Reviews of Virtue School of Gymnastics. (Gym) in Reading (Berkshire).

Virtue School of Gymnastics

102 Reviews

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Gymnastics club

Norcot industrial estate, 7 Sterling Way, Reading RG30 6HW, United Kingdom

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M. T.

My daughter was a shy child but she really wanted to do gymnastics. When we joined Virtue, the team took the time to ease my daughter in and bring her out of her shell. Even at the competitions, the team at Virtue have been amazingly supportive and understanding. My daughter has come so far in the 3 years at Virtue, not only as a gymnast, but also in her self confidence. The new venue is also excellent. Thank you so much.

S. C.

I cannot recommend Virtue Gymnastics highly enough. The team have always been excellent with their communication, extremely friendly and approachable and my daughter has loved every single second of her classes. Their adaptability and communication throughout the pandemic has been outstanding. At a time when our children have been going through so much turmoil and missing out on many opportunities, the chance for them to have some kind of normality by attending gym class (in person or via Zoom) has been absolutely vital. The coaches always make the sessions fun and engaging and my daughter is making great progress. Thank you Virtue Gymnastics

S. H.

My daughter has been doing Gymnastics with Virtue for a little over a year. She loves it. The Zoom classes are great and I can see her progress as do her teachers. She loves gymnastics and I wouldn’t want her to be at another club. The teachers are amazing and praise all children in what they doing. She loves being in the gym too and is always smiling when I pick her up. She eats, sleeps and breathes gymnastics from the moment she wakes up and that is because of the fabulous ladies at Virtue. 😍 Highly recommend this club

H. M.

Both my girls love their gymnastic sessions , the coaches are all excellent. My eldest daughter can be quite shy but since joining Virtue 2 years ago she has grown in confidence which has been so lovely to see . The club has been great for keeping the girls fit and healthy but also fantastic for their mental health and confidence ..thankyou to all at Virtue gymnastics you are ace !

J. F.

My daughter has been attending Virtue since she was 3 and will be 7 next week. She absolutely loves every session. All of the coaches are amazing and they have all built up good relationships with all of the children. Virtue have been great this last year during lockdown and adapting to online classes, working on confidence within themselves as well as key skills. They have provided baking sessions, mini competitions, games sessions and lots of fun during these difficult times.

J. D.

My daughter has attended 3 different gymnastics clubs and she has been happiest at Virtue because she feels they actually care about not just her progress but about her well-being too. It’s been the best club for myself as a parent communication is always great I’ve never known a company reply so fast and the staff are always ready to listen. The club gives kids amazing opportunities being coached by Olympic standard gymnasts. It is a real extended family at virtue.

M. A.

My daughter has been attending gymnastics sessions with Virtue for a couple of years and is now part of their Aerobics squad. She loves being part of this club and has learnt so much. Her confidence and skills have increased. The coaches are all amazing and really do value each gymnast individually. Can’t recommend enough

C. W.

My daughter has been a gymnast since she was 3 and has been part of Virtue Gymnastics club from the very beginning! They are her second family and not only keep her fit but give her support and reassurance whenever she needs it! Virtue have provided weekly sessions throughout lockdown and without those my daughter wouldn't of had anything to focus on or look forward to! Thank you to all the coaches, Celine, Hollie, Lucie and Tilly for getting her where she is today and encouraging her and a massive thank you to Kara for building such an amazing club!

L. D.

My daughter is gymnastics mad thanks to Virtue. Coaches Tilly and Lucie are amazing talents with real experience of the competitive world, so to be coached by these ladies is so inspiring for the children. During the pandemic the club have tried to keep things normal and getting the children back in the gym as safely as possible. Even the zoom sessions working on their conditioning and preparation of skills (as well as keeping it fun and social) is all worthwhile and progress is being made.

g. W.

My daughter Evie has been coming a few years now and she loves it, all the staff are professional and friendly always smiling and welcoming to their gymnasts. Evie was really shy before she joined Virtue and since she is shining with confidence, she has improved so much learning new skills constantly with a smile on her face. Even through this awful pandemic all the coaches at Virtue has remained extremely positive and been on the ball with communication and updates, regularly proving zoom sessions and fun activities such as baking and quizzes. Overall this is a brilliant gymnastics club with friendly professional staff and a credit to our children and community would highly recommend to all parents.

J. M.

My daughter began classes at an after school club and loved it so much she decided to join a Rec session. Kara and her team are fantastic. They are knowledgeable, understanding and most importantly encouraging of my daughter. Lockdown has been hard on everyone, but the Virtue team have been on hand to keep our spirits up throughout, providing the kids with activities, and offering sessions with professional gymnasts and lets not forget the zoom sessions. My daughter loves her gymnastic sessions and although (once again), we are in another lockdown - she looks forward to her zoom lesson every single week. It's encouraging to hear the positive feedback the team give the kids during zoom lessons and I for one would recommend Virtue Gymnastics to anyone.

R. M.

My daughter has attend Virtue for a couple of years now. As she has got older she also been able to grow from within the club too. Virtue has so much to offer, with a wide range of classes to suit age, gender and skill level. The staff are lovely showing support and encouragement to the children. The feedback is regular so my daughter is aware of her next steps and what to work on. Most importantly Virtue is a family club and they aim to develop the whole child. During the lockdowns they have encouraged the children and families to participate in fun activities such as quizzes and baking. We would definitely recommend Virtue 🖤

O. C.

Thank you Virtue for working so hard during lockdown to keep the children active and entertained! My daughter loves her sessions and has grown hugely in confidence since joining the club (1 1/2 year ago) with both recreational and Aerobic squad. The coaches are lovely and very supportive. Highly recommended!

S. G.

My son has been with Virtue for years. He started in the baby gym then moved on to the rec classes and is currently in the freestyle class. He absolutely loves it, the coaches are great and very talented. We can't wait for lockdown to finish and for him to get back to the gym. Thoroughly recommend!

F. J.

I can’t recommend Virtue Gymnastics highly enough. My daughter is part of the Girls Squad and her coach Hollie is amazing! Kara and her team of coaches have been absolutely fantastic during the pandemic, providing constant online sessions to keep the children training, fit, entertained and connected. They have worked so hard in such difficult circumstances continually adapting the way they provide their sessions within the government guidelines. They are truly wonderful and have helped my daughter through such a difficult year. Her coach Hollie has been inspiring and supporting her every step of the way! Thank you all so much!

S. F.

Kara Shelly and all the virtue coaches are such a great team we are honoured to have joined such an amazing club my daughter started just under 18months ago and I’m excited to watch her grow within the club she loves her lessons. The coaches quickly adapted their lessons and teaching styles to fit in with the current pandemic and lock downs they provide great detailed zoom lessons tailored to all age and abilities and when we are back in the gym their hygiene and safety measures are excellent. Thank you virtue.

S. B.

Virtue Gymnastics' coaches have been nothing short of amazing throughout the course of the pandemic as they have been over a number of years. They continue to inspire my daughter with their infectious enthusiasm and their drive for perfection (in just the right measured way). It is a great club and I wholeheartedly recommend them!

D. A.

Dear Virtue Family! We'd like to thank you again for all amazing classes you provide for our kids. All coaches are highly professional, they always try to challenge kids so they can progress and learn new skills. My daughter joined Virtue family when she was 2 years old. She is now almost 5, absolutely loves lessons. She recently joined Aerobics Squad and very proud of it. She also goes to REC group and free style group. In each lesson she learns different skills which made her very confident and strong. In this difficult Covid times Virtue team put so much effort to keep the school running via zoom sessions, kids really enjoy their lessons, it's such a positive and fun time for them. I have no idea how we would manage without Virtue during lockdown. Our little 2 year old boy has his first zoom session tomorrow, I'm sure it's going to be so much fun! Special thanks to our lovely coaches Shelley and Celine and of course our wonderful Kara who is the Brain and the Heart 💖 of everything in Virtue school.

J. T.

Virtue have been amazing all throughout lockdown, providing first class online gymnastics sessions! My son loves his sessions and my daughter has decided she wants to start now too! The coaches are so good at keeping the children focused and motivated. Thanks to you all 💕

L. M.

My daughter has been attending Virtue for one term so far after a long stint on the waiting list - it was worth the wait! Shelley is invaluable, her experience of early years absolutely shines through her classes. We enjoy both the physical and fine motor aspects of each class, my daughter's physical strength has come on leaps and bounds. We are eager to continue our Virtue journey! Keep it up team - you're doing fantastic! 🌟

A. M.

My daughter has been at this club for years! Over that time she has made friends, learnt new skills and in addition learnt how hard work and determination pays off. The coaches have been so supportive through her gymnastics journey. Through lockdown the club have continued to provide sessions and Amber can’t wait to get back into gym when it’s opened. I would recommend Virtue for its family feel and fantastic coaches, Tilly, Lucie, Liam, celine - so talented and I for one feel lucky my daughter gets the benefit of their knowledge and support.

A. P.

We love our Virtue Family ! My daughter has been part of the Display & Areobic Squad for many years and loves attending the training sessions. Zoom session are fun and nicely spaced out over the week during the current lockdown. The coaches are fantastic and super supportive ! Virtue shout out to Holllie, Celine, Tilly - nothing is to much trouble for these girls. The club is efficiently run & well managed by Kara - who is always on hand any time of day. Highly Recommended !!

D. V.

We have been with Virtue for as long as I can remember. The coaches are highly professional and treat the children with so much care, love and praise. We especially love Celine, Holly and Lucy. The wide range of classes they offer is great for my family, from Parkour for my 5 year old boy giving him the freedom to run and jump on amazing new equipment, to gymnastics working through their badge levels, to aerobics which is my daughters favourite day of the week when she gets to see her squad family. Kara, the owner is brilliant, communicating and always there for help and advise should we need it. Lockdown has been hard work but with online zoom sessions, garden sessions and private coach lessons we’ve been overwhelmed with the opportunities to keep fit. Definitely recommend anyone who’s looking for a local sport to get into.

A. B.

My daughter has been going for a few years, the lessons on Zoom over the last few months have been great too! Her coaches are great and she makes steady improvements thanks to their patience and guidance. They also work on her mental well-being and resilience through mindfulness in each session and this approach has helped my daughter so much!

L. S.

I would highly recommend Virtue, my daughter has been going since April and absolutely loves it! The coaches are brilliant and the connection they have with the children is just amazing. The passion they all have for gymnastics really does show through. My daughter is doing amazing and it is thanks to the coaches for all there help and support. The club is very family orientated which I think is lovely. I cannot speak highly enough about Virtue, they're truly awesome!

N. F.

Virtue Gymnastics have been amazing through lockdown. They have constantly provided zoom sessions for the gymnasts and had famous guest gymnasts run sessions too. They also opened their sessions to non-members and had kids join from all over the world. They set weekly gymnastics challenges and played all different games. They have certainly kept my daughter busy and motivated. She loves doing the sessions with her gym friends.

r. b.

Highly recommend virtue, my daughters love their sessions. The coaches are so encouraging and supportive. These sessions have really boasted my daughters confidence and self esteem as well as gymnastic skills.

N. D.

Our daughter L.R.D (10) attended Virtue gymnastics after school club few years ago then joined their recreational gymnast club in the evenings nearly two years ago, she enjoys it so much and the coaches are so supportive and encouraging. She also joined aerobics last year and loves it so much. She then joined tumble few months ago, she found it fun and it helps her build confidence in some skills she was a bit afraid to do before. During lockdown my daughter was sad that she couldn't go to the gym but she was happy for the zoom sessions and private sessions because those have kept her going and enables her to continue improving. The coach given up their time on some Sundays to do some fun activities for the kids to do baking, games, quizzes etc. The communications from the coaches are brilliant.

L. G.

My granddaughter has been linked with Virtue for a few years now. First gymnastics, then aerobics and more recently tumbling. She loves it all and she's very committed; it's good for discipline and confidence too. It's great that they are still operating during lock down; it keeps her motivated having the sessions to look forward to.

C. S.

My daughter has been attending gymnastics classes with Virtue for a few years now and has recently joined the aerobics squad. She has loved her time with the gym and the fact that it has been maintained through lockdown via zoom has really helped her, which has included the offer of one on one sessions. My daughter loves gymnastics and the opportunities she has had with the club but also the social side of it too by attending things like discos with them (pre-covid) and now zoom games and activities with her squad.

S. L.

Virtue are a wonderful gymnastics club, 3 of my children have been to the club and have been happy and loved it. The classes are well planned, staff were lovely and caring and very professional and approachable. I would highly recommend to any parent looking for a gymnastics club x

Z. W.

My daughter has been attending zoom classes via zoom during the first lockdown last March and then again since January. My daughter is from a different gymnastics club who are unable to run zoom sessions. My daughter really looks forward to her weekly gymnastics session, it is the highlight of her week! She had to miss last week as hurt her toe but her coach Shelly offered her to join a different day instead, which cheered my daughter up. Shelly and Becca are amazing coaches and fantastic with the young kids. Even though we are from a different school, we have been made to feel very welcome. You will be one the positives we remember from lockdown! Thank you very much!

J. M.

I can't speak highly enough of this school. The teachers are so engaging and inspiring and the kids have the best time learning gymnastics. The space is huge and the equipment in the facility is excellent. Wonderful through and through.

T. C.

My daughter and I are very happy with this club. The coaches are very inclusive, kind and full of praise for all of the children. During lockdown they are working hard to provide stimulating and engaging activities for the zoom classes. My daughter has loved the online classes and taken part in all of them, which I wasn't sure she would because she loved going into the gym so much. Can't fault the professionalism during such weird Covid times. Highly recommended!!

L. C.

Virtue has made such a difference not only to my professional life but my personal life too. They welcomed me with open arms and have been there every step of the way for me. I've gained knowledge, confidence, experience as well as many, many friends. Working with the Virtue team is so amazing and working together to help not only the gymnasts but coaches, management team and parents throughout this pandemic has been something I will always cherish! I am beyond proud to be a Virtue member!

C. H.

Virtue gymnastics is an amazing club, as are the coaches 🖤 My daughter has been a member since they launched and I can't fault them at all. They are professional, inclusive, caring, fun, supportive and encouraging.

S. L.

Virtue Gymnastics is the epitome of a good, safe, professional, valuable, community gym club. To see some of these negative reviews is frankly baffling. Virtue is an all-inclusive gym (the anti-trans comment is a complete fabrication!!!) who strive to create the best and safest learning space for its gymnasts who, no matter age or ability are catered for by Virtue. The gymnasts I’ve seen always thoroughly enjoy their lessons and get so much joy from them at a time when there isn’t much to be joyful about. Their coaches always adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and lessons are always extremely well thought out. I have never seen anything but upmost respect between coaches and gymnasts so I’m not sure what these other negative comments are referring to... probably because they are made up! The fact Virtue managed to safely deliver classes during what has been the worst 12 months for any company via zoom when no other club in the surrounding areas offered this just shows they really care deeply about their gymnasts and their belief in movement. There are a few gyms in the area who I have seen take their lead from Virtue and it’s absolutely appalling, get some originally! To now see that they are victim of a smear campaign in light of their bid to secure a new gym facility for their gymnasts is disgusting and I hope the negative and fake google reviews are quickly removed because they are simply not true. Thanks to everyone at Team Virute! We love you, hang on in there guys...we have your back.

H. W.

My son has been attending the Free-running classes for over 2 years. Before the pandemic he was loving his classes, and had made amazing progress both on a physical and mental level. With venue closures and then lockdowns and due to the nature of free running, it has been incredibly hard for Virtue to keep the kids going via online classes. This I totally understand and really appreciate Virtue's regular communication and honesty. Payments have been postponed or extended and even refunded as the pandemic has panned out. My son waits with keen anticipation for the classes to re-start, and I know that Virtue will continue with real free running classes at the earliest opportunity, with the same level of professionalism I have seen so far.

L. B.

Virtue is one of the most professionally run clubs I have had the pleasure of working at. All coaches are trained to a high standard and every child is treated equally and given a chance to reach their full potential. All classes are planned with a wide range of activities and progressions to fit all children's needs. I highly recommend Virtue!

E. C.

My niece, M-AP attends this club, and talks non stop about her lessons. I know she really enjoys what she does, and the coaches are brilliant with her. I have just seen that you have some negative reviews, all made within a short space of time, by new accounts that have not reviewed anyone else in the past. From experience, they will be from one person who has some sort of grudge, so should be ignored! This is a great set up with staff who are dedicated to their students, and give them opportunities to reach their potential. Well done Virtue.

h. 2.

Great gym - our daughter enjoyes going, she has amazing coaches and has made a lot of friends. She always gets a lot of support. Great communication. Has done a lot for the children during the first lockdown in particular. They quickly provided a lot of zoom sessions free of charge - I was very impressed with this approach and ethics of the businesses.

R. A.

My son attends the parkour sessions, well when we're not all locked down, and they're brilliant. He has developed so much physically but also grown much stronger with his confidence. He loves the sessions and the teachers and cant wait to go back. I'd recommend Virtue to anyone looking to start parkour but gymnastics in general too.

P. P.

Virtue have gone above and beyond to keep things as fun, 'Normal' and entertaining for the children during these difficult times. They communicate well throughout and always had Health and Safety to the top of their programme and the children well being and entertainment in their priorities too. When My son had any difficulties they responded to me and my questions immediately, courteously and professionally. They have been a blessing to keep a normal routine for our Saturdays and my son enjoys every moment of it. He even asked for a gymnastics mat at home for his Birthday! It is incredibly hard to Keep Online sessions, Fun, Active, and enjoyable (I do this in my work too) and thank fully you have done it with ease and always make the children feel confident and safe at all times! Bobby loves hearing his name called out! thanks you very much for all your hard work it is very appreciated. :)

A. d. J.

Virtue Gym is the highlight of my son's week. He is now a confident and competent freestyle gymnast. Many thanks. Also sorry for the negative 'smear' reviews you are getting here. They are blatantly not true. Anyway keep up the great work

A. G.

My granddaughter Ed, has been attending Virtue for just over 1 year; she absolutely loves it, and, as a doting glam-ma, believe she has a natural talent. I wish we'd known about Virtue sooner. We can't thank the team enough for everything they have done, especially during these challenging times.

A. J.

My youngest started at virtue and struggled with separation as was only 3. The staff were kind,caring and supportive to my little one and to us. She soon became happy and enjoyed attending. Unfortunately my work can not accommodate home classes but as soon as we are back to normality she will be returning. Its amazing to see the lengths the club has gone to foe the children in the hardest of times. Keep going guys are are amazing!

E. B.

I have nothing but praise for the lovely ladies Shelley and Celine who run the Monday morning gymnastics class for pre school children. They make all the children feel so special and really take their time with each of them. Every week there is a new theme and they teach the children the basics of gymnastics, like pointing toes and keeping balance on beams, and it's all done in such a fun environment. All the children absolutely love it and I have to say I'm a bit jealous and would love to be bouncing around and climbing with the kids!

R. W.

Virtue School of Gymnastics is absolutely fantastic. My daughter Tiana has been going here for many years now and loves it. Watching Tiana excel and pick up many medals over the years makes me extremely proud. The coaches do an amazing job, their hard work and dedication really shines through with the gymnas.

D. H.

My daughter has gone to this gymnastics club since it opened! She loves it and still loves going every week. The coaches are amazing and happy to help with anything. Also it's great as it keeps my daughter fit! Would definitely recommend 😊

N. C.

Virtue have been amazing with my daughter! She’s been there since the age of 2 and next week she’s 7! They’ve been amazing throughout lockdown, and my daughter looks forward to her weekly zoom sessions and also the added extras in the week they are providing! Thanks to all at Virtue! Xx

S. H.

My daughter loves going to her gym session - she is always eager to go and all smiles when she returns. I am very impressed with how they have run the sessions this term to help everyone feel safe. Excellent communication from Kara. So happy to have found this gymnastics school.

S. W.

My daughter (6) LOVES her weekly sessions. She started in the gym and it was so much better equipped than her previous place, with much smaller class numbers. Since transitioning to online (COVID) she has continued to develop her skills and it really gives her something positive to break up the monotony of lockdown life. Thank you all so much but especially Shelley and Becca ❤️

N. C.

We have been with Virtue Gymnastics for over 2 years now, with our daughter (now 51/2) receiving lessons. It has been a fantastic experience through and through. The expertise and commitment has been excellent, obviously during the in-person lessons pre-pandemic. Our little one has certainly learnt a lot of skills, gotten stronger and most importantly enjoyed herself thoroughly. The lockdown unsurprisingly has been challenging for everyone ; but even in this situation lessons have continued on Zoom improvising with stuff readily available at home. Thus the lessons have been a great source of positivity for our daughter and therefore for us as well. Cannot wait for CoVID to be wrapped up and see all of you in person again!

S. M. P. S. R.

Virtue have been absolutely amazing in supporting our students and the wider school community. The coaches are always so encouraging and professional. We have recommended them to other schools and look forward to welcoming them back as soon as we can.

B. B.

2 of my children have had their first sessions this week and the staff were very welcoming, friendly and professional.

A. R.

I’ve had the pleasure of watching my young person develop through the years they have been a part of the virtue family. It’s a great mix of challenge, flexibility, determination and exercise. Bringing all of those things together the coaches really help the young people and encourage them to be the best they can be.

C. R.

The team at Virtue are extremely supportive and treat each member on various groups as family. The environment is nurturing and coaches genuinely care about the kids. Fabulous gymnastics team!

J. E.

Absolutely 5 stars!!!! Would highly recommend Virtue to anyone in Reading!! The coaches are beyond comparison to any other company and are fully trained professionals. They make all the classes fun & exciting and welcome both kids & adults. There might be a waiting list on some classes but 100% worth the wait. Big love to Virtue Gymnastics!!!

V. F.

My children absolutely loved being a part of virtue, any confidence issues were dealt with sensitively and they went out of their way to accommodate my youngest, offering different classes to suit her needs. The biggest plus for me was I felt like they were in safe hands at all times. 100% recommend.

K. R.

Both my girls have being going to virtue for some time now, they both love it. Hollie and Tilly are fantastic, and the girls love training with them. The whole of the virtue team are friendly and do a excellent job. Thank you for every you do for the girls.

H. F.

This place is amazing. My daughter hasn't been attending very long but watching her little journey has been amazing, seeing her go from not even talking in her class at school to taking part in competitions with virtue and at school. The coach's are second to none and you can see the love they have for all of the children they do a great job❤ highly recommend

B. A.

This is an excellent gymnastics club that has come on so far! Would 100% recommended, all coaches are amazing for how much effort they put in in and out of sessions.

L. D.

My daughter has been attending for a year now and has had so much joy from it, all the coaches are lovely and the extra support she receives from Celine is amazing

J. H.

I would like to thank all the staff who have been working extremely hard through this pandemic. Not only have they helped with my child's mental health but also my own. Well done guys, keep up the good work at giving my child some sort of normality. Thanks.

H. T.

Great standard of coaching and the club have a full programme during lockdown. Can’t wait until the kids can train face to face again as they love the sessions. Particularly Parkour!

L. S.

Excellent gymnastics company. My daughter loves attending the sessions in person and also over zoom and has come really far.

N. M.

Lovely club with hard working, professional coaches. My daughter loved her classes. I hope we can return soon.

L. D.

Excellent gym club that we’ve been involved with for many years & with different parts of it at different times.Community focussed, adaptable to the lockdown & always positive &encouraging & with great coaches.

G. T.

Very well organized gymnastic classes, my grandsons love going

D. S.

It’s been an absolute pleasure to watch you build this club and to support you at competitions, your coaches care for the gymnasts shines through

B. H.

Amazing gym, all coaches are brilliant with all ages and abilities and would 100% recommend.

2. D.

My daughter love gymnastics, aerobics and tumble. Coaches are amazing.

W. B.

Great new home for Virtue Gymnastics. Spacious. Well done Kara.

P. B.

Fabulous School for gymnastics. Coaches are so lovely! My children love it here!

I. S.

My daughter loves her sessions and has come on so much so quickly!

S. L.

Great gymnastics club both my son and daughter love going

K. D.

my daughter loves it here!

T. C.

Great gym!

C. P.

Amazing gym !

M. M.

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