CALENDAR OF EVENTS
&
NEWS


2010 Mar. 10-14 Portimao World Cup - RG
  Mar. 11-14 Elite Canada & Canadian Group Championships - RG
  Mar. 12-14 Oscar Cup, Rostov-on-Don, Russia - AGG
Mar. 13-14 Kalev Cup - RG
  Mar. 16-18 Eastern Regionals, Montreal - RG TBC
Mar. 18-20 Deriugina Cup, Kiev, Ukraine -RG
Mar. 25-29 Thiais, France - RG
  Mar. 26-28 World Cup I/Challenge Cup I, Jyväskylä, Finland - AGG
Mar. 26-28 1st Provincial Qualifier - RG & AGG (@ Missisauga Newnorth)
Mar. 26-28 World Cup I/World Challenge Cup I, Wroclaw, Poland - AGG
(Seniors, Juniors and Girls aged 12 - 14 years)
  Mar. 26-28 Kalamata World Cup, Greece - RG
  Apr. 3-4 Kalev Estienne Invitational - RG & AGG
  Apr. 10-11 York Stars Invitational - RG
Apr. 23-25 World Cup II/Jr. Championships/Challenge Cup II, Brno, Czech Rep. -AGG
Apr. 26-May 2 Pacific Rim Championships, Melbourne, Australia - RG
Apr.29-May 2 Bourgas Grand Prix, Bulgaria- RG
  Apr. 30-May 2 2nd Provincial Qualifier - RG & AGG (@ Silhouettes of York)
May 6-10 Corbeil World Cup - RG
May 7-8 Elite Ontario - RG
May 14-15 World Cup III / Challenge Cup Final, Barcelona, Spain - AGG
May 14-16 Marbella Grand Prix, Spain, RG
May 15-16 Olympium Spring Blossom - RG
  May 23 "Red Ribbon", Ottawa (Pirouette Club) - AGG
  May 29 York Stars Life 5th Annual Invitational
June 2-6 Canadian Individual Championships, Edmonton, Alberta - RG
June 3-7 Insbruck Grand Prix - RG
June 10-13 AGG World Championships (Sr), Varna, Bulgaria
June 11-13 Ontario Provincial Championships/Rhythmfest - RG & AGG
June 19 Mississauga Newnorth Interclub competition - RG
June 30-July 4 Canadian Gymnaestrada, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Aug. 14-26 Youth Summer Olympics, Singapore - RG
Sept. 2-5 Holon Grand Prix, Israel - RG
Sept. 22-26 RG World Championships, Moscow, Russia
Oct. 4-9 Commonwealth Games, Delhi, India - RG
Oct. 28-31 Berlin Grand Prix - RG
TBA World Cup IV, SaoPaolo, Brazil - AGG
TBA World Cup Finals (location TBA)
2011 June AGG World Championships (Sr) Tallin, Estonia
July 10-16 14th World Gymnaestrada, Lausanne, Switzerland
Sept. 13-26 RG World Championships, Lille, France
Oct. 13-30 Pan Am Games, Guadalajara, Mexico - RG
KALEV AT MISSISSAUGA NEWNORTH'S INVITATIONAL
 

Level 4A: Sydney S - 5th overall, bronze in Free
Level 5B: Hayley H - bronze overall and in all three apparatus; Janice D - 4th overall, gold in apparatus of Choice
Level 5C: Emily C - bronze overall, silver in Clubs

National level Pre-Novice: Elizabeth B - silver overall, and in Free and Ball, gold in Rope
Novice: Linara K - gold overall and in all four apparatus; Stephanie V - silver overall and in Free and Ball, gold in Rope; Megan C - bronze overall and in Rope and Ball, silver in Hoop; Michelle Q - 4th overall, bronze in Ball; Lydia C - 5th overall, bronze in Hoop
Junior: Caitlin C - silver overall and in Clubs, gold in Hoop, bronze in Rope; Teija K - bronze overall, silver in Rope; Alena T - 4th overall, bronze in Ball; Rachel C - 5th overall, silver in Ball, bronze in Clubs
Senior: Anastasia M - gold overall and in all four apparatus

Group - Junior 5: Kalev gold
 
KALEV AT KANATA CUP
 

Kalev's National Novice Lydia C. won gold overall and in all four apparatus at the 2010 Kanata Cup competition! Congratulations, Lydia!
 
KALEV AT TORONTO ASPIRALS' VALENTINE CLASSIC
 

Interclub 1, Free: Masha S – gold, Alisa L – bronze, Silina S – 4th, Gloria H – 6th, Marie P – 8th, Victoria P – 9th
Interclub 3, Hoop: Laken L – gold

Interclub 5 Star, Choice: Masha N – gold
Level 1B:   Level 2A: Nicole C -  silver overall and in Free Level 2B: – Margarite N –silver overall and in both apparatus
Level 3B: Sophia A –silver overall, gold in Ball, bronze in Free and Hoop
Level 4A: Sydney S – gold overall and in both apparatus
Level 4B: Emma L – gold overall and in Rope, silver in Free and Ball; Nicola K –silver overall, gold in Free and Ball
Level 5A: Sandrine B: silver overall and in all three apparatus
Level 5B: Janice D – gold overall and in Ribbon and Choice, silver in Ball; Irina S –silver overall and in Ribbon, gold in Ball; Eden R – bronze overall and in Ribbon and Choice; Hayley H – 4th overall, silver in Choice; Katia F – 5th overall, bronze in Ball

Coaches Alla Kosheleva (3rd from left) and Jane Gasinova (on the right) with some of the gymnasts
Level 5C: Gloria W – gold overall and in Clubs, silver in Rope and Choice
 
KALEV AT OLYMPIUM INVITATIONAL
 

National Stream
Pre-Novice: Elizabeth B – gold overall and in Free and Rope, silver in Ball
Novice: Linara K – gold overall and in Rope, Hoop and Ball; Meaghan C – bronze overall and in Free, silver in Rope; Michelle Q – 4th overall, bronze in Rope and Ball; Stephanie V – 5th overall, silver in Free; Lydia C – 6th overall
Junior: Angelika R – gold overall and in Rope and Hoop, silver in Clubs, bronze in Ball; Catrina C – silver overall, gold in Ball, bronze in Clubs; Melodie O – 4th overall, silver in Ball, bronze in Hoop; Rachel C – 5th overall; Victoria R – 6th overall, bronze in Rope; Alena T – 8th overall; Caitlin C – 9th overall
Senior: Mariam C – gold overall and in Rope, Hoop and Ball, silver in Ribbon; Anastasia M – silver overall and in Rope, Hoop and Ball, gold in Ribbon; Ani W – 7th overall
Groups: Kalev Junior 4 – gold; Kalev Junior 5 – gold; Kalev Senior 5 –gold

Provincial Stream
Level 1B: Katherine S – gold overall and in Free and Rope
Level 2B: Sasha U – gold overall and in Free and Ball
Level 4B: Emma L – bronze overall, gold in Rope, silver in Free; Maria Y – 4th overall, bronze in Ball
Level 5B: Julia B – 5th overall, silver in Choice; Eden R – 6th overall, silver in Ball; Irina S – 7th overall, bronze in Ball
Level 5C: Elinoy T – gold overall and in all three apparatus; Sarah H – bronze overall and in Rope and Clubs, silver in Choice
Level 6C: Jekaterina K –gold overall and in all three apparatus
Groups: Kalev Senior 5 – gold; Kalev Junior 5 – gold; Kalev Junior 4 – gold; Kalev Novice Trio –gold
 
KALEV AT MONTREAL
 

At the World Cup in Montreal (Jan. 29-31) Kalev's Junior Katrina C placed 12th overall and 9th in Rope, which gave her a place in the finals, where she placed 7th. Senior Mariam C placed 15th overall and was 11th in Ribbon, which earned her a spot in the finals as a special host-country entry.
 
KALEV AT L.A. LIGHTS
 

Level 8 Junior: Rachel C - gold overall, silver in Ball, Hoop And Rope; Teija K - 6th overall, gold in Rope
Level 8 Child: Linara K - bronze overall and silver in Free and Ball
Level 7 Junior: Lydia C - silver overall, gold in Free, bronze in Rope; Julia B - 22nd overall, gold in Ribbon
Level 6 Child: Elizabet B - gold overall and in Ball and Free
 
KALEV AT THE JUNIOR PAN-AMS
 

The Kalev Junior group (Victoria P, Katrina C, Angelika R, Melodie O and Victoria R) won the gold medals at the Junior Pan-American Games and, thereby, a spot at the Youth Olympics in Singapore, August 14-26, 2010! Congratulations!!!

 

 
 
KALEV AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
 

The Kalev Senior group, placed 15th out of 24 countries at the Worlds in Japan! A great result! Congratulations to the girls and the coaches!!!
 
KALEV AT MINSK
 

The Canadian Senior Group, i.e. the Kalev Senior group, placed 14th out of 19 countries at the World Cup in Minsk Aug. 21-23.

 
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2008-2009 SEASON
 

Available HERE in PDF format.
 
KALEV AT THE PROVINCIALS
 

Level 6C: Jekaterina K - silver overall and in all three apparatus
Level 5A: Samantha M - 7th overall; Hayley H - 8th overall
Level 5B: Rachel C - gold overall and in all three apparatus; Janice D - 7th overall; Olesia M - 9th overall
Level 5C: Polina L - gold overall and in Choice, silver in Rope, bronze in Clubs; Emily C - 5th overall
Level 4A: Irina S - 4th overall, silver in Ball
Level 4B: Stephanie V - gold overall and all three apparatus; Ksenia K - 7th overall; Eden R - 10th overall
Level 4C: Ellinoy T - gold overall and in all three apparatus; Julia B - silver overall and in Rope and Hoop, bronze in Ribbon; Sarah H - bronze overall and in Rope and Hoop, silver in Ribbon; Katerina F - 4th overall
Level 3A: Nicola K - bronze overall, gold in Hoop
Level 3B: Emma L - bronze overall and in Ball, gold in Hoop, silver in Free
Level 2A: Elizabeth B - silver overall and in Free and Rope
Level 1B: Sasha U - silver overall and in Free and Rope

Groups:
Senior: Kalev - gold
Pre-Novice 4/5: Kalev gold

AGG:
Junior: Kalev Estienne - gold
Novice: Kalev Estienne - bronze
 
KALEV AT THE NATIONALS
 

Junior 10: Mariam C - silver overall and in Hoop, gold in Rope and Clubs; Anastasiya M - 4th overall, bronze in Clubs; Katrina C - 7th overall
Junior 9: Angelika R - 5th overall; Caitlin C - 8th; Ani W - 9th; Melodie O - 11th; Kate M - 13th; Victoria R - 14th; Alena T - 23rd
Novice: Meaghan C - 12th overall; Lydia C - 18th; Teija K - 20th
 
KALEV'S YEAR-END SHOW 2009 AT YPT
 


Some of the coaches and gymnasts who put on another very successful show,
this time at the Young Peoples' Theatre. More photos below.

All images courtsey of
Paul Ruppert.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
KALEV AT "MISS VALENTINE 2009"
 

Kalev's "Rhythmic Expressions" Senior team won silver (after the Russian team, "Madonna") at their first competition of the season!

Congratulations to a fantastic result! See more on their website!
 
SOME RECENT KALEV PERFORMANCES
 

During the fall of 2008, Kalev's "Rhythmic Expressions" has performed on several occasions. See their website - here!
 
WELCOME ALL KALEV GYMNASTS TO OUR NEW SEASON!
 

Dear Parents,

We hope you and your child will enjoy your Kalev experience! To help you get started with us, we will give you the answers to some frequently asked questions.

Q: What are the costs of rhythmic gymnastics?
A: Not much, compared to many other sports! And, of course, the fees vary, depending on how involved your child is, i.e. how many hours she trains. It is also important that we register each gymnast with Gymnastics Ontario since we, like all other gymnastics clubs in the Province, carry insurance available through our Federation only. Although accidents are infrequent in rhythmic gymnastics, they do happen. The registration fees are payable upon registering your child with us.

Q: What should my child wear in the gym?
A: The Kalev uniform, socks or toe slippers - plus tights in the cold season.

Q: What is the Kalev uniform?
A: Our training uniform is a black sleeveless leotard with black tanktop (or blue or black AGG tanktop), plus black, foot-less tights. You don't need all this at first but the items should be purchased soon after classes begin.
Remember also, that your daughter's hair must be tied back, and that jewellery and make-up are not allowed. Make sure to leave any valuables at home!

Q: Why should they wear a uniform?
A: Because it does a lot for the discipline and feeling of belonging in the class. And if everyone is dressed alike, there is no need to buy or rent costumes for the spring show, the group already looks neat and ready for a show. Thus, there are no extra costs for any of the three annual shows!

Q: What are these shows and how much do they cost?
A: There are three shows per year and, or course, there is no cost for your daughter, the performer! For yourself, other relatives and friends, we do sell tickets to the Year-End show because this event is our only fund-raiser. In addition to the regular expenses for coaching, gym rental etc. we also need money for upkeep of the gym and purchase of equipment and this is how we can manage these expenses. There is no cost for the other two shows: the Parents' evenings at Christmas and in the spring.

Q: How about footwear?
A: Competitors and Elite groups wear special toe-slippers. Those who do not compete, may choose to use socks instead.

Q: Do the children need warmer clothes in the winter?
A: The gym is usually warm enough, but for the first few minutes, until the body has been warmed up, we suggest that they use a T-shirt or sweat-shirt, maybe also a pair of foot-less tights.

Q: What about the apparatus?
A: The hand apparatus of rhythmic gymnastics (ball, rope, hoop and ribbon) are available at the gym so that your child can try them out. But since everyone performs at least twice a year, every gymnast needs her own apparatusf. They are purchased centrally and your coach will let you know what items are needed for your child. She will also help decide the colours of balls and ribbons, to make sure the group retains the look of unity for performances. She will have an order form for you to complete. At present, the costs are $5 - 10 for a hoop, $15 or $20 for a ball and $20 for a recreational level ribbon plus ribbon stick, $30 for competitive levels. You can buy a rope at hardware or climbing stores for a few cents a foot - the length needed depends on the your daughter's height.
These items actually make great Christmas gifts, and remember that it is a good idea to get your own apparatus early, since you get used to the feel of them and thus learn to handle them faster. (About the ball: don't use it on other surfaces than the floor and carpets at gym and don't leave it in the car overnight in the winter, unless you wrap it in a plastic bag first!)

Q: What if we miss a class?
A: There is provision for make-up classes. If we have to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances, we will offer an extra class. If your child is unable to make it to a class, she can attend a training session of another group, at the same level, to make up the time.

Q: Will the training schedule change?
A: The schedule drawn up prior to registration is tentative, although based on experience from previous years. It may happen that a class is cancelled if there are not enough gymnasts. Or a class may have to be added if there are too many. Maximum is 7 - 10 gymnasts per class. It also depends on the preferences of the people who register. We do our very best to avoid changes but some may, unfortunately, have to take place in the first few weeks of the season. But we will do our very best to accommodate you.

If a class is cancelled later in the year, we will notify you as soon as we have the information. Please make sure we have your home and work telephone numbers, your cell phone number, email address, and maybe name and phone number of an emergency contact!

For other questions, feel free to talk to your coach before or after class, or call us at the office at (905) 889-7889.