An Olympic gold medalist is coming to southern Oregon, and local families can meet her while scoring a lifetime discount at a brand-new gymnastics facility.
MEDFORD, OR, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Club Athletics is marking its arrival in Medford with a high-profile guest: two-time Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey will be on hand for the gym’s grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 163 Bateman Drive.
Beyond the chance to meet Carey — whose résumé includes a team gold and an individual floor exercise gold — families can take guided tours of the facility and get an inside look at the program lineup. The gym caters to a wide range of ages and skill levels, starting with parent-child preschool classes for toddlers as young as 1 and running through recreational and competitive tracks for older kids.
The Club Athletics offers preschool gymnastics for children ages 1 to 5, with parents joining in for the 1-to-3 age group. Recreational gymnastics and tumbling classes span beginner through advanced levels, including boys-only options. For those eyeing competition, the gym provides Xcel and Developmental Team programs, plus a pre-team track designed to help young athletes transition into competitive gymnastics.
The coaching staff brings serious credentials. Founder Chelsea Shaw previously led the University of Oregon’s acrobatics and tumbling program and earned the 2017 NCATA Coach of the Year honor. Courtney Starks, who has spent 32 years in gymnastics, heads up the preschool and recreational divisions, while NCAA All-American Selena Harris-Miranda rounds out the coaching roster.
Shaw says the gym’s mission extends beyond teaching flips and routines — it’s about building confidence, discipline and character that young athletes will carry with them long after they leave the mat. The programs are structured to give kids the flexibility to try something new, sharpen existing skills or pursue a competitive path.
The grand opening comes with some tangible incentives. Families who attend can sign up as founding members and lock in 25% off non-competitive programs for life. There’s also a raffle with prizes including a free year of recreational gymnastics, $500 in Club Cash or a free birthday party. The first 100 families through the door will receive a complimentary Club swag bag.
Those planning to attend are encouraged to reserve a spot in advance at theclubathletics.com.
About The Club Athletics
The Club Athletics is a gymnastics and tumbling gym serving Medford and the surrounding Rogue Valley communities. Its offerings include preschool classes, recreational gymnastics and tumbling, and competitive gymnastics.
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Why it matters: For Rogue Valley families, this opening brings elite-level coaching and a rare community appearance by an Olympic champion right to their backyard. With founding-member pricing and a slate of giveaways, the event also offers a low-barrier entry point for kids curious about gymnastics.
