Both of my girls started weekly classes at Chow's in October, and seem to like it…read more Turnover seems to be a little high, as one of my girls is now on a third instructor. However, I will say that each instructor seemed to do a pretty good job leading the kids, assisting and encouraging. I've had my eye on the instructors that teach the classes of girls older than mine, and I look forward to them teaching my kids next year! The ladies at the front desk are super nice, helpful, and really go out of their way to not rush you through anything. Even when there is a line waiting and the phones are ringing, they take their time with every person and never act too busy or frustrated. I like that Chow's has an upstairs and downstairs viewing area for parents, so that we can watch our kids during instruction without being too visible or in the way. Parking is ample, and I have never had to worry about not getting a convenient spot. I've noticed that all of the kids (and parents!) who come here are all very friendly, polite and courteous. When you have to be somewhere every week, surrounded by the same kids and parents, it helps when it's a pleasant experience every time. What I'm not super jazzed about is the odor of dirty feet that hits you as soon as you walk in. It is a gym, and I know there's not a ton that they can do about it, but I have been in many other gyms that don't seem to have this issue as much. Maybe a charcoal air filter would help? The facility is also just a little bit run down and could use a good deep cleaning or a fresh coat of paint. However, all of their gym equipment looks to be in very good shape! It is also a very large gym with tons of space and variety in equipment. Side note: they have a bouncy house that they sometimes blow up for the kids to play in at the end of class, and that is a major plus. My kids still think bouncy houses are the shit.

Dear Chow's, one big ask. Can you please, PLEASE renovate and deep clean? The entire place is old,…read morerun down, dirty and just plain disgusting. Benches, carpets, gym mats, and even the foam in the foam pit is beat up and needs replacing. Where are all our fees going? Every week my 3 year old daughter leaves the gym we go home, we put her straight in the bath...afraid what cooties are hiding in those filthy mats. I'm not sure we're coming back for another session. Either clean up the act or start loosing actors. 3 stars for the coaching. Most are good, a few could benefit from additional training.

Our daughter loves Gymnastics now. She simply loves her instructor and can't wait to go back to…read moregymnastics class. It is a refreshing change from the other place in Ames we were taking her to. We are so glad we heard about Cardinal, everyone always seems so happy.

Joyce is wondderful and great with the kids she takes her time with the kid and she is a great…read moreteacher! alot of one on one work and she lets the kids work on there on time and she has great prices!!!

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From the owner: Elite Power Tumbling & Trampoline has a state of the art facility and the best training facility…read morefor power tumbling and trampoline in Iowa! We offer a structured class curriculum with 3:1 athlete coach ratio which allows for one on one practice. We offer recreation and competitive lessons. Our competition team has been the #1 Iowa trampoline team for 3 years in a row! If you want to be the best......train with the BEST!

Triad is now under new owners and management and directors are amazing! They have so much to…read moreoffer...gymnastics, preschool, open gyms, lunch bunch, parent and baby time, and birthday parties. Ankeny is lucky to have such a place to reach a wide range of children and needs!

Triad coaches are wonderful. The business side is run by an amatuer. Billing fluctuates every month…read morebecause they add surcharges and random fees so you cannot figure out what your bill is going to be in advance. No statement is sent out. You get an email the day of the draft when the charges have already posted to your account. Operations Manager and owners are not available for questions and ignore all feedback. Front Desk staff is helpful but poorly equipped to answer any questions. For meets hosted by Triad you will volunteer a minimum of 20 hours for setup, tear down, and random shifts during the meet. If you cannot commit that much time you will be charged $200 to makeup for not volunteering. Expect tuition charges, team surcharges, uniform surcharges, associatoin fees, etc but won't be told in advance when you will be billed for it. You find out after the money is drafted out of your account electronically (electronic draft is a requirement). None of this is malicious, they just don't know what they are doing and since they are the only game in town they ignore any and all feedback. If there was another gymnastics option convenient to where I live I would definitely look into. It's too bad that such a great coaching staff works for a business that is managed so poorly.