Gymnastics BC - WAG Survey - Canadian Competitive Programming

Canadian Competitive Programming

Technical Feedback Request

Deadline to provide technical feedback: April 21, 2025, 10am PT

Background: The WPA (Canadian WAG Program Assembly) is looking at potentially reshaping Canadian competitive programming. Gymnastics Canada has asked each province to provide input and participate in discussions to determine the best course for future programming for the country.

For BC, our WTC Chair, Jesse Jakins, will represent our interests during this exploratory phase. When this phase is complete, the WPA will vote on the options presented. Once that's done, experts from across the country will come together to develop any new programming that is voted in.

The that end, the WTC is needing to acquire input from the BC gymnastics community regarding our current programming and to collect any feedback or ideas you may have to better serve our province and our athletes. Thank you in advance for lending your expertise in helping to shape the future of Canadian gymnastics. Every one of your answers will be read thoroughly and taken into consideration.

We suggest looking at all questions prior to starting to answer. No question is mandatory, please feel free to skip anything that is not relevant to you. The form times out and automatically sends after 30 minutes. You can fill again or continue filling from where you were cut off.

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Which currently offered competitive programs do you think are crucial to the present reality and future of Canadian gymnastics?

Please check all that apply

Xcel Program Compulsory Optionals Aspire/Youth National Open HP Novice

What is one thing you really like about our current competitive programming?

What is one thing you really don't like about our current competitive programming?

What value do you see in the Xcel program as currently used in BC? Please check all that apply below:

Xcel serves a huge number of athletes This is a good program for athletes who may not have a ton of time/resources to dedicate to gymnastics Xcel competitions are fun The Xcel program is easy to understand for coaches Xcel is a good entry point into competitive gymnastics The Xcel program is helpful in keeping athletes in gymnastics Xcel programming and competitions are valuable for club profitability

Other

Would BC be better off without Xcel?

Yes No

If yes, please explain:

What value do you see in the Compulsory program as currently used in BC?

Would BC be better off without the Compulsory levels?

Yes No

If yes, please explain:

What value do you see in the Optional program as currently used in BC?

Would BC be better off without the Optional levels?

Yes No

If yes, please explain:

What value do you see in the National Open program as currently used in BC?

Do you know of other available competitive programs that could suit BC and Canada? If so, please list below:

There's some push to unify Canadian competitive programming (except Xcel) to all be under FIG type judging/deductions (Dscore+Escore). What pros do you see with this? Please check all that apply:

Streamlined athlete Improvement in the overall Canadian gymnastics level Facilitate transition between provincial Long term alignment with FIG Easier score comparison while progressing through the competitive pathways Further expend athletes' skill repertoire Unified Canada Winter Games regulations

Other

There's some push to unify Canadian competitive programming (except Xcel) to all be under FIG type judging/deductions (Dscore+Escore). What cons do you see with this? Please check all that apply:

More complicated Longer sessions & slower judging Potentially less levels to suit athletes Overall decrease of Canadian gymnastics level Max 10.0 scoring system is more spectator friendly Can no longer easily attend competitions in the USA Less obvious comparison for NCAA recruiters

Other

Do you believe some of our current programming could be edited/altered to better serve BC and Canada? If so which program(s) and what edit(s) would you suggest?

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Please Select Your GymBC Member Club

Which currently offered competitive programs do you think are crucial to the present reality and future of Canadian gymnastics?

What is one thing you really like about our current competitive programming?

What is one thing you really don't like about our current competitive programming?

What value do you see in the Xcel program as currently used in BC? Please check all that apply below:

Would BC be better off without Xcel?

What value do you see in the Compulsory program as currently used in BC?

Would BC be better off without the Compulsory levels?

What value do you see in the Optional program as currently used in BC?

Would BC be better off without the Optional levels?

What value do you see in the National Open program as currently used in BC?

Do you know of other available competitive programs that could suit BC and Canada? If so, please list below:

There's some push to unify Canadian competitive programming (except Xcel) to all be under FIG type judging/deductions (Dscore+Escore). What pros do you see with this? Please check all that apply:

There's some push to unify Canadian competitive programming (except Xcel) to all be under FIG type judging/deductions (Dscore+Escore). What cons do you see with this? Please check all that apply:

Do you believe some of our current programming could be edited/altered to better serve BC and Canada? If so which program(s) and what edit(s) would you suggest?

What programming changes could enhance long term athlete development and performance in BC?

Through programming, how can we encourage more participation in High Performance?

Please provide any additional feedback or ideas you may have.