Feeling empowered watching 2024 Olympics? Here's OKC spots to try gymnastics, fencing and more
As millions watch the 2024 Paris Olympics at home, your child may find a role model in a member of Team USA and discover a new passion to emulate them in a sport they've never tried before.
Whether gymnastics, swimming or fencing, Oklahoma City offers several opportunities for future athletes to learn an Olympic sport all over the city.
Here's where to begin your future Olympian's training:
Gymnastics classes in Oklahoma City
Metro Gymnastics
Metro Gymnastics offers organized recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for children of all ages.
It offers two gymnastics facilities under the same building. Metro West is for kids 7 years old and under, and Metro East is for older kids.
The facility is located at 7420 Broadway Ext.
Dynamo Gymnastics
Dynamo Gymnastics hosts classes, camps and teams for gymnasts of all ages.
From parent-tot to elite classes, kids can learn gymnastics, basic movement and tumbling at the facility located at 7212 W. Hefner Rd.
Skateboarding lessons in Oklahoma City
Coty McClung is an Oklahoma City skateboarder who offers skateboarding lessons to students of all ages in the metro area. He teaches group and private lessons.
Call or text McClung at (510) 759-0286 to inquire about lessons, or email the skateboarder at [email protected].
Kids swimming in Oklahoma City
Aqua-Tots Swim School
Aqua-Tots Swim School offers swim lessons, clubs and team competitions for kids four months to 12 years old.
It's located at 8405 N. Rockwell Ave., STE 1-4 in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma Swim Academy
Kids 6 months old and older in Oklahoma City can obtain swim lessons, join a competitive team and experience adaptive aquatics at Oklahoma Swim Academy.
The facility also offers programs for adults, so parents can learn alongside their children.
It's located at 15001 Gambels Trail Dr.
Fencing lessons in Oklahoma City
City of Thunder Fencing Club offers classes for tikes and youths at its facility in Quail Springs Mall at 2501 W. Memorial Rd.
For more information, visit the club's Facebook page at facebook.com/thunderfencing/.
Judo lessons in Oklahoma City
Located at 306 N. Klein Ave. in Oklahoma City, OKC Combat Sports offers Judo and Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids 6-14 years old.
Kids Judo classes are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For more information, visit okccombatsports.com/.
Horseback riding lessons in Oklahoma City
Cottonwood Creek Ranch
In Oklahoma City, Cottonwood Creek Ranch offers horseback riding lessons for students of all ages.
The ranch also offers camps and private lessons at 907 N. Chisholm Rd.
Cadence Riding Academy
Located at 14150 S. Pine Street in Edmond, Cadence Riding Academy offers private and group horseback riding lessons for kids and adults.
For more information, visit cadenceequestrian.com/.
Kids hockey lessons in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Youth Hockey Association provides ice hockey instruction along with recreational and competitive programs for kids aged 5-18.
The facility is located at 14613 N. Kelly Ave. For more information, visit www.okcyouthhockey.com/home.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Feeling empowered? Kids can try Olympic sports at these places in OKC
