Big changes are in the works for the Drumheller Gymnastics Club.
Recently, the club moved all its equipment to a brand new location; the old St. Anthony’s School gymnasium. It is hoped the move will be a new beginning.
“It offers something fresh and more available for the community. It’s going be a great thing and a fresh start for us,” said Stephanie Black, communications person for the club.
With the change, the club can keep its equipment out full-time and it will be easier for residents to access.
However, the organizers for the club aren’t stopping there. Plans are in the works to increase the number of gymnastics instructors, thereby opening new opportunities for lessons.
“The biggest thing for us right now, is being in town and having a full-time set up. Having a full-time program is something we’d like to work towards,” said Luke Schille, president of the club. “In the fall, we hope to have two part-time coaches. It’ll let us double our capacity.”
Beyond that, the club is hoping to grow in both numbers and the programs it offers.
“We’re putting out our feelers and trying to find out what the gymnastics club is about,” said Black. “The big thing right now is we’d like to host more birthday parties. It’s a nice alternative out there. It gives kids the opportunity to run around and see if they really enjoy it.”
Registration was held earlier in January, but anyone who missed registration night can still do so by contacting the Drumheller Gymnastics Club through their Facebook page.
