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Balance 180 Gymnastics and Sports Academy
Balance 180 Gymnastics and Sports Academy
Balance 180 Gymnastics and Sports Academy
Balance 180 Gymnastics and Sports Academy
4 Campaigns |
Gainesville, United States
$7,500 USD 71 backers
37% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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We are a growing nonprofit organization in Gainesville, Florida that offers gymnastics and other sports programs to children and young people with varying abilities and needs. Our goal is to give ALL children an opportunity to participate in sports, while encouraging them to realize their unique potential.

 

Our team is made up of experienced senior advisors from different professional disciplines as well as trained gymnastics coaches, assistant coaches, and volunteers who are all committed to helping each child build self-esteem and confidence. We strive to serve the whole child, recognizing that kids benefit from lots of encouragement, a positive environment, and opportunities to succeed.

 

 

 

  • 500+ children ages 2-14 participate in sports programs at Balance 180
  • 77 classes are offered each week
  • 100+ children participate in our inclusive summer camp each year
  • Approximately 25% of our athletes have special needs
  • > 140 children have participated for free or through a scholarship program
  • 14 coaches, 30 volunteer assistant coaches, 12+ senior advisors, and a Board of Directors make up our awesome team
  • 100+ student volunteers are trained each semester to support our athletes with special needs...that's over 1,000 volunteers since Balance 180 began

 

 

 

And so it began...

August 2012: Launched our first program, the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program, with 14 children.

 

February 2013: Introduced recreational and adaptive gymnastics programs with access to the gym only eight hours a week and limited equipment.

 

October 2014: Renovated the gym, gained access to the facility 24/7, and brought in gymnastics equipment with the help of hundreds of volunteers and donors.

 

Fast forward two years...to today!

With over 77 classes and 500+ athletes, offering recreational, competitive, and adaptive classes our facility had reached its capacity. Efficiency and organization could only take us so far....and it was time to expand. With our neighbors downsizing, the stars lined up and we had the good fortune to lease an additional 5,600 square feet of gym space. Almost double!!

 

 

     

    At this point, we have purchased much of the gymnastics equipment, built storage cubbies and a front desk with the help of some amazing volunteers and parents, painted the gym, and finished the overall infrastructure of the "new" side of the gym. To make the Balance 180 gym the place we believe it can be, however, we still need YOUR help!

     

    What we can accomplish with the additional space and your donation...

    • Purchase specialized equipment
    • Create new innovative programs
    • Offer additional athlete scholarships
    • Expand our integrated summer camp
    • Accommodate more athletes in our program
    • Enhance the quality of all of our programs
    • Train more coaches/interns/volunteers
    • Provide continuing education opportunities for our team

     

    While your donation helps us expand physically, you are also making an investment in the lives of children. Because of your donation, our young athletes will have the opportunity to be a part of a team, develop important motor and social skills, and HAVE FUN doing a sport. A donation of any size will directly impact the future of children in a positive, lasting way.

     


    The solicitation registration number of Balance 180 Gymnastics and Sports Academy is: CH36407. Here is the website to obtain our registration information: 

     

    https://csapp.800helpfla.com/cspublicapp/giftgi....

     

    All contributions are tax-deductible. The EIN for Balance 180 is 45-4642781.​

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    Our Athletes Applaud You

    $10 USD
    Thank you for helping give our athletes an opportunity to try gymnastics for the first time! Our athletes give you a round of applause.
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    Pointed Toes Partner

    $20 USD
    It is always the little things that make the biggest difference, like reminding our athletes to point their toes during gymnastics class. Thank you for helping make Balance 180 possible. You have our thanks, and will receive a special digital thank you card with a group picture of our athletes.
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    Cartwheel Contributer

    $60 USD
    One of the skills our athletes learn during their first month in gymnastics is a cartwheel. Thank you for giving our athletes the opportunity to learn a cartwheel through your donation which covers an athlete's tuition for one month! You will receive a digital thank you card with an exclusive photo of our athletes as well as a Balance 180 mug!
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    Flip Flop Friend

    $100 USD
    Our athletes love practicing their flips! Thank you for giving our athletes the opportunity to learn a front flip through your donation, which allows an athlete to come twice a week to class for one month! You will receive an exclusive thank you video from our athletes, the Balance 180 swag bag, and a Balance 180 mug.
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    Leaping Legacy

    $180 USD
    Thank you for leaving your legacy by making a contribution at our $180 level. This covers an athlete's tuition for three months. You will receive a shout out on social media, the Balance 180 swag bag, a Balance 180 mug, and a thank you video from our athletes.
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    Pullover Partner

    $250 USD
    Your donation helps us purchase accessory equipment that allows our athletes to practice skills like pull overs on bars, which take a lot of strength and commitment. You will receive a shout out on social media and in our monthly newsletter, the Balance 180 swag bag, a Balance 180 mug, a thank you video from our athletes, and a Balance 180 shirt.
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    Bronze Medalist

    $500 USD
    You are truly making a difference in the lives of our athletes, and are helping them reach their potential! We will display your business or family name on a plaque of contributors in our seating area. In addition, you will receive a social media shout out, and your business or family name will be displayed in a special expansion edition of our monthly newsletter. You will also receive the Balance 180 swag bag, a Balance 180 mug, a thank you video from our athletes, and a Balance 180 shirt.
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    Silver Medalist

    $1,000 USD
    We appreciate YOU, and are grateful that you are helping provide our athletes with special friendships and memories that will last a lifetime! Your generous donation allows us to develop new classes, provide scholarships, and purchase safety mats. Benefits include the Bronze Medal benefits, plus a 4’x8’ recognition banner displayed at the gym for one year.
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    Gold Medalist

    $2,500 USD
    Your generous donation allows us to develop new classes, offer scholarships, purchase equipment, and offer our coaches continuing education opportunities. Benefits include Bronze Medal benefits, plus a 4’x8’ recognition banner displayed at the gym for two years and an 11” x 11” glass image (Fracture) of your business logo or family name hung on our “Building a Better Tomorrow” dedication wall.
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    Elite Supporter

    $5,000 USD
    Thank you for being an elite supporter by contributing to one of our highest levels of giving. Benefits include: Bronze Medal benefits, plus a 4’x8’ recognition banner displayed at the gym for five years, prominent advertisement on our website as a sponsor, an 11” x 11” glass image (Fracture) of your business logo or family name hung on our “Building a Better Tomorrow” dedication wall.
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    Champion- NAMING OPPORTUNITY

    $7,500 USD
    Honor a loved one or someone special in your life by sponsoring one of our event areas: Beam, Vault, Bars, Floor, or our new Adaptive/Special needs area. Individual, family, foundation or business names will be prominently displayed in the specific event areas on a special sign as sponsors. Anonymous sponsorships are also available. Thank you for being a champion for our kids! You are AWESOME! We look forward to discussing our permanent naming opportunities with you.
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