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House League
Team Polarettes newest team program at the Yukon Gymnastics Centre
House League is a fun, team-based program for gymnasts who want more than recreational classes but a more flexible commitment than our traveling competitive teams.
Athletes train 4–6 hours per week, experience the excitement of competitions in a supportive environment, and build confidence, friendships, and skills while being part of the Polarettes team.
In-House Competition Stream
What's that look like?
House League athletes participate in four in-house events each season, designed to provide meaningful performance opportunities in a positive and supportive environment.
Competitions focus on:
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Personal growth and achievement
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Skill development
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Confidence building
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Team participation
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Sportsmanship
Competition fees for House League athletes are included within program costs, with the exception of optional House Masters events & Delta event.
House League Teams
House Foundations
Ages 7 to 11
Designed for athletes who are ready for a team environment and are interested in learning introductory routines and competition fundamentals. Designed off Xcel Bronze curriculum
2 days/week, 2-3 hours per class
(4 hours total)
House Challenge
Ages 9 to 13
Athletes continue developing skills and routines while gaining greater independence, confidence, and technical understanding. Based loosely off Xcel Silver and Gold curriculum.
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2 days per week, 3 hours per class
(6 hours total)
House Xcel
Ages 11 to 17
Our highest youth House League division, designed for athletes seeking a more advanced challenge while maintaining a manageable training commitment.
Designed off Xcel Gold + curriculum. Eligible for Delta
2 days per week, 3 hours per class
(6 hours total)
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House Masters
Ages 16 and up
A flexible option for teens and adults who want to participate in gymnastics training and optional competitions without the commitment of a traditional competitive program.
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House Masters trains alongside our Adult Gymnastics program using a punch-pass registration model. This program is self-guided, with a coach available to support - The training is entirely self-directed by the athlete.
Intended to support former competitive team gymnasts or advanced athletes and adults in continuing their love of sport.
House Tramp
Ages 8 to 17
Athletes focus on trampoline and tumbling development while participating in the House League team environment. Training and competition opportunities are designed to provide a fun and supportive introduction to trampoline sport pathways.
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2 days per week, 2 hours per class
(4 hours total)
House MAG
Not running, yet.
We are exploring the possibility of offering a Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) House League stream and/or a Parkour stream in the future, depending on athlete interest and coaching capacity.
Please contact us to express interest. We're currently exploring coaching options.
Training Commitment
House League athletes train for approximately 10 months of the year from September to June, with the exception of House Masters. Typically they will train between 4 and 6 hours per week, depending on their division and training group.
This allows athletes to experience team-based gymnastics and skill progression while maintaining flexibility for other sports and activities.
Team Expectations
Is House League right for my child?
House League may be a great fit for athletes who:
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Love gymnastics and want to practice twice a week
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Are interested in learning routines and participating in friendly competitions
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Want a team experience without the travel & training demands of higher-level competitive gymnastics
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Enjoy setting goals and challenging themselves
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Want to experience the first steps of competitive-inspired gymnastics in a supportive environment
For many athletes, House League provides the perfect balance between recreational participation and competitive opportunity while keeping the focus on fun, development, confidence, and lifelong enjoyment of the sport.
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Looking for more? Athletes looking for more should consider our Developmental and Travel Competition Pathway. This program is by invitation only, readiness assessments can be booked by contacting us.
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House League & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD)
Our House League pathway has been designed around the principles of Sport for Life's Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, recognizing that children develop at different rates and that there is no single pathway to success in sport. You can read more the LTAD and early specialization for gymnastics here on our Competition Stream page.
While Sport for Life does classify gymnastics as an early specialization sport, the LTAD also encourages sport organizations to match training, competition, and commitment levels to an athlete's stage of development rather than assuming every participant is pursuing high-performance sport. For many children and families, this means participating in a quality program that balances gymnastics with school, other activities, and family life.
House League supports these principles by:
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Providing a lower-commitment competition pathway that still offers high-quality coaching and meaningful skill development.
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Allowing athletes to experience the excitement of competition without the travel and training expectations of a traditional competitive program.
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Focusing on physical literacy, sound movement patterns, confidence, and enjoyment as the foundation for long-term participation.
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Giving athletes more flexibility to progress at a pace that matches their goals and readiness.
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Supporting multi-sport participation, which Sport for Life recognizes as beneficial for many children during their developmental years.
Quality Development, Different Goals
House League is a pathway designed for athletes whose goals, interests, or lifestyles are better suited to a more flexible competition experience.
Athletes learn proper gymnastics technique, develop strength and coordination, and work toward routines and in-house competitions. The difference is that the curriculum places greater emphasis on individual progress, enjoyment, and participation, while the Developmental pathway follows a more structured progression intended to prepare athletes for higher levels of competitive gymnastics.
Because every child develops differently, movement between pathways is encouraged. Some athletes may begin in House League and later decide they want to pursue a higher level of competition. Others may transition from the Developmental pathway into House League as their interests or life commitments change. Neither pathway is considered a one-way decision.
Our goal is to help each athlete find the environment where they will be challenged appropriately, enjoy the sport, and continue participating for as long as they choose. That philosophy is at the heart of Long-Term Athlete Development and aligned with our programming by providing the right opportunities for every athlete to grow and thrive.
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House League is a team program and includes many of the elements that make competitive gymnastics a rewarding experience.
Families can expect:
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Parent commitment opportunities
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Team fundraising initiatives
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A team competition leotard
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A team hoodie
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Participation in club events and local competitions
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A supportive team culture focused on growth and belonging
Tell me more about House Masters
House Masters is a new flexible option for teens and adults who want to participate in gymnastics training and optional competitions without the commitment of a traditional competitive program.
House Masters trains alongside our Adult Gymnastics program using a punch-pass registration model. This program is self-guided, with a coach available to support - The training is largely self-directed by the athlete. Intended to support former competitive team gymnasts, advanced recreational athletes, and adults beginner or advanced in continuing their love of sport - This is a for-fun competition model in a mature masters meet environment. Coaches are present to supervise for appropriate levels of risk taking and safety, lead warm up, spotting and support towards goals but are not providing a highly structured competitive training model.
A couple masters meets will be available for fun, if there's enough interest. Masters competitions are based on routines built with no strict difficulty requirements, but instead 6 to 10 skills and judged on execution and creativity only.
The minimum age is 16, and there are no exceptions to allow for younger athletes to join. Due to the self-directed nature, prior experience with the sport is required and a firm age minimum. A punch pass of 10 passes, 20 passes, or 50 passes is available for this program.
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Due to the more self-directed nature of the House League program, there is no parent commitment requirements or additional fundraising expectations for this group. Adult class punch pass rates apply.
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House Masters & Sport for Life
House Masters is built around the principles of Sport for Life (Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity) by providing an opportunity for athletes to continue participating in gymnastics beyond traditional youth competitive programs.
Sport for Life recognizes that not everyone wants, or is able, to continue training in a high-commitment competitive environment throughout adulthood. One of its goals is to ensure there are quality opportunities for people to remain involved in sport in ways that fit their stage of life. We've wanted to start this program for YEARS and it's finally time to make it happen.
House Masters supports the Sport for Life initiative by:
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Providing a pathway for former competitive gymnasts and experienced athletes to continue training.
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Offering flexible punch-pass registration that fits around work, post-secondary education, travel, and family commitments.
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Allowing athletes to set their own goals, whether that's maintaining skills, learning something new, staying active, or preparing for an optional Masters competition.
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Offering competitions that focus on execution and creativity rather than difficulty requirements, making participation accessible to a wider range of athletes.
Supporting Women in Sport
House Masters also supports an important objective in Canadian sport & a value of the Polarettes: improving the retention of women and girls.
Research shows that many women leave organized sport during late adolescence and early adulthood as priorities shift toward school, careers, and family. Often, the available options for women and girls are either high-commitment competitive programs or leaving the sport altogether.
House Masters helps bridge that gap by offering a flexible option that allows athletes to continue participating without the expectations of a traditional competitive team. Athletes can attend regularly, train occasionally, or step away and return as life changes, while remaining connected to the gymnastics community.
Providing opportunities like this helps keep more women involved in the sport over the long term, as athletes, and often later as coaches, judges, volunteers, and mentors.
At Polarettes, we believe gymnastics should be available at every stage of life. House Masters is one way we're working to make that possible by offering a flexible, enjoyable pathway for experienced athletes to continue participating in the sport they love.
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An Inclusive Program
House Masters is a gender-neutral program. Participants are welcome to train and compete for fun in Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG), Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG), or Trampoline, based on their interests, background, and goals.
We recognize that adult athletes often have diverse experiences in the sport, and not everyone fits within traditional program structures. House Masters is designed to provide an inclusive training environment where participants can continue enjoying gymnastics in the discipline(s) that interest them, while training alongside a supportive community of athletes with varied backgrounds and experience levels.
Our focus is on safe participation, personal challenge, and creating a welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to stay involved in gymnastics for life.