Do You Need A Gym To Start A Cheer Program?

[sojorge123]

so i'm trying to start my own all star cheer program but i can't find a gym so can i have practice at a park

 

[L5cheermom]

so i'm trying to start my own all star cheer program but i can't find a gym so can i have practice at a park

That would certainly depend on where you are. Many of the biggest gyms around started that way or by renting a corner in a gymnastics gym. I've heard that CSP started CEA in her front yard. I've often wondered if it could happen that way today. I read an article recently about communities charging fees for for-profit businesses to use public parks. The article was specifically about those boot camp type workouts but I'm sure a cheerleading business would be similar. I would also think that the current market in your city would impact the success of something like that. If you are surrounded by flashy, popular gyms it might be a more difficult proposal. If there are few other options then I would think the potential success would be greater.


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[tumbleyoda]

Try checking at rec centers, YMCA's, even day cares to see if you can start there as a share program. Some of these may have mats already around which can help a little. The park is definitely a good idea and L5cheeermom's advice is spot on This may be a way to get started at minimal expense.

 

[notyourcheermom]

Try checking at rec centers, YMCA's, even day cares to see if you can start there as a share program. Some of these may have mats already around which can help a little. The park is definitely a good idea and L5cheeermom's advice is spot on This may be a way to get started at minimal expense.

And phenomenal idea. CP's old day care center actually has a spring floor. It was a gymnastics place before the day care bought the building and the spring floor is the indoor play area, too. Think the building was a grocery store, then a gymnastics facility and the day care has been there for years. I would definitely check out some day cares just to see.

 

[sojorge123]

That would certainly depend on where you are. Many of the biggest gyms around started that way or by renting a corner in a gymnastics gym. I've heard that CSP started CEA in her front yard. I've often wondered if it could happen that way today. I read an article recently about communities charging fees for for-profit businesses to use public parks. The article was specifically about those boot camp type workouts but I'm sure a cheerleading business would be similar. I would also think that the current market in your city would impact the success of something like that. If you are surrounded by flashy, popular gyms it might be a more difficult proposal. If there are few other options then I would think the potential success would be greater.


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I think if I can't use the park I'll use my house

 

[queenie]

I'd be worried about liability/insurance doing something like that from your home.