{"id":559,"date":"2015-08-12T12:43:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-12T12:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/illusionsgymnastics.com\/wordpress_e\/?page_id=559"},"modified":"2025-06-19T12:19:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T15:19:45","slug":"competitive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/illusionsgymnastics.com\/?page_id=559","title":{"rendered":"Competitive Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Illusions Rhythmic Gymnastics Club offers competitive rhythmic gymnastics programs for girls ages 6-18. Athletes are evaluated for physical ability and overall suitability (desire and attitude\/maturity) to ensure that each athlete is placed in the best environmental to foster individual growth through sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Illusions, we support each competitive athlete in reaching their full potential by building confidence, fostering a strong work ethic, emphasizing the value of teamwork, and promoting a safe, healthy lifestyle both inside and outside the gym. Most importantly, our athletes gain invaluable life skills and create lasting memories through their experience in sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information please contact the Technical Director (Julie Jeffery) at <a xlink=\"href\" href=\"mailto:illusionsrgc.td@gmail.com\">illusionsrgc.td@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>WHO ARE THE\u00a0SHOOTING\u00a0STARS?<\/em><\/strong><br><br><strong><em>AGES 6-9<\/em><\/strong><br><br><em>The Shooting Stars are small in size but mighty in spirit. They love to move and dance their way around the rhythmic gymnastics carpet. They may be new to the sport or may have moved up from our Recreational program or might be a 2nd\u00a0year returning Shooting Star! Eager to learn and full of spirit and spunk these Shooting Stars show their star power through standardized routines. In true shooting star fashion, they streak into Illusions having fun, making new friends and creating lasting memories through sport! They will spend 2-3 days a week in the gym and\u00a0we can\u2019t wait to\u00a0see them perform\u00a0at competitions and galas.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>WHO ARE THE&nbsp;BRIGHT&nbsp;STARS?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>AGES 9+<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For Bright Stars, the sky is the limit &#8211; there is no holding back a Bright Star. The Bright Stars are born in 2016+. Each Bright Star brings a unique quality to the team and together they are unstoppable. They encourage and motivate each other as they strive for excellence. They arrive at practice prepared and eager to learn new skills and master the basic ones. They will spend 2-3 days per week in the gym this season. Watch out, these Bright Stars are ready to shine as they streak through the sky, lighting a shiny path for everyone to see.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>WHO ARE THE RISING STARS?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>AGES 8+<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rising Stars light up the sky and are ready to show the world what they can do in rhythmic gymnastics! Full of energy, curiosity, and potential, our Rising Stars are beginning to find their place at Illusions. These athletes are developing strong foundations in movement, flexibility, and expression, while learning what it means to be part of a team. With growing confidence and determination, they approach each practice with wide eyes and a willingness to try new challenges. Rising Stars look up to Capella athletes and are inspired by their example \u2014dreaming of one day becoming a Capella athlete. They will spend 3 days a week in the gym and can\u2019t wait to showcase their talents and shine bright at competitions and galas. Keep your eyes on these stars\u2014they&#8217;re just getting started.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>WHO&nbsp;ARE TEAM CAPELLA?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>AGES 12+<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>One of the brightest stars in the sky, Capella shows up in a big way every practice ready to work and play hard. They have mastered the basics, can handle multiple competitive routines and push themselves to achieve greatness. In the gym 4-5 times a week, they understand the discipline of the sport and work hard to prepare themselves physically and mentally. Each Capella athlete brings a unique quality to the team and together they encourage and motivate each other as they strive for excellence. They move with grace through their choreographed and intricate routines, showing off their strengths. Being a Capella is more than just the sport. They are also willing to shine their bright light on Shooting, Rising &amp; Bright Stars, helping them towards becoming a Capella themselves. Watch for these athletes as they streak through the sky and shine bright at competitions outside of Nova Scotia.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Illusions Rhythmic Gymnastics Club offers competitive rhythmic gymnastics programs for girls ages 6-18. Athletes are evaluated for physical ability and overall suitability (desire and attitude\/maturity) to ensure that each athlete is placed in the best environmental to foster individual growth <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/illusionsgymnastics.com\/?page_id=559\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Competitive Programs<\/span><span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-559","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/illusionsgymnastics.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/illusionsgymnastics.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/illusionsgymnastics.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/illusionsgymnastics.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/illusionsgymnastics.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=559"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/illusionsgymnastics.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/559\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28792,"href":"https:\/\/illusionsgymnastics.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/559\/revisions\/28792"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/illusionsgymnastics.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}