The gym is closed for practices and classes, on Monday, January 26, 2025 due to weather. Please stay safe and warm today!
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Hey all, it’s Coach Katie again. Each month, we recognize a Gem City athlete who shows dedication, growth, and a love for the sport both inside and outside the gym. For January, our coaches selected an athlete who leads quietly, works hard, and brings a great attitude to every practice. Our January Athlete of the Month is Ella Hockman.
Welcome back as we start the Spring Session, and we hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break! This year is a milestone year for Gem City that marks our 20th anniversary!
The Gem City Gymnastics team braved cold weather and officially opened the 2025 competition season at the Crossroad Classic, held December 12–14 in Bloomington, Illinois. This first meet of the season brought strong performances across all levels, with numerous top-10 event finishes and two team awards highlighting a great start to the year.
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The gym will be closed for Christmas from Sunday, December 21 to Sunday, January 4. Classes start again on Monday, January 5.
Gem City Cheer kicked off the season in unforgettable fashion at their first competition of the year in Des Moines. Both of our all-star squads brought home first-place finishes, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead!
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Hey all, it’s Coach Katie again. Each month, we highlight a Gem City athlete who brings heart, dedication, and team spirit to everything they do. This month, our Level 1 Elite Youth cheer coaches came together to recognize someone who embodies all of those things. Our December Athlete of the Month is Charleigh Jackson.
The Gem City Tumbling Team kept their momentum going with a strong second competition of the season in Flora, Illinois on December 7. Twelve GCGT athletes represented the team, and they turned in an excellent slate of performances across every level.
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It’s a festive month around the gym, and we’ve got a few quick updates to help you plan.
The gym is closed for practices and classes, on Monday, December 1, 2025 due to weather. Please stay safe and warm today!
Congratulations to Leah Miller, our latest Good Grades Quarterly Drawing winner! Leah is 7 years old and in 1st grade at Baldwin Elementary School here in Quincy.
The gym will be closed for Thanksgiving from Wednesday, November 26 to Sunday, November 30. Classes resume on Monday, December 1.
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Competition season is back! The Gem City Tumblers had their first meet of the season this weekend in East Moline, Illinois, and it was a strong showing from start to finish.
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Hey all, it’s Coach Katie again. Each month, we spotlight a standout Gem City athlete whose dedication, teamwork, and attitude set the tone for everyone around them. This time, the cheer squad and tumbling coaches came together to recognize someone whose impact stretches across teams, programs, and age groups. Our November Athlete of the Month is Christian Klingele.
We know the holidays are right around the corner, but we’re already thinking ahead to spring! Our goal is always to offer the best classes with the best coaches, so you can plan ahead with confidence and find the right fit for your child.