For many sports fans, November in Ontario is when sports calendars start filling up, from Hockey Night in Canada to university rivalry matches. The same is true for gymnastics, with Tour Selection kicking off the season’s competition schedule. Serving as the precursor to the regular season, a strong showing this early in the year is often a good indicator for the upcoming season. Additionally, athletes that place in the top eight in their optional level earn a spot on Team Ontario’s tour team and will get the opportunity to compete at a major club meet in the United States. Whether a tour gymnast has never heard of NCAA gymnastics, or is an avid Friday Night Heights fan, this is often their first step on the path to potentially making rosters on collegiate teams.
This year, Tour Selection was held from November 6th to 8th and the athletes named to Team Ontario’s roster will travel to the Simone Biles Invitational in late January 2025. Tour Selection also kicked off a long six-month stretch for the level 10s in Ontario, who balance their competitive seasons with collegiate recruiting efforts.
After the tour is the grind of Ontario’s four month long regular season, where athletes balance training and college outreach. The schedule can be difficult, with college…
