Australian Levels Program (ALP)
The gymnasts selected for the Australian Levels Program (ALP) at Werribee Gymnastics Club demonstrate high levels of strength, flexibility, body control, posture and coordination. Gymnasts in this program respond well to feedback, are passionate about their sport, have a desire to compete and develop a growth mindset towards their gymnastics and everyday life.
Hard work is essential in the ALP program, with gymnasts understanding the demands of competitive gymnastics and why they have been selected into this stream. Each ALP class is highly structured, requiring gymnasts to have both dedication to and discipline in their training. Gymnasts in this program will develop and compete compulsory routines on Vault, Uneven Bars, Beam and Floor during Levels 1-6 and optional routines from Levels 7-10.
ALP Foundation Program:
At Werribee Gymnastics Club, the ALP Development Squads are part of the ALP Foundation Program as outlined by Gymnastics Australia. Gymnasts in these groups learn the basics required for the ALP, with a focus placed on skill development and technique.
ALP Development Squads
The ALP Development Squad program develops technically sound basic gymnastics skills. Gymnasts selected into these squads will build confidence and awareness of their bodies whilst performing gymnastics specific movements. Gymnasts will also develop their overall strength and flexibility in these squads, in an attempt to streamline their attainment of higher level skills as they move through the ALP program.
ALP Junior Levels Program:
The focus of the ALP Junior Levels Program is the continued development of skill technique, refinement of gymnastics basics and the execution of skills. Team unity and spirit is developed in these levels in order to create a training and competition environment which is positive and supportive of all gymnasts. Competition exposure and experience is a priority of the Junior Levels Program, with gymnasts learning how to confidently compete their compulsory routines.
ALP Levels 3 & 4
The focus of Levels 3 and 4 is on team participation and attaining valuable competition experience. Gymnasts in these levels will compete as a team and as such, the program places team work and unity as high priority in both training and competition. The main objective of these lower levels is to develop sound basic gymnastics skills in order to complete the advanced skills required from ALP 5 onwards. Gymnasts who train in these levels will compete at internal and external invitational competitions throughout the year. Gymnasts in these levels may also be selected by Werribee Gymnastics Club to compete at the Metro West Regional Gymnastics Championships; from this competition, gymnasts may qualify through Gymnastics Victoria to compete at the Junior Victorian Gymnastics Championships.
ALP Levels 5 & 6
The Levels 5 and 6 program places a larger focus on individual performance, whilst still maintaining the important team atmosphere at training and in competition. Gymnasts in these levels will develop confidence in a range of compulsory and optional skills that will form the basis of routines for their current and future levels. Gymnasts who train in these levels will compete in both internal and external invitationals throughout the year. Gymnasts will also be eligible to compete at the Metro West Regional Gymnastics Championships and Junior Victorian Gymnastics Championships, pending their qualification through Werribee Gymnastics Club and Gymnastics Victoria.
ALP Senior Levels Program:
The focus of the ALP Senior Levels Program is the confident development and execution of high level gymnastics skills both in training and competition environments. Gymnasts in the Senior Levels Program will develop a growth mindset towards their gymnastics training which can be applied to their everyday life. A team culture and spirit is essential in these higher levels, with gymnasts acting as mentors to their younger peers during each training session. Gymnasts in this program will find a unique style and approach to their gymnastics, based off their physical abilities and personal desires towards their training.
ALP Levels 7 - 10
The Levels 7-10 program at Werribee Gymnastics Club is based on the individual gymnast. Gymnasts in these levels will develop high level gymnastics skills and routines based on their own physical capabilities and personal goals. Levels 7-10 gymnasts will develop confidence in their abilities and act as role models to the younger gymnasts through their approach and dedication to training and competition. Gymnasts in the Senior Levels Program will compete at invitational competitions and Metro West Regional Gymnastics Championships representing Werribee Gymnastics Club. Gymnasts in these levels will also be eligible to trial to compete in the Senior Victorian Gymnastics Championships, as well as be a part of the Victorian State Gymnastics Team. Selection into these events/teams is pending qualification through Werribee Gymnastics Club and Gymnastics Victoria.
Hard work is essential in the ALP program, with gymnasts understanding the demands of competitive gymnastics and why they have been selected into this stream. Each ALP class is highly structured, requiring gymnasts to have both dedication to and discipline in their training. Gymnasts in this program will develop and compete compulsory routines on Vault, Uneven Bars, Beam and Floor during Levels 1-6 and optional routines from Levels 7-10.
ALP Foundation Program:
At Werribee Gymnastics Club, the ALP Development Squads are part of the ALP Foundation Program as outlined by Gymnastics Australia. Gymnasts in these groups learn the basics required for the ALP, with a focus placed on skill development and technique.
ALP Development Squads
The ALP Development Squad program develops technically sound basic gymnastics skills. Gymnasts selected into these squads will build confidence and awareness of their bodies whilst performing gymnastics specific movements. Gymnasts will also develop their overall strength and flexibility in these squads, in an attempt to streamline their attainment of higher level skills as they move through the ALP program.
ALP Junior Levels Program:
The focus of the ALP Junior Levels Program is the continued development of skill technique, refinement of gymnastics basics and the execution of skills. Team unity and spirit is developed in these levels in order to create a training and competition environment which is positive and supportive of all gymnasts. Competition exposure and experience is a priority of the Junior Levels Program, with gymnasts learning how to confidently compete their compulsory routines.
ALP Levels 3 & 4
The focus of Levels 3 and 4 is on team participation and attaining valuable competition experience. Gymnasts in these levels will compete as a team and as such, the program places team work and unity as high priority in both training and competition. The main objective of these lower levels is to develop sound basic gymnastics skills in order to complete the advanced skills required from ALP 5 onwards. Gymnasts who train in these levels will compete at internal and external invitational competitions throughout the year. Gymnasts in these levels may also be selected by Werribee Gymnastics Club to compete at the Metro West Regional Gymnastics Championships; from this competition, gymnasts may qualify through Gymnastics Victoria to compete at the Junior Victorian Gymnastics Championships.
ALP Levels 5 & 6
The Levels 5 and 6 program places a larger focus on individual performance, whilst still maintaining the important team atmosphere at training and in competition. Gymnasts in these levels will develop confidence in a range of compulsory and optional skills that will form the basis of routines for their current and future levels. Gymnasts who train in these levels will compete in both internal and external invitationals throughout the year. Gymnasts will also be eligible to compete at the Metro West Regional Gymnastics Championships and Junior Victorian Gymnastics Championships, pending their qualification through Werribee Gymnastics Club and Gymnastics Victoria.
ALP Senior Levels Program:
The focus of the ALP Senior Levels Program is the confident development and execution of high level gymnastics skills both in training and competition environments. Gymnasts in the Senior Levels Program will develop a growth mindset towards their gymnastics training which can be applied to their everyday life. A team culture and spirit is essential in these higher levels, with gymnasts acting as mentors to their younger peers during each training session. Gymnasts in this program will find a unique style and approach to their gymnastics, based off their physical abilities and personal desires towards their training.
ALP Levels 7 - 10
The Levels 7-10 program at Werribee Gymnastics Club is based on the individual gymnast. Gymnasts in these levels will develop high level gymnastics skills and routines based on their own physical capabilities and personal goals. Levels 7-10 gymnasts will develop confidence in their abilities and act as role models to the younger gymnasts through their approach and dedication to training and competition. Gymnasts in the Senior Levels Program will compete at invitational competitions and Metro West Regional Gymnastics Championships representing Werribee Gymnastics Club. Gymnasts in these levels will also be eligible to trial to compete in the Senior Victorian Gymnastics Championships, as well as be a part of the Victorian State Gymnastics Team. Selection into these events/teams is pending qualification through Werribee Gymnastics Club and Gymnastics Victoria.
Werribee Gymnastics ALP Handbook
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