Ascension Athletics

Ascension Athletics offers GymTot Preschool Class and Buddy and Me classes for children ages 1.5 to 5, with 45 minutes each week and a monthly price of $64. It also offers Girls Recreational Gymnastics for ages 4 to 16, Boys Warrior Gymnastics for ages 6 to 12, Trampoline and Tumbling for ages 6 to 16, Girls Future Stars Pre-Team Program, and Competitive Team.

Programs

• GymTot Preschool Class — 1.5 to 5 years old · 45 min every week · $64 per month · The preschool gymnastics program is theme-based and geared toward the young mind and bodies of children 1.5 to 5 years old. Buddy and Me classes are now being offered.
• Buddy and Me — 1.5 to 5 years old · 45 min every week · $64 per month · Buddy and Me classes are now being offered.
• Girls Recreational Gymnastics — 4-16 years old · 1 hour class every week; intermediate 1 1/2 hour class every week; advanced 2 hour class every week · $70–$113 per month · Beginner to advanced girls recreational gymnastics. Junior Class ages 4-6, Beginner Class ages 6-14, Intermediate Class ages 6-14, Advanced Class ages 6-16.
• Boys Warrior Gymnastics — 6-12 years old · 1 hour class every week · $70 per month · Beginner classes for boys ages 6-12 years old. Starts August 17th, 2026.
• Trampoline and Tumbling — 6-16 · 1 hour class every week · $70 per month · Beginner and intermediate classes for boys and girls ages 6-16.
• Girls Future Stars Pre-Team Program — 1 1/2 hour class, 2 days a week required · $158 per month · Invitational pre-team girls program geared toward preparing young gymnasts for competitive gymnastics. Invitation only.
• Competitive Team — Member of the USA Gymnastics Developmental & Xcel Programs. Offers competitive opportunities for girls Level 2-10 and Xcel Silver-Diamond.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–18 years old
• Price range: $64–$158 per month

About the provider

Ascension Athletics is led by Monica Kirby, Owner and Head Coach; Alex Covert, Rec Director/Team Coach; Charissa Kirby, Team Coach; Keren Ibarra, Adaptive Director/Team Coach; Anita DeShane-Hogan, Assistant Team Coach/Instructor; Laura Flores, Reese Hatch, Abbie Martin, Kylee Welch, Emma Storia, Cheyanne Wilcox, Cali Christensen, and Marisela Pallanes as instructors or office staff, and Sonya Beck as Team/Event Coordinator. Its mission statement is, "We aspire to rise up to meet new challenges and our full potential and encourage children to do the same. \"Rising to the Challenge\"" It is a member of the USA Gymnastics Developmental Program and the USA Gymnastics Developmental & Xcel Programs, and it has adopted the required USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Policy.

Students must have bare feet; socks, tights, footed leggings, jewelry, street shoes, food/drinks, glass bottles, chewing gum, and clothing with buttons or zippers are not allowed in specified gym areas. Parents/guardians with a child in any gym program must sign a Waiver/Release Form. No student is allowed in the gym areas or on equipment without an instructor present. Spotting is to be done by coaches only. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable. Staff 18 and older with contact to children must complete a background check and SafeSport course.

What families say

“My youngest has been in gymnastics for 2 years and loves her coaches. She is a bit of a wild child, they are very patient with her and have a way of keeping her on task through the entire class!” — Becky M

Last updated September 2, 2026.