About the group
The developmental
MAG pathway.
Advanced Boys is BGC's Competitive Men's Artistic Gymnastics group; the first structured competitive group on the MAG pathway. Boys train across all six men's artistic apparatus in a focused, progressive environment.
Boys typically move across from Development or General Gym classes between ages 5 and 13, identified by their coaches as suitable for the competitive pathway.
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The six apparatus
Men's Artistic Gymnastics is unique in covering six apparatus; each developing a different element of strength, control, and dynamic skill.
Floor & Vault
Tumbling, power, and dynamic skills on floor exercise, plus progressive vault training from run-up through to competition entries.
Pommel Horse & Rings
Upper body strength and control developed through progressive work on pommel horse circles and rings strength elements.
Parallel Bars & High Bar
Swing, release, and flight skills on parallel bars and high bar; the dynamic, high-amplitude gymnastics that defines men's artistic.
Conditioning & Flexibility
Strength, mobility, and flexibility work runs through every session. It is a core part of the process, building the physical foundations that keep gymnasts safe, powerful, and progressing across all six apparatus.
County & Elite Pathway
Boys compete at county-level MAG events. They can move across groups as their needs change; the pathway flows both ways.