Gymnastic Gym Design at Kids First

The gym design of one of the largest facilities in the country, Kids First, is one of a kind. It contains a pool, dance studio, both basketball and soccer courts, cafeteria, upstairs observation deck and even a beauty salon. This $4.5-million-dollar facility, founded in 1975 by Jeff Metzger, has undergone several remodels.

The Gymnastic Gym Design Plan

When it was time to expand again, Kids First did it in a big way. Their facility underwent a $1.85-million-dollar expansion. This included the addition of a brand new section to the building. To open up more room for its continually growing gymnastics program, Kids First decided to move its soccer and basketball courts.
US Gym Products was contracted to build and install Kids First’s new custom-size spring floor. In addition, US Gym Products supplied them with over 30 rolls of carpet bonded foam. US Gym Products also supplied new kid’s equipment including landing mats, preschool equipment, and spotting blocks. Ultimately, US Gym Products provided a total of almost $60,000 in mats and other products.

The Vision

Here you can see the colorful layout used to install the carpet bonded foam we supplied.
This image shows where the soccer courts used to be located, but is now the new home of their preschool program.
Upon completion, this will be one of the best preschool training areas in the country.
This image shows the final steps of installation on the custom floor US Gym Products built. It has a retention wall underneath to eliminate shifting. A skirt goes around the perimeter to conceal the springs underneath.

Striving for Perfection

When Kids First’s expansion is finally complete, this will be a very friendly and colorful area that will help train the future of this sport.
Kids First has always produced top level gymnasts and continues striving for perfection. US Gym Products is honored to be a part of bringing their new training area to life.
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Gymnastics Gym Design at Kid's First (2009)
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Gymnastics Gym Design at Kid's First (2009)
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US Gym Products was contracted to build and install Kids First’s new custom-size spring floor. US Gym Products also supplied over 30 rolls of carpet bonded foam, new kid’s equipment including landing mats, preschool equipment, and spotting blocks.
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