About Us

Spokane Gymnastics history

Spokane Elite Gymnastics was in business for over 30 years, with multiple owners in several different Valley locations. In August 1999, Seattle Gymnastics Academy, Inc. bought Spokane Elite Gymnastics. In June 2007, Nadine Burgess was promoted to manage Spokane Elite Gymnastics. The small but mighty crew transformed Spokane Elite Gymnastics to provide quality preschool, instructional and competitive programs. 

Growth continued until the Spring of 2010 when the owner of Seattle Gymnastics Academy opted to focus on his four gyms in Seattle. He provided the opportunity for the staff at Spokane Elite Gymnastics to buy the business. Nadine Burgess, the current owner, started a new corporation and changed the name to “Spokane Gymnastics” in conjunction with the new ownership effective July 1, 2010, which better reflects the mission of Spokane Gymnastics, to provide an exceptional gymnastics experience for students with all levels and goals.

In September of 2013, Nadine purchased the 30,000 square foot facility only a couple of miles east of the former leased Broadway location. All programs moved to the main facility, now known as “Spokane Gymnastics Argonne Village,” in 2014. 


The coaches at Spokane Gymnastics strive to balance teaching proper gymnastics techniques along with keeping gymnastics fun! Over the past fifteen years, everyone on the crew at Spokane Gymnastics has contributed to providing an excellent instructional program in a fun and supportive environment and also producing high-quality competitive gymnasts.


SPOKANE GYMNASTICS PHILOSOPHY 

We exist to make a positive impact in the lives of our students. Our purpose is to develop happy, healthy, confident young men and women. The coaches at Spokane Gymnastics are dedicated to providing a positive atmosphere for all parents, students, and staff members. Our focus is and will always be in the best interest of the child. Safety is of the utmost importance and will never be compromised.  We offer a  progressive gymnastics program with the goal to help students develop strength, skill, and character through gymnastics training. We are committed to providing the best gymnastics program in the area in a fun and safe gym! We build a foundation of coordination, strength, and responsibility that will enable your child’s success in any athletic endeavors.

OUR MISSION

Encourage the development of strength, skill, and character through gymnastics training in a positive environment where every student has the greatest opportunity to succeed, no matter what their level or goal.

OUR EFFORTS TO CREATE A NUT-FREE ZONE

We have many students in our program who have SEVERE and LIFE-THREATENING peanut allergies. Please do not bring any products containing nuts into our facility. 

Thank you for your consideration; we appreciate your cooperation so we can do everything possible to provide a safe environment for everyone who enters our facility.

If you or your child has any medical conditions that we need to be aware of to be extra vigilant in protecting them, please contact the service desk or discuss directly with your coach. 

Please be aware that while we make every effort to provide a nut-free zone, we cannot guarantee our success since we have many children, parents and visitors enter our facility who may not be aware of our policy.

OUR STAFF

Spokane Gymnastics employs the finest coaches and support staff available in our industry. Every employee is screened with a background check and must complete rigorous training before coaching their own classes.  

We provide ongoing monthly training to all instructors and most attend many local, state-wide, and regional conferences and hands-on training events.

OUR FACILITY

ARGONNE VILLAGE – 2515 N. Locust Road Spokane Valley 99206


Our facility is located near Argonne and Montgomery, just east of the Yokes Fresh Market. We feature all Olympic events (spring floor, high bar, parallel bars, uneven bars, vault, rings, pommel horse and beams), plus 40′ long tumbl trak, rod floor, inflatable jumping castle, and air bag “pit” with zip-line!

Our entire 30,000 s.f. facility is air conditioned. We have viewing areas for parents and siblings to be able to watch all rotations, plus a walking track upstairs in the main gym, toddler area, plus large lobby. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, and snacks and drinks are available for purchase.

OUR MASCOTS

Spokane Gymnastics has live mascots! Kai – February 2016 – female golden retriever, vizsla, whippet mix, “Oημείο” (Simeío – pronounced Sim-E-0) June 2022 – female Dalmatian, Juniper Sage, November 2024 – female Chocolate Lab, Border Collie, Siberian Husky mix, plus Nyx – January 2022 – female blue heeler, german shepherd, Labrador, and pit bull mix.



USA GYMNASTICS MEMBER CLUB

USA Gymnastics (USAG) is the sole national governing body for the sport of gymnastics in the United States. This designation comes from the U.S. Olympic Committee, and the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). USAG sets the rules and policies that govern gymnastics in the United States.  Spokane Gymnastics is a USAG Member Club.  Many of our coaches are Professional Members as well as USAG Safety Certified.  Spokane Gymnastics instructors have earned numerous additional USAG certifications through Regional Congresses and training throughout the Northwest.