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Minnesota Flyers Recreational Gymnastics Program offers preschool, developmental, and recreational gymnastics classes, as well as an adaptive gymnastics class and a USAG team program. The program also includes Ninja classes, FlyTime, personal training, open gym, birthday parties, Parent's Night Out, a Color Run, school gymnastics, and team/high school gymnastics.
• Ages: 1–15 years old
• Schedule: Summer recreational classes run in a session from June 8 to August 21, with no classes June 29 to July 3, and open gym is offered on Fridays during the summer from 10 am to noon; pricing is based on a 10-week session.
• Price: 45-minute class – $98; 55-minute class – $108; 1.5-hour class – $158.
The Recreation Program is for boys and girls ages 1–15 and includes a range of preschool and developmental classes that build the foundations of gymnastics skills. Class mobility for Jr. Hot Shots, Hot Shots, Beginner 1, Beginner 2, and Intermediate-Advanced requires passing a skill evaluation, and skill evaluation results can be found in an online parent account. The adaptive gymnastics class focuses on fundamental skills such as safety, fitness, coordination, agility, and balance in a fun and positive environment, with an extra focus on making athletes with special needs feel comfortable and safe in the gym, and participants can learn at their own pace and ability level. Ninja classes are for boys and girls ages 3 to 14 and focus on running, jumping, throwing, and climbing, with kicking, rolling, and flipping for older groups. FlyTime is specially designed for individuals who may need assistance to move, climb, roll, communicate, or interact in a traditional setting. Programs build on gymnastics skills for girls competitively through USA Gymnastics and casually for both boys and girls ages 18 months through 15 years for recreational classes. Athletes are motivated through positive encouragement, and the program promotes a healthy environment for athletes to progress through and safely learn the sport of gymnastics.
Minnesota Flyers was established in 1997 and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It is home to the 6-time Minnesota State High School League Champions. Athletes have come from around the region, traveling up to 60 miles to participate, and thousands of children have participated in recreational classes, with some developing into State, Regional, and National JO competitors. Local businesses that support the mission at Minnesota Flyers include Sunlite Bar & Grill, Zorbaz on Pelican, Bleachers Sports Bar & Grill, Charlie's Place, Arrow Electric, Arvig, Be Free Cleaning, Detroit Lakes Disposal, Detroit Lakes Tribune, Esser/Green's Plumbing & Heating, Foltz Trucking, Frazee-Vergas VFW Post 7702, Eagles Club Aerie 2342, Hi-Ho on the Lake, Lakes Iron & Metal, Mark's Electric, Metry Septic & Excavating Inc, My Kind of Bank, Paula Okeson - Counselor Realty, Ramsey Flooring, and TR Industries LLC.
The mission of Minnesota Flyers is to provide children and individuals with special needs the opportunity to achieve fitness at any level regardless of their abilities, and to create a safe atmosphere where fitness is fun and confidence grows. The leadership team includes director of gym Leesa Lindgaard; Megan as office manager; Molly as front desk receptionist; Carissa as Development & Communications Coordinator; Coach Mark as FlyTime & Ninja Coach and Fitness Director; Coach Kayla, Coach Joe, Coach Tyler, Coach Addy, Coach Maya, Coach Addie, and Coach Zamzo as team coaches; Coach Shayla as preschool program coordinator; and Kelsey as Team Dance Coach. The Board of Directors includes Kelsey McBroom (president), Craig Caulfield (vice-president), Kelsey McCombs (treasurer), Cassie Welter (secretary), Shannon Jemelka (gaming manager), and board members Jen Smith, Ashley Lynn Fischer, Whitney Grabow, Ron Sprafka, Dr. Annelise Nelson, Jake Eckman, Mandy Rubenstein, Benita Behm, Tia Schwartz, and Michelle McCloskey.
For classes, boys and girls may wear tucked-in T-shirts and shorts, and girls may wear leotards. No chewing gum or dangling jewelry is allowed, hair should be pulled neatly and securely away from the face so it stays up for the entire workout, and girls are asked not to wear bows or large hair ornaments that may cause discomfort during activity. Personal items should be left in cubbies in the lobby, jewelry should not be worn during classes, and students’ personal items should be marked with their name. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 7 pm and Friday from 9 am to 6 pm.
Last updated July 26, 2026.
• Ages: 1–15 years old
• Schedule: Summer recreational classes run in a session from June 8 to August 21, with no classes June 29 to July 3, and open gym is offered on Fridays during the summer from 10 am to noon; pricing is based on a 10-week session.
• Price: 45-minute class – $98; 55-minute class – $108; 1.5-hour class – $158.
The Recreation Program is for boys and girls ages 1–15 and includes a range of preschool and developmental classes that build the foundations of gymnastics skills. Class mobility for Jr. Hot Shots, Hot Shots, Beginner 1, Beginner 2, and Intermediate-Advanced requires passing a skill evaluation, and skill evaluation results can be found in an online parent account. The adaptive gymnastics class focuses on fundamental skills such as safety, fitness, coordination, agility, and balance in a fun and positive environment, with an extra focus on making athletes with special needs feel comfortable and safe in the gym, and participants can learn at their own pace and ability level. Ninja classes are for boys and girls ages 3 to 14 and focus on running, jumping, throwing, and climbing, with kicking, rolling, and flipping for older groups. FlyTime is specially designed for individuals who may need assistance to move, climb, roll, communicate, or interact in a traditional setting. Programs build on gymnastics skills for girls competitively through USA Gymnastics and casually for both boys and girls ages 18 months through 15 years for recreational classes. Athletes are motivated through positive encouragement, and the program promotes a healthy environment for athletes to progress through and safely learn the sport of gymnastics.
Minnesota Flyers was established in 1997 and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It is home to the 6-time Minnesota State High School League Champions. Athletes have come from around the region, traveling up to 60 miles to participate, and thousands of children have participated in recreational classes, with some developing into State, Regional, and National JO competitors. Local businesses that support the mission at Minnesota Flyers include Sunlite Bar & Grill, Zorbaz on Pelican, Bleachers Sports Bar & Grill, Charlie's Place, Arrow Electric, Arvig, Be Free Cleaning, Detroit Lakes Disposal, Detroit Lakes Tribune, Esser/Green's Plumbing & Heating, Foltz Trucking, Frazee-Vergas VFW Post 7702, Eagles Club Aerie 2342, Hi-Ho on the Lake, Lakes Iron & Metal, Mark's Electric, Metry Septic & Excavating Inc, My Kind of Bank, Paula Okeson - Counselor Realty, Ramsey Flooring, and TR Industries LLC.
The mission of Minnesota Flyers is to provide children and individuals with special needs the opportunity to achieve fitness at any level regardless of their abilities, and to create a safe atmosphere where fitness is fun and confidence grows. The leadership team includes director of gym Leesa Lindgaard; Megan as office manager; Molly as front desk receptionist; Carissa as Development & Communications Coordinator; Coach Mark as FlyTime & Ninja Coach and Fitness Director; Coach Kayla, Coach Joe, Coach Tyler, Coach Addy, Coach Maya, Coach Addie, and Coach Zamzo as team coaches; Coach Shayla as preschool program coordinator; and Kelsey as Team Dance Coach. The Board of Directors includes Kelsey McBroom (president), Craig Caulfield (vice-president), Kelsey McCombs (treasurer), Cassie Welter (secretary), Shannon Jemelka (gaming manager), and board members Jen Smith, Ashley Lynn Fischer, Whitney Grabow, Ron Sprafka, Dr. Annelise Nelson, Jake Eckman, Mandy Rubenstein, Benita Behm, Tia Schwartz, and Michelle McCloskey.
For classes, boys and girls may wear tucked-in T-shirts and shorts, and girls may wear leotards. No chewing gum or dangling jewelry is allowed, hair should be pulled neatly and securely away from the face so it stays up for the entire workout, and girls are asked not to wear bows or large hair ornaments that may cause discomfort during activity. Personal items should be left in cubbies in the lobby, jewelry should not be worn during classes, and students’ personal items should be marked with their name. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 7 pm and Friday from 9 am to 6 pm.
Last updated July 26, 2026.
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