North Shore Gymnastics

Name

North Shore Gymnastics

Legal name

North Shore Gymnastics Association

Website

https://northshoregym.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Gymnastics Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adaptive & Para-Sport Coaching (HSADAEAM), Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs (MPAKAJAK)

Keywords

• Youth gymnastics training
• Recreational gymnastics classes
• Competitive gymnastics teams
• Gymnastics summer camps
• Adaptive gymnastics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Maple Plain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Gymnastics Classes and Programs: Recreational and competitive gymnastics classes for children from preschool through high school, including specialized programs for children with disabilities (SONIC) and Ninja Zone classes. Revenue generated through session-based class fees.
2. Competitive Team Programs: Boys and girls competitive team programs at various levels (Levels 3-10 and Xcel), with associated team fees.
3. Summer and School-Year Camps: Themed camps offered during summer and school breaks, including full-day and half-day options. Full day camps are $420/week and half-day camps are $240/week.
4. Birthday Parties and Open Gym: Event-based offerings including birthday parties and open gym sessions for additional revenue.
5. Hosted Competitions: Organization hosts multiple gymnastics meets including Gopher Invite, Iceberg Open, Minnesota Kick-off Invitational, Shamrock Shake Invitational, and Turkey Tumble, generating revenue through event hosting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

North Shore Gymnastics Association is a non-profit gymnastics training facility providing recreational and competitive gymnastics instruction for children from preschool through high school. Core offerings include progressive gymnastics classes, USA Gymnastics-affiliated competitive teams at Levels 3-10 and Xcel, the SONIC adaptive program for children with disabilities, Ninja Zone classes, themed summer and school-year camps, birthday party packages, open gym sessions, and five hosted regional gymnastics invitational meets.

Product overview

North Shore Gymnastics Association is a non-profit gymnastics training facility (founded 1974) offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreational and competitive gymnastics programs. The core offerings include progressive gymnastics classes for preschool through high school ages (Preschool, Progressive, Ninja Zone, Specialty/Tumbling, Sonic Special Needs), private lessons, and competitive teams for both girls (Levels 3-10 and Xcel) and boys (Levels 3-10). Supporting services include birthday parties, open gym sessions, Kids Night Out special events, and extensive summer and school-year camp programs. The organization also hosts major regional gymnastics competitions (Gopher Invite, Iceberg Open, Minnesota Kickoff Invitational, Shamrock Shake Invitational, Turkey Tumble). Currently, NSGA is undergoing major expansion with a new 42,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility (completion December 2026) funded by a capital campaign.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Gymnastics Classes Age-appropriate gymnastics instruction for preschool-aged children (typically 3-5 years), focusing on fundamental movement skills, coordination, and early gymnastics basics in a fun, supportive environment.
• Progressive Gymnastics Classes Structured gymnastics classes for school-aged children that progressively develop skills across all gymnastics events, building strength, flexibility, and technique.
• Ninja Zone High-energy classes combining gymnastics, martial arts, and obstacle course training for children who love active, adventurous movement.
• Specialty Classes (Tumbling & High School) Specialized instruction in tumbling skills and high school gymnastics, catering to athletes seeking advanced technique development and competitive preparation.
• Sonic Special Needs Program Adaptive gymnastics program for children with physical and/or developmental disabilities, providing tailored instruction that meets each child at their individual strengths and personal goals.
• Private Lessons One-on-one instruction providing personalized coaching attention for skill development, technique refinement, or specialized training goals.
• Competitive Teams (Girls & Boys) USA Gymnastics competitive team programs at Levels 3-10 and Xcel, offering serious training for gymnasts aspiring to compete at regional, state, and national levels.
• Birthday Parties Gymnastics-themed or ninja-themed birthday party packages for up to 20 children, including supervised activities, gym access, and celebration space.
• Open Gym Supervised open gym sessions where children can use gymnastics and ninja equipment to jump, tumble, and flip in a casual, recreational setting.
• Summer Camps Full-day and half-day summer camp programs (ages 5+) featuring themed activities, crafts, gymnastics training, and recreational fun from June through August. Full-day camps are $420/week and half-day camps are $240/week.
• School Year Camps Day-off and holiday camp programs during the school year, offering themed activities, crafts, snacks, and gym time for children ages 5+. Full-day sessions are $115 and half-day sessions are $65.
• Special Events (Kids Night Out) Supervised evening events providing parents a night off while children enjoy themed activities, games, and gymnastics in a fun, safe environment.
• Gopher Invite Girls' optional meet at Levels 3-10 and Xcel Bronze-Sapphire, typically held in January at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul.
• Iceberg Open 30th Annual John Roethlisberger Iceberg Open boys' invitational gymnastics meet, held at Concordia College Gangelhoff Center in St. Paul.
• Minnesota Kickoff Invitational Boys' invitational meet at Levels 3-10, held in December at the Orono Activities Center.
• Shamrock Shake Invitational Girls' developmental program meet for Levels 6-10 and Xcel Bronze-Sapphire, held annually in March at Concordia University.
• Turkey Tumble Girls' compulsory meet for Dev Level 3-5 and XCEL Silver-Bronze, held in November at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 children served annually across various programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of Maple PlaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026The city of Maple Plain approved the planned 42,000 square foot facility and supported the organization's expansion plans in the community.
• USA GymnasticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with USA Gymnastics for competitive program certification and standards. Region 2 Championships and Western National Championships are part of the USA Gymnastics competitive pathway.
• Special OlympicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Shore hosts Special Olympics gymnastics teams and athletes, with coaches selected to coach USA Special Olympics teams at national events.
• Orono Community EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership in early years coordinating with Orono Community Education and local schools for gymnastics programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Skyhawks Sports Academy: National youth sports instruction provider offering camps and clinics across multiple sports, including gymnastics-adjacent programs. Comparable in youth-camp delivery model and seasonal program structure, though broader and multi-sport versus NSGA's single-discipline focus.
• USA Gymnastics: National governing body for gymnastics in the U.S., setting competitive standards and sanctioning events including Region 2 and Western National Championships in which NSGA athletes compete. Not a direct competitor, but the umbrella organization that shapes competitive pathways and certification relevant to NSGA's team programs.

Direct peers

• Paramount Gymnastics Academy: Gymnastics academy delivering progressive and competitive team programming for children. Comparable in target market and curriculum progression to NSGA's preschool-through-Level-10/Xcel pathway.
• Everest Gymnastics: Multi-location gymnastics training club offering preschool through competitive team programs. Comparable in scope (recreational + team), customer segment, and progression structure; represents a scaled, multi-site analog to NSGA's single-site model.
• Capital Gymnastics: Gymnastics training center offering classes, teams, and camps for youth athletes. Closely aligned with NSGA on programming ladder (preschool → competitive), pricing model (session/team fees), and birthday-party/event add-ons.
• Stars Gymnastics: Gymnastics club providing recreational classes, competitive teams, and special events for youth. Similar operational profile to NSGA, including birthday parties, open gym, and team fees; useful benchmark for pricing and team-program economics.
• Twin Cities Twisters: Gymnastics and tumbling training center based in the Twin Cities serving youth athletes with recreational through competitive team offerings. Direct geographic overlap with NSGA's west-metro catchment and similar class/team/camp service model.
• Gold Medal Gymnastics: Minnesota-based multi-location gymnastics training club offering recreational and competitive programs for children. Highly comparable in business model, target customer (youth and families), and service mix to NSGA, with the added dimension of multi-site scale that NSGA currently lacks.

Regional players

• Houston Gymnastics Academy: Established gymnastics training academy offering preschool through competitive team programming plus camps. Comparable operational model to NSGA, but serves a different regional market and serves as a benchmark for facility scale and program depth.
• Maranatha Gymnastics: Gymnastics training center operating outside the Twin Cities with comparable recreational and competitive programming. Comparable in service mix and youth focus, but competes in a different regional market rather than directly within NSGA's catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nsgagymnastics
• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthShoreGymnastics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-shore-gymnastics-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/gopherinvite

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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