Hamilton Gymnastic Academy - Ancaster, Ontario

Christine B.

Today was my daughter's first day in the Aerial program at HGA and I was extremely impressed from start to finish!! From the second we walked in the receptionist Alexa greeted us with a smile and answered all my questions then showed us where to go from there. Then my daughter met her Coach, Brooke. She introduced herself with such a welcoming smile and was so encouraging to my daughter. As they went off I went to sit down and watched. I observed the entire gym and I was extremely impressed with how the coaches were teaching. What really caught my attention was each coach had about 3-5 students in their group which gave them time to work with them individually. I was also impressed with the amount of different equipment they had to offer. We came from a much smaller gym so I'm happy to see that my daughter will get a chance to use all equipment that gymnastics has to offer. My daughter came home a happy girl!

Andrea C.

My children have attended Hamilton Gymnastics Academy since 2016 in a variety of programs - we have always had a positive experience. Our experience during COVID has been amazing - the Head Coach/Owner and Recreation Director have always made decisions that put the health and safety of the gymnasts and their staff first - rather than the business first. The coaches have rolled with the changes and kept both in person and on-line classes/training fun.
Kudos to keeping my little gymnast engaged, progressing, and safe throughout the last couple years!

Carly D.

This has been one of my best customer service experiences I've had in the last few years. I screwed up on my child's registration. Frustrated, I emailed their customer support and my issue was resolved within a couple hours of my mistake. Their response and professionalism was above and beyond anything I have encountered lately and I am truly impressed with their establishment. After having taken my daughter to her first class, I am entirely behind this team of people working with the HGA. Thank you for taking pride in your work, it shows and is appreciated.

Annie L.

We truly enjoyed our time with Hamilton Gymnastic Academy. My children began classes here as soon as they could walk. The coaches helped fuel their love for gymnastics and movement and helped set such a great foundation for their overall social development. The environment is safe, motivating, and energetic.

Stacey R.

I am beyond disappointed with this gym. My 6 year old daughter has been going here since she was 2 and has not learned a single thing. The classes have been the exact same for 4 years without any advancing. She hadn't even been shown a bridge or cartwheel during her whole time here. We finally pulled her out from here this year and changed to a much better gym. Within the first few weeks she's doing cartwheels and starting back walk overs.

The coaches at this gym have zero interest in the children or in teaching them. They don't even look as though they are gymnasts themselves. They are bored, uninterested teens who are only there for their pay check. My daughter had one other child in her class and I watched as they sat on the beam with their coach for the last 15 minutes waiting for the time to pass. The coach hardly even spoke with them. They just walk the children to each station and stand there daydreaming while the kids struggle to work each station alone.

Seriously think twice about registering here and try another gym. Your money deserves to go towards gymnastics classes your child will actually learn and enjoy from. I'm so disappointed I didn't change gyms sooner.

Michelle B.

I was a gymnast with the Hamilton Gymnastics Academy for 12 years. I started in the recreational program and moved to the competitive shortly after. This gym has become a second home and family to myself and many others.

Over the years, I had many amazing coaches that always went above and beyond the help make me be the best gymnast I could be.They were patient and took steps to help me learn new moves. They taught me to work hard and to believe in myself. They were passionate, dedicated and knowledgeable about the sport.

The Hamilton Gymnastics Academy taught me many life skills that I carry with me today. Gymnastics builds self confidence, teaches you to be organized, hard working and determined.

The facility has amazing equipment that is perfect for all ages. If your looking for a gym in the Hamilton area I would highly recommend the Hamilton Gymnastics Academy.

Andrea J.

My daughters have been gymmasts at Hamilton Gymmastics Academy for a number of years now. Our experience with the gym has been very positive. Both girls have had a number of fantastic coaches over the years who have taken the time to teach them new skills and help them develop confidence in their own abilities. I am amazed at how much they have learned and progressed over the years in both the aerials and competitive program and to say thank you, doesn't seem enough. It is through their particoption in the gym that they have both developed a tremendous love for the sport and a pride in their accomplishments.

Between both of my daughters, our family is at the gym 6 days a week. We have watched many skills be taught not only to them but to other girls in the gym and we have watched the joy on the faces of many children as they do a skill for the first time.

We have found that as a whole, the coaches take the time to know their gymnasts' abilities, understand their strengrhs and shortcomings and help them develop and progress through their skills independently and on a time line that they feel comfortable with.

Thank you Hamilton Gymnastics Academy! I have, and will continue to recommend the club to anyone looking for a gym that supports their gymnasts and guides them to believe in themselves and encourage them to be the best that they can be.

Kathie T.

HGA is a great not for profit organization that promotes the sport of gymnastics for children of all abilities and teaches to their individual needs and goals. My two daughters and our family have a 35 year relationship with HGA as competitive athletes who later became certified coaches to volunteers in every possible capacity. Not only did they learn fantastic gymnastic skills, my girls learned about setting goals, taking instruction and accepting correction, amazing life skills that they have taken into their chosen professions. They learned to help out their team mates, and to be proud not only of their own accomplishments but those of others. The staff and coaches at HGA have a great love of their sport and the children in their care, and always keep the children's physical and emotional safety as their highest priority. I would recommend this organization to any parent looking for a safe and nurturing environment for their budding gymnast.