Club Gymnika

What Club Gymnika does

Club Gymnika is a Quebec-based non-profit organization (organisme sans but lucratif) founded in 1985 that operates one of the largest gymnastics and cheerleading clubs in the province, with approximately 1,700 affiliated members annually and roughly 1,000 registrations per session. It is headquartered at the Complexe Sportif Gilles-Tremblay at 223 rue Jacques Plante in Repentigny, with a secondary cheerleading location in Joliette, and employs approximately 50 people, of whom 8 are full-time staff. The club serves children from age 2 through adulthood across five service lines: the Éducatif (recreational) sector, competitive GAF (women's) and GAM (men's) artistic gymnastics, the Pirates Athletics cheerleading program, Camp de jour day camps, and Garderie/Mini-Gym daycare partnerships, with programming running 12 months per year.

The organization's revenue model is primarily subscription-based membership and program registration fees, paid in up to 10 installments across the September-to-June competitive season, with supplementary streams from day camps, daycare/CPE services (including a club-owned bus for transport), and fundraising through FundScrip gift cards (up to 15% of purchases) and Le Papetier (5% of purchases). Technology infrastructure is limited to operational tooling: Qidigo for online membership registration and Activity Messenger for member account management, with no proprietary technology, applications, or AI/ML components. The club operates direct-to-consumer through self-serve online enrollment and in-person registration at its two physical sites, and it is affiliated with provincial and national governing bodies (Gymqc, Cheerleading Quebec/FCQ, Gymcan, and Gymrep) to participate in the Quebec and Canadian competitive circuits.

The organization is governed by a board of directors and led by Administrative Director Geneviève Bougie and Technical Director Martine Lainesse, with sector-level coordinators for each of the five business lines. As a non-profit community organization, it has no external venture capital, private equity, or public-market ownership, and its service area is geographically restricted to the Lanaudière region of Quebec.

Name

Club Gymnika

Legal name

Club Gymnika

Website

https://gymnika.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Club Gymnika is a Quebec non-profit gymnastics and cheerleading club founded in 1985, serving approximately 1,700 members annually across recreational programs, competitive artistic gymnastics, cheerleading, day camps, and daycare partnerships in Repentigny and Joliette.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gymnastics and Cheerleading Sports Instruction

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports-Specific Group Conditioning (HSADABAK)

Keywords

• Gymnastics instruction
• Cheerleading programs
• Recreational sports club
• Competitive gymnastics training
• Youth sports services

Headquarters

HQ city

Repentigny

HQ country

Canada

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. Membership and program registration fees: Annual membership fees for competitive programs (September to June, approximately 38-40 weeks) plus summer minimum 6 weeks. Fees paid in up to 10 installments (September to June). Additional costs for competition registration, uniforms, federation affiliation, travel, and equipment financing.
2. Fundraising programs: FundScrip gift card program where up to 15% of daily purchases from partner retailers are donated to the club for gymnastics equipment. Le Papetier school supplies store donates 5% of purchases to Gymnika foundation.
3. Day camp fees: Specialized day camps for gymnastics (ages 5-13) and cheerleading (ages 6-14) with themed weekly programs including swimming, outdoor games, and gym sports.
4. Daycare/CPE services: Mini-Gym 3-5 years program offered to daycares and CPEs. Club provides its own bus for transport. Various billing options available (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Club Gymnika is a non-profit gymnastics and cheerleading club offering year-round recreational and competitive programs in artistic gymnastics (GAF and GAM) and cheerleading (Pirates Athletics). Programs serve children from age 2 through adults and include Mini-Gym, club school, competitive training, summer day camps, and daycare partnerships with bus transport. The club operates two physical locations in Repentigny and Joliette, serving approximately 1,700 members annually.

Product overview

Club Gymnika operates as a comprehensive gymnastics and cheerleading club offering recreational and competitive programs. The organization provides five core service lines: Éducatif (recreational sector) for non-competitive learning programs, Gym compétitif (competitive gymnastics) for intensive training in women's and men's artistic gymnastics, Cheerleading/Pirates Athletics for cheerleading competition teams, Camp de jour (day camps) for seasonal specialized sports camps, and Garderie/Mini-Gym for daycare partnerships. Programs span the full year across 12 months, serving members from age 2 through adulthood.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pirates Athletics: Cheerleading program/brand operated by Club Gymnika with teams competing in provincial and national networks. Located in Repentigny (223 Jacques-Plantes) and Joliette (455 Base-de-Roc).

Products and services

• Éducatif (Educational Sector) Recreational programs for children aged 2 years and older, including Mini-Gym for ages 18-36 months and 3-4 years, recreational gymnastics for girls and boys (ages 5-15 and 4-14 respectively), and Cheer-Acro programs. These non-competitive programs focus on learning gymnastics and cheerleading in a fun and safe environment.
• Gym compétitif (Competitive Gymnastics) Intensive competitive gymnastics programs in both women's artistic gymnastics (GAF) and men's artistic gymnastics (GAM). Includes club school for ages 4-9 and competitive programs (ages 9+) competing at regional, provincial, and national levels. Training ranges from 2-5 times per week (5-20 hours/week).
• Cheerleading / Pirates Athletics Annual cheerleading program for boys and girls offered at two locations (Repentigny and Joliette). Combines aerial acrobatics, pyramids, and group choreography on rhythmic music. Prepares teams for provincial and national competition networks. Includes an Espoir (Hope) program for ages 5-14 introducing cheerleading fundamentals.
• Camp de jour (Day Camp) Specialized day camps for children aged 5-13 (gymnastics) and 6-14 (cheerleading). Programs run during summer months and include activities such as gymnastics apparatus training, cheerleading choreography, outdoor games, gym sports, and swimming. Mini-choreography presented on the last Friday of each session.
• Garderie / Mini-Gym (Daycare) Daycare and CPE (early childhood center) program using Mini-Gym 3-5 years curriculum. The club provides bus transportation from daycare facilities to the sports complex. Gymnastics classes run 55 minutes, matching Mini-Gym duration, with various package options available (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly).

Quantifiable outcome

• 1700+ affiliated members annually with 1000+ registrations per session

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gymqc (Federation de Gymnastique du Quebec)coreOthersAffiliated with Gymqc (Federation de Gymnastique du Quebec) as indicated by footer logo. The club participates in Quebec gymnastics federation competitive networks and events.
• Cheerleading Quebec (FCQ)coreOthersAffiliated with Cheerleading Quebec (FCQ) as indicated by footer logo. Club participates in FCQ provincial cheerleading competitions and events.
• GymrepminorOthersAffiliated with Gymrep as indicated by footer logo.
• Gymcan (Gymnastics Canada)coreOthersAffiliated with Gymcan (Gymnastics Canada) as indicated by footer logo. Club athletes participate in national-level competitions through this affiliation.
• Le PapetierminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool supplies and office products store at 403 Rue Notre-Dame, Repentigny, QC. The store donates 5% of purchases to Gymnika foundation when customers mention Gymnika at checkout.
• FundScripminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGift card fundraising program allowing members to purchase gift cards for everyday shopping (groceries, gas, clothing, entertainment) with up to 15% donated to Gymnika for gymnastics equipment. Contact: [email protected].

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Manjak's Gymnastics: Gymnastics club based in Mascouche, Quebec, just outside Repentigny. Operates as a direct regional competitor offering recreational and competitive artistic gymnastics in the same Lanaudière talent pool.
• Oakville Gymnastics Club: Established Ontario gymnastics club with recreational, competitive, and camp programming. Closely comparable operating model (subscription memberships, year-round programming, multi-discipline gymnastics).
• Burloak Gymnastics Centre: Large Canadian gymnastics club offering recreational and competitive artistic gymnastics plus cheerleading. Similar full-service club structure to Club Gymnika's combined gymnastics + Pirates Athletics offering.
• Cheer Sport Sharks: Canadian cheerleading organization operating competitive all-star teams. Direct peer to Club Gymnika's Pirates Athletics cheerleading program in sport, training intensity, and competitive-network orientation.
• Gymnastics Mississauga: Community gymnastics club delivering recreational and competitive programs plus camps. Comparable membership-driven, federation-affiliated operating model to Club Gymnika.
• Top Hat Cheerleading & Gymnastics: Multi-location Canadian cheerleading and gymnastics training organization. Comparable combination of gymnastics plus competitive cheerleading pathways similar to Club Gymnika's integrated model.
• Dynamo Gymnastics Club: Multi-location Canadian gymnastics club offering recreational and competitive programs. Comparable to Club Gymnika in program structure, federation alignment, and competitive pathway, though at broader geographic scale.

Broad incumbents

• GoodLife Fitness: Canada's largest fitness chain, offering general fitness memberships across Quebec. Not a direct gymnastics competitor but competes for the same household recreation/wellness spend and operates at materially larger scale.

Others

• Fédération de gymnastique du Québec (GymQc): Provincial governing body for gymnastics in Quebec and one of Club Gymnika's core federation partners. Not a commercial peer, but a critical ecosystem participant whose competition and certification frameworks shape Gymnika's program design.
• Gymnastics Canada (GymCan): National governing body for gymnastics in Canada and a federation partner of Club Gymnika. Sets national standards and competition pathways that Gymnika's competitive programs feed into.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Gymnika-151720275478
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/club-gymnika

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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