Olympia Gymnastics

What Olympia Gymnastics does

Olympia Gymnastic Training Centers, Inc., founded in 1979 by Ray Overmann in St. Louis, Missouri, is a privately held operator of gymnastics and ninja training facilities serving children from 4 months old through adulthood, plus selected adult programming. The company runs six general-purpose gymnastics locations (Chesterfield, Ellisville, Festus, Manchester, St. Peters/Mid Rivers, and Rock Hill) and one dedicated Ninja City facility in Ellisville, supported by a corporate home office in Maryland Heights, MO. Olympia employs more than 300 staff, serves more than 5,700 students weekly, and operates alongside sister non-profit Team Central Gymnastics Academy, sharing staff and cross-referring competitive and adaptive athletes.

The core product is progressive recreational and competitive gymnastics instruction, augmented by the HUGS adaptive program, FLIPZ! tumbling, school-age ninja training, homeschool and adult classes, and a private-lesson add-on. Ancillary revenue lines include summer and school-holiday day camps, Kids Night Out, open gym, clinics, field trips, and birthday parties. The technology backbone is iClass Pro class management with location-specific parent portals, plus a custom Olympia St. Louis mobile app on iOS and Android that handles enrollment, attendance, party booking, and push notifications; the proprietary differentiators cited are the Skill Trees progress tracking and the Base Training instructor onboarding program.

Commercial mechanics are direct-to-consumer through physical locations. Core tuition runs $95-$179 per month for 50- to 90-minute weekly classes depending on location and length, billed monthly via autopay on the 25th, with no long-term contracts and tiered sibling discounts (20-50% off). One-time fees include an annual $47 single-child / $63 family registration, private lessons at $30-$38 per 30-minute session, birthday parties from $205-$250, and field trips at $11-$21 per child. Customer acquisition relies primarily on local reputation, word-of-mouth, community events, and St. Louis Post-Dispatch 'Best in Sports & Entertainment' / 'Best Gymnastics Facility' recognition.

Name

Olympia Gymnastics

Legal name

Olympia Gymnastics Training Centers, Inc.

Website

https://olympiagymnastics.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Olympia Gymnastics operates six gymnastics gyms and one dedicated Ninja City facility across the St. Louis metro, serving over 5,700 students weekly from infancy through adulthood with recreational, competitive, adaptive, and ninja programs. Founded in 1979, it runs on monthly tuition subscriptions plus camps, parties, and private lessons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Gymnastics Instruction

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Teen Personal Training (HSADAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching (EDALAIAE)

Keywords

• Youth gymnastics instruction
• Ninja obstacle training
• Preschool movement programs
• Adaptive gymnastics classes
• Competitive gymnastics teams

Headquarters

HQ city

Maryland Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monthly Tuition: Recurring monthly tuition charges based on program type and class schedule. Tuition includes expert instruction, facility access, and ongoing enrollment from August through May. Summer classes billed separately.
2. Private Lessons: One-on-one instruction with professional staff. Rates vary by instructor, ranging from $30-$38 per 30-minute session. Offered for gymnastics, tumbling, ninja, and team students.
3. Birthday Parties: Gymnastics and ninja-themed birthday party packages including gym activities, party room time, trophies, and medals. Pricing starts at $205 (Festus) or $250 (St. Louis area) for up to 10 children.
4. Kids Night Out (KNO): Drop-off childcare events on Saturday evenings featuring gymnastics, ninja activities, games, and crafts. Priced per child with sibling discounts.
5. Field Trips: Group field trip sessions for daycares, scout troops, schools, and camps. Priced at $11-$21 per child based on duration, with a $25 deposit required.
6. Summer and Holiday Camps: Full-day camp programs during summer break and school holidays featuring themed activities, gymnastics, ninja, games, crafts, and team-building.
7. Open Gym Sessions: Hour-long sessions for open practice and play, available for preschoolers (DayTime PlayTime), school-age kids, homeschool students, ninja athletes, and adults.
8. Annual Registration Fees: Annual registration fee of $47 for one child or $63 per family, due upon enrollment and yearly on anniversary date. Covers administrative and insurance costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Olympia Gymnastics operates six gymnastics gyms and a dedicated Ninja City facility across the St. Louis metropolitan area, providing progressive recreational and competitive gymnastics, ninja obstacle training, tumbling, and adaptive HUGS instruction for children from 4 months through teens. Recurring monthly tuition for leveled group classes forms the core revenue stream, with ancillary paid offerings including private lessons, summer and school-day-out camps, Kids Night Out, open gym, clinics, field trips, and birthday parties.

Product overview

Olympia Gymnastics is a multi-location gymnastics and ninja training organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs for children from 4 months through adulthood across 7 St. Louis-area locations. The core offerings include progressive TumbleBees & KinderBees preschool gymnastics, recreational and competitive Girls and Boys Gymnastics, FLIPZ! Tumbling, adaptive HUGS programs for children of all abilities, and high-energy Ninja Classes. Additional programs include Homeschool and Adult Gym classes, Private Lessons, and activity offerings such as Summer Camp, School Day Out Camps, Kids Night Out, Open Gym, Clinics, Field Trips, and Birthday Parties. The company also operates a mobile app for enrollment and account management. The portfolio spans from foundational movement education for toddlers through competitive team training, unified by Olympia's 'Good for Kids' mission to build happy, healthy, confident children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TumbleBees & KinderBees Preschool Program Preschool gymnastics program for children from 4 months through kindergarten, structured around age-appropriate movement development, caregiver bonding, and motor skill building.
• Girls Gymnastics Classes Progressive girls gymnastics program for 1st grade and older with leveled curriculum from Beginner through Levels 3 & 4 across vault, bars, beam, and floor.
• Boys Gymnastics Classes Progressive boys gymnastics program for ages 6 and up, covering skill development from Beginner through Level 3 & 4.
• FLIPZ! Tumbling Co-ed tumbling program for 1st grade and older that teaches flips, twists, and aerial skills across five progressive levels.
• HUGS Adaptive Gymnastics & Ninja Adaptive gymnastics and ninja program for children of all abilities, offered at Olympia Ellisville and Team Central, including ParentTot, age-specific classes, and a competitive HUGS Team.
• Ninja Classes Obstacle-based ninja training program for all ages including Preschool Ninja (ParentTot and Ninja Kids), School Age Ninja (Levels 1-5), HUGS Adaptive Ninja, and competitive Ninja Team.
• Competitive Teams (Developmental, Xcel, Ninja, HUGS) Competitive team programs including USA Gymnastics Developmental Program (Levels 2-10), Xcel Team (Bronze through Diamond), Ninja Team, and HUGS Adaptive Team with state championship opportunities.
• Homeschool Classes Gymnastics and ninja classes designed for homeschool families, offering flexible enrollment and age-appropriate movement education.
• Adult Gym Classes Adult gymnastics and ninja classes for ages 18 and up at Olympia Manchester location, designed for all experience levels.
• Private Lessons One-on-one instruction with Olympia instructors for focused skill development in gymnastics, tumbling, ninja, and team training at $30-38 per 30-minute session.
• Summer Camp Award-winning summer camps with themed weekly activities including gymnastics, ninja training, obstacle courses, games, and crafts for children throughout June-August.
• School Day Out Camps Holiday camp programs offered during school closures including Winter Break, Spring Break, and holidays like MLK Day and President's Day.
• Kids Night Out (KNO) Evening drop-off childcare events on Saturdays featuring gymnastics, ninja activities, games, and crafts, priced at $36 for the first child with sibling discounts available.
• Open Gym Open gym sessions allowing participants to practice skills at their own pace, available for preschoolers (DayTime PlayTime), school-age kids, homeschool students, ninja athletes, and adults.
• Clinics Focused skill-specific sessions led by experienced coaches for practicing specific gymnastics skills like cartwheels, pullovers, or back handsprings.
• Field Trips Group field trips for daycares, scout troops, and youth groups featuring gymnastics, tumbling, obstacle courses, and trampoline activities, priced at $11-21 per child based on duration.
• Birthday Parties Gymnastics and ninja-themed birthday party packages including 1 hour of gym activities, 30 minutes in the party room, trophy, medals, and party essentials, starting at $250 for up to 10 children.
• Olympia Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling class enrollment, attendance tracking, party booking, and account management, with push notification support.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 5,700 students served each week across all locations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Team Central Gymnastic AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Non-profit sister organization founded in the 1990s. Ray Overmann, Olympia's founder and CEO, also serves as Executive Director of Team Central. The organizations share staff across locations and collaborate on competitive team programs, including developmental team pathways where athletes can compete at National Level. Team Central also hosts HUGS adaptive gymnastics programs. Both organizations employ over 300 St. Louisans combined.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• My Gym: My Gym operates a franchised network of youth fitness and gymnastics centers serving children from infancy through early elementary, with structured weekly classes and birthday party offerings. Closely mirrors Olympia's core preschool gymnastics, birthday party, and parent-tot class model.
• British Swim School: British Swim School is a franchised youth swim instruction brand operating in converted retail/community spaces with progressive leveled classes. Comparable to Olympia in operating a multi-location youth recreation instruction business with recurring tuition, parent portal enrollment, and event-driven acquisition.
• Gold Medal Gymnastics: Gold Medal Gymnastics is a multi-location U.S. gymnastics and ninja instruction chain offering recreational and competitive team programs across multiple centers. Comparable to Olympia in operating scale, age range coverage, and competitive/recreational mix.
• The Little Gym: The Little Gym is the largest franchised youth gymnastics instruction brand in the U.S., offering structured gymnastics, motor-skill, and ninja-type classes for children from 4 months through 12 years. Directly comparable to Olympia's preschool through school-age gymnastics and Ninja programs in terms of curriculum structure, age range, and parent-facing enrollment model.
• Tumbles: Tumbles is a franchised youth gymnastics and movement education program targeting infants through pre-teens with progressive leveled classes. Directly comparable to Olympia's TumbleBees through school-age leveled curriculum and parent-tot structure.
• ASI Gymnastics: ASI Gymnastics operates multi-site gymnastics centers offering recreational classes, competitive teams, camps, and birthday parties. Comparable to Olympia across the full program stack (recreational, team, camps, parties) and in operating a multi-location gymnastics retail brand.
• Gymboree Play & Music: Gymboree Play & Music operates franchised early-childhood movement, music, and play classes for infants through pre-K. Comparable to Olympia in serving the parent-tot and preschool movement-development segment with similar weekly class cadence and parent-facing enrollment.

Broad incumbents

• Sky Zone: Sky Zone is the largest U.S. operator of trampoline and active indoor recreation parks, offering open-jump sessions, parties, and youth programs. Comparable as a multi-location youth active-recreation operator with overlapping birthday party, open-gym, and ninja-adjacent programming, though at larger facility scale.

Emerging players

• School of Rock: School of Rock is the largest franchised youth music instruction brand in the U.S., operating a multi-location recurring tuition model with performance-based progression analogous to Olympia's competitive team pathway. Comparable as a scaled franchised youth skills-instruction operator with similar unit economics.
• Code Ninjas: Code Ninjas is the largest youth coding instruction franchise in the U.S., using the 'Ninja' brand positioning and progressive leveled curriculum similar to Olympia's Ninja program. Comparable as a scaled franchised youth skills-instruction brand targeting similar parent demographics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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