Nanaimo Gymnastics School

What Nanaimo Gymnastics School does

Nanaimo Gymnastics School (NGS) is a not-for-profit society founded in 1979 and headquartered in Nanaimo, British Columbia, providing gymnastics instruction to youth and families across Vancouver Island. The organization operates two physical facilities — Rock City (2980 Island Hwy N, Unit 400) and Wilfert (1911 Wilfert Road) — and delivers preschool (ages 3-5), recreational, competitive (Women's Intro Competitive, Women's Artistic Gymnastics, Xcel, High School), adaptive/special-needs, invitational, drop-in, and Pajama Gym programs, plus summer offerings including Itsy Bitsy Gymnastics, Half Day Camp, Full Day Camp, and Summer Recreational Classes built around the proprietary GOALS progression curriculum. NGS also hosts the annual Island Time competition at Nanaimo's Ice Centre.

The school's revenue model is a mix of recurring and usage-based streams: an annual NGS family membership ($20/year), Gymnastics BC and Gymnastics Canada memberships ($17-$175 by athlete level), recurring class tuition payable in full or monthly installments, summer-camp tuition paid in full at booking, drop-in hourly access ($8.50/hr or $17/2hr) and punch-card bundles, plus donations supporting the not-for-profit. All registration and payments are processed through the Uplifter self-serve platform, with a community-led go-to-market supported by Facebook, Instagram, and the nanaimogymnastics.ca website.

The company is governed by a Board of Directors, affiliated with provincial and national governing bodies (Gymnastics BC, Gymnastics Canada), and affiliated with the Ice Centre for competition venue use. With ~7 employees and operations concentrated in Nanaimo, NGS functions as a community-rooted, local-scale gymnastics school whose core competency is athlete development — evidenced by documented alumni earning US university athletic scholarships and producing Island, Provincial, and National Champions — rather than a technology or multi-site commercial enterprise.

Name

Nanaimo Gymnastics School

Legal name

Nanaimo Gymnastics School

Website

https://nanaimogymnastics.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nanaimo Gymnastics School is a not-for-profit society founded in 1979 in Nanaimo, British Columbia, providing preschool, recreational, competitive, adaptive, and summer-camp gymnastics instruction to youth and families on Vancouver Island from two physical facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gymnastics Instruction Services

NAICS

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)

Keywords

• Gymnastics instruction programs
• Youth sports training
• Competitive gymnastics coaching
• Summer sports camps
• Recreational gymnastics classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Nanaimo, British Columbia

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual family membership to NGS ($20 per year) plus Gymnastics BC and Gymnastics Canada membership ($17-$175 depending on athlete level). Membership year is July 1 - June 30 for NGS.
2. Class Tuition: Program fees based on total hours of training, calculated considering holiday closures and breaks. Can be paid in full or monthly installments.
3. Summer Camps: Itsy Bitsy Gymnastics, Half Day Camp, and Full Day Camp programs during summer season. Payment due in full at booking.
4. Drop-in Sessions: Pay-per-visit gym access with hourly rates ($8.50/hr, $17/2hr) and punch card options (5 or 10 session bundles).
5. Donations: Accepts donations to support the not-for-profit society and provide funding assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nanaimo Gymnastics School is a not-for-profit society that delivers expert gymnastics coaching across preschool, recreational, competitive, summer camp, drop-in, and adaptive programs. The school operates two physical training facilities in Nanaimo, BC and supports athletes from ages 3 through high school, including sanctioned provincial and national competitive pathways. Programs are enrolled via an annual family membership plus class tuition, with affiliations to Gymnastics BC and Gymnastics Canada.

Product overview

Nanaimo Gymnastics School is a not-for-profit gymnastics facility offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs for athletes of all ages and abilities. The core offerings span three main categories: Recreational Programs (Preschool and Recreational classes for non-competitive skill development), Competitive Programs (Women's Intro Competitive, Women's Artistic Gymnastics Competitive, Xcel, and High School Competitive for athletes pursuing provincial and national competition), and Summer Programs (Itsy Bitsy Gymnastics, Half Day Camp, Full Day Camp, and Summer Recreational Classes). Additional offerings include Drop-in Classes, Adaptive Programs, Invitational Classes, Pajama Gym, and the annual Island Time Competition. The school operates from two locations in Nanaimo, BC and maintains membership with Gymnastics BC and Gymnastics Canada through the Uplifter online registration platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Programs Structured gymnastics instruction for preschool-aged children (typically ages 3-5) developing coordination, balance, and spatial awareness through games and age-appropriate activities. Includes the Pajama Gym specialty offering for young children.
• Recreational Programs Non-competitive gymnastics classes for children and youth ages 5+ focusing on skill development, fitness, and enjoyment across women's artistic gymnastics apparatus. Includes Invitational Classes for gymnasts selected for more advanced instruction.
• Competitive Programs Structured competitive gymnastics pathway including Women's Intro Competitive (ages 5-8), Women's Artistic Gymnastics Competitive (ages 7+), Xcel Program, and High School Competitive. Athletes train 2-5 times weekly on Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor Exercise, with entry by assessment and invitation.
• Summer Day Camps Summer day camps including Itsy Bitsy Gymnastics (ages 3-5, 90 minutes), Half Day Camp (ages 6+), and Full Day Camp combining gymnastics instruction with fort building, crafts, games, parachute activities, and outdoor water fun on sunny days.
• Summer Recreational Classes Structured recreational gymnastics classes during summer months for athletes ages 5+, delivered via the bespoke GOALS skill progression curriculum on women's artistic gymnastics apparatus.
• Drop-in Classes Open gym sessions for self-directed practice and unstructured exploration, priced at $8.50/hr or $17/2hr with punch card bundles for 5 or 10 sessions (one-hour or 1.5-hour formats).
• Adaptive Programs Specialized gymnastics programs for individuals with special needs, providing tailored instruction in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Annual Family Membership Annual NGS family membership at $20/year (valid July 1 - June 30) bundled with Gymnastics BC and Gymnastics Canada membership ($17-$175 by athlete level, valid September 1 - August 31). Required for participation in NGS programs.
• Island Time Competition Annual hosted gymnastics competition providing opportunity for young athletes from across Vancouver Island and beyond to compete and connect with the broader athletic community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced Island, Provincial and National Champions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Gymnastics BCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial gymnastics governing body. All NGS members receive membership with Gymnastics BC. Membership year September 1 - August 31 with fees ranging $17-$175 depending on athlete level. Affiliation provides competitive pathways and standardized programming.
• Gymnastics CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational gymnastics governing body. All NGS members receive membership with Gymnastics Canada as part of the membership fee structure. Provides access to national competitions and standardized athlete development pathways.
• Ice Centre (Nanaimo)coreOthersHost venue for the annual Island Time gymnastics competition on June 6-7, 2026. The competition brings together young athletes from clubs across Vancouver Island and beyond.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Surrey Gymnastics Society: Long-standing BC gymnastics society delivering recreational and competitive programs. Comparable as a BC-based non-profit/community gymnastics school with multi-tier programs.
• Pacific West Gymnastics: Vancouver-area gymnastics training centre serving youth athletes through recreational and competitive streams. Comparable in sport specialization, age range, and facility-based delivery model.
• Twisters Gymnastics Academy: BC-based gymnastics club offering recreational and competitive programs for youth. Comparable product offering (women's artistic gymnastics instruction with seasonal camps) and similar non-profit/community gymnastics positioning.
• Capital City Gymnastics: Community gymnastics school in Victoria, BC offering preschool through competitive programs on Vancouver Island. Directly comparable in mission, program mix, and regional geography to Nanaimo Gymnastics School.
• Abbotsford Gymnastics: Community gymnastics club in the Fraser Valley delivering preschool, recreational, and competitive pathways. Closely comparable to NGS in program structure and target family demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Gymnastics Canada: National federation governing gymnastics in Canada, setting athlete development pathways and national competition standards. NGS is affiliated; the federation shapes the operating environment for every member club.
• Gymnastics BC: Provincial governing body that administers athlete membership and standardized pathways in British Columbia. NGS is affiliated and partners with Gymnastics BC; broader incumbent setting rules and competition structure for the entire local market.
• YMCA of Greater Vancouver: Broader community recreation non-profit offering youth sports and fitness programming across Metro Vancouver. Adjacent competitor for youth recreation dollars, though less specialized in gymnastics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nanaimogymnastics
• Instagraminstagram.com/nanaimogymnastics/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nanaimo-gymnastics-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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