Xtreme Altitude Gymnastics

Positive experience: Edit 11/28/2022: Girls Gym Stars 2 and Boys Gym Adventures The center’s leadership team has been very productive in assuring we are happy with the change management they’ve implemented. I have noticed a positive difference in coaching. Recently, they opened a gym class for boys ages 4-7. I am looking forward to see how the instruction turns out. So far, Girls Gym Stars 2 is going well. They’ve been quick to respond about absence tokens. Edit 8/23/2022: Gym Stars 2 will update my review based on evaluation and possible re-enrollment this fall. 7/14/2021: based on Preschool Little Stars and Girls Gym 1 It’s been an alright experience so far. Coaches are often rotating. The evaluations aren’t as frequent as they should be. There’s a lot going on at all times. The tuition amount compared to the quality of coaching is not worth it. Also, the absence policy tokens are nearly impossible to redeem. I had to call back twice since. I’ve had about 4 tokens “expire” — that’s at least a month’s worth ($175). My daughter enjoys it so I continue enrolling her but compared to other gyms (AZ) the 1:1 is missing. I don’t think she has gained new skills except what she’s worked on outside of class.

Fantastic experience: Our journey here at Xtreme has been incredible and we are very grateful for the many staff members and coaches who have been providing a clean, nurturing, & positive environment for our daughter to learn gymnastics in. As a former high school gymnast & collegiate level athlete I know a good gym when I step into one, and news flash this is it! Besides the Olympic Training facility in Colorado Springs I can honestly say that nothing will compare to this gym! It is gorgeous and is every gymnast dream come true! Not only is it spacious, clean & very well organized it is a nationally known gym and we've met families who have traveled from other states to come here and let their athlete compete here. That's for a very good reason, this gym delivers results and not only has been training some of Colorado's top athletes, it's also being ran by them! Don't kid yourself, the owners & managers were all former high ranking gymnast, they know their stuff! And we all know the age old saying, you pay for what you get right? Well here at Xtreme some of the tuition we all pay ensures that our gymnast will never breath in chalk dust or end up paralyzed. Their equipment is top notch, has been well maintained and the facility itself is what you are paying for, it's the very best. Every class has been diligently created, designed and offered to accommodate a wide variety of age groups and different levels of athletes. Their entry level classes are phenomenal, and are a great introductory for your athlete into the sport! If nothing else, they will learn how to interact with others and build more of their fine motor and balance skills. The staff also does a great job of ensuring that all of the athletes are in smaller groups and are only moved up when they are truly ready. Notice how I say "athlete" and not "participant." You must find out what your gymnast would like to be, later on down the road because here at Xtreme they are truly training athletes which comes with a whole different set of expectations. Progress can be made, but it's going to be made a lot slower than most other sports. Learning a skill is different than building the muscle strength, endurance, and muscle memory to ensure your athlete does it every-time with proper form reducing their risk of future injuries as they get older. The staff here are very conscious of those decisions and sometimes choose to keep a gymnast in a level even though it's a hard conversation and may present some challenges and am glad they do not take the easy way out and let the parents bully them into pushing their kids into the next level. There's nothing wrong with saying "you're no ready yet" and is in the gymnast best interest whether anyone likes it or not. If that's a limiting factor you can also have the option to schedule private lessons to provide additional support for your athlete. Before doing your research on a gym, I would highly suggest starting doing more research on the sport itself. The parents on here who get it (I would guess) are either former gymnast or have come from other gyms and are telling you the TRUTH. The other parents on here who are complaining clearly haven't tumbled like I have on a wrestling mat and appreciate what this facility is offering. Nor would I guess have they ran their own businesses or worked with their own staff. We all know how hard it is to manage people, and a lot of coaches are former gymnast in high school who are usually going away to college, or something. I mean come on, is that really the problem here? Life is all about choices. We choose Xtreme Altitude because they are the best of the best and that's what our daughter deserves. We are 6+ years strong here at Xtreme and have watched our daughter blossom and grow into a phenomenal gymnast but more importantly a beautiful person, and I know this gym and staff had a hand in that, and I am grateful our bouncy gymnast found her people!

Fantastic experience: My daughter started at this gym in August and we have had a wonderful experience. She is just 5 years old and the coaches are patient, positive, and have made her feel great even when those “big feelings” strike. In just 2 months her skills have exploded and her form has gotten so great. She is getting so strong and confident both physically and mentally. Sadly, my daughter broke her arm at recess and has had to be out but Xtreme Altitude has been so accommodating at getting us make up tokens so she can be right back at it when the cast comes off! I love the electronic feedback during evaluations as well through the app. She loves seeing where she is at and how she can work up to her skills!

Fantastic experience: Great venue for a birthday party! We had 18 kids who all had a blast. The kids loved the foam pit and the trampolines! Charli and Sam were great in helping keep things organized and less chaotic (although that’s impossible at times with 18 kids!) Highly recommend for birthday parties!

Fantastic experience: My daughter loves this gym! Garrison is a great new addition. Michelle and Jon are always keeping the coaches motivated and ensuring safety is key!

Fantastic experience: We have always had a great experience with the staff and coaches. We have been going here for a few years and multiple kids have attended. This is my daughter's 1st year competing and we are so excited for her. She loves it! Thank you for all you do

Fantastic experience: Our son is an Optional level boys gymnast at Xtreme. We came to this gym a little over a year ago after moving to Colorado and after having a disappointing experience at another gym closer to our home. From the beginning, the staff at Xtreme has been very kind, even accommodating our child who sustained an injury early in the season which unfortunately sidelined him for the '22 competition season. The front desk, for the most part, are mostly reserved in their communication with parents but they have been friendly, knowledgeable and attentive to our concerns when we have engaged with them. We have been exceptionally impressed with how the management and coaches promptly addressed two instances of concerning, harassing behavior from other peers on the team. The management was attentive and not at all hesitant to directly and promptly address our concerns. Additionally, the way the coaches handled the situation and clarified the expectations of the team were professional, age-appropriate, and with supportive yet stern language that the kids could without a doubt understand. The gym took the stance that there is always a lesson to be learned and gave the opportunity for the peers to learn from the situation and grow from the experience rather than simply inflicting punishment. Is gymnastics an expensive sport? Absolutely. Do we sometimes eat beans and rice for dinner after a team payment, sure! Who doesn't? :) (some well-intended, good-natured humor). Unfortunately, it's just the reality of the sport. Is there a decently high turnover of staff? Yep, and there has been at every gym we have been at during our last 10 years as gym parents. Quality instructors are hard to find and difficult to keep. It is a lesson to appreciate what you have, when you have it. The scheduling of gymnastics is also tough. The gym does not consult parents, for the most part, about time changes and honestly, it can be a complicating obstacle with families trying to coordinate multiple kids and sports. However, this has been our experience everywhere and especially as the kids grow to be higher level competitors. At some point, will sacrifices have to be made to accomodate a gym schedule? Absolutely. However, it is not unlike many other sports. Overall, Xtreme has been a great fit for our family and we have found that when given respect, they are very happy to return that same level of respect and professionalism. Are there issues? Sure, but I have never known a sport without them. :)

Positive experience: I don't have an experience of this gym, so I want to clarify that right away. But I do have a problem with the fact that their preschool curriculum is only designed for stay-at-home parents and kids who aren't in school or daycare. They do not offer one single evening or weekend opportunity for a preschooler to engage with gymnastics. As the only gymnastics provider in Lafayette, this is a glaring oversight. Do they just not care about kids of working parents? It's perplexing.

Fantastic experience: We had our 7 year old birthday party here and the staff went above and beyond. They were helpful with all of our questions, made special accommodations to meet the needs we had, and during the party were extremely helpful, organized, and attentive. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for an amazing time. Will be back numerous times.

Fantastic experience: Very clean and professional gym! Modern, high quality equipment to boot! My gymnast loves competing here. Should host State sometime!

Fantastic experience: This gym is absolutely amazing! I have trained her for a long time and the coaches are so kind. They are always willing to give corrections politely and work with gymnasts of all different types. In short, I love working on skills at Xtreme.

Positive experience: My daughter has engaged in competitive gymnastics here for over a year and was previously at the company's sister site in Broomfield for several years. Overall, the instruction seems fairly solid, and my daughter enjoys attending and engaging with her friends in gymnastics. It is a fairly expensive sport, though I don't think that Xtreme is substantially more expensive than other studios. The staff turnover seems very high. Coaches are often coming and going for no apparent reason. This tends to be hard on the gymnasts. They spend a lot of time at the gym, so when the coaches suddenly leave, the gymnasts get upset. The studio also seems to have no concept of the fact that children attend school and parents work. There have been several times in which schedules have changed such that either it was impossible to get my daughter to practice without leaving work early or sometimes even without her leaving school early. Further, the family often has absolutely no say in the days/times the kiddos attend practice. The gym communications often say they cannot make exceptions to the schedule your child has been assigned. That is the most frustrating part. I'm not sure how this compares to other studios because I do not want to move my daughter since she has made so many friends here. If schedule is potentially an issue for your family, and they change at least twice a year, consider looking elsewhere that is either more flexible or gives families more input.

Fantastic experience: Love the facility! Great people who work there. Our daughter loved her gymnastics class.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place coaches are great. great activity for your kids or grandkids

Fantastic experience: I love this gym! I am a JO lvl 5 gymnast at xtreme, with coach Heather. She is super nice and challenges us to be better! I 10000000percent recommend this gym

Fantastic experience: Massive and wonderful gym. Great staff.

Fantastic experience: This gym is professionally set up and has very friendly/knowledgeable coaches. The front desk staff could be a little more personable on the day to day interactions, but they are friendly when needed. Rhonda is truly the most amazing coach I have ever observed. She has a way of working with the 4-5 year olds that is second to none. She is patient yet manages the kids well, keeping them focused and task oriented, while making the time fun and engaging.

Fantastic experience: Very great gym! Great parties, coaches, classes, and equipment! I highly recommend Xtreme!

Fantastic experience: I like it because my daughter loves it..friendly staff and very large facility

Fantastic experience: Have you been to a gym in the past and seen the kids walking out looking like ghosts because they are covered in so much chalk? You wont see that here - this place is super clean and so well cared for. The preschool teacher Chaundra is amazing with the kids and makes it fun and active for them. This is such a great place for all levels of athletes involved in gymnastics!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic learning environment for my daughter!

Fantastic experience: The best reason...my daughter absolutely loves it

Fantastic experience: Great place, wonderful coaches, only comment will be asking for healthier vending machine.

Fantastic experience: We had my son's 3rd birthday party at Xtreme Altitude this weekend and it was amazing. The staff was so helpful. They helped with everything from setting up the room to distributing food to carrying the presents to the car. They were so sweet and even remembered the names of the 18 kids we had there. I cannot recommend it enough. The price was similar to other facilities, but for the customer service, you can't beat it. We even had another parent book their kid's party there the next day because they were so impressed.

Fantastic experience: An amazing facility coupled with great management always attracts excellent coaches. That's Xtreme Altitude! If you're looking for the right gym for your future gymnastics star, a fun weekly camp or just wanting a unique party idea, XA has it all. This state-of-the-art facility is second to none in the metro area and probably Colorado!

Positive experience: Be sure to do your homework and confirm the party coordinator/coach's approach: hands on/organized events or hands off. FYI, children over preschool age cannot use gymnastic equipment. They have a different approach than Mountain Kids - make sure if fits your expectations.

Fantastic experience: My daughter is now passed level 5 and she's only been in gymnastics for 2 yrs her coaches are fun and hope that all the gymnasts on the team reach their goal or the olympics

Fantastic experience: I loved going here it is huge and amazing

Fantastic experience: Very nice facility. Was only their for a competition, but looks like a really great gym!.

Positive experience: This facility is huge and beautiful!