Business Details
48 Years
experience
Gymnastics Classes for All Ages in Glendora
Gliders Gymnastics has been dedicated to teaching children fun and fitness since 1978. Founded by Stephen Rybacki, a 1996 National USOC Developmental Coach of the Year, and Beth Kline-Rybacki, a 1980 USA Olympian, our mission is to provide a safe environment where children develop respect, confidence, and self-discipline. With over 40 years of experience, we offer progressive gymnastics programs for ages 18 months to 17 years, including specialized tumbling for cheerleaders and Urban Ninja classes.Our facility in Glendora, CA, serves as a hub for both recreational and competitive gymnastics, with alumni earning college scholarships and competing at national and international levels. We emphasize individual growth through structured classes, seasonal camps, and mobile programs reaching schools across the San Gabriel Valley. Our team of certified instructors combines expertise with a commitment to fostering lifelong fitness and mental resilience in every student.
Services
Gymnastics Classes
Tumbling
Urban Ninja
Mobile Programs
Summer Camps
Birthday Parties
Competition Teams
Parent Participation Classes
Fitness Programs
Clinics
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience developing Olympic-level athletes and recreational gymnasts.
- Our directors include a 1980 USA Olympian and multiple national award-winning coaches.
- We offer specialized programs for preschoolers, cheerleaders, and parkour-style Urban Ninja classes.
- Our alumni have earned college scholarships at institutions like Stanford and UCLA.
- We provide mobile gymnastics programs serving schools across the San Gabriel Valley.
What people say
Experienced instructors
Safe environment
Child-friendly programs
Excellent coaches
Well-structured classes
Services
Gymnastics Classes
Structured gymnastics instruction for children aged 18 months to 17 years. Our progressive curriculum develops motor skills, flexibility, and confidence through Olympic events training. Classes cater to all levels from parent-participation preschool programs to advanced competitive teams. Certified instructors use specialized equipment including trampolines, balance beams, and vaults to ensure safe skill progression.
Urban Ninja
Acrobatic program for ages 6-17 combining parkour and ninja-style movement. Teaches agility, balance, and body control through obstacle courses and flipping techniques. Designed to improve physical coordination while maintaining a fun, engaging environment. Classes emphasize safe progression and mastery of movement fundamentals.
Mobile Programs
Gymnastics instruction delivered directly to schools and community centers. Serving Alhambra, Arcadia, and surrounding areas with 30-45 minute classes. Includes equipment transportation and certified instructors. Focuses on early childhood motor development and fitness education for preschool and elementary-aged children.
Summer Camps
Full-day gymnastics programs operating Monday-Friday 8am-2pm. Combines skill development with recreational activities. Includes structured gym time, obstacle courses, and supervised play. Available during June-August with flexible weekly pricing options.
Tumbling Classes
Specialized tumbling instruction for cheerleaders and individual athletes. Offers group, private, and team sessions with spring floor and trampoline training. Seasonal clinics focus on skill progression from basic rolls to advanced aerial maneuvers. Instructors have trained top San Gabriel Valley competition squads.
People
Stephen Rybacki
Director
2001 US World Championship Team Coach and 1996 National USOC Developmental Coach of the Year with over 40 years of gymnastics instruction experience. Led multiple national award-winning teams and developed Olympic-level athletes.
Beth Kline-Rybacki
Director
1980 USA Olympian and 1999 Jr. National Elite Coach of the Year. Specializes in competitive team development and has choreographed award-winning routines for national-level gymnasts.
Kimmy Gunderson
Office & Mobile Manager
Coordinates mobile programs and office operations with 10+ years of administrative experience in youth sports programs. Manages logistics for school partnerships and community outreach initiatives.
Jessenia Rojas
Junior Academy Manager
Preschool gymnastics specialist with expertise in early childhood motor development. Oversees parent participation classes and ensures safety compliance for children aged 18 months to 5 years.
Stephen & Sara Rybacki
Team Coaches
Combined 50+ years of competitive gymnastics coaching experience. Develop training programs for Xcel teams and manage athlete progression through seven skill levels.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We offer programs for children aged 18 months to 17 years, including parent-participation classes for toddlers and advanced training for teens.
Do you offer competitive team programs?
Yes, our Gliders Competition Teams have trained Olympic and World Championship athletes. Placement requires invitation or skills assessment testing.
Are parents required to participate?
Yes, our Monkey classes (ages 18 months-3 years) require one adult per child for active participation during sessions.
Do you provide mobile classes for schools?
Yes, we deliver gymnastics programs to preschools, private schools, and parks departments in Alhambra, Arcadia, Glendora, and surrounding areas.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash and Venmo payments for classes, camps, and birthday parties at our Glendora facility.
