International Competitive Program
Twisters has been the training home to half a dozen National Team members and three Olympians, Twisters Gymnastics also has a vibrant and successful competitive program for boys and girls starting as young as age 5.
We also have several High Performance athletes. Currently Twisters Gym is officially designated by Gymnastics Canada as a National Training Centre for men’s gymnastics.
Professional Training & Assessment
Selected athletes train from 4 – 25 hours per week in preparation for competition. Young gymnasts typically are tested for acceptance to join the girls Pre-Competitive and boys Pre-Comp programs where motor skills, co-ordination and basic skill acquisition are emphasized.
World Class Coaching
Twisters competitive programs are led by National MAG coaches Richard Ikeda, Ken Ikeda, and Mits Ikeda. Our National WAG coaches Lynne Éthier, Stephania Iliesu, Julie Isfeld. Twisters elite gymnasts include Olympic hopeful and Canadian National team member Zachary Clay, and former Olympians Richard Ikeda and 2004 Olympian Ken Ikeda.
