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Universal Gymnasts Inc

2881 Scioto Darby Executive Ct, Hilliard, OH 43026, USA

Overview

Category:Indoor Gymnastics
Location:Columbus, OH

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Universal Gymnasts Inc. offers high-quality, structured gymnastics, tumbling, and Ninja classes with a strong emphasis on skill development, confidence building, and a positive environment. Its core value lies in its caring and methodical instructors who engage children across various age groups and skill levels, from beginners to advanced gymnasts.

Key Highlights

  • Well-organized classes and operations.
  • Caring, amazing, and methodical instructors/coaches who build skill and confidence.
  • Positive and supportive environment, especially noted for older girls.
  • Friendly and kind support from the front office staff (though one review contradicts this).
  • Clean facility (though one review contradicts this).
  • Effective at working with different levels of experience.
  • Engaging Ninja classes featuring vigorous warm-ups and obstacle courses for both mind and body.
  • Availability of tumbling classes for progressive skill development.

Standout Features

  • A strong curriculum that methodically develops both physical skills and mental confidence.
  • A variety of class offerings including traditional gymnastics, specialized tumbling, and dynamic Ninja classes.
  • Instructors consistently described as 'amazing,' 'methodical,' and 'caring' across various programs.
  • Reported supportive administrative staff (though service quality may vary).
  • A predominantly positive and encouraging training atmosphere for athletes of all levels.

Perfect For

Perfect for 4-5 year olds, based on positive experiences with both gymnastics and tumbling classes.
Excellent for 6-9 year olds, specifically highlighted by the success and skill development in Ninja classes.
Highly recommended for older girls, with specific mention of a positive environment for Level 8 gymnasts.
Generally suitable for children ranging from early elementary ages through competitive gymnastics levels.

Ideal For

Children seeking structured and progressive gymnastics, tumbling, or Ninja instruction.
Parents prioritizing a positive and confidence-building environment with skilled coaches.
Kids with varying skill levels, from absolute beginners to advanced (e.g., Level 8 gymnasts).
Families looking for programs that develop both physical abilities and mental attributes like focus and resilience.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Inquire about specific class sizes and instructor-to-student ratios for desired programs to ensure adequate individual attention.
  • Consider observing a class or visiting the facility during a typical session to assess crowding and cleanliness firsthand.
  • If phone contact with the front office is difficult, try alternative communication methods or visit in person.
  • Manage expectations regarding class engagement if classes are known to be at maximum capacity.

Things to Consider

  • Classes can be excessively full/crowded, leading to limited individual instructor time and equipment access for students.
  • Children in crowded classes may spend significant time sitting, watching 'old kids,' or just stretching.
  • The front desk can be unresponsive on the phone.
  • Front desk staff have been reported as rude when contact is eventually made.
  • Inconsistent cleanliness, with one review describing the place as 'filthy' while others imply cleanliness.

Price & Value

Not enough information about specific pricing to assess value accurately. Perceived value seems highly dependent on class size and the level of individual attention received; it's considered excellent value when classes are engaging and well-staffed, but poor value if classes are overcrowded with limited instructor/equipment time. No hidden costs were mentioned in the reviews.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in the reviews.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • No information regarding food and drink rules mentioned in the reviews.

🚗Parking Info

  • No information regarding parking availability or ease mentioned in the reviews.

👥Crowd Levels

  • Can be 'very very full' and crowded, specifically noted to reduce individual attention and equipment access in some classes.
  • Other positive reviews imply manageable crowd levels, suggesting that crowding may vary by class, time, or program.

🛡️Safety Features

  • Implied through descriptions of 'well-organized' classes and 'caring' instructors who lead vigorous and methodically explained warm-ups.
  • No specific safety equipment, protocols, or dedicated safety staff were explicitly mentioned in the reviews.

When to Avoid

  • If your child requires consistent individual instructor attention and the class is known to be very full.
  • If a consistently pristine and spotless facility is a top priority, due to mixed reports on cleanliness.
  • If you rely heavily on immediate and consistently polite phone support from the front desk.
  • Enrolling without verifying class sizes if concerns about overcrowding are paramount.

Pricing/Package/Events

Pricing & Packages

Flip*Stars Recreational Program

Preschool Program

Ages: Preschoolers

Parent -Tot Classes

Ages: Parent and Toddler/Child

Competitive Team Program

Rockets Recreational Team

Private lessons

🛡️Safety Policy

  • For privacy of the minors, audio is disabled with video feed (SpotTV).

📅Booking Policy

  • Registration for classes (details not provided).
  • Make-up policy (details not provided).
  • Trial class availability for new students (details not provided).
Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Oct 3, 2025

What People Say

Areas for Improvement

  • Can get crowded during peak times (mentioned in 2 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Eryn Gilson

Eryn Gilson

a year ago

We love Universal Gymnastics. My daughter has loved every instructor she's had and I love that they are well organized, they care about their athletes, and the super kind support from the ladies at the front office. Highly recommend.

Desarae Huston

Desarae Huston

3 years ago

My 4 year old daughter and 5 year old son attend. We love this place. They keep it clean, they are friendly and do a great job of trying to work with different levels of experience. I recommend them to anyone that asks me about gymnastics for their kids. We like it so much we’ve officially signed my daughter up for the tumbling class.

Josh Teders

Josh Teders

3 years ago

The place is very very full, so our daughter (and the rest of her class) gets very little time with an instructor or any equipment. They just sit on a mat and watch the “old kids” or stretch. The front desk is unresponsive on the phone and rude when you can reach someone. The place is filthy. We will not be renewing after this session. Please consider another gym before enrolling here

John Eppich

John Eppich

3 years ago

Had the pleasure of watching my grand kids participate in Ninja class. The young instructor methodically led them through a vigorous warm-up. Carefully explaining how to and what his students would gain from the warm-up. Then he put them thru a group of obstacles all building both mind and body. It was very inspiring to see these 6 to 9 year olds develop skill and confidence.

JCAC97

JCAC97

a year ago

THE BESTTT!!! My daughter is level 8 and coaches are amazing! Very positive environment especially for the older girls.

Contact Information

2881 Scioto Darby Executive Ct, Hilliard, OH 43026, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 1:00 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 3:30 – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday: 12:30 – 4:30 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.2
Total Reviews32
Recent Reviews5