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Unless you ’ re living on a deserted island , you probably know that the Olympics are underway . And , if you ’ ve ever wondered where those young athletes train to become gold-medal material , it ’ s at places like Gymsport Athletic Center .
In its 25th year under one owner , Tanya Corry , Gymsport is an enormous training facility on Vanadium Road that can teach you or your child everything from the fundamentals of gymnastics and parkour to the advanced techniques needed to compete .
“ We have kids who have been with us since before they could walk who have grown with us and are now bringing their kids in for lessons ,” Corry said . “ Kids can start at 18 months with our Parents and Me classes , and they can start independent training at age 3 .”
General Manager Lauren Bradford said the sooner kids can get into a gymnastics program , the better .
“ We are focused on teaching things like confidence , resilience and determination and the like ,” she said . “ Part of our program includes things like Powerful Words , key words every month , that prompt a discussion with parents . During COVID , for example , we taught words like ‘ resilience ,’ to get them thinking and improving themselves mentally as well as physically .”
But don ’ t be intimidated by Gymsport ’ s size and depth of qualifications . There may be a team of 140 girls and boys competing annually , but the gym also focuses on the fun of gymnastics and movement . It offers recreational times for kids who just want to burn off their energy , they have birthday party packages and other high-energy events that get kids moving .
“ We have lots of snowboarders and skiers , for example , who come in to use our trampoline to develop skills they can use on the slopes ,” Corry said . “ We also have large parkour and Ultimate Warrior programs people can sign up for . These activities don ’ t need to stay on the mats , these are skills and movements that people can learn here and take with them to any sport they may be interested in or other activities in life .”
Recent high school graduates credit Gymsport with not only giving them the skills to focus on their grades , with one achieving a perfect 4.0 , but to also achieve a track scholarship .
“ She , and her parents , told us that Gymsport was responsible for the determination , tenacity and grit for her to get that far in her sport , and that ’ s something we ’ re extremely proud of ,” Corry said . “ We are not just teaching kids gymnastics , we ’ re instilling them with the mental and physical skills for them to achieve their dreams no matter which direction their life will take them .”
For more information , go to Gymsport ’ s website at www . gymsport . com , where you can see all of the programs offered and sign up . Party packages are also available . You can also call them at 412.220.1195 for more information . Gymsport is located at 98 Vanadium Road , Building C , in Bridgeville , 15017 .
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