I cannot say enough good things about Alpha Gymnastics and its incredible team! Colleen, the gym…read moreowner and head coach, is one of the kindest, most caring people I've ever met. She goes above and beyond to create a special experience for every single client, coach, and parent. Whether it's organizing thoughtful holiday events or creating personalized gifts, she truly makes everyone feel valued and appreciated. What really stands out to me is the variety and excellence of the programs offered. There is a Russian gymnastics program which is taught in Russian, and adds such a unique, community touch for those who are familiar with the language and culture. For those looking for fun and progress, the recreational program is super incredible. Jones brings creativity yet discipline to the classes and even holds showcase events which are always a hit, showing off the kids' growth and achievements. It's really clear the coaches deeply care about each gymnast's development, and they get results! I'm especially proud to mention that three of the gymnasts here qualified for TOPS -- an incredible achievement that speaks to the exceptional training they receive at Alpha with Colleen and coach Lan. If you're looking for a gym that is a nurturing environment Alpha is the place.

My son's been going to Alpha for a couple years now. I can easily say that Alpha has high quality…read morecoaches that help the kids improve in gymnastics as well as life and helps them build self confidence. Since we've been a part of this gym family I've been able to see the owner and coaches in action and am confident in their character, through caring for each kid's safety, growth and ensuring a fun and inclusive environment for all. There's really something here for every kid, give them a shot!

I primarily remember taking part in gymnastics through Cascade Elite Gymnastics because of the…read moreCascade part of the name. When I came here growing up, Cascade was a frequently used word in my social sphere (name of a swim club some of my friends were interested in and my grandad volunteered on trails in the Cascade Mountains). In terms of my artistic gymnastic abilities, I was naturally flexible and high energy. I managed to surprise my family/friends that it did not translate to gymnastics ability. As part of a group, we went through and tried different apparatus to the best of our abilities, I was best at bars and worst at floor. I had/have a fear of falling and for some reason that flared up in my not being able to do a cartwheel (fear of falling flat on my face), however an interest in bars (where fear of falling was overcome by apparatus coolness). My time here was short lived in part because of my not quite taking to it, the workers/instructors were kind and understanding both in my taking part and withdrawing/not continuing.

Both my kids took rec classes. My daughter took them for close to 3 years, I think the preschool…read moreclasses are great but beyond that, these rec classes are waste of time. The feedback from coaches was inconsistent, the coaches kept changing every week. Spring session, there was feedback posted on our online account, but during fall session time there was no feedback, the only communication you get is about strict registration process. Just feels like money pit not really about kids making progress. My daughter lost interest, she switched to different sport.

What a fantastic venue. Took my 5yo granddaughter for her 90 minute session. The place is huge! So…read moremany classes and groups all at the same time. I'm guessing the teenage instructors are also students at their age level. They were fantastic. My granddaughter feels so empowered. Kudos all around.

We have been a part of this gym since it opened! The staff and coaches have been wonderful and my…read moredaughter loves being a part of the AGA family. Whether you're here for recreational classes, a birthday party, or competitive team, you're bound to enjoy your experience.

This gym is a joke and very misleading. Sure they are close in proximity to my home, but that is…read morethey only positive. Debbie is lucky that I didn't sue her for the mistreatment of my daughter. For the record, we wasted about three years at this place. I have talked to many people that have gone here before and they also agree it was a waste of time. This is not personal, but this is a warning to not waste your time or money unless you are looking for a poorly run gym that reflects a mismanaged daycare. If you are just looking for something to fill your kids time, go here. If you are committed to progress in a truly physically demanding sport, look outside of Maple Valley. I hope that a more professional gym buys this place out so that we can have a real gymnastics place in Maple Valley.

I love this place! My daughter really enjoys their classes, and they are very reasonable when it…read morecomes to making up missed classes (which you can do as long as it's within a month of when you missed the class), and understand that when you have kids, flexibility is greatly appreciated! They're very popular, and I would recommend them to anybody!

I've been taking adult gymnastics classes at this brand new facility for the past month…read more Everything is sparkling clean and in great shape and feels very safe. Our coach, Claudia, is amazing - she does a wonderful job meeting participants where they are at and them pushing them just a little further past their comfort zone. I have never done gymnastics before but I am definitely having fun. The work out is similar to a HIIT class with the opportunity to play on the gymnastics equipment - you will feel like a kid again! I am docking one star because I don't think the pricing model of belonging to the gym for classes once a week and having to decide a month in advance if you will go for that month works well for adults. I would be way more inclined to go more and longer if I was able to register per class and drop in when I could.

these 2 stars are specifically 1 for the physical facility & 1 for coach emma, who was the only…read morereason that my child continued to attend SGA burien for about a year, or it would have been 2 months max. the reason for this are plentiful so i'll keep them brief. firstly, the administration desk clerks were always rude; asking any questions only resulted in a look of confusion & a response that was passively aggressive & sometimes mocking. it was actually weird. but as i said, coach emma was amazing & going above & beyond for her students. however SGA did not set up for success. she was giving out stickers after class as part of her positive reinforcement,style of coaching that she purchased out of her own pocket & it wasnt until after i told admin that i was going to bring her a giant bag that they started supplying stickers but only because 'it wasnt fair to the other classes'. & when coach emma was on sick leave/vaca, the substitute was consistently unprofessional, starting with her attire. i am very much body positive & a feminist but there are also times & places. the place to be wearing booty shorts that in fact showcase your entire rear when teaching a class for 5 year olds that does not require any actual physical activity on the part of the coach is entirely avoidable. I honestly would understand if this were in an actual Olympic approved suit and you're training more advanced athletes but if you are inside of an air conditioned building simply standing next to a balance beam and helping kids jump down as the extent of your physical exertion, there really is no need to be wearing shorts that could honestly qualify as underwear. I never even mentioned that before though because her coaching was so terrible that I wanted administration to really hear me when I explained the following things and not have it tainted with the idea that maybe I was just mad about the shorts because that was literally at the bottom of my list of grievances. Unfortunately, I can't remember her name, but that's probably for the best haha. the biggest problem was that this substitute (who taught regular classes of her own) was very hands off + unhelpful (my kid asked for chalk per usual & she was refused, without explanation. she was lacking in leadership, empathy & patience- unlike emma who was excellent about providing personal direction & making a concerted effort to help & understand what each kid needed. that is until SGA switched everything up. see, when we enrolled (fall '23) we were told that the class size maxed out at 5, & my child was taking the last spot. before our second month even ended, the class size had nearly doubled, with 9 students total. when we left there were 11. the final straw was when they raised their tuition rates by almost 15%. getting less & paying more is crazy work. we did find a better fit to fill our gymnastics void tho; you can find that review on my profile. :) (not attaching any photos to protect the privacy of the kids in them but the facility really is beautiful with great props, clean bathrooms & a fresh water refill station. i hope they restructure things to do it justice!)

The staff onsite were great, but it's utterly appalling to be required to sign a media waiver and…read moreenter into a billing agreement in order to attend a birthday party.

We've been a family at SGA Columbia City now for four years and both of our girls (age 3 and 7)…read morelove it. Their preschool classes are great to get kids active, learn body control and strength and flexibility, and just have a good time. I didn't expect that my oldest was going to fall so hard for the sport but last year she did Pre Team and this year she is in her first year on the Xcel Team and she loves it. I didn't know a kid could spend six hours in the gym each week and not get bored or tired of it but she's never once said she was either. The coaches that have been there for some time are really great. They have the correct approach to building a solid team and encouraging positivity and confidence. They move from one activity to the next to keep kids engaged. They assist when needed but also allow for independence. My oldest has grown in her skills but also in her ability to take direction, be a strong member of a team, and in her confidence. I expect we have many more years at SGA. Yes, it can be difficult to get into some classes and yes, they can have high turnover in staff, but once you find your right fit there and stick with it, it has a great welcoming feel to it.

My daughter has been attending Ascend Gymnastics for almost a year now. After switching to a…read moredifferent coach, her experience improved significantly. As with many places, the coach and the group dynamics can make a class great or not so enjoyable. The facility itself is quite large, with gymnasts of various ages and experience levels. It's motivating for the younger kids to see older gymnasts training and to have something to aspire to. I can only speak for the Tiny & Mini Stars areas, which include four main rotation stations: the floor, bars, beams, and of course, the always-popular trampoline. It's a great setup for little ones to burn off energy while learning stretching and basic gymnastics fundamentals. Overall, the staff has always been friendly, though enthusiasm can vary from coach to coach. I do wish the facility was kept a bit cleaner; I've noticed food and trash left around the parent seating area. I also observed that there seem to be only two restrooms available. Despite these small concerns, we enjoy it here and plan to continue coming.

My daughter had a private lesson with Diego. He was really thorough and on point in getting my…read moredaughter to really work on some of the things she has been struggling with. You could tell that he works well with children and he gave great 'homework' to us as parents for things we can work at home. We will definitely be using Diego for more private lessons even though we live about 25 minutes away

This gym is great! Very kid friendly environment. Coach Haley is fantastic! She helped my daughter…read moresucceed in winning a Gold Medal in competition. Coach Jackie and Coach David are great with the young ones. Blessed to have found this little gem.

Care for the whole kid. Great fun for toddlers! Not a stressed environment like most gymnastics…read moregyms.