We have been coming here for a while for coaching, open gyms, and summer flex pass. I have mixed…read morefeelings about this place.
Let's start with the good...
There are a couple coaches here that my daughter likes. Also, there is a good amount of programming so you can find something that fits your schedule and interests. The summer flex program is good - you can drop in during windows of time so it fits your flexible summer schedule, and they give out snow cones to the kids. Open gyms every Friday are crowded and crazy, but my kids like it.
OK, now the not-so-good...
Yes, what another reviewer said about water is true. There is no water available unless you pay for bottled water. If your child has a long day there, you need to bring multiple bottles filled for him or her. One day we got some water out of the sink because it was a hot day and my daughter ran out of water quick, and it was eggy and disgusting - undrinkable. So -- your only options are to bring your own or pay. Buy a very large bottle and fill it up to the top, and stash a few singles in your kids' bag in case they forget their water.
The facility is quite worn. I try my best to avoid using the restrooms. The front door doesn't close properly so when you are in the waiting area in the winter, it is cold. The waiting area has very uncomfortable chairs, but there are tables. The cubby area where the kids place their belongings gets cluttered and filled up quick. Everything is just... not clean. The gym is very stuffy in the summer. They do their best to open the windows and turn on fans, but on hot days it can be uncomfortable for everyone. Parking during busy times fills up quick and you have to park behind the building in an unlit area.
The coaches have become a bit more snarky over time. I get having tough love for the kids, but no more smiles for me, and toward the end of class they will be cleaning around me as I am trying to work on my computer, vacuuming under my feet, making me feel unwelcome. A few years ago, it was overall a more friendly welcoming place to be.
After each class, my daughter reports feeling uncomfortable about the kids. They kids are swearing, calling the coaches names behind their backs, and goofing off. And my kid is not an angel, as once I learned she brought her phone into a class and her and her friend were taking videos and pictures in class (how does this happen? She is old enough to drop off, so I was not there). I know this is not the facility's fault, but I feel like a few years ago, the kids were more eager to earn the respect and please the coaches. I don't get that feeling anymore. This may only be the nights we are there, but from my experience it is happening now consistently where it didn't happen at all before.
If you are considering this gym, I would suggest researching several gyms in the area to compare. We have attended another gym in the area that I like much better, so we will probably switch. It is not all bad, and there may be certain classes or programs that are better than others.