Northwest Gymnastics Training Center

The question, who to trust with your son or daughters gymnastics, we believe, comes down to one basic principle that’s reflected in our mission:  Habits…For A Lifetime!

Many organizations talk of their mission statements and great "value", but our plan is so simple it bears repeating:  Habits…For a Lifetime!  You might add "healthy" to the beginning of that statement, but it’s assumed that the habits we teach are healthy.   And, you’d assume the habits taught at every gym are healthy, right?    Well, you’d be wrong.

From the moment you walk into Northwest Gymnastics you’ll feel the comfort, safety and professionalism that comes from our staff and families.  From the positive affirmations on the wall, to the daily positive quote on the board, we walk-the-walk.  Just look at our snack options.   You won’t find the fresh fruit, organic energy bars and wide variety of healthy alternatives we offer at other gyms! 

Perhaps most significantly however, are our coaches. Led by Head Coach and co-owner Danita Rigert, her custom workouts are designed around the latest motion studies and stretching techniques to ensure proper safety.  And, the NGTC vision of long-term planning for every student ensures that even students with no interest in competing are learning the skills laid out by the USAG, gymnastics governing body. 

Danita has a degree in kinesiology and a successful background working with gymnasts from Oregon and Washington, all the way to Texas!  Her passion for teaching is apparent and carries over onto the other coaches.  Every action has a purpose, and every purpose a definable reason why it’s included in the curriculum.

"The USAG has spent years developing a program based on safety studies and feedback from member gyms," added Coach Danita.  "We simply have taken that program, added the latest sports science and sports medicine to it and applied it across the board.  All our classes, from the beginning basic rec. class to advanced optionals level, has a plan, both daily and long-term, to move students forward.  You should notice at any level your child getting stronger, more physically fit, more flexible, and expressing more confidence through a more positive demeanor. 

It doesn’t make sense for parents to pay for their kids a class where the kids simply enjoy an hour of playtime, for example.  

They can learn discipline, self-respect, self-control, goal setting and so many things, (i.e.Habits…for a Lifetime!) during class while still having a great time!

That is NGTC!  And as East Portland Metro’s only USAG Member Gym, the choice is obvious. 

And those are among the reasons we invite you to bring your son or daughter for a free introductory class.  Let them experience the NGTC difference.