Established in 1973 as a gymnastics school, Iowa Gym-Nest has become a full service sports facility for Gymnastics, Dragon Ninja, Dragon Spectrum, Sports & Adventure Camps, Youth Fitness, Tumbling, and Trampoline. We also offer many drop-in programs, No School Day Camps, and fantastic Birthday Parties! Our gymnastics programs begin with children 6 months of age and include programs for all ability levels, from those with special needs to those with exceptional ability.

We are one of Iowa’s largest gymnastics schools with over 900 students in two locations that together total over 23,000 square feet. Both locations offer state of the art equipment including in-ground trampolines and landing pits for safe learning. Our preschool gyms feature specialized equipment for smaller children. The Dragon Ninja room in Iowa City features specialized ninja training equipment. Both of our facilities are fully air-conditioned. Our lobbies provide viewing areas of the gyms and have free Wi-Fi. We offer Spot TV, free of charge, to all of our customers. This allows parents to log in and watch their children during their classes and practices.

IGN is owned by Paige and Brian Roth. Paige has been involved with gymnastics since the age of 2 and has been teaching since she was 12. She has called IGN home since her freshman year of college in 1990. It is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream of Paige's to own Iowa Gym-Nest. Brian is a CPA who manages the business side of IGN. Both Brian and Paige are dedicated to upholding the strong values of integrity, honesty, and fairness that have been the foundation upon which IGN has stood for the past 50 years.

What sets IGN apart:

• All IGN instructors are USA Gymnastics certified and trained in the most up-to-date techniques for childhood development, gymnastics technique, and safety. We value continuing education!
• A standardized training program for all our Preschool and Recreation class teachers that ensures skills are taught with proper progressions for safety and skill development
• 4 National Rated Coaches
• Only gym in Iowa to have teachers certified to train others in the USA Gymnastics Development Coaching Program
• Huge amount of equipment specialized for toddlers and preschoolers, which helps with safety and skill development
• The only gym in the area with specialized Ninja training equipment, including a warped wall!
• The most advanced and up to date gymnastics equipment and matting to ensure safety of all participants
• Opportunities to participate in competitive gymnastics and tumbling and trampoline – from the very beginning to the elite level
• Commitment to excellence – at IGN we hold ourselves to the highest standards.
• IGN strives to provide every child with the best sports instruction available in a positive, caring environment. The goal is to help each child reach their potential and develop a love of fitness that they can carry with them throughout their lives. We care more about making good people than making good athletes.



Iowa Gym-Nest currently employs over forty instructors. These instructors are chosen based on knowledge, experience, maturity, and a demonstrated ability to work with children in a positive, caring manner. Regardless of previous experience, all instructors receive extensive training, including certification through USA Gymnastics University in Safety, First Aid, CPR, and gymnastics instruction.



It is our mission to develop happy, healthy, confident children by providing the best sports instruction available. The time children spend in our programs should be the highlight of their day! If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with our program we will refund your tuition.