Apex Athletics

St James, 7 Flowerfield, St James, NY 11780 | β˜… 4.2 (30 Review)

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Gymnastics center

About the Club

Saint James' Premier Gymnastics Center | Serving Long Island Families Since 2013
Home to Long Island's top competitive gymnastics teams and recreational classes for ages 18 months+. Located in Saint James, we proudly serve families from Smithtown, Middle Country, Comsewogue, Port Jefferson, and Ward Melville school districts.
Why Choose Apex:
β€’ 3-time state champions with Perfect 10 gymnasts
β€’ Largest Level 10 team nationally
β€’ Alumni at top NCAA programs (Georgia, Oregon State, Iowa)
β€’ Fully equipped facility: 7 beams, 2 vault runways, 2 floors 3 foam pits
Programs:
β€’ Recreational classes (18mo-up)
β€’ USAG & XCEL, Acro & Tumbling competitive teams
β€’ Birthday parties with trampolines & foam pits
β€’ Tumbling, cheer, ninja classes

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Reviews

Daniel Caceres

β˜… 5

The coaching staff here is amazing. They balance tough work ethics and discipline with genuine care and love for their athletes amazingly well. They are the best gym in the state.

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Love Joans

β˜… 5

We completed our first year at this gym and my daughter loves it there! The coaches are attentive and provide a lot of structure for each gymnast.

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Christine Marie Gherardi

β˜… 5

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Nicole Gnolfo

β˜… 5

Apex has been amazing on so many levels. We had moved my daughter over mid season from her old gym. She was in the middle of her second competition season and Apex welcomed her with open arms! It was the best decision we ever made. My daughter is thriving and loving every minute of gymnastics again!
The coaches are top tier! It’s never an issue to get a private lesson. They actually teach the science and safety behind the skill so the children can better understand and execute that said skill.
Anyone who is looking for a gym that treats you and your child like family and you want to be apart of an amazing competition team, Apex is where you belong! If i could give them 100 stars I would!

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michael ahern

β˜… 5

Apex is an outstanding facility dedicated to it's students safety, happiness and success. The communication between coaches and parents is above reproach and all of the staff have been exceedingly kind and helpful to me and my daughter. I'm very pleased with my child's progress and we are enjoying our time here. I look forward to watching her move ahead and reach her goals in this sport, and I believe Apex will help her to succeed.
-Cate

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K W

β˜… 5

My child has been going here for 2 years now and she loves it. The teachers and staff are always enthusiastic and professional. The facility is amazing. The equipment is always well kept and clean. My only critique is I which they had a private changing room or bathroom, though there is a large bathroom just in the hall of the building (so it’s not like there is no bathroom. I just with the facility had its own private changing area). Honestly though I love this place. I tried other gymnastics place closer to where I live and they are terrible in comparison. I drive 1 hour to this place and 1 hour back because it’s that good. I highly suggest this place.

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Danielle Barbieri

β˜… 5

Best gym on Long Island. My daughter has been there for 4 years, has been to other gyms before and loves Apex the most. She has built a gym family while there and feels comfortable at Apex. I as a parent could not be more happy with the gym and they have become a big part of our lives.

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James goodson

β˜… 5

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Bret S

β˜… 2

This is a tough one for me but I had to share thoughts since this was a tough situation for my family. Daughter went there for a little over a year. Less than one week after my daughter was moved up a level, the owner of the gym called left a voicemail saying not to come back to the gym. One level 2 parent in Apex was creating a toxic environment, telling lies to the ownership and other families about my daughter and wife. We felt that ownership and staff didn't even attempt to protect us or to hear our side of the story. At the end of season competition, My wife showed emotion at the gymnastics meet to her daughter only (it was the last competition of the season and emotions ran high-similar to any other sports final competition). Every parent handles things differently some super quiet and some more emotional.

Also, earlier in the season, the entire group of level 2 parents were discussing about apex and the training since we were getting out scored by every other organization. Parents talk at times about coaches, program (if one gym is doing better at competitions than their gym) that's the nature of the business. We pay for a service and have certain expectations. Our situation was handled very poorly by management. Therefore, due to these 2 things they kicked us out of the gym. My wife was the "fall" person for things that were normal text conservation among parents. I own a business, we understand that customers have the right to express their opinions, it's just the nature of what we do.

The owner also told my wife we can come back only if she doesn't stay (which is against safe sport-parents please look up this). I'm a fellow business owner and to be honest, I'm shocked at the way it was handled. In addition to this, before having a meeting with us to discuss any concerns, he went behind our back, asking other parents about us (which is entirely unprofessional). I'm not saying my wife was completely innocent (she could have handled things better and she was willing to take accountability), however, we had ZERO communication before being "kicked out", not even given a chance to discuss the situation.

After my wife agreed to the demands by the owner (not staying for gymnastics practice, not talking to parents etc) this toxic level 2 parent who had it in for my wife for the last 4-5 months, told lies to the other parents and to one of the coaches about my daughter. My daughter is a typical young girl that tries to make friends, her teaches and coaches adore her. The fact that ONE parent can get a group of parents/coaches/organization turn against my wife/daughter is absurd.

Therefore, after hearing more lies told by this disturbed level 2 parent, we decided we can't stay there at Apex. It wasn't worth the verbal abuse, judgment by other parents/organization (this isn't high school anymore lol). Oh and by the way, they kicked out another level 2 girl the week before lol.

On a positive note, Coach Erin gave a positive experience for my daughter and we appreciate that. Long Island parents, I know there are limited options for competitive gymnastics. People may go here and get a positive experience (I know of some people that have and continue enjoying their services). However, it's hard to give a positive review of this place since our situation was handled very poorly.

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Nadine Wilches

β˜… 4

My daughter attended a birthday party here. The staff were kind, well organized and the kids had a ton of fun! The space is very large with great, safe equipment.

My only recommendation would be for the host to have something on the tables for the first 15 minutes transition time so that they are not running in the lobby.

Google gets you there well, but the door is less obvious. It's the door, the farthest left when walking in from the large parking lot. You'll see a mat covering the window. When you walk in, go through the door straight ahead and snake through the hallway until you get to the locker room/ party room.

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Donna Birkert

β˜… 1

Only giving one star because the coaches are great. The staff and owner are so unprofessional and rude. They don’t care about anything but $$. I would never recommend this gym

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Tina Goodson

β˜… 5

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eric lipinsky

β˜… 5

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Thay Flower Channel

β˜… 5

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Taylor Dev

β˜… 5

If you’d like your child to be coached by experienced coaches who genuinely care about their job and children, then this gym is for you. We’ve tried out a few gyms and this is the only place where my daughter has not been coached by high school kids who look like they don’t even want to be there. The coaches are so knowledgeable and engaging and they create a fun and exciting environment. There isn’t a fancy viewing room like some places, but I’d gladly exchange that for quality coaches. My daughters skills have increased so much and she is happy and confident. I like that there are separate rooms for the younger and older gymnasts. I feel like this allows the younger kids to focus better and gives the coaches more options for activities.
The staff has all been very informative and attentive and everyone is always cheering each other on in the gym. They have created such a positive environment and it’s so nice not hearing the team kids get screamed at every time we are there like they were at our last gym.
I highly recommend Apex for any level gymnast!!

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Poulina Minaev

β˜… 5

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Dyl's Reactions

β˜… 1

Apex refused to refund my money after my daughter had to miss a meet due to COVID. They are heartless!!!

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Sandra Naughton

β˜… 1

Apex refused to refund money for a gymnastics meet when my daughter was affected by Covid.
They were also unkind when a refund was requested.

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Anthony Biamonte

β˜… 4

Great for kids but need to be a member for team play. Not sure about open gym play.

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Mireille Fox

β˜… 5

The coaches are so supportive and helpful.

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MARIA Schiano

β˜… 5

Great competitive gym

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Tim Keenan

β˜… 2

Attended a gymnastics meet here and it seemed like it was the first time they had held one. They do not have an electronic scoring system like other gyms have, and the scoring was very rarely shown, if at all. Very amateurish. Might want to use some of the cash-only entrance fee money to install one.

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Tomas Z

β˜… 5

Excellent coaching staff! Professional and fun at the same time. You can actually see the kid's abilities increase by the day. A gateway to Greatness starts at Apex.

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Rosa Bocchino

β˜… 5

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Olivia Dylnicki

β˜… 5

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Vincent Finnegan

β˜… 5

We're so happy our daughter has found a home here. They've helped Katie survive a horrific experience at her former gym, and she's found a place where she feels safe. They focus on form and conditioning without creating a hostile environment for the girls to work. Gymnastics is tough, the girls have to be, too. At this gym, they're also happy.

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sheri *

β˜… 5

We could really not say enough about this gym. Excellent, knowledgeable and professionally trained coaches. They have a passion for gymnastics which puts them above others.

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Edar β€œEddie” Martinez

β˜… 5

its fun

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Casey Turney

β˜… 5

My daughter loves Apex and Coach Kassi!!!

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Lauren Gregory

β˜… 1

Made my daughter cry

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