Twin City Twisters Gymnastics

What Twin City Twisters Gymnastics does

Twin City Twisters Gymnastics (TCT) is a privately-held youth gymnastics and movement-education operator founded in 1989 in Champlin, Minnesota, running two facilities — TCT East (12346 Business Park Blvd) and TCT West (9001 123rd Ave. No.). It serves children from 12 months through 18 years across recreational classes (preschool, girls, boys, Shinobi Parkour, Trampoline & Tumbling) and USAG-sanctioned competitive team programs (Girls DP, Boys Team, Xcel, T&T, Shinobi Team Jodan, and a newly launched Cheer Twin Cities program). The organization is an official USA Gymnastics member club and hosts major USAG-sanctioned meets including the 37th annual Peppermint Twist (December 2026), the 32nd annual Northern Lights Classic (March 2027), and the American Classic with Elite and Hopes athletes (June 25-27, 2026). TCT alumni include Olympians Grace McCallum and John Rothlisberger.

The business model is a direct-to-consumer subscription tuition engine with monthly automatic billing (no enrollment fee), priced from $74/month (Parent Tot) to $344/month (Shinobi Team Jodan, 6 hours/week), augmented by multi-class (10-20%) and sibling (15-30%) discounts. Secondary revenue streams include summer camps ($375/week or $4,000 for a 12-week Blast Pass), hosted gymnastics meets (transaction-fee revenue), birthday parties and open gyms, and pro shop merchandise (GK, Ozone, Destira, Sylvia P, Tin's Tailor, SewRite). Technology infrastructure is non-proprietary and operational: Jackrabbit class management with Parent Portal, SportsEngine-powered website, and a TCT-branded iOS/Android app for scheduling and engagement.

Distribution is entirely physical-direct through two Champlin locations with online, phone, and in-person registration. TCT has won USAG Dev Program of the Year and Xcel Gold-Sapphire Program of the Year (2024-2025), achieved a first-ever Minnesota Xcel State Meet sweep, and placed athletes on the USAG Tramp & Tumble Junior National Team. The company remains founder/local ownership with no disclosed external capital, M&A, or formal leadership changes.

Name

Twin City Twisters Gymnastics

Legal name

Twin City Twisters Gymnastics

Website

https://twincitytwisters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Twin City Twisters Gymnastics is a privately-held, two-facility youth gymnastics and movement-education operator in Champlin, Minnesota, serving children ages 12 months to 18 years with recreational classes, USAG-sanctioned competitive team programs, summer camps, hosted meets, and pro shop retail since 1989.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Gymnastics Instruction

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (71399)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Climbing & Mountaineering Gyms/Guides (Indoor, Outdoor, Via Ferrata) (THAAAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ropes Courses & High/Low Challenge Courses (THAAACAB)

Keywords

• Youth gymnastics training
• Competitive gymnastics programs
• Parkour ninja classes
• Trampoline tumbling instruction
• Summer gymnastics camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Champlin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Recreational Class Tuition: Monthly tuition for gymnastics, parkour, and trampoline & tumbling classes. No enrollment fee. Automatic monthly billing on the 1st of each month. School year session runs September-May, summer session June-August.
2. Summer Camps: Weekly and daily summer camp options at TCT West location. All-day camps with themes, structured/unstructured gym time, crafts, and snacks included.
3. Event Hosting: Hosting USAG-sanctioned gymnastics meets including Peppermint Twist (December), Northern Lights Classic (March), and T&T Tropical Invite. Revenue from registration fees for external competitors.
4. Birthday Parties & Open Gyms: Birthday party bookings at TCT East, open gym sessions, and preschool playtimes generate event-based revenue.
5. Pro Shop Merchandise: Retail sales of gymnastics apparel including leotards, t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, gym bags, capris, grips, tape, pre-wrap, and wristbands. Brands include GK, Ozone, Destira, Sylvia P, Tin's Tailor, SewRite. Online store operates 24/7.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Twin City Twisters Gymnastics provides gymnastics, Shinobi parkour, and trampoline and tumbling instruction for children ages 12 months through 18 years across two Champlin, MN gym locations. The facility delivers recreational weekly classes, USAG-sanctioned competitive team programs from compulsory levels through Elite, summer camps, birthday parties, open gym sessions, and USAG-sanctioned hosted meets. Ancillary revenue comes from an on-site and online Pro Shop selling gymnastics apparel and equipment.

Product overview

Twin City Twisters Gymnastics operates a comprehensive gymnastics and movement education facility with two locations in Champlin, MN. The organization offers a multi-tiered service model combining recreational instruction (preschool, girls, boys, Shinobi Parkour, and Trampoline & Tumbling classes) with competitive team programs (Girls DP/Xcel, Boys, T&T, and Shinobi Team Jodan). Additional revenue streams include event services (birthday parties, summer camps, open gyms, hosted USAG competitions), retail merchandise through the TCT Pro Shop, and digital access via a mobile app and Jackrabbit Parent Portal. The product portfolio spans age groups from 12 months to adult, serving both casual participants seeking physical activity and serious athletes pursuing elite competitive paths including national and international competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shinobi Parkour: Parkour and ninja-style training classes at Champlin West location
• TCT Pro Shop
• TCT Events
• TCT App

Quantifiable outcome

• MN USAG Dev Athlete of the Year recognition (Ayla Miller, 2025-2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USA Gymnastics (USAG)coreOthersOfficial USAG member club. All programs operate under USAG safety and competition guidelines. Hosts USAG-sanctioned meets including American Classic with Elite and Hopes athletes. Athletes compete in USAG Development Program and Xcel program.
• Jackrabbit (Class Registration Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationJackrabbit class management and Parent Portal software used for online registration, enrollment management, payment processing, and parent communication.
• Sylvia P (Apparel Brand)minorOthersFeatured apparel brand in TCT Pro Shop with tagline 'Quality is their Foundation'.
• GK Elite SportswearminorOthersOfficial apparel partner of USA Gymnastics and featured brand in TCT Pro Shop.
• DestiraminorOthersFamily-owned brand specializing in high-quality gymnastics apparel with vibrant unique designs. Available in TCT Pro Shop.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Texas Dreams Gymnastics: Elite-focused USAG gymnastics training center producing national and international-level athletes. Comparable to TCT's Girls DP and Xcel competitive program structure and competition-hosting model.
• Everest Gymnastics: USAG-affiliated gymnastics club offering recreational through competitive team programming with multiple locations. Closely comparable operating model to TCT including hosted meets and pro shop.
• Northstar Gymnastics: Minnesota-based gymnastics club providing recreational and team programs. Competes with TCT for the same Twin Cities family demographic and operates USAG-affiliated competitive teams at similar levels.
• TAGS Gymnastics (The Academy of Gymnastics Sports): Minnesota-based USAG-sanctioned gymnastics club offering recreational and competitive programs for children. Directly comparable to Twin City Twisters in geography, USAG affiliation, and program mix (recreational through team).

Regional players

• Midwest Gymnastics & Cheer: Midwest-based multi-discipline gymnastics and cheer facility offering recreational and team programming. Similar product mix to TCT (gymnastics + cheer + camps) but operates in a different Midwest metro.

Broad incumbents

• Sky Zone Trampoline Park: National trampoline and active entertainment franchise. Overlaps with TCT's Trampoline & Tumbling program and birthday party/event business, capturing family recreation dollars for movement-based activities.
• Woodward Camp: Action sports and gymnastics training/camp destination offering trampoline, tumbling, parkour, and ninja programming. Comparable on the T&T and parkour/ninja axis and competes for summer camp family budget.

Emerging players

• USA Ninja Challenge: Nationwide ninja obstacle course franchise competing directly with TCT's Shinobi Parkour line. Represents the broader competitive threat from specialized parkour/ninja brands targeting the same youth demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tctproud
• Xx.com/tctwisters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/twin-city-twisters-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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