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Toronto Premier Gymnastic Centre

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😠 My daughter did recreational gymnastics here for a year. It was fine. Then she was accepted into the competitive stream. I had a list of questions to ask before she started. I exchanged 17 emails with the admin trying to get someone to speak to me on the phone. They gave me insufficient answers via... People often mention shorts, wear, daughter, kids,


Address

1210 Birchmount Rd, Scarborough, ON M1R 3B6, Canada

Website

torontopremiergymnastics.com

Contact

+1 416-466-1984

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4.30 (49 reviews)

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  • 1/5 Catherine C. 6 months ago on Google
    My daughter did recreational gymnastics here for a year. It was fine. Then she was accepted into the competitive stream. I had a list of questions to ask before she started. I exchanged 17 emails with the admin trying to get someone to speak to me on the phone. They gave me insufficient answers via email and said they can't talk on the phone because they are "working remotely". I finally got Nancy on the phone. I introduced myself and instead of starting with "hello", the first thing she said to me was "OK". My first question was why we had to bring cash into the gym to pay in person instead of paying online like we had been doing in the recreational program. I explained how inconvenient this is and asked if there could be an exception. She said NO and admitted that it was because she didn't want to pay credit card fees. Next question, why are parents forced to either A.) volunteer to do administrative and housekeeping tasks such as cleaning in the gym OR B.) have their $200 "volunteer deposit" cashed? I explained that minimum wage is higher than the rate of "compensation" they are offering. Third question, why does my daughter need to purchase a $100 suit when she is not actually going to be competing. She told me that is required for the photo day. Next question, why is my daughter not allowed to go to a sleepover the night before a practice (this was included in the parent handbook)? She said this is a safety concern because they might be tired. There was no acknowledgement that perhaps parents know their kids better than she does, and of course no understanding that perhaps children know themselves. Also, we would be paying them so how they think they can dictate what we do or don't do outside the gym is baffling. This is not the night before the Olympics that we are talking about. Finally, and most importantly, I asked why children are not allowed to wear shorts on top of their leotard if they want (also in the parent handbook). She said that pubescent girls ARE in fact allowed to wear tight shorts on top of their leotard. I clarified that I am not asking about girls going through puberty. I was asking about kids who simply want to wear shorts because they want to wear shorts. Are you telling me those children are not welcome in your gym? This is my exchange with Nancy went: Nancy: "Have you ever worn bikini bottoms before?" Me: "Yes I have but why are you asking?" Nancy: "And do you shave your pubic hair" Me: "Shocker but I actually don't want to talk about my pubic hair right now. What is your point?" She went on to explain how she seemed to think she was doing me a favour by "letting" pubescent girls wear shorts on top of their leotard so they "didn't have to shave their pubic hair". I responded that this is completely besides the point. I have no problem with letting girls wear shorts. My concern is why girls CAN"T wear shorts 'just because' if they want to. She said she can't see their technique. Again, this is not the Olympics. I said "ok so are you telling me that if a child wore tight shorts into your gym, they would not be welcome there"? She said, "that's what our uniform is". I had to push her again to say the words and finally she told me that they would not be welcome. She finished this call off by telling me that I was being "abusive" on the phone with her because of my tone when I voiced my many concerns over the way she is running this business. She was very annoyed that someone would demand answers for this list of bogus rules. BEWARE
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Katie H. 5 years ago on Google
    We had a terrible experience here. The space is dark and the equipment is tired. While the teaching staff were lovely and did their best, the managerial staff were terrible - completely out of touch with how to create a fun and encouraging environment. Our son hated it. For younger kids try out MiniNastics, GymKats, Gymboree for better classes, facilities and staff.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 dizyootum 5 years ago on Google
    If I could give a 1 star review I would, all the equipment there is beat up and have seen there better days years ago. Not only is the equipment subpar, the management is terrible and it shows and trickles down in every which way. Save you time and money and go somewhere else.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Russell M. 2 years ago on Google
    It's good. My daughter loves it. Age 7 class does lots of fun gymnastics activities.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Breanne T. 5 years ago on Google
    Has an amazing program for young children. It helps teach them essential skills (listening, following instruction) along with all the fun and sport of gymnastics. My daughter is beyond excited to go every week.

  • 5/5 Chey C. 1 year ago on Google
    My daughter loves this gym. The staff are friendly and patient with the kids. Definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Lu 3 years ago on Google
    Very friendly staff. Well equipped facility. My kids love their classes. They are trying their best to cope with the pandemic. We felt safe to send our kids there.

  • 5/5 Oksana T. 1 year ago on Google
    Nancy is the best and other couches are super good! We love this club! Thank you so much to them!


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