Gym-Richelieu Club

What Gym-Richelieu Club does

Gym-Richelieu Club (Club Gym-Richelieu) is a nonprofit gymnastics organization founded circa 1980–1981 and headquartered at 3600, 1re Rue (Porte 50), Saint-Hubert, Quebec, with satellite training at École secondaire du Mont-Bruno (Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville) and École secondaire Antoine-Brossard (Brossard). The club delivers a tiered program portfolio spanning recreational classes for toddlers as young as 18 months (Bambins), recreational and competitive boys' and girls' programs, sport-études pathways combining academic study with 23–29 hours of weekly training, haute-performance elite training, summer camps and summer training, gymnastics-themed birthday parties, and extracurricular daycare/school programs. It is the only club on the Rive-Sud de Montréal holding both the 'Club d'Excellence' certification from Gymnastique Canada and the 'Club de Haut Niveau — Excellence (GAF) / Élite (GAM)' designation from the Fédération Québécoise de Gymnastique.

The club's coaching staff are certified under the Programme national de certification des entraîneurs (NCCP) at Levels I through IV, with head coach Michel Charron leading the program for over 35 years. The technology footprint is limited to a static Squarespace website and Facebook page with no public APIs, partner integrations, or disclosed software platforms; operational infrastructure consists of physical training facilities, gymnastics apparatus, and certified coaching methodologies. The club has produced multiple elite athletes, including Olympic-qualified gymnast Rose Woo (Tokyo 2021 candidate), Commonwealth Games participant Victoria Woo, national team member Victoriane Charron, and World Championship competitor Bianca Dancose-Giambattisto.

Revenue is generated through a diversified set of consumer-level streams: recurring program registration fees (paid in installments via post-dated cheques for the September-to-June season), Gymnastique Québec federation affiliation fees, summer camp fees, on-site merchandise sales (leotards, training jerseys, grips, wrist supports, tape), seasonal fundraising campaigns (bakery products, cheese platters), and ancillary services such as birthday party packages. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and payment is accepted by personal cheque or cash. The customer base consists of hundreds of families and athletes across the Rive-Sud de Montréal, with formal partnerships linking the club to three secondary schools (École secondaire De Mortagne, Heritage Regional High School, Collège Trinité), Alliance Sport-Études, and a municipal agreement with the Ville de Longueuil signed in December 2010 alongside a $40,000 relocation grant.

Name

Gym-Richelieu Club

Legal name

Club Gym-Richelieu

Website

https://gymrichelieu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Club Gym-Richelieu is a nonprofit gymnastics club in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, offering recreational, competitive, sport-études, and elite training programs for children and youth across the Rive-Sud de Montréal, supported by NCCP-certified coaching staff and dual federation certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gymnastics Training Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAF

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYHSADAEAB

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

SECONDARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Gymnastics training programs
• Competitive gymnastics coaching
• Youth sports instruction
• Artistic gymnastics club
• Sport-study programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-hubert

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Recurring membership/registration fees for recreational and competitive gymnastics programs. For competitive programs, fees can be paid in multiple installments, with the club suggesting 10 post-dated cheques for the September-to-June season.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of club merchandise including official club jerseys ($50 for recreational, various prices for training jerseys), shorts, leotards, grips (65 CHF), and accessories (tape, pre-tape, wrist supports).
3. Competition and Federation Fees: Fees charged to competitive athletes for federation affiliation (Gymnastique Québec), club operating fund contributions, and competition-related costs.
4. Summer Camps: Revenue from summer gymnastics camps offering gymnastic activities, swimming, crafts, and games.
5. Fundraising Campaigns: Seasonal fundraising campaigns (spring and holiday) selling bakery products, cheese platters, yule logs, mini greenhouses, and jar recipes, with proceeds used to purchase gymnastics equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gym-Richelieu Club is a non-profit gymnastics organization delivering NCCP-certified artistic gymnastics instruction across recreational (toddlers, boys, girls) and competitive (GAF, national and international-level) streams, plus sport-étude academic-athletic pathways, summer camps, and birthday party programs. Programs are led by head coach Michel Charron (35+ years) and certified coaches, and are anchored at the Saint-Hubert facility with satellite school-based training in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville and Brossard. The club also operates an on-site boutique selling club uniforms and gymnastics equipment.

Product overview

Gym-Richelieu Club is a gymnastics club offering a multi-tiered program portfolio. The core offerings are organized by competitive level: recreational programs for toddlers (Bambins), boys, and girls; competitive programs for girls (GAF); and elite high-performance training for national/international athletes. Supporting programs include sport-study pathways combining academics with 23-29 hours of weekly training, summer camps and training sessions, birthday party packages, and daycare/school programs. The club also operates a merchandise boutique selling club apparel and gymnastics equipment. All programs are delivered at facilities in Saint-Hubert, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, and Brossard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Récréatif Filles Recreational gymnastics program for girls focusing on skill development, fitness, and enjoyment in a non-competitive environment.
• Récréatif Garçon Recreational gymnastics program for boys providing skill development, physical conditioning, and enjoyment without competition requirements.
• Récréatif Bambins Toddler recreational gymnastics program for children as young as 18 months, designed as a parent-and-child activity.
• Compétitif Filles (GAF) Competitive girls gymnastics program following the Gymnastique Québec and Gymnastique Canada competitive stream, with athletes progressing through regional, provincial, and national levels.
• Sport-Étude Sport-study program allowing student-athletes to pursue high-level gymnastics training (23–29 hours weekly) while maintaining regular academic studies at partner secondary schools.
• Haute-Performance Élite High-performance elite gymnastics program for athletes competing at national and international levels, including Olympic qualification pathways.
• Garderies et Écoles Extracurricular gymnastics activities for daycares and schools, providing certified coach-led gymnastics programs for youth groups delivered on-site.
• Anniversaires Birthday party packages offering acrobatic party activities led by certified coaches, including various party themes for children.
• Camp d'été Summer gymnastics camp offering activities including gymnastics training, swimming, crafts, and games for all ages.
• Entraînement d'été Summer training program for competitive athletes maintaining their training schedule during the summer months.
• Récréatif Été Summer recreational gymnastics program providing activities during the summer break for children not in the competitive stream.
• Gymzone Specialized gymnastics program or facility within the club offering advanced training capabilities.
• Boutique (Club Merchandise) On-site merchandise shop selling club uniforms including club jerseys ($50 recreational), shorts, leotards, grips (Reisport Swiss Gloves $65), wrist supports, tape, pre-tape, and other gymnastics equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gym-Richelieu athletes have reached Olympic qualification level (Rose Woo for Tokyo 2021), national team representation (Victoriane Charron 2021), Commonwealth Games participation (Victoria Woo 2014), and World Championship levels (Bianca Dancose-Giambattisto).
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ville de LongueuilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2010Longueuil signed a formal agreement with Club Gym-Richelieu on December 7, 2010, establishing a municipal partnership. Additionally, the city provided a $40,000 grant to support the club's relocation, demonstrating significant municipal investment in the club's infrastructure.
• École secondaire De MortagnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrancophone secondary school in Boucherville (955, boulevard de Montarville, J4B 1Z6) offering the sport-études gymnastics program in partnership with Gym-Richelieu. The school provides academic instruction while the club provides sports training. Organized transport is available from the school.
• Heritage Regional High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnglophone secondary school at 7445 chemin de Chambly, St-Hubert, J3Y 3S3 offering sport-études gymnastics in partnership with Gym-Richelieu for English-speaking students.
• Collège TrinitéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrancophone secondary school at 1475, rang des Vingt, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, J3V 4P6 offering sport-élite gymnastics in partnership with Gym-Richelieu.
• Alliance Sport-ÉtudesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting post-secondary student-athletes in Quebec. Gym-Richelieu is affiliated with Alliance Sport-Études, enabling elite athletes to pursue college and university studies while continuing gymnastics training.
• MiroMediaminorOthersLocal business partner whose logo appears in the club's 'Nos Partenaires' (Our Partners) section on the website footer.
• IGAminorOthersGrocery retailer partner whose logo appears in the club's 'Nos Partenaires' section on the website footer.
• BrunetminorOthersPharmacy partner whose logo appears in the club's 'Nos Partenaires' section on the website footer. François Tremblay, Pharmacien Propriétaire, is also listed as a contact reference.
• Gymnastique QuébeccoreOthersThe provincial gymnastics federation with which Gym-Richelieu is affiliated. All competitive athletes pay federation affiliation fees to Gymnastique Québec. The federation sets gymnastics standards and eligibility criteria for the sport-études program.
• Ville de Saint-HubertminorOthersThe city of Saint-Hubert requires competitive athletes to hold a valid city access card, which can be obtained from the city's leisure services department (450-445-6704).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• École de Gymnastique Acrosport: A Quebec gymnastics school offering recreational and competitive artistic gymnastics programs with NCCP-certified coaches. Comparable to Gym-Richelieu in service model, sport-études-style pathways, and federation-aligned certification profile.
• Club Gymnika de Montréal: A Montreal-area gymnastics club offering recreational, competitive, and elite programs. Directly comparable to Gym-Richelieu as a multi-tier gymnastics training organization in the same Greater Montreal market and federation stream.
• Club de Gymnastique de Laval: A Greater Montreal gymnastics club delivering recreational through competitive programming under Gymnastique Quebec. Comparable to Gym-Richelieu in scale, programmatic structure, and athlete pipeline, with a similar Rive-Nord/Rive-Sud catchment dynamic.

Broad incumbents

• GoodLife Fitness: A Canadian fitness club chain. Adjacent comparator illustrating the membership/recurring-fee model Gym-Richelieu uses for registration fees, though GoodLife does not offer competitive or elite gymnastics pathways.
• Gymnastics Ontario Member Clubs (peer set): The federation aggregating member gymnastics clubs in Ontario. Relevant context as a provincial federation counterpart to Fédération de gymnastique du Québec and the through which Gym-Richelieu-equivalent clubs in Ontario acquire similar certifications and athlete pipelines.
• YMCA of Greater Montréal - Gymnastics Programs: A broad nonprofit youth-sports operator running recreational gymnastics, swim, and sport programs. Comparable to Gym-Richelieu as a multi-program youth sports organization serving Greater Montreal families, though gymnastics is one of several verticals rather than a specialization.

Regional players

• Brookstreet Gymnastics: An Ottawa-area gymnastics club providing recreational through high-performance programs. Comparable operations model to Gym-Richelieu in NCCP-certified coaching tiers, recreational-to-elite funnel, and youth/family target segments, though serving a different region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ClubGymRichelieu
• Xx.com/GymRichelieu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/club-gym-richelieu

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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