Didion Athletics is a 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, climate-controlled children’s activity center designed with both athletes and parents in mind. Our facility features wrap-around parent seating, a fully stocked pro shop, and a parent wellness area with massage and exercise equipment—so you can relax while your child trains.
We proudly serve the River Valley and surrounding areas with top-quality recreational and competitive gymnastics, along with Mom & Me classes, cheer, tumbling, parkour, and Ninja programs for all ages and skill levels.
Didion Athletics is also the perfect place to host birthday parties, team celebrations, school or class parties, and special events. Our expansive facility includes boys’ and girls’ gymnastics equipment, a full-size cheer floor, trampolines, rock wall, ninja playground, foam pits, bounce houses, a zip line, and more.
To top it off, families can enjoy our café area, where athletes and parents can relax, hydrate, and grab a snack between classes.
Together we rise. Join Velocity All Stars.
Didion Athletics is excited to announce the launch of our All Star Competitive Cheer Program, joining our award-winning gymnastics programs! We will be forming Level 1 and Level 2 teams, with limited roster spots available.
Level 1 clinic will be held Tuesday, May 12th, from 4:30 - 5:30 PM and tryouts will be on Thursday, May 14th from 4:30 - 5:30 PM ($35).
Level 1 requires cartwheels, round-offs, backbends, kick-overs, and a straddle jump.
Level 2 clinic will be held Tuesday, May 12th, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM and tryouts will be on Thursday, May 14th from 4:30 - 5:30 PM ($45).
Level 2 requires a back handspring on mat or round-off back handspring on floor, front and back walkovers, and two cheer jumps.
Both levels include 2–3 hours of tumbling, jumps, and dance instruction. Athletes may register by creating an account under “New Members” or enrolling through Day Camps where we will also offer tumbling and cheer clinics covering skills from round-offs and back handsprings to tucks, layouts, and fulls. We also offer ongoing tumbling and cheertech classes—membership is required to enroll, and free trials are available for new students.
Join our Family. Be part of the Twisters
Didion Athletics Twisters Girls Gymnastics Team is a fierce, high-performing program with a proven record of excellence. Our athletes have earned 26 Arkansas All-Around State Championships, 6 Regional Championship titles, and 12 gymnasts recognized nationally as TOPs athletes.
We proudly offer both Xcel and Development Program tracks, making Didion Athletics the only facility in the River Valley to provide multiple pathways that lead to long-term success, including collegiate-level gymnastics.
Our Pre-Team program serves as the foundational step for athletes preparing to enter the Twisters program. Athletes interested in joining are encouraged to begin their journey with Pre-Team training.
Twisters Tryouts will be held April 4th at 9:00 AM. Tryouts determine division placement, training group hours, and tuition.
With over two decades of coaching experience, the Twisters coaching staff is recognized among the best in the state—and our results speak for themselves.
If you’re looking for excellence, leadership, and proven success, this is your team.
We are THE PLACE for children.
Didion Athletics is a family-oriented club that offers a variety of classes in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Safety is our top priority. We take pride in teaching skills through a progression of drills and fundamental techniques, all led by our experienced staff.