Everest Gymnastics

What Everest Gymnastics does

Everest Gymnastics Training Center Inc. is a privately held gymnastics training center founded in 2004 and owned by Yiwen Chen and Han Qi. The company operates two physical facilities in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina — Cornelius (19340 Liverpool Parkway) and Huntersville (103 Parr Drive) — delivering recreational gymnastics, competitive team programs (USAG Developmental Levels 2-10, USAG Xcel, AAU Xcel), and a suite of adjacent youth services including ninja/parkour training via Just Move Academy, afterschool care with school van transportation, summer and holiday camps, birthday parties, parents' night out, toddler time, and skill clinics. The facility also hosts three sanctioned competitive meets (Everest Classic, Candyland AAU Qualifier, Everest Challenge Cup) and a community Young Entrepreneur Market event. The company claims 40+ NCAA college commitments across graduating classes 2027-2032 as a track record for its competitive pipeline.

The business runs on a hybrid subscription plus usage-based revenue model. Recurring monthly tuition ranges from $110-$150 for recreational classes, $120 for ninja/parkour, $205-$300 for competitive team tracks, and $130-$455 for afterschool care depending on days per week. One-time and seasonal revenue streams include summer camps ($200-$330/week), holiday/teacher workday camps ($55-$90/day), birthday parties ($345-$445), parents' night out ($35-$40), open gym ($25), parkour clinics ($30), toddler time ($10), and meet entry fees ($75-$95). All enrollment is processed through a JackRabbit online portal (org ID 510416). Pricing includes a 10% sibling discount on select programs and annual registration fees of $70 per individual or $110 per family.

The customer base is a multi-segment B2C portfolio: children and youth ages 2-17 across recreational and competitive paths, families with school-age children seeking afterschool care, competitive gymnasts pursuing USAG/AAU advancement and college recruitment, and adults in parkour/OCR/HIT training through Just Move Academy. Distribution is exclusively regional and direct-to-consumer through the two physical locations, with the Huntersville site serving as an approved CMS alternate bus stop. Channel mix is organic: website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X/Twitter, and the JackRabbit portal. The company has no disclosed institutional funding, no patents, and operates under USA Gymnastics and AAU Gymnastics sanctioning bodies.

Name

Everest Gymnastics

Legal name

Everest Gymnastics Training Center Inc.

Website

https://everest-gymnastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Everest Gymnastics operates two Lake Norman, North Carolina facilities delivering recreational and competitive gymnastics, ninja/parkour via Just Move Academy, afterschool care with school transportation, camps, and events, serving families and youth ages 2-17 plus adult fitness participants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gymnastics Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Endurance Sports Coaching & Training Camps (Running, Cycling, Triathlon, Swimming) (MPAKAJAH)

Keywords

• Gymnastics training services
• Youth fitness programs
• Competitive gymnastics teams
• Ninja parkour classes
• Afterschool care programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntersville

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Recreational Gymnastics Classes: Monthly tuition for recreational gymnastics classes ranging from $110-150/month depending on class length and frequency. Includes preschool, beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
2. Summer Camp Programs: Weekly summer camp fees ranging from $200-330/week for school-age children and $215/week for preschool camp. Includes themed weekly camps at both locations.
3. Afterschool Care Program: Monthly tuition for afterschool care ranging from $130-455/month based on days attended per week. Includes homework support, active play, and gymnastics class for 4-5 day enrollees.
4. Birthday Party Packages: One-time fees for birthday party packages: Basic Gymnastics ($345), Gold Medal Gymnastics ($395), Basic Ninja ($395), Gold Medal Ninja ($445). Plus additional charges for extra children and pizzas.
5. Parents' Night Out Events: $35-40 per event for 4-hour evening childcare including open gym, games, crafts, and pizza. Members receive $35 rate, non-members pay $40.
6. Ninja/Parkour Classes: Monthly subscription at $120/month for youth ninja and parkour classes. Additional OCR Training at $300/month and HIT classes at $85/month for adults.
7. Toddler Time Sessions: $10 per child for 2-hour supervised open play sessions for toddlers and preschoolers.
8. Open Gym and Parkour Clinics: $25 per open gym session, $30 per parkour clinic session. Available on select dates throughout the year.
9. Competitive Team Programs: Annual registration fees of $70/individual or $110/family plus monthly tuition for Developmental, USAG Xcel, and AAU competitive teams. Includes meet entry fees of $75-95 per athlete.
10. Holiday Camp: $80 full-day camp during school holidays including Thanksgiving and winter breaks for ages 5-12.
11. Teacher Workday Camp: $55 for half-day (9am-1pm) or $90 for full-day (9am-5pm) teacher workday camps following CMS calendar.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Everest Gymnastics operates two physical training facilities in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina (Cornelius and Huntersville) that deliver gymnastics instruction, ninja/parkour training, competitive team preparation, afterschool child care, summer/holiday/teacher workday camps, birthday parties, parents' night out, toddler time, skill clinics, open gym, homeschool classes, and sanctioned gymnastics meets (Everest Challenge Cup, Candyland AAU Qualifier, Everest Classic), plus the annual Young Entrepreneur Market community event. Programs are paid via recurring monthly tuition or one-time event fees, with all enrollment handled through the JackRabbit online portal.

Product overview

Everest Gymnastics Training Center is a comprehensive gymnastics and fitness facility offering a portfolio of interconnected programs. The core offerings include Recreational Gymnastics (preschool through advanced tumbling) and Competitive Gymnastics (USAG Developmental, Xcel, and AAU teams). Additional programs include Ninja & Parkour training via Just Move Academy, afterschool care, summer/holiday camps, birthday parties, parents' night out, toddler time, skill clinics, and open gym sessions. The company also hosts competitive events including the Everest Challenge Cup, Everest Classic, and Candyland AAU Qualifier, plus community events like the Young Entrepreneur Market. All programs are delivered at two North Carolina locations (Cornelius and Huntersville).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Just Move Academy: Lake Norman's only Teen & Adult Parkour Program, operated in partnership with Everest Gymnastics. Includes ninja classes, parkour classes, OCR training, and high-intensity training for ages 3+ through adult.

Products and services

• Recreational Gymnastics Classes Co-ed gymnastics classes for ages 2.5 and up, including preschool programs (Peak Pals, Everest Explorers, Tiny Trailblazers, Mini Mountaineers), beginner through advanced recreational classes, and tumbling classes (Tumbling 1-3, Advanced Tumbling). Monthly tuition ranges from $110 (1 class/week, 50-55 min) to $285 (2 classes/week, 85 min).
• Competitive Gymnastics Teams Invitation-only competitive programs including USAG Developmental Team (Levels 2-10 Optional and Compulsory), USAG Xcel Team (Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire), AAU Xcel Team (Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond), and Pre-Team bridging program. Includes $70 individual / $110 family annual registration and monthly tuition plus $75-$95 per-meet entry fees. Athletes have committed to NCAA programs at Clemson, Michigan State, UNC, UCLA, Penn State, Auburn, and others.
• Ninja & Parkour (Just Move Academy) Progressive Ninja and Parkour training for ages 3+ through adult, including Little Ninja, Youth/Teen Ninja, Adult Ninja, Youth/Teen Parkour, combined Ninja & Parkour classes. Classes priced at $120/month (45-55 min), OCR Training at $300/month (3x/week), and HIT classes at $85/month.
• Afterschool Care Program Full-time afterschool care for K-5th grade children with homework support, active play, van transportation from Grand Oak Elementary, Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy, and Pine Lake Preparatory Academy, plus a bonus weekly gymnastics class for 4-5 day enrollees. Monthly tuition is tiered by days/week: $130 (1 day), $230 (2 days), $315 (3 days), $405 (4 days), $455 (5 days), with 10% sibling discount and $70 registration fee.
• Summer Camps School Age Summer Camp (Ages 6-12) at Cornelius and Huntersville locations with themed weekly sessions. Cornelius: half day $200/week or full day $330/week. Huntersville: similar pricing structure with preschool camp at $215/week for ages 4-5.
• Holiday Camp & Teacher Workday Camp Day camps during school holidays and teacher workdays for ages 5-12 (must be enrolled in kindergarten). Holiday Camp: $80 full-day (9am-5pm) during Thanksgiving and winter breaks. Teacher Workday Camp: $55 half-day (9am-1pm) or $90 full-day (9am-5pm), with 10% sibling discount. Activities include trampolines, relay races, foam pit games, movies, and snacks.
• Birthday Parties Gymnastics and Ninja themed birthday party packages at the Cornelius location for children turning 5+, including Basic Gymnastics ($345 for 1.5hr, 10 children + birthday child), Gold Medal Gymnastics ($395, adds favors, plates, pizza), Basic Ninja ($395), and Gold Medal Ninja ($445). Additional charges: $14 per extra child, $16 per extra pizza. Parties must be booked at least 2 weeks prior; parents arrive 15 minutes before for setup.
• Parents' Night Out (PNO) Monthly open gym events for children ages 5+ (in kindergarten) featuring games, crafts, pizza, open gym, trampolines, and tumble track from 5:00-9:00pm. Pricing: $35 members / $40 non-members / $25 siblings.
• Toddler Time Supervised open play sessions for toddlers and preschoolers at the Huntersville location, held Fridays 9:30-11:30am for children ages 2.5-6, priced at $10 per child with non-walkers free when accompanied by a paid sibling.
• Skill Clinics

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 competitive athletes committed to NCAA programs across multiple graduation years (2027-2032)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rusty's Rescue RanchminorOthers · 30 May 2026Community partner for Young Entrepreneur Market event. Brings adoptable dogs to the market for meet-and-greet opportunities, allowing attendees to learn about dog rescue and adoption while enjoying the event.
• OneBlood (The Big Red Bus)minorOthers · 30 May 2026Blood donation partner for Young Entrepreneur Market event. The Big Red Bus from OneBlood is on-site during the event for blood donations, providing attendees an opportunity to give back to the community.
• Just Move AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJust Move Academy is Lake Norman's ONLY Teen & Adult Parkour Program operating at Everest Gymnastics. Founded by Coach Justin Eltringham, an Air Force Veteran with 20+ years of parkour experience. The program includes ninja classes, parkour training, OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) training, and HIT classes. Everest hosts this dedicated program at their facilities.
• Hampton Inn Charlotte-North/Lake NormanminorOthersOfficial host hotel for the Everest Classic gymnastics meet. Everest Gymnastics has a corporate booking arrangement with the hotel for attendees of the competition.
• USA GymnasticscoreOthersSanctioning body for Developmental (Levels 2-10) and Xcel competitive programs. Everest Gymnastics hosts sanctioned meets and competes under USA Gymnastics competitive structure.
• AAU GymnasticscoreOthersSanctioning body for AAU Xcel competitive program (Bronze through Diamond). Everest hosts AAU Qualifier meets including Candyland AAU Qualifier and Everest Challenge Cup.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Sky Zone: International franchise of indoor trampoline and active entertainment parks. While not a direct instruction-based competitor, Sky Zone competes for the same family discretionary entertainment dollars and active-kids demographic, often co-located in similar suburban retail trade areas.
• British Swim School: International franchise of indoor swim schools offering subscription-based lessons for children and adults. Different sport than gymnastics but operates a similar subscription-based recurring instruction model in suburban family markets with comparable facility economics and demographic targeting.

Broad incumbents

• My Gym: National franchise offering children's fitness and structured gymnastics/motor programs for ages 6 weeks to 10 years. Comparable to Everest in target demographic and structured class model, but operates as a large franchise with established brand recognition and standardized operating systems.
• The Little Gym: International franchise of children's gymnastics and motor-skill development centers. Operates a similar subscription-based class model for young children but at significantly larger scale as a national franchise with standardized curriculum and broader geographic reach.
• Gold Medal Gymnastics: Multi-state gymnastics training center operator offering recreational and competitive programs including USAG and Xcel teams. Directly comparable to Everest's core gymnastics offerings but with broader geographic presence and more established competitive infrastructure.

Direct peers

• ASI Gymnastics: American Spirit Indoor gymnastics centers operating recreational and competitive gymnastics programs across multiple states. Direct peer to Everest with similar curriculum structure (USAG developmental and Xcel pathways) and competitive team offerings.
• Top Flight Gymnastics: Gymnastics training center offering recreational classes and competitive team programs including USAG and Xcel divisions. Comparable to Everest in programming mix, target demographic, and competitive team pipeline focus.
• Kips Gymnastics: Gymnastics training centers operating recreational and competitive programs. Direct peer to Everest in core gymnastics offerings, competitive team structure, and family-oriented programming model.

Regional players

• Capital Gymnastics: Gymnastics training center based in Raleigh, NC offering recreational classes and competitive teams. Operates in the same state as Everest but serves a different metropolitan market (Raleigh/Triangle vs. Charlotte/Lake Norman) with comparable programming and pricing structure.
• Greensboro Gymnastics: Gymnastics training center serving the Greensboro/Triad market in North Carolina. Operates in the same state as Everest but in a different region (Triad vs. Charlotte/Lake Norman), targeting similar family demographics with comparable class and team offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EverestGymnasticsTC
• Facebookfacebook.com/EverestGymnastics
• Instagraminstagram.com/everest.gymnastics
• Xx.com/everestgym
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/everest-gymnastics

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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