Ingrid's Gymnastics

Name: Ingrid's Gymnastics
Address: 8228 Division Ct N, Birmingham, AL 35206, USA, Birmingham, AL, US
Telephone: (205) 833-0584
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

8228 Division Ct N, Birmingham, AL 35206, USA

Overview

Category:Indoor Gymnastics

Location:Birmingham, AL

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Ingrid's Gymnastics appears to foster long-term loyalty and love for the sport among some children, with several families reporting consistent enjoyment over multiple years. However, new customers, especially those with young children, face significant operational and safety concerns regarding staff professionalism, child supervision, and parent observation policies. The venue's value proposition seems to be its ability to retain students who develop an attachment to the program and staff, rather than a strong initial onboarding experience or transparent operations.

Key Highlights

✓Children who stay long-term (2-6 years) develop a strong affection for the place and gymnastics.
✓Established families find the staff, including Ingrid, to be very nice and supportive.

Standout Features

⭐Ability to build strong, long-term relationships with students, leading to consistent enjoyment over several years.
⭐For established families, the team is perceived as very nice and supportive.

Perfect For

Not recommended for young children (specifically 4-5 year olds) or 'little ones that need supervision,' particularly new students.

May be more suitable for older gymnasts who are more independent and require less direct supervision.

Ideal For

Families seeking a long-term gymnastics program for older, more independent children (who may require less direct supervision).

Children who thrive in a consistent environment and form strong bonds with staff over time, potentially overlooking initial onboarding challenges.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

→Be prepared for a drop-off experience where parents observe only from an outside viewing window, even for trial classes.
→If enrolling a young child (4-5 years old), be extremely vigilant and inquire specifically about coach-to-student ratios and supervision protocols, especially for new students.
→Inquire about the class make-up policy in detail before committing.
→Factor in potential parking difficulties or inadequate parking when planning your visit.
→Be prepared for high fees which some parents feel do not match the facility's size or value.

Things to Consider

⚠Parents are not allowed to observe practices directly inside the gym; viewing is limited to an outside window, even for trial classes.
⚠Significant issues with supervision for young children (e.g., a 4-year-old left alone in the room, staff unaware of child's whereabouts).
⚠Lack of professional greeting or introduction for new students and their accompanying adults, especially for trial classes.
⚠Staff reportedly ignores new students, focusing attention only on familiar children.
⚠Child was sent outside in 46° weather without a jacket, shoes, or socks after class.
⚠Staff allegedly blamed a 4-year-old child for being unsupervised.
⚠Management (Ingrid) reportedly stated the child was alone because the parent was watching from a viewing window, shifting supervision responsibility despite a drop-off policy.
⚠Concerns about the parking situation, which is described as needing improvement.
⚠Unsatisfactory class make-up policies.
⚠High fees are considered disproportionate and 'inconsiderate' given the perceived 'small size of the gym'.
⚠Reviewer expresses concern that lack of parent presence increases risk of bullying and sexual crimes.
⚠Overall perception of 'cheap vibes' and lack of professionalism/transparency.

Price & Value

Described as having 'high fees' that are 'inconsiderate' given the 'small size of the gym.' One reviewer felt parents were being 'exploited for profit' and that the gym 'gives off very cheap vibes' despite the cost. Value proposition appears to be low for initial experiences and some facilities/policies.

♿Accessibility & Special Needs

•No specific accommodations mentioned in reviews.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

•Not mentioned in reviews.

🚗Parking Info

•Described as needing improvement, implying potential difficulties or inadequacy.

👥Crowd Levels

•Reviewer questions if classes are 'too crowded' and if there are 'not enough teachers' for young children, suggesting potential overcrowding or understaffing issues for younger age groups.

🛡️Safety Features

•Major concerns reported regarding supervision of young children (4-5 year olds), including being left alone and staff being unaware of child's location.
•Parents are excluded from direct observation, leading to reviewer's concern about increased risk of sexual crimes and bullying.
•Child was released from class without appropriate clothing (jacket, shoes, socks) into 46° F weather.
•Management's response regarding a child being left alone implied parental responsibility for supervision despite a drop-off policy.

⏰When to Avoid

• If you expect to observe your child directly inside the gym during practices or trial classes.
• If you have young children (especially 4-5 year olds) who require constant and vigilant supervision.
• If you prioritize a professional, welcoming, and transparent trial class experience.
• If you are looking for flexible make-up policies.
• If you are sensitive to high fees for a potentially small facility.

Pricing/Package/Events

Events & Schedule

Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)

Annual Halloween Party

October 30

From 6-8 pm

Team Tryouts for 2026 Women's Teams

December 12, 2025

$55

Location: Ingrid's Gymnastics, 8228 Division Ct N. Time: 3:30-7:30 PM, divided into 1-hour blocks. Coaches evaluate skill level on Vault, Bars, Beam, and Floor. Attitude, flexibility, strength & conditioning also evaluated. Registration required via Parent Portal. Space is limited.

Recital

Listed as a special event, no further details provided.

Summer Camp

Listed as a special event, no further details provided.

🍎Food Policy

• Gymnasts must bring a water bottle (water fountains may not be functional)
• Each water bottle should be clearly marked with the gymnast's name

🛡️Safety Policy

• Illness Policy: Keep children at home if exhibiting signs of any illness or exposure. Gymnasts/coaches with flu, strep, or COVID symptoms will be sent home, as well as those exhibiting signs of stomach flu, pink eye, poison ivy, or any other contagious disease.
• COVID Quarantine Policy: Regardless of vaccination status, 5 days quarantine + negative test on/after 5th day, after positive COVID test, exposure, or household positive.
• Flu Quarantine Policy: Quarantine and be symptom-free for 3 days after positive diagnosis, exposure, or household positive.
• Strep Throat Quarantine Policy: If taking prescribed antibiotic, 1 day (24 hours) quarantine + symptom-free after positive diagnosis. If NOT taking prescribed antibiotic, 5 days quarantine + symptom-free after positive diagnosis. For exposure/household positive, 5 days quarantine + symptom-free.
• Hygiene: Temperature check upon entry for all gymnasts and coaches. Everyone required to sanitize/wash hands throughout class. Gymnasts must bring hand sanitizer (clearly marked with name).
• Attire for female gymnasts: Leotard with or without tight-fitting shorts; no midriff baring.
• Attire for male gymnasts: Athletic shorts and a t-shirt that can be tucked in, or a gymnastics competition shirt/unitard.
• Parent/guardian with Koalas must wear socks.
• No jewelry allowed, including stud earrings and fabric bracelets, due to danger and equipment damage.
• Parents are allowed to watch from inside the gym in limited numbers. If indoor seating is full, parents should alternate, wait in their car, leave and return, or utilize outdoor seating.
• Parents must observe quietly and not interfere with their child's class.
• Gymnasts should not be more than 10 minutes early for class.
• Children cannot be taken out of class or the building without informing the coach.

📅Booking Policy

• Registration for Fall II Session 2025 is now OPEN via the Parent Portal.
• Registration for Winter Session opens December 1.
• Makeup classes are only granted with a doctor's excuse or when Ingrid's Gymnastics closes for inclement weather.
• Makeup classes are granted if a child misses class due to required quarantine for COVID, Flu, or Strep (email notification required).
• All approved makeup classes must be scheduled through the front desk.
• Late pickup policy: A $15 late fee will be assessed for every 15 minutes a gymnast remains at the gym after class ends.
• Late payment policy: A $10 late fee will be assessed for any fees not paid by their due date.

Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Sep 29, 2025

What People Say

What's Great

Safe environment for children (mentioned in 3 reviews)
Spacious play areas (mentioned in 2 reviews)

Areas for Improvement

Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 2 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Lorinda Walters

10 months ago

My daughter just recently started we both love this experience great place be

Monica

11 months ago

As a specialist in Covid safety, I believe it is crucial for parents to be allowed during practices, even with observation time limits in place. Using Covid guidelines to exclude parents is unacceptable and they are not following CDC recommendations. This policy increases the risk of gymnasts falling victim to sexual crimes and bullying by coaches and peers. This is dangerous for both small children and teens. Ingrid's Gymnastics should also improve its parking situation and class make-up policies. Better gyms exist that do not exploit parents for profit. The high fees are inconsiderate, especially given the small size of the gym. Two thumbs down for this place. My advice: step up your game, provide better value for the parents who support you, and ensure a safer, more transparent environment for the gymnasts. Currently, this gym gives off very cheap vibes.

Welmaker Wellness Woman

2 years ago

This was the worst experience I ever had with adults dealing with children. My granddaughter went for a trial class and when we walked in the door without introducing themselves one woman begin telling her to take off her coat and shoes. Told me that I could pick her up from the exit doors. With this being her first day I arrived early so I could get any information maybe discuss what we could expect but instead I was expected to just drop my child off and go watch from an outside viewing window. As I watched I noticed the teachers only paying attention to those students they were familiar with and Naomi was left to just explore the area. Only a few times did the teachers even interact with her. When it was time to leave the teacher walked out of the class and left Naomi alone in the room. Ingrid came in and got her but by this time the teacher was coming out of the front door aggressively asking us "where is Naomi?" I asked her why she was asking me and her reply was "Tell Naomi she can't leave class alone." I was so confused. I walked to the exit door and Naomi was not there no one knew where she was. Then the teacher comes out the front door with Naomi with no Jacket, no shoes or socks, (46° outside). Appearing upset she hands Naomi to me and continues to blame the 4yr old for being unsupervised. I spoke with Ingrid and she stated that Naomi us alone in the room because my husband was watching her through the viewing window. I am so disappointed with the way we were handled and for this to be the trial class I expected so much more. How is a coach of 4 and 5 year olds unaware of where her students are at all times? Is the class to crowded? Are there not enough teachers in the class to assist with supervision? I read the reviews and this is why we selected this one but I realized that there weren't many parents present to really know what is happening with their children. I wouldn't recommend this place. The professionalism is non existing. This may be fine for older gymnast just stear clear if you have little ones that need supervision.

Taquizas Los Primos Martínez

5 years ago

We love this place!! I have my daughter with them for over 2years she love it !! Everybody from they team is very nice to everyone!! That's why I love this place . I Recommend this place to everyone!! Thank you Ingrid for all you do !!