Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Gymnastics Training Center in Beaver, PA
Arcadia Gymnastics has been dedicated to fostering child development through athletics since 1996. Our mission centers on creating a safe, joyful environment where children build physical skills, confidence, and life values. With two fully equipped facilities in Beaver County, we offer programs for all ages, from toddler classes to competitive teams. Our staff holds USA Gymnastics safety certifications and prioritizes progressive skill development to ensure both safety and mastery. We integrate educational themes into preschool gymnastics while maintaining rigorous safety protocols, including CPR-trained instructors and state-of-the-art equipment like in-ground trampolines and foam pits.Our owners bring decades of coaching experience and advanced degrees in public health and exercise physiology to guide our programs. Beyond technical skills, we emphasize goal-setting, teamwork, and resilience, with 85% of participants engaging for non-competitive growth. The facility supports special needs athletes and maintains small class ratios to personalize instruction. Annual community engagement includes birthday parties and year-end showcases that highlight student progress.
Services
Gymnastics Classes
Tumbling Clinics
Ninja Training
Special Needs Programs
Competitive Teams
Adult Gymnastics
Preschool Gymnastics
Cheerleading Prep
Birthday Parties
Summer Camps
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Our staff holds USA Gymnastics Safety Certification and CPR/first-aid training for maximum safety
- Two facilities feature specialized equipment including in-ground trampolines and foam pits
- Preschool programs integrate educational themes with physical development
- Competitive teams have produced state and national champions since 1996
- Specialized classes for special needs athletes with individualized attention
Associations and certifications
- USA Gymnastics
What people say
Amazing staff
Confidence growth
Safe environment
Great coaches
Wonderful development
Services
Gymnastics Classes
Structured gymnastics instruction for ages 2.5+ develops fundamental skills through progressive techniques. Classes use specialized equipment like balance beams and foam pits while emphasizing safety and proper form. Participants build strength, coordination, and confidence through age-appropriate challenges.
Tumbling Clinics
Tumbling programs focus on floor skills from basic cartwheels to advanced flips. Certified coaches use trampolines and tumble tracks to teach proper technique for cheerleaders and gymnasts. Classes are divided by skill level to ensure safe progression and mastery of required fundamentals.
Ninja Training
Ninja programs combine martial arts basics with gymnastics elements through obstacle course challenges. Age-specific classes develop agility and strength while promoting character growth. Specialized equipment like cargo nets and balance obstacles create engaging physical and mental challenges for children aged 2.5+.
Special Needs Programs
Tailored gymnastics instruction addresses individual developmental needs for children aged 5+. Certified instructors focus on motor skills, coordination, and social development through modified equipment and personalized attention. The program emphasizes achievement at each participant's pace while maintaining safety standards.
Competitive Teams
Girls' competitive teams from level 2 through Xcel platinum develop advanced skills under experienced coaching. The program emphasizes technical precision, routine development, and sportsmanship. Athletes have earned regional and national recognition while maintaining academic excellence as honor roll students.
People
Monica O'Connor
Owner/Coach
With 38 years of coaching experience and degrees in public health, Monica focuses on athlete development and safety. She oversees program design and staff training while maintaining hands-on coaching involvement.
Dave Greggs
Owner/Coach
Transitioning from business management to coaching, Dave specializes in tumbling and team instruction. He holds a sport science degree and develops curriculum for skill progression programs.
Mick O'Connor
Owner/Coach
Since 1996, Mick has coached all competitive levels while focusing on preschool programs. His exercise physiology expertise informs injury prevention protocols and staff development initiatives.
Jessica Boso
Office Manager
Managing operations since 2011, Jessica coordinates class scheduling and parent communications. She implements administrative systems that support the facility's growth while maintaining student records.
Bob Blanchette
Coach
With 30+ years coaching experience, Bob develops training programs for recreational and competitive athletes. He mentors new instructors while maintaining direct involvement in skill development classes.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We offer programs for children as young as 2.5 years through high school, plus adult classes.
Are parents allowed to watch classes?
Class viewing is available through designated windows to maintain student focus and safety protocols.
Do you offer trial classes?
New students can participate in introductory sessions before full enrollment commitment.
What safety certifications do your staff hold?
All instructors maintain USA Gymnastics Safety Certification with CPR and first-aid training.
How do you handle class make-ups?
One make-up class per term is permitted for missed sessions due to illness or holidays.
What equipment do you have?
Facilities include in-ground trampolines, foam pits, balance beams, and specialized ninja training obstacles.
