Desert Star Gymnastics serves local youth

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Desert Star Gymnastics may have only been open for about a year, but it already has quite a following.

When owner Amy Bratlie moved here, she immediately noticed the lack of activities for youth of all ages. With twins of her own, she understood just how important hobbies can be for a child.

Also noting Maricopa’s rapid growth in population, Bratlie decided that the city could use someone with 30 years of experience, such as herself, to open a gymnastics center.

So she did.

First operating out of Desert Sun Performing Arts, Desert Star now shares an office with Little U. Preschool behind Great Western Bank on North John Wayne Parkway. However, Bratlie said she hopes to eventually have a separate center for gymnastics.

The owner of the center said she prides herself on having a “fun environment with a safety certified staff,” according to Bratlie. She teaches gymnastics to children of all ages, so as soon as they start walking they can join.

In fact, Desert Star provides a place for young children to start out, because Bratlie focuses on “teaching children core skills to encourage physical activity for life.”

Upcoming events include hosting a gymnastics meet in May. For information contact the center.

Name of Business:
Desert Star Gymnastics
Owner: Amy Bratlie
When did your business start?: One year ago out of Desert Sun Performing Arts
Tell us in a few sentences what it is that you do: We teach quality, fun gymnastics to children of all ages (walking-18). It is a fun environment with safety certified staff.
How did you decide to get into this business, and why in Maricopa? We moved here to provide more for our twins, and realized with such rapid growth in the city, that there was not much available for youth to continually do. Because I have 30 years of experience, we decided to open one here.
What are your one or two main specialties?: Teaching children core skills to encourage physical activity for life.
Where do you expect to see your business in five years? Hopefully in a separate center for gymnastics.
Address/Locations: 49756 N. John Wayne Parkway
Phone: (602) 758-2520
Email: [email protected]
Products and services offered: Gymnastics classes
Other Information: Desert Star Gymnastics provides quality, fun gymnastics for youth of all ages to use as a foundation for the rest of their life.
Upcoming Events: Details are pending for a gymnastics meet scheduled in May.

Photo by Autumn Rivers