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Competitive Tryouts 2026

Dear Parents of the Mountain Shadows Recreation Program – 

Thank you for participating in our recreational program. Often parents and gymnasts’ express interest in pursuing the sport of gymnastics to a higher level and want to consider the competitive program. For these gymnasts, we are offering tryouts in May!!

Each season we have parents inquiring about the competitive aspect of the club, but they are concerned about the number of training hours and parent involvement required. Depending on a child’s level of ability there are many options as to where they could be training. Below offers a bit of information as to where your child could start and what the requirements would be. 

The program components are:

a. 4 to 8 hours of training per week 

b. THIS IS A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM, 12 months of training, fees range from $253-$425/month from July 2026 to June 2027

c. Applicable AGF Insurance fees, ranging from $130-$445 for the year

d. Coaching by certified competitive coaches, including Respect in Sport and Police Record Check

e. Attendance required at 4-5 competitions per season (locations in Alberta and Southern BC)

f. Attendance of 80% at training is required for progress

g. Perks of being a member of MSAA (parent association, approx. fee $100/yr)

h. Purchase of designated club wear (training and competition suits, team wear)

i. Parent volunteer hours (approx. 30-40hrs), participation in 1 pit clean and in our host meet, MMI is MANDATORY!

If you are interested in having your daughter try-out for our upcoming season, please sign up online (try-out fee of $15 (non-refundable) required at sign up). If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to call or email the office (403.938.0496 / MSRC@telus.net). 

The try outs will be held on Thursday May 21st @ 4-5pm for ages 5-7yrs (2019-2021) and from 5-6pm for ages 8 & up (2018 & older) to determine skill level.

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Summer Day Camps

Mountain Shadows is once again offering tons of activities in our awesome, fun-filled, action packed summer day camps!!

Join in on the fun this summer….

Daytime summer camp activities will include the outdoor spray park,local field trips, arts and crafts, outdoor play and time in the gym.Gymnastics camps will include lots of gym time. 

All camps are suitable for children aged 4-12 years. Registration opens on Monday May 11th @ 6am! Register online at: www.mountainshadowsgymclub.com

Mountain Shadows Camp dates:

❖ Gymnastics Camp #1: July 13th-17th

❖ Day Camp #1: July 20th-24th

❖ Gymnastics Camp #2: July 27th-31st   ​​

❖ Day Camp #2: August 10th-13th   ​​

❖ Gymnastics Camp #3: August 17th-21st

❖ Day Camp #3: August 24th-28th

Summer camps are a great way to add fun to your child’s summer or provide summer childcare while you work. Their days will be filled with gym time, outdoor play, crafts, and local field trips. All gymnastics camps will follow our badge program and will include rotations on all pieces of equipment each day. 

Summer Camp Hours/Prices:

• $285/week + GST, for the full week camp (5 days) 

Camp Hours:  9:00am-4:00pm

• $160/week + GST, for half days

Camp Hours:  9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm

 

What to bring for all Camps:

• Children will need to bring a bag lunch with 2 snacks and a drink (full day) or 1 snack and a drink (half day) as well as a water bottle

• A backpack with a change of clothes, hat, sunscreen etc.

Before and After Camp Care:

• 8:30am-4:30pm

• Cost: $15/day or $50/week

• Please pre-book with the office!

• Prompt pick-up is appreciated

Parents:

• Please ensure that daily medications and instructions are clearly identified, and the coach supervising has been informed.

• Please sign your child in and out of camp each day.

Birthday Parties:

• Parties are available on select Saturdays between 

11:00am-4:00pm.

• Cost $220.00 plus GST for 2-hour booking

• 2 hours includes gym and party room rental for up to a maximum of 15 people.

• Parties are booked through our online system. Full payment is required at the time of booking.

Registration Information

• An AGF Insurance Fee as well as a GCG fee (price $50) will be added for all participants. This is an annual fee paid once yearly (July 1st-June 30th)

• To register, you must have an online account for yourself and then add your child(ren). If you do not have an account with MSRC you MUST create one before you are able to register.

• Classes must be paid for in full when you register! Payments can now be made online with visa or MasterCard.

• REFUNDS, less a $25.00 administration fee, will only be granted with 20 days’ notice prior tocamp start date. 

**Exception: medical with a doctor’s note.

• On the 1st day of class your child will receive a program information letter containing your child’s weekly schedule.

• Missed classes cannot be made up due to your child’s absences.

Mountain Shadows reserves the right to cancel or change class times or days if registration numbers are insufficient or coaches become unavailable. Full refunds will be given if an alternate class cannot be found.

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Easter Break Drop-In Times

Preschool Drop in:

  • Tuesday April 7th 9:30-10:30am – $5/child
  • Thursday April 9th 11am-1pm – $10/child

Homeschool Drop in:

  • Monday April 6th, 2:15-3:15pm, – $7/participant

All Ages Drop In – $10/participant

  • Wednesday April 8th, 1:30-2:15pm
  • Friday April 10th, 12:30-2:15pm
  • Saturday April 11th, 12:30-2:15pm
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Recreational Fun Meet

Saturday March 7th , 2026

Beginning at 1:15pm
Registration Opens – Jan 26th at noon
Registration Closes – March 1st or when registration fills!

Limited Space is available!!!

All registration is online. Cost is $22 + GST
Each athlete will receive a goodie bag and meet certificate!

The fun meet is open to all kids registered in Advanced Mites, Boys recreational or Girls recreational classes.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Michelle in the office if you have any questions!

Classes will still run on March 7 th !!

Drop in will be cancelled this day!