GymTyme Illinois - Lockport (IL)

1 /5 sierra antico: There are many problems with this “gym”. The first problem I have is with the facility. The place is filthy! The bathrooms don’t appear to be cleaned. The gym smells, and there is mold on some of the mats. Absolutely disgusting considering the insane prices I am paying. My next problem is with the owners and coaches. Favoritism at this gym is the worst of the worst. How many teams do the owners kids need to be on?? They have free reign of the gym, and are always running around during practice and competitions for the parents tk watch. They have coveted spots on the team that aren’t available to their paying members. Communication with the owners is impossible. They won’t respond to emails with questions, but they sure are quick to email you about a missing payment. That leads into my third problem. The money. This place is only about the money. They raise prices to keep certain groups of people out. GTIL is notorious for adding random charges to your account. I have had multiple $400 charges to my account for no reason. I attempted to ask Wes about it, and he blew me off accusing me of being “drunk”. I could recall more scenarios, but I hope this gets the point across.

5 /5 PearlsandPolish: We are at another gym but my daughter loves the classes and open gyms. The staff and coaches are awesome. They treat you like family even though youre not apart of their gym. The kids are AWESOME so sweet. Most of the parents seem cool. The drive is about an hour but the training is worth it! I also LOVE there is plenty of spots to view your child.

5 /5 Amy Johnson: This is my daughters third year at GymTyme IL after leaving a different cheer gym. The owners and staff are amazing people to work with. They are so friendly, and go above and beyond for the athletes and families - not at all what we had experienced at the previous gym. My daughter loves this gym, and considers it her home away from home. :)

5 /5 Dirt Biker310: Our daughter started here two years ago after being at some of the largest Gyms in the country and she/we can honestly say this is our forever home . She has been treated with so much respect and love by the owners and coaches that she loves and is excited about going to cheer and walking in there to just see everyone. She’s always greeted with love from everyone and always made to feel right at home. They always play fun games and dress up days and have team parties and competition parties. The parents are chill and no drama, and the coaches are fair and consistent with being fair in the forming of teams and choreographing and they treat the kids amazing! We HIGHLY recommend GTIL, this gym has become home to my daughter who has done cheer for over 12 years and my whole family who loves and cherishes this gym. If you love or are looking for a gym that is chill with no drama and a place that will forever be in your heart and family, than GTIL is for you!

5 /5 Susan Szymczak: I am beyond happy after our first season at GymTyme. My daughter competed at an All Star Gym that we LOVED for over 10 years, did gymnastics there since she was 3 and she also competed USAG (gymnastics) for 2 years. When the All Star Cheer program at our (long time) gym closed, it was heartbreaking. We never thought we’d find a place that had skilled coaches, well put together teams AND a family feel. We tried a place in the western suburbs & we felt like a number. GymTyme has exceeded our expectations! My daughter (14) is beyond happy every time she leaves that gym and longs for the day that we can return. The coaches, owners & staff ALL go above and beyond. I am baffled by any bad reviews since my standards are quite high and I’ve been a part of this sport for over 10 years and work in a gymnastics facility full time as the Office Director with over 1400 kids enrolled. The families and the kids at GymTyme are fantastic! We were new and there were kids who have been there forever, kids on the Worlds Teams and they ALL made my daughter feel welcome. Yes the level 6 kids do talk to the level 4.2 kids. There is no “snotty kids”. Super inclusive. The parents did the same for me and my husband. Taking a private lesson, GymTyme coaches will stay a bit longer if needed. They come out and talk to you, taking all the time you need. Joe even brings out video and breaks everything down. The owners here walk around, they talk, make you feel comfortable, at home, part of a family. This gym is the perfect size. You are NOT just another number here. You ARE family. This is our new home. If you want the best and a family feel - THIS is where you need to be!!! Clean facility, well run, emails are always responded to promptly!