By default this gym is running away with too much business, as they are the only one in town. Unfortunately, they should seriously consider changing up their program to make their gymnastics more competitive.
First of all, if your child has any gymnastics potential AT ALL, and is not yet in first grade, you can keep your money and guard your time, this is NOT the place. However, if your child likes to play and hop over mats, then your child will enjoy this gym.
Before moving to Montana, my daughter was on an invite only team coached by the team coach when she was barely five years old. We moved here and she was starting kindergarten and after some finagling and testing of her skills, they made an exception and put her in level 3, the highest class you can be in before team. She was coached by a high school girl (very sweet, but how much did she really know?) and she got bored and quit. Now we are just waiting to return to Washington so she can start team.
My other daughter was 4, and could only be put in the class with small kids for running to music, walking on the beam, jumping on the trampoline, swinging on the bars and hopping over mats. My child is trained by me at home and can do round offs, handstands, pullovers on bars, back hip circles, etc. She loves gymnastics, but this was an utter waste of time and money. The owners should seriously consider a training track for kids that have more potential or more interest in just playing. And drop the grade requirements for advancement. So disappointing.
They are nice, so there's that.
Also, they should consider open gym times and gym nights like many other gyms do. Billings is begging for more competition in this genre. Another gym would easily do well here. read more
