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Bull City Gymnastics
5017 Neal Rd, Durham, NC 27705, United States
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Ja
Review №1

Came here for a little kids birthday. Super fun place and the staff did a great job keeping the kids safe but also engaging them in play.

Ma
Review №2

Awesome spot for kids gymnastics both recreational and competitive. Really great, professional coaches.

Ca
Review №3

Great place!

Am
Review №4

The white receptionist, with graying-reddish hair, is the most unprofessional, and rude associate I’ve ever encountered at any gymnastic establishment. She does not greet people. Today, she helped the person in front of me and when I stepped to the counter, she simply walked away. No “hello, how may I assist you.” Not even a “Ma’am the next associate will be right with you.” As the first face of your business, she needs training in etiquette. People will begin to take their business elsewhere. I’m also slightly inclined to believe her attitude and approach are racially motivated; only in part due to the way I’ve noticed her polite interactions with other customers. I would love to see attention to this matter and have it rectified.

Th
Review №5

My daughter loves bullcity she always likes to be on time so she doesnt miss anything

Sc
Review №6

This review is about the competitive gymnastics team, not the classes.Bottom line: Proceed with caution.Our daughter did competitive gymnastics for seven years: two at Chapel Hill Gymnastics (which is owned by Bull City Gymnastics) followed by five at BCG. Her experience, and ours, can be divided into three categories.THE GOODOur daughter developed resiliency, persistence in the face of failure, and a tremendous work ethic. She also learned how to take coaching and counsel.The families at BCG are solid people, as are most of the gymnasts. Our daughter made good friends, and we were on good terms with the other gym parents.Head coach Amanda is a gem. She has high expectations but is consistently supportive and upbeat. Most of the other coaches are quite good, though no one is as good as Amanda.The gym school was outstanding. Low price tag for a private school, and the instruction was excellent. Our daughter learned quickly and genuinely enjoyed going to school.THE BADCompetitive gymnastics makes serious demands on your time and money, no matter which gym your child attends. BCG is probably just following directives and suggestions from USA Gymnastics. Then again, USA Gymnastics is a corrupt organization, so perhaps BCG shouldn’t be listening so closely to them.Between gym fees, school fees, and travel/hotel/food associated with meets, the cost can be excessive, even prohibitive.The number of practice hours increases significantly from level to level. By age 11 (level 7), our daughter was expected to practice 20-22 hours a week. Gym school made this time commitment possible—school 7:30-12 followed by practice until 5—but it’s still too many hours dedicated to one activity.Even beyond the hours of practice, BCG makes significant demands on your time. By level 8, gymnasts at BCG practice 6 days a week. There is no time off in summer and very little at holidays—practice is typically held the day before Christmas and the day after Christmas, for example. Family vacations are actively discouraged. Meets, many of them out of town or out of state, take up multiple weekends late fall through late winter.THE UGLYParents are not included in decision-making, and there is no parent advisory board.Coaches do not know parents’ names, at least not obviously, and do not greet parents at the gym.In the wake of the USA Gymnastics child abuse scandal, BCG made no statements and no policy changes.Certain coaches can be emotionally and verbally abusive. A coach once threw a water bottle at my daughter. She said she couldn’t tell whether the coach was joking or not—and the mere fact that she couldn’t tell makes it inexcusable for the coach to have done so. On more than one occasion, I heard this same coach speaking in unkind terms to other gymnasts.Nearly all of the coaches are strict and stern, which can be emotionally difficult for the gymnasts. This behavior also runs counter to research that has shown athletes do better in a supportive environment.THE UPSHOTWould we do it again? Possibly. I would certainly be more vocal about establishing a parent board that could bring problems and shortcomings to the attention of the coaches.

Pa
Review №7

Its great for kids..they can learn gymnastics..and do exercise..

Sh
Review №8

My daughter has been training at Bull City Gymnastics for 10 years, and we have been very pleased in all aspects. Their competitive gymnastics teams are top-notch as are their coaches. Given the number of children who go in and out the doors there on a daily basis, I am extremely impressed by how well everything runs. And, even though I enjoy watching my daughter practice her skills, I still love to watch the little kids trying out new gymnastics moves with big smiles on their faces.

li
Review №9

I take gymnastics here and it’s amazing! The coaches are fun and friendly and the PO director who is a coach there, is a very nice and serious coach. We just recently moved into an amazing gym with lots more space. The equipment is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FUN

Si
Review №10

Bull City Gymnastics is a great place for your kids to learn how to do fun safe gymnastics. The ranges of kids very, which means there are a lot of classes and a lot of different coaches. The variety of coaches let each child have a class that doesnt have a ton of kids, so that your child does not feel left out or they feel that they have to depend on them selves for assistance. From my experience from other gyms my expectations were very high and Bull City Gymnastics full filled them. I would recommend Bull City for any gender and any age, at any time.

My
Review №11

Because. It. Is awesome. Plus i wanna go there some of. Summer. Time please. Can you teach me some moves. About. Gymnast. PleasePlease. Thank you lol.

Me
Review №12

Bull city is an amazing place to do gymnastics. The coaches are very nice and helpful, giving good corrections. I have lots of fun everyday!

Da
Review №13

Bull City Gymnastics is a great and safe learning environment for your kids. The coaches are really caring and will help your child progress at a safe and fun pace. Your child will never be bored.

Ju
Review №14

Bull City Gymnastics is very fun and a great way to learn gymnastics. Bull City has great coaches that are very nice. All of the activities are very fun! I recommend going here!

Ca
Review №15

Im a level 10 gymnast here at bull city gymnastics, this is the 3rd gym I have trained at and this gym has by far the best environment to train in. The coaches are always pushing you to your best potential and they have never made me or any of their gymnasts do something they were not ready to do. The coaches have great attitudes and are very understanding, there is no other gym I would rather be at.

Cr
Review №16

My family has been coming to BCG for over 5 years and have never had a bad experience. The coaches are incredible, from the famous Mr. Damien teaching the best preschool gymnastics anywhere to the incredibly talented team coaches. I love the front desk staff as well who are never too busy to ask how your day is going and if theres anything they can do.BCG is the best gym ever!

Pa
Review №17

Our daughter has been in classes here from age 3-7. Nearly all the instructors are quite good, and seem to be well-matched with the ages of the students in their classes. The preschoolers mainly work on very fundamental physical skills (somersaults, balance) with a lot of care given to keep it fun (jumping into the foam block pit, musical games). As the kids move up in the classes, the instructors begin to emphasize good form as well as teaching specific skills, and sometimes a days class can be a bit more work than some kids seem to enjoy. Our kid really does love it, though, and has asked to keep attending even when offered other options instead like dance class. BCG has just about every piece of equipment you can imagine, some of which Id only ever seen before when watching the Olympics. I regularly see older teens practicing some extremely advanced moves there. I dont know what they would be like for adult instruction or for a teen who had never done gymnastics previously, but that does not seem to be their emphasis. They arent a fitness center, they are 100% gymnastics.

Zo
Review №18

So much fun! Coaches are professional. I love it here. I hate going home because its so much fun!

Zo
Review №19

As your child progresses through the levels, they will become more confident in themselves and their abilities. They will strive to be the best they can be thanks to the wonderful coaching staff and fun workouts.

Di
Review №20

Bull city gymnastics is amazing.My daughter loves it there and she is just so into it and she is so happy to be there

Ju
Review №21

Bull City Gymnastics is an amazing gym. It is a fun place to go to for all ages and a great way for youngsters to grow as a gymnast. It has a great, safe enviroment and all the coaches are fun and loving. From my expierience there, all the kids are exceeding and hardworking gymnasts and the coaches are very commited. I would definately recommend this gym to all genders all ages.

Ma
Review №22

The best place to do gymnastics!!

ha
Review №23

Great

Ma
Review №24

So famous

Ca
Review №25

I go there and it is great

NC
Review №26

Meat shop. go ANYWHERE else.

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:5017 Neal Rd, Durham, NC 27705, United States
  • Site:http://www.bullcitygymnastics.com/
  • Phone:+1 919-383-3600
Categories
  • Gymnastics center
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:8am–8:30pm
  • Wednesday:8am–8:30pm
  • Thursday:8am–8:30pm
  • Friday:8am–8:30pm
  • Saturday:8am–7pm
  • Sunday:8am–3:30pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Planning
  • Membership required:Yes
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