FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Grit Club Athletics is a ninja, parkour and obstacle course racing (OCR) gym in Colorado Springs for ages 2 to adult. We offer youth classes, teams, adult GritFit classes, coached open gym, camps, birthday parties and group events.

750 Garden of the Gods Rd, Suite 125, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.

We open Sunday, November 1, 2026, with a free Grand Opening from 2–5 PM. Try the obstacles, watch a coach demonstration and enter the raffle. Adults 18+ can join a GritFit try-it. Participants must sign up and complete a waiver before taking part.

Choose a class and create your family account through the Customer Portal. Complete the required waiver before participating. The one-time family registration fee is $40, waived for families who register by November 30, 2026. Register by December 31, 2026 to become a founding member and receive a special-edition Grit Club shirt.

No. Grit Movers, Grit Minis, Ninja 1 and Parkour 1 welcome beginners. GritFit classes are scaled to every level. Coaches meet athletes where they are.

Wear athletic clothes without buttons, zippers, jewelry, watches or belts. Athletic shoes are required on the training floor—no bare feet or grip socks. Bring water, empty pockets and tie back long hair.

Yes. Every participant needs a signed waiver before stepping onto the training floor. Complete it online in advance or on arrival, before taking part. A parent or legal guardian must sign for anyone under 18; a party host cannot sign for another family’s child.

Movers (ages 2–3) and Minis (3–5) are 30-minute classes. Youth options include Ninja, Parkour, Homeschool and Ninja 1 Adaptive, with ages depending on the class. Teen Ninja/OCR is for ages 15–17. Youth and teen classes are 60 minutes. Teams start at age 7 with coach approval.

Athletes follow the Grit Club skill tree. Coaches move them up when they demonstrate each skill safely and consistently.

A small Ninja 1 class for ages 5–8, with up to five athletes. It offers extra structure, more breaks and a predictable routine for children who benefit from that support, including athletes with sensory, attention or developmental needs.

Yes. Grit Homeschool, ages 5–16, meets Wednesday at 1 PM and Thursday at 2 PM. Parents can take GritFit HIIT at the same time.

Ninja develops obstacle skills on the warped wall, rings, bars, lache and balance challenges. Parkour focuses on moving over, under and around obstacles through vaults, precision jumps, wall runs and safe landings.

Classes open once five students are enrolled; teams are exempt. If a class does not reach the minimum, we will help you move to another time or level, or provide a refund.

Yes. GritFit classes are for ages 18+: OCR 1/2, OCR 3, Ninja, Women’s Ninja, Strong, HIIT, Conditioning and Flow. Classes are coached and scaled to every level, with up to 20 adults. Flow focuses on mobility and stretching.

Many GritFit classes run alongside youth classes and team practice, so parents can train while their children train.

Start with GritFit OCR 1/2 on Tuesday at 7 PM. Experienced racers can move to OCR 3 on Saturday at 8 AM with coach approval.

Coached classes require enrollment. For flexible independent training, approved athletes ages 16+ can use Grit Lab: $59/month unlimited, $39/month as a GritFit add-on, or $15 per visit.

Youth, Teen Ninja/OCR and GritFit classes are $85/month for one class each week. GritFit, including adult OCR, includes one Grit Lab visit per enrolled adult per week—not per class—with no rollover. Youth class tuition does not include Clinic visits. Movers and Minis are $60/month.

GritFam applies to all 60-minute, once-a-week youth, teen and GritFit classes, including adult OCR. Household totals are $156/month for two classes, $225 for three, $284 for four and $340 for five; each additional class is $65. Movers, Minis, teams, Clinic, Lab, camps and events are excluded. Teams have a separate sibling discount.

Make-ups are free and must be used within 30 days at Grit Clinic or a same-level class. Adults may also use Grit Lab. Clinic age eligibility applies; contact us if you need help choosing a make-up.

Yes. Military families receive a 10% discount. Ask about eligibility when you register, or email admin@gritclubathletics.com.

Yes. Email admin@gritclubathletics.com and we will help you arrange it.

Give written notice at least 15 days before the first of the month. Tuition is monthly and is not prorated for gym holidays or the annual maintenance week.

We close for Thanksgiving and the following day, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year’s Eve and Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Our summer maintenance week is August 2–8, 2027.

Teams are for ages 7+ with coach approval. Grit Crew (ninja) and Grit Flight (parkour) are $190/month for two weekly practices. Grit Elite (competitive ninja) is $245/month for three weekly practices, including the coach travel fee. All practices are 60 minutes, and team athletes may attend every Grit Clinic session.

Ask a coach for an evaluation. Team placement requires coach approval; submitting a registration request does not guarantee enrollment.

Yes. Each additional sibling on a team receives 5% off team tuition.

A 60-minute session for ages 5–16 with a coached skill of the week followed by open practice. Sessions are Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 PM, Friday at 5:30 PM and Saturday at 10:30 AM. Drop-in is $15; four visits are $50 and eight visits are $95. Packs are Clinic-only, have no expiration and do not receive GritFam discounts. Team athletes have unlimited Clinic access.

Independent training for experienced athletes ages 16+, Monday–Saturday at 7 AM and Friday at 7 PM. Staff approval is required; ages 16–17 need a parent or guardian waiver. Unlimited access is $59/month, or $39/month for adults with an active GritFit membership. Drop-in is $15. GritFit includes one Lab visit per enrolled adult per week, not per class, with no rollover.

School Break Camp is for ages 6–12. Choose 9 AM–noon or 1–4 PM for $59/day ($49 for members), or 9 AM–4 PM with supervised lunch for $110/day ($95 for members). Siblings save $5/day. The first dates are December 21–23 and 28–30, 2026. Bring snacks, water and a nut-free lunch for full-day camp.

Grit Party is $300 for 90 minutes: 30 minutes each of coach-led games, open gym and party-room time. Grit Party Plus is $375 for two hours: 60 minutes of coached games, then 30 minutes each of open gym and party-room time. Both include 10 children and a shirt for the guest of honor. Extra guests are $18 each. A $100 deposit holds the date; rescheduling requires 10 days’ notice.

Yes. Groups and field trips are $15 per participant with a 10-person minimum, typically 90 minutes to two hours. Weekday appointments are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 AM–1 PM, and Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 AM–1 PM. Contact us about your group and availability.

A three-hour parents’ night out with ninja games and obstacles. Pricing is $30 per child, $25 for GritFam families and $20 for each additional sibling. Dates will be announced.

Coaches complete background screening every two years and Colorado mandatory reporter training annually. They hold CPR, First Aid and AED certification and complete CDC HEADS UP concussion training. Youth classes have no more than 10 athletes per coach, or eight for ages 2–5. Equipment is checked before every session; an AED and first aid kits are on site.

An athlete with a possible head injury sits out for the rest of the day, and we contact their parent or guardian right away. Return requires written clearance from a health care provider.

Interactions with athletes are observable. Coaches communicate with minors only through Grit Club channels, with a parent copied.