Houston Gymnastics Academy

What Houston Gymnastics Academy does

Houston Gymnastics Academy is a privately held, single-location youth gymnastics and athletic training facility in Houston, Texas, operating under HGA Gymnastics LLC since 1984. The academy serves families with children ages 20 months to 18 years through a tiered curriculum that spans Parent-Tot, Preschool, Junior, school-age Girls and Boys levels (Levels 1-3), plus Ninja Warrior (Lil Ninja, Ninja, Advanced Ninja) and Teen & Tumbling (ages 13-17). It operates two USA Gymnastics-sanctioned competitive programs (IGT for girls ages 7-18 and Men's Competitive Levels 3-10/Elite) under the direction of Olympic gymnast Sean Townsend, and hosts the annual HGAI Men's Invitational meet.

The underlying technology stack is conventional and operational rather than differentiated: iClassPro powers the customer portal for online enrollment, class booking, event registration, and billing; ActiveCampaign handles email marketing; and Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and Microsoft Clarity provide web analytics. No proprietary technology, app, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. The facility at 5201 Gulfton St anchors all in-person operations, supported by phone and self-serve online channels.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with diversified revenue streams. Recurring monthly tuition at $37 per class plus a $55 annual participation fee forms the base, supplemented by one-time and event-based revenue from summer camps ($90/day or $400/week), school-year camps ($80/day or $375/week), birthday parties ($400-$525), Kids Night Out ($45), skill clinics ($30), private lessons, and merchandise. Customer acquisition relies on free trial classes, Google search, social media (Facebook, Instagram), word-of-mouth, and community outreach; the VIP membership program (automatic at 2+ weekly classes, offering 20% off additional classes and exclusive monthly discounts) is the primary retention and upsell mechanism.

Name

Houston Gymnastics Academy

Legal name

HGA Gymnastics LLC

Website

https://houstongymnastics.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Houston Gymnastics Academy is a privately held, single-location Houston youth gymnastics facility serving children ages 20 months to 18 years with tiered recreational, ninja, tumbling, and USA Gymnastics-sanctioned competitive programs, plus camps, birthday parties, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Gymnastics Instruction and Sports Training Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB)

Keywords

• Youth gymnastics classes
• Ninja warrior training
• Kids birthday parties
• Summer gymnastics camps
• Competitive gymnastics teams

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recurring Class Tuition: Monthly tuition billed at $37 per class, paid monthly on the 15th for the upcoming month. Students enroll in weekly classes across gymnastics, ninja, and tumbling programs with varying skill levels.
2. Camps: Summer camps at $90/day or $400/week, School Year camps at $80/day or $375/week, with aftercare options at $150/week or $30/day. Camps are offered year-round during school breaks.
3. Birthday Parties: Two party packages: Package A at $400 (up to 15 children, bring own supplies) and Package B at $525 (includes paper goods, cake, lemonade, party favors). Additional guests at $20-30 each.
4. Kids Night Out: One-time evening events at $45 for one child or $40 each for two or more siblings. Includes pizza dinner, games, gymnastics, crafts, and themed activities.
5. Private Lessons: One-on-one coaching sessions available in 30-minute or 60-minute formats. Students must be enrolled in regular classes to participate.
6. Skill Clinics: Focused one-hour sessions on specific skills like vault, handstand, or tumbling at $30 per child. Open to members and non-members.
7. Annual Participation Fee: $55 yearly participation fee required to cover administrative and program costs.
8. VIP Membership: Automatic membership for students enrolled in 2+ weekly classes providing 20% off additional classes, exclusive monthly discounts on camps, birthday parties, and private lessons.
9. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including the HGA Signature Leotard and other apparel. Orders available for pickup at front desk.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Houston Gymnastics Academy operates a single-location youth gymnastics facility in Houston, TX offering age-tiered recreational gymnastics, ninja warrior, and tumbling classes for children ages 20 months to 18 years, alongside competitive USA Gymnastics teams, summer and school-year camps, birthday party hosting, skill clinics, Kids Night Out, open gym, and private lessons. Enrollment, scheduling, and billing run through the iClassPro customer portal, with monthly recurring class tuition and a VIP membership program that rewards multi-class enrollment.

Product overview

Houston Gymnastics Academy operates as a multi-program youth athletics facility offering recreational and competitive gymnastics instruction alongside ninja warrior and tumbling programs. The core offering consists of age-tiered recreational gymnastics classes (Parent-Tot through school-age levels), ninja warrior programs (Lil Ninja through Advanced), and teen tumbling classes. The academy also fields two competitive team programs: Men's Competitive (USA Gymnastics Levels 3-10 and Elite) and IGT Competitive Gymnastics (for girls ages 7-18). Supplementary programs include summer and school-year camps, birthday party packages, skill clinics, Kids Night Out events, open gym sessions, private lessons, and a VIP membership for multi-class families. The academy hosts the annual HGAI Men's Invitational meet and sells branded merchandise. iClassPro powers the customer portal for registrations and bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recreational Gymnastics Classes Age-tiered recreational gymnastics instruction for boys and girls ages 20 months to 12+ years, progressing from foundational motor skills to advanced techniques across vault, bars, beam, and floor events. Includes Parent-Tot, Preschool, Junior, Girls Levels 1-3, and Boys Levels 1-2 classes.
• Parent-Tot Gymnastics Parent-child gymnastics class for toddlers ages 20 months to 3 years that builds motor skills, confidence, and readiness for independent learning through guided circuits and playful instruction.
• Preschool Gymnastics Gymnastics program for children ages 3-4 years focusing on critical motor skills through rolling, jumping, balancing, and swinging while learning to take turns and follow directions.
• Junior Gymnastics Gymnastics class for ages 5-6 years introducing foundational skills on vault, bars, beam, and floor through structured instruction and creative movement, with an advanced option by invitation.
• Girls Gymnastics (Levels 1-3) Progressive gymnastics program for girls ages 7-12, with three skill-based levels teaching foundational to advanced skills including back handsprings, high bar work, beam techniques, and floor tumbling.
• Boys Gymnastics (Levels 1-2) Boys gymnastics classes building strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence while teaching gymnastics fundamentals across all apparatus.
• Ninja Warrior Classes Obstacle training classes for kids ages 5-18 building strength, agility, and confidence through obstacle courses, flips, vaulting, climbing, and ninja skills. Includes Lil Ninja (ages 5-6), Ninja (ages 7-15), and Advanced Ninja (ages 6-18) levels.
• Teen & Tumbling Classes Tumbling instruction for teens ages 13-17 focusing on floor skills, body control, flexibility, and safety. Teaches rolls, cartwheels, round-offs, handstands, walkovers, back handsprings, and advanced tumbling.
• Men's Competitive Gymnastics Team USA Gymnastics competitive program for boys offering Levels 3-10 and Elite training, preparing athletes for local to national competitions. Directed by Olympic gymnast Sean Townsend.
• IGT Competitive Gymnastics Team International Gymnastics Team program bridging recreational and competitive gymnastics for girls ages 7-18. Features 6-month seasons with 3 months training and 3 months of local meets (5 competitions).
• Summer Camps Co-ed summer day camps featuring gymnastics and ninja training with themed weeks, skill rotations, open gym, crafts, games, and group activities for ages 4-12. Full week pricing at $400 or $90 daily, with optional aftercare.
• School Year Camps

Quantifiable outcome

• Athletes attending 2 classes per week are 47% more likely to move up levels, often in about half the time (based on research across 6,000+ gymnasts)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• iClassProcoreTechnology or IntegrationClass management and registration software platform used for online enrollment, scheduling, customer portal, and billing. All class bookings, event registrations, and party reservations flow through the iClassPro system.
• USA GymnasticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial sanctioning body for competitive gymnastics programs. Men's Competitive Team trains Levels 3-10 and Elite through USA Gymnastics. HGAI Invitational Meet registered through USAG meet reservation system.
• Sean TownsendcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner2001 Men's Olympic Gymnast and Parallel Bars World Champion serves as coach and meet director. Brings world-class experience and inspiration to competitive gymnastics program. Key figure in HGAI Men's Invitational Meet.
• Palm MarketingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital marketing agency specializing in gym websites. Developed and maintains Houston Gymnastics Academy website with SEO optimization and referral tracking.
• Caliber CheerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaliber Cheer Director Macie Pledger has led teams to top awards including Bronze at All Star Worlds. Provides expertise for tumbling and cheer-related programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/houstongymnasticsacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/houstongymnastics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/houston-gymnastics-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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