Tri-Star's philosophy is that gymnastics can be fun for everyone! We believe that it is not just the learning of skills that is important, but also the process of learning. We help them learn patience, courage, and self-discipline, as well as how to recognize and build on their personal strengths.
Children should come out of our gym with a sense of satisfaction that they are challenged to do fun new things, that they are improving skills; and that they are individuals who are accepted and cared about.We are friends. We are family. Tri-Star Gymnastics offers age-appropriate classes for pre-schoolers and kindergarteners as well was skill-based classes for students in grade school and up.
Children should come out of our gym with a sense of satisfaction that they are challenged to do fun new things, that they are improving skills; and that they are individuals who are accepted and cared about.We are friends. We are family. Tri-Star Gymnastics offers age-appropriate classes for pre-schoolers and kindergarteners as well was skill-based classes for students in grade school and up.
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Founded by Coaches Kris Wright, Willie Washington and Lynn Allen and later joined by Margie Gilchrist, Tri-Star Gymnastics is a nonprofit and tax-exempt organization that has been offering instruction in gymnastics, tumbling, and trampoline to children and families from Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and Chicagoland area since 1987.
Parent-Tot class introduces our very youngest gymnasts to gymnastics apparatus and movement patterns for the first time with the supervision of their favorite adult. Classes are conducted by a senior instructor to help parents and caregivers provide safe, effective instruction. Tiny Tots is intended for toddlers, many of whom may never have taken formal classes at an organized program.
Classes are designed to challenge students throughout the school year with the expectation that a child will stay in the same class throughout the fall, winter, and spring with an opportunity to show off what they have learned at our annual Gym Show in May. Students often use the summer as a time to try a new level or pick up extra classes or join a camp in order to move ahead before the upcoming school year.
The school-year schedule runs from late-August through early-June with a modified summer schedule from June through August (see Summer Camps). Team member's commit to the full year's schedule, including participating in our annual gym show the 3rd Saturday in May and a variety of fundraisers throughout the year.
At Tri-Star, we believe that a gymnastics team should be more like a family and that we are teaching our USAG gymnasts much more than physical conditioning and skills. They are learning strength of character, hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, and teamwork that will serve them throughout their lives.
Reviews (22)
Timothy Noyama-Zee
Oct 12, 2019
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Miyyah Harris
Sep 12, 2019
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Robert G.
Aug 17, 2019
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High-quality, competitive gymnastics gym with a focus on technique. Our 5-year-old has two classes here, and he loves it.
There is/was open gym for like $5.00. It was a great way for him to expend energy in a unique setting.
Unfortunately we'll be moving soon so we won't be able to consistently patronize this gym.
Highly recommended, especially if you are close geographically.
There is/was open gym for like $5.00. It was a great way for him to expend energy in a unique setting.
Unfortunately we'll be moving soon so we won't be able to consistently patronize this gym.
Highly recommended, especially if you are close geographically.
Steve Sauerwald
Jul 01, 2019
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Cyndi Martz
Jun 22, 2019
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Bilyan Belchev
Dec 10, 2018
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Darby R.
Aug 08, 2018
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I really used to love it here. My kids attended for 8 years, but in that time it has really changed from a place where you felt like family to more of a gymnastics factory. The coaches turn over very frequently and they really aren't able to give each kid individual attention. My boys enjoyed the team there but all the coaches left. After getting advice from friends my daughter now attends another smaller program where she gets much more individual attention and has improved a lot.
Claudia M.
Jan 01, 2018
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The instructors here are young but very patient. My daughter loves coming here and I think the price is reasonable. I really love that they have such a huge schedule so you can always find a class that fits your schedule. It's close to home and we love it. Parking in front gets a little crowded but there's nothing you can do about it.
Sean Wylie
Aug 30, 2017
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Maggie Wolski
Aug 30, 2016
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Faith S.
Aug 20, 2016
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LeeAnn R.
Mar 07, 2016
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Just finished a winter session. Have 4 year old twin daughters. Class was TOO strict. Coaches acted like they were bothered to be there. Stamps were withheld at end of. Class if kids misbehaved and mid year"testing" reviews were written and awful. Made me have zero desire to continue. No communication and was not a fun environment for young kids
Meg R.
Sep 28, 2015
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My girls took lessons here for years. The gym, coaches and facilities are awesome. Recenly my 17 year old wanted to have her birthday party here. Coach Chris and Coach Nikki are inredible and did a wonderful job with a group of 20 teenage girls. The girls said it was a total blast and I was so glad we planned it at Tristar.
Terra S.
Apr 09, 2015
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Kristin M.
Jan 09, 2015
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This gym is great. My daughter currently attends and cannot wait until gymnastics day every week. The coaches are wonderful and you can tell how much experience they have behind them. They are great with kids and understand that many of them have a minimal attention span. The equipment is all in good shape and there is a lot of it. Multiple balance beams, uneven bars, rings, trampolines, the pit.. Everything you can picture a gymnast using is here. The bathroom is always clean and have a changing table for younger siblings. If you miss a day you can make it up, and you can see your child improve
Bonnie C.
Sep 04, 2014
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Love this gym and coach Nikki!! She's amazing with my daughter! We actually live in Lakeview and I had my daughter at the local place IK which was terrible. My daughter is somewhat of an introvert so it was very hard to get her to participate but after she had coach Nikki she didn't want ANYONE else or anywhere else. Which is fine because she's so great with my daughter. Worth the 10 mile drive every week!! She's learned so much and practices on her own anywhere we are sometimes in the street! I've always felt that gymnastics was such a great sport because of the total
Raquel H.
Aug 28, 2014
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Both of my kids have taken classes at Tri-star (daughter 7, son 3) and loved it! The coaches are fun, energetic and love to teach. While my kids didn't participate in the competitive gymnastics teams, friends and neighbor's kids did and were throughly happy with the coaching and instruction.
Tri-star offer a parents night out event every month which was a great way for my husband and I to have an affordable night out while the kids had fun and burned off some energy!!! They would beg to go every month!
Also, the gym does a really cool show at the end of the year where the classes
Tri-star offer a parents night out event every month which was a great way for my husband and I to have an affordable night out while the kids had fun and burned off some energy!!! They would beg to go every month!
Also, the gym does a really cool show at the end of the year where the classes
Agnes Z.
Nov 07, 2011
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This place is great. Both of my girls ( 3 & 5 ) have been into gymnastics since they where 1 ( starting at My Gym ). We transferred to Tri-Star for more challenge and more skills then what My Gym can offer.
We are absolutely happy with our choice. Coaches are great, they do pay individual attention, make sure your kids repeat the routines correctly, encourage kids and recognize their progress.
The bleachers area is great for adults to watch their kids hard work and fun they have during the class.
I also want to make a little correction about the comment below regarding the Gym Show. It&apos
We are absolutely happy with our choice. Coaches are great, they do pay individual attention, make sure your kids repeat the routines correctly, encourage kids and recognize their progress.
The bleachers area is great for adults to watch their kids hard work and fun they have during the class.
I also want to make a little correction about the comment below regarding the Gym Show. It&apos
Doreen S.
May 14, 2010
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Very satisfied. My son has enrolled in a fall and spring session. He loves it, although he well, not a gifted gymnast, if you know what I mean, they make him feel really great, and help him get better each time. His strength is building, his confidence too. I would give it a 5 but, the only waiting area for is a metal stadium bench and sometimes I smell feet. but, I guess when you have a bunch of people with no shoes on, these things tend to happen. Neither of these two things should factor into your decision though.
I am updating regarding their show, and changing my rating from 4 stars
I am updating regarding their show, and changing my rating from 4 stars
Lauren R.
Mar 15, 2010
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My daughter took a class here and so far so good. This gym has a lot going on "after hours" for children and gymnastics. They have family fun time every Saturday, their parent clubs are pretty active, raising money for the teams to go to camp or something else, etc. The gym doesn't seem snobby and the coaches are really good - they even have private coaching lessons if you want. Nice place so far.
Ben H.
Nov 18, 2009
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We just had my son's 6th birthday party at Tri-Star, and it was terrific. There were just under 25 kids ranging from 5-9 years old and everyone had a great time. The staff were kind and helpful and really kept the kids enjoying themselves throughout their time at the gym. They did an obstacle course, some parachute play, trampoline, and some other things that i don't know how to describe. Super fun. Though it wasn't cheap (no organized destination party is) it was absolutely a blast and I have no regrets.
Erin Z.
Feb 26, 2009
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This place is great. Check it out one time and you'll quickly be a convert. Wonderful and challenging gymnastics program for younger kids. My five year old is already working on the horse, trampoline, rings -- sort of unbelievable what they can get these kids to do. My 3 year old loves it as well and has mastered some basic floor work. The instructors are engaged with the kids -- never see any kids crying because they don't want to leave their mom or dad -- which you see everywhere when dropping off for lessons. Typically, the parents are trying to keep up with their kids as they
