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Reviews by CheerMom2008
Useful? -1
Yes, the girls are rewarded by the coaches for a job well done. They get sleepovers and have parties depending on the age of the squad. The coaches bring treats (suckers, candy, ice cream, etc) to practices for the girls after a good practice. I just wonder if Anonymous23 was ever at Champion because she is completely unaware of what goes on at the gym. About the gym being small, yes the gym is small, but even so some small gyms the owners don't know all of the famiiles on a first name basis. I do believe that even as the gym grows and gets larger the owner will still know everyone on a first name basis. That's just how she runs her business. The owner knowing the names of the families doesn't make the gym "better" per say, but it makes the environment better. Go to another gym and see if the owner says "hi" to you and knows you by your name. Most won't. Obviously Anonymous23 had a bad experience with Champion. That doesn't mean everyone whose been at Champion has though. There are families that have been at Champion since it opened. Repeat business is the true sign of how well a business is run. Families wouldn't return for a 2nd, 3rd and 4th year if all of what Anonymous23 said was true. Don't let one person's negative comment influence your decision regarding Champion All-Stars. And, in regards to asking "prior clients" for recommendations, who do you think most of the comments on this page are from? I think the word of those that still attend the gym are far more important and say far more about how a business is run than those from someone who is no longer with the gym. I would like to say it's obvious that Anonymous23 isn't going to give up with his/her negative comments, so from now on I'm just going to ignore them. I know how well this gym is run and know how much my daughter loves to cheer at Champion and that's enough for me. If anyone who hasn't attended Champion before would like recommendations regarding the gym and how it's run, stop by the gym some evening and talk to the parents in the waiting room. I think you'll learn far more from talking to someone first hand than reading an anonymous bulletin board.
Useful? +0
In regards to Anonymous23, it's obvious your complaint is a personal attack on the gym owner. And, "extra charges"? What the heck. The only extra charges are those decided upon by each squad if they want to do gifts for the girls, or buy a gift for their coach during the holiday season, etc. A few competitions were added, but that was after much discussion with the individual squads to see if they were interested. Other than that, everything is outlined in the tryout paper (makeup, music fees, choreography fees, etc). And, if items ordered are never received, or never correct how did each squad member have a complete uniform to compete in all season long? That's just ridiculous. And, in regards to your final comment. Yes, girls are moody. And, yes they will have their days when they are upset, or not willing to practice. Kids are just that way. I don't think a kids having a few bad days brings down the unity of the gym. We all have bad days (even adults have days they'd rather be doing something else than what needs to be done). I can't think of any other gym where I'd rather spend my money. The parents all get along well, there is a nice bond between the team members and the girls really love what they do. The owner is on a first name basis with everyone and really tries to include the members of the gym in major decisions (uniform design, competition choice, etc). You won't find many other gyms where the members have as much input as we do at Champion. This gym is very well run and is a great atmosphere for a child to grow in. The coaches do a great job with the girls and reward them for a job well done. Patt is an awesome tumbling coach. No gym is perfect, but Champion All-Stars is a top notch facility and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in tumbling or competitive cheerleading!!
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