, and long-sleeved T-shirts are also acceptable options. Bare feet, socks, or trampoline slippers are all appropriate footwear options.
While participants can wear what they are comfortable training in, we request that participants avoid clothing that poses safety concerns. Therefore, we ask that you do not wear jeans (or any clothing with buckles, belts, or zippers) and hoodies or other loose-fitted clothing.
Spectators are welcome to stay as long or as little as desired (there is no requirement to observe). There is a large viewing area with lots of seating that provides a good view of most of the gym. At OAA EAST, live cameras and TV screens in the lobby can be used to view the Aerials class area and other programs running near the back of the gym
Requests will be considered on the basis of the coach’s availability. An administrative staff member can assist with coordinating a specific coach’s assigned classes to determine availability.
Yes, unless under extreme weather conditions or power outages. Please call ahead before travel. We try to ensure members are well-informed through different communication channels if this is the case.
Athletes are encouraged to start out in the recreational programs to build a proper foundation for their physical and technical development. These programs introduce athletes to specific technical objectives through a level-system, and the focus is on providing a safe and fun environment for individuals to build confidence without facing competitive pressures; our recreational programs also require less of a financial investment and time commitment. Athletes are able to participate in as many recreational classes as they would like (there is a 10% discount after the first class). If athletes are looking for competitive programs, please inquire within. Try-outs are done on a request or referral basis and typically occur after the conclusion of the competitive season (e.g., from July to October).
