SSM Gymnastics Club
260 Elizabeth St, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 6J3
“Fun, Fitness, and Fundamentals”
Why Choose SSM Gymnastics Club?
Customers praise SSM Gymnastics Club's well-trained, attentive coaches who tailor instruction to each child's individual needs and abilities, creating a genuinely inclusive environment where every gymnast can thrive. The club's spacious, well-equipped facilities span foam pits, sprung floors, bars, beams, vaults and trampolines, and the diverse program range, from KinderGym through competitive squads, means families can find the right fit at every stage. As a Gymnastics Ontario, affiliated not-for-profit operating for over 40 years in Sault Ste. Marie, SSM Gymnastics combines experience, safety and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
About SSM Gymnastics Club
SSM Gymnastics Club in Sault Ste. Marie serves children and adults across Ontario with recreational and competitive gymnastics, kindergym for preschoolers and toddlers, women's and men's artistic gymnastics, tumbling, and programs for children with special needs. Operating for over forty years as a not-for-profit, the club welcomes approximately 550 recreational gymnasts and 65 competitive athletes each week. A member of Gymnastics Ontario and Gymnastics Canada Gymnastique, SSM Gymnastics offers a breadth of classes that fit families at every level, from tiny tots taking their first steps on a beam through serious competitive squads.
Parents searching for kids gymnastics classes in Sault Ste. Marie appreciate the club's inclusive philosophy and modern facility. The large gym features full apparatus, bars, balance beam, vault, trampolines, tumble track, foam pit, and sprung floor, giving young gymnasts plenty of space to run, jump, and practise safely. Toddler drop-in sessions run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and some weekend evenings, and the kindergym classes introduce the youngest children to gymnastics fundamentals in a fun, supportive setting.
School-age children thrive in recreational classes, building skills and confidence term after term, while competitive pathways in both women's and men's artistic gymnastics provide focused training for those aiming higher. Coaches earn consistent praise for their skill and patience, especially with younger children. The team balances safety with fun, offering individual attention that helps each child progress at their own pace. Feedback on Google, where the club holds well over four and a half stars, highlights the welcoming atmosphere, the quality of instruction, and the sense of community families feel from day one.
Birthday parties and summer holiday camps are popular additions to the calendar, making the club a well-used resource for gymnastics in Sault Ste. Marie year-round. SSM Gymnastics Club welcomes toddlers ready for their first tumble and teenagers eyeing the competitive track alike, offering a warm, well-equipped home for gymnasts of all ages and abilities.
What Customers Say on Google
“Staff are well-trained in teaching and tailor instruction to each child's individual needs, with an inclusive philosophy that welcomes gymnasts of all abilities.”
“Toddler drop-in sessions offer a huge, well-equipped space where young children can safely run, jump, tumble and bounce across mats, trampolines, balance beams and more.”
“Summer camps are thoughtfully planned and organized, and birthday parties deliver a fun, memorable experience for children.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About SSM Gymnastics Club
Yes, SSM Gymnastics Club runs popular toddler and child drop-in sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and select weekend evenings. These open-gym times let little ones explore the full range of equipment, mats, trampolines, balance beams, ropes, and the foam pit, in unstructured play. Parents tell us it's a brilliant way for energetic toddlers to burn off steam in a safe, supervised space, and the sessions are a hit with local families.
SSM Gymnastics Club is the only club in Sault Ste. Marie running a full competitive program, training around 65 athletes weekly in Women's Artistic Gymnastics, Men's Artistic Gymnastics, and tumbling. The club is affiliated with Gymnastics Ontario, so competitive gymnasts work toward provincial and national standards. Parents appreciate that the coaching staff balance serious skill development with a supportive atmosphere, children are challenged individually and progress at their own pace.
Absolutely. SSM Gymnastics Club is the only facility in Sault Ste. Marie explicitly running programs for children with special needs, and families love the inclusive philosophy, anyone can participate. The coaching team is trained to adapt exercises and give individual attention, so every child feels safe and encouraged. Parents report that their children thrive in the patient, judgment-free environment, building both skills and confidence week by week.
Yes to both. SSM Gymnastics Club runs birthday parties in the large gym, children have supervised access to trampolines, foam pit, beams, and tumble track, making for a memorable celebration. The club also offers holiday camps during school breaks, carefully planned with varied activities that keep kids active and engaged. Working parents in Sault Ste. Marie find the camps particularly handy, and children consistently come home tired and happy.
SSM Gymnastics Club welcomes around 550 recreational gymnasts each week, from kindergym tots right through to teenagers and adults. The modern facility features sprung floors, full apparatus sets, trampolines, and a foam pit, giving beginners plenty of safe space to learn foundational skills. Parents highlight the coaching quality, staff are patient, encouraging, and skilled at building confidence in nervous first-timers. Children settle in quickly and gain visible progress term by term.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 705-254-2259
- Address
- 260 Elizabeth St, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 6J3
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 4-8p.m.
- Tuesday
- 1-8p.m.
- Wednesday
- 9a.m.-6p.m.
- Thursday
- 1-8p.m.
- Friday
- 9a.m.-6p.m.
- Saturday
- 6:30-8p.m.
- Sunday
- Closed
