Empire Gymnastics Academy

What Empire Gymnastics Academy does

Empire Gymnastics Academy is a privately held, family-owned gymnastics facility founded in 2002 and headquartered in Jefferson, Louisiana, serving families across the New Orleans metropolitan area. The academy operates from a single physical location at 4925 Jefferson Highway and delivers structured gymnastics programming for participants spanning 18 months through adulthood, including a parent-child toddler curriculum (Parents & Peanuts), preschool and developmental classes, tumbling, a Flex & Stretch fitness program, homeschool physical education, a specialized SPECTacular Gymnastics track for children on the autism spectrum, adult drop-in classes, and USAG-sanctioned boys' and NGA-sanctioned girls' competitive team programs. The business is run by an in-house coaching staff of 18+ credentialed instructors under Club Owner and Gym Director Coach Kay Bernard, with General Manager Coach Olivia LeBlanc overseeing day-to-day operations.

The company generates revenue through a mix of recurring monthly tuition subscriptions (ranging from $72.45 for toddler classes to $285 for elite boys' team training), an annual $45 family membership fee, seasonal summer and winter camps priced at $225-$250 per week, private one-on-one lessons at $40-$65 per session, monthly Kids' Night Out events at $30-$35, and usage-based drop-in classes. Enrollment, waitlist management, and billing are operated through the third-party iClassPro parent portal platform. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer through the on-site facility, with marketing driven by website content, email newsletter, organic social media, and word-of-mouth referrals. The operating model exhibits strong demand signals — most classes are full with multi-month waitlists — and the academy has implemented recurring 5% annual tuition increases, suggesting pricing power constrained primarily by single-location physical capacity rather than weak demand.

Name

Empire Gymnastics Academy

Legal name

Empire Gymnastics Academy

Website

https://empiregymnastics.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Empire Gymnastics Academy is a family-owned gymnastics facility in Jefferson, Louisiana, founded in 2002, serving children and adults in the New Orleans metro with recreational classes, competitive teams, camps, and specialized programs including autism-spectrum gymnastics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Gymnastics Instruction

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB)

Keywords

• Recreational gymnastics instruction
• Competitive gymnastics teams
• Youth gymnastics programs
• Gymnastics summer camps
• Special needs gymnastics

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Monthly Class Tuition: Recurring monthly tuition for structured gymnastics classes ranging from $72.45 to $103.95 per month depending on program level and duration. Includes one class per week with annual $45 membership fee.
2. Seasonal Camps: Summer and winter camps charged at weekly rates ($225-$250 per week) plus registration fees. Includes before/after care options and field trip fees.
3. Private Lessons: One-on-one coaching sessions at $40 (30 min), $55 (45 min), or $65 (60 min) per lesson, paid directly to coaches.
4. Kids' Night Out Events: Monthly Saturday evening events priced at $30 pre-registration or $35 drop-in per child, providing parents with childcare while kids enjoy gym activities.
5. Drop-in Classes: Non-recurring fees for Adult Gymnastics ($22/class) and SPECTacular Open Gym ($17/class) for students not in regular programs.
6. Competitive Team Tuition: Monthly tuition for competitive team members based on training hours, ranging from $135-$285/month depending on team level and hours committed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Empire Gymnastics Academy delivers structured gymnastics instruction through weekly recurring classes, competitive team training, seasonal camps, drop-in adult classes, private lessons, and monthly Kids' Night Out events for ages 18 months through adult. Programs span recreational, developmental, tumbling, homeschool PE, special needs (SPECTacular), and USAG/NGA-sanctioned competitive tracks, with all services delivered on-site at the Jefferson, Louisiana facility and managed through an iClassPro parent portal.

Product overview

Empire Gymnastics Academy offers a comprehensive suite of recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for all ages (18 months to adult) and ability levels. The portfolio centers on structured class programs including Parents & Peanuts (parent-child), Preschool, Developmental Classes, Tumbling, Flex & Stretch, Homeschool P.E., SPECTacular Gymnastics (special needs), and Adult Gymnastics. The academy also provides competitive team programs for both boys (USAG) and girls (NGA JO and XCEL), along with seasonal camps, Kids' Night Out events, and private lessons. A parent portal (iClassPro) enables enrollment, waitlist management, and tuition processing. All programs emphasize a blend of the art and science of movement with character development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parents & Peanuts 30-minute parent-child classes for toddlers aged 18 months to 2 years, delivered with a 5:1 coach-to-child ratio at $72.45/month. Introduces physical, mental, and social challenges in a hands-on environment with parent participation.
• Preschool Program 45-minute classes for children aged 3-4 at $82.95/month with a 6:1 ratio. Introduces basic gymnastics skills while building balance, coordination, listening, and social development.
• Developmental Classes Recreational programs for boys and girls ages 5+ at $93.45-$103.95/month depending on level. 60-75 minute classes with 8:1 ratio covering vault, bars, beam, floor (girls) and men's events (boys), plus flexibility, strength, and coordination development.
• Co-Ed Tumbling Floor-focused program for boys and girls ages 5-12 at $93.45-$103.95/month. Teaches proper tumbling technique using mats, trampoline, and Tumbl Trak to build strength, power, coordination, and body awareness.
• Flex & Stretch Co-ed 45-minute fitness classes for ages 7-12 at $82.95/month with a 7:1 ratio. Combines gymnastics-inspired movements, bodyweight exercises, cardio circuits, and light resistance training to introduce age-appropriate physical fitness.
• Homeschool P.E. Physical education program for homeschooled students ages 3-12 at $82.95-$93.45/month. Combines gymnastics skills with flexibility, strength, and coordination development to fulfill homeschool PE requirements.
• SPECTacular Gymnastics Specialized program for students on the autism spectrum or with special needs ages 3-12 at $72.45-$82.95/month with a 4:1 ratio. Provides smaller groups, quieter environment, and more direct attention with foundational gymnastics skills, strength building, and coordination exercises.
• Adult Gymnastics Drop-in 60-minute classes for adults 16+ at $22/class. Provides fitness improvement through basic gymnastics movements in a relaxed, supportive environment.
• Competitive Teams Invitation-only competitive gymnastics programs for both boys (USAG levels 3-10 at $135-$285/month for 2-16 hrs/week) and girls (NGA JO levels 1-10 and XCEL Silver-Diamond at $165-$270/month for 4-14 hrs/week), including pre-team development groups.
• Seasonal Camps Full-day and half-day summer and winter camps for children ages 3-12 at $225-$250/week plus registration fees. Features themed activities, arts & crafts, bounce houses, water days, field trips, and gymnastics; before/after care available at $10 each.
• Kids' Night Out Monthly Saturday evening events from 6-10 PM for children ages 5 and up at $30 pre-registration or $35 drop-in per child. Features games, obstacle courses, trampoline, crafts, and pizza while parents enjoy adult time.
• Private Lessons One-on-one coaching at $40 (30 min), $55 (45 min), or $65 (60 min) per lesson, paid directly to coaches. Aimed at students needing extra time on skills, gymnastics familiarization, cheer/dance preparation, or mental block work.

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Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• My Gym: Established children's fitness and gymnastics franchise offering structured parent-child and developmental classes for toddlers through early grade-schoolers. Highly comparable to Empire's Parents & Peanuts, Preschool, and Developmental programs in target age range and class-based subscription model.
• The Little Gym: Franchise system focused on motor-skill development and gymnastics for children ages 4 months to 12 years. Comparable curriculum structure (parent-child through school-age progression), subscription-based class enrollment, and similar family-oriented value proposition.
• Gold Medal Gymnastics: Multi-location gymnastics academy offering recreational and competitive team programs (USAG/Xcel). Direct overlap with Empire's mix of developmental classes, boys' and girls' competitive teams, and seasonal camps.
• Tumbles: Children's gymnastics and fitness franchise with a parent-child through school-age class structure, birthday-party offerings, and competitive team programs. Comparable to Empire's age-tiered curriculum and reliance on recurring monthly enrollment.
• Stars Gymnastics: Multi-location gymnastics training centers with recreational classes, competitive teams (USAG/Xcel), and specialized programs. Direct overlap with Empire's developmental-to-competitive pipeline and year-round subscription tuition model.

Regional players

• Houston Gymnastics Academy: Full-service gymnastics academy offering recreational, tumbling, and competitive team programs. Highly comparable in product mix to Empire, but operates in a different geographic market (Texas) without direct competitive overlap in the New Orleans metro.

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: Large national fitness club operator with youth programming including gymnastics, sports camps, and family classes. Overlaps with Empire in kids' fitness and family-oriented recreational programming but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• YMCA: National nonprofit operator of recreation facilities offering youth gymnastics, sports instruction, and family programming at subsidized pricing. Competes with Empire for price-sensitive families seeking youth physical activity, though typically with less curriculum depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/empiregymnola
• Facebookfacebook.com/EmpireGymnasticsNOLA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/empire-gymnastics-academy

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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