Competitive and Recreational Gymnastics
Tumbling classes
birthday parties
Private lessons
ages 18 months and up
Adult gymnastics classes
Glendale Gym opened in 1974 under the direction of Gerald Spencer. A graduate of WVU, and a national competitor during his collegiate career. He is assisted by his wife Danette, a National Judge, with a background on dance and choreography. Their son, Drrew Spencer, coaches the competitive team and assists with classes. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University, having competed 4 years with the OSU Buckeye Gymnastics team.
Glendale Gym was the first private gym in WV. The following year the gym built the 2nd pit in the United States. There have been many highlights over the years including first tricks thrown in the state. Some of them have been:
Vault: Tsuk and Rudi
Bars: Triple Twist dismount, double back dismount, Tkatchev, Stalder, Clear Hip Full, and Hecht Back
Beam: All Somis including Arabian, Double Turn and Jump Double, Double Back Dismount
Floor: Double Back, Triple Twist, Rudi, Front Double Twist, Quad Jump
We have sent 5 gymnasts to WVU and 7 others to 6 other colleges. 7 more have gone on to cheer and pole vault at the collegiate level.
Eleven of our gymnasts have went on to open their own gyms. One former gymnast also ran a program while in Africa in the Peace Corp.
We persevere because we are passionate about the sport and our team.
