A family-owned Gymnastics Training Facility
TEL. (252) 269-8095
Email: carolinaelitegym@hotmail.com
Eastern NC's ONLY Elite Gymnastics Program
A Barbados National Team Training Center
Carolina Elite Gymnastics Academy
Eastern NC's Premiere Gymnastics Training Facility
Gymnastics at the Beach!
Offering Recreational and High-Level Competitive Gymnastics Programs for girls and boys as well as Ninja and Tumbling. Call 252-269-8095 to set up a Trial Class or Team Evaluation.
YOUR Athlete should attend Carolina Elite Because:
1. We are the ONLY Gym in Eastern NC currently producing scholarship-eligible Level 10 & Elite Gymnasts
2. We are the ONLY Gym in Carteret County with Equipment capable of training ALL levels of Men's & Women's Gymnastics & Ninja
3. We are the ONLY Gym in Carteret County where parents have full observation of their athlete at all times. Athlete safety is our #1 priority.
4. We are the ONLY Gym in Carteret County with an in-ground loose foam training pit.
5. We are the ONLY Gym in Eastern NC owned by an Elite Coach, Master Clinician and long-time Judge.
Watch the video & stop by for a tour. Call to set up an evaluation.
Call 252-269-8095 for personalized customer service.
Owners and Staff
The Most Highly Qualified Instruction in Eastern NC
Owners
Adam and April Mitchell, Owners
Owner Adam Mitchell is the most highly certified Gymnastics Professional in both NC and all Region 8.
Certifications/Experience:
*National Coach, Women's Program, USAG
*National Coach, Men's Program, USAG
*National Judge, Men's Program, USAG
*National Judge, Women's Program, NGA
*National Judge, Men's Program, NGA
*Level 10 Judge, Women's Program, USAG
*State and Regional Clinician, USAG
*Meet Director, USAG/NGA/AAU
*Safety Certified, USAG
*Safe Sport Certified, USCSS
*Business Executive Certification, USAG
*Recreational Gymnastics Director Certification, USAG
*First Aid - Red Cross & USAG
* 2016 NC USA Gymnastics Coach of the Year
*NCAA Gymnastics Judge and Meet Ref
*AAU Gymnastics Judge
*NCATA Execution Official
*Personal Fitness Trainer, NESTA
*AED, Adult, Infant and Child CPR, Red Cross and AHA
* Positive Coaching Alliance, AAU
*Contract Paralegal, PalmaPrince P.A.
Adam has personally coached countless State, Regional and National Champions in the JO/DP program and has transitioned dozens of athletes from Level 10 and Elite to Division 1, 2 and 3 NCAA teams.
Adam has been active coaching FIG, USAG, AAU and NAIGC athletes for over 25 years.
His goal is to give each of his athletes every possible opportunity to safely reach their potential in the sport of Gymnastics.
Owner and Office Manager April Mitchell brings a special touch to Carolina Elite with years of background in Retail, Customer Service, and Banking and will always greet you with a smile.
Leah
Competitive Team Assistant Coach, Rec Instructor
Leah is currently a Diamond Gymnast in our High Level Group and coaches all levels of Rec Gymnastics and assists with our Competitive Team.
Jerome
Competitive Team Women's Gold/Platinum Team Head Coach
Coach Jerome is originally from New Bern, NC and retired from service in the US Navy.
Siggler
International Elite Choreographer
Siggy is an alumnist of our Competitive Team as well as our primary choreographer and has created floor routines used in Level 10, NCAA and International Elite Competition..
Malachi
Ninja Instructor, Boys Team Coach
Competitive Ninja and Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Malachi brings that competitive edge to our Co-Ed Ninja Program.
Mike
Men’s Team Coordinator
Mike is a High School English Teacher, Men’s Competitive Team Head Coach and adult gymnast with NAIGC.
Bethany
Rec Gymnastics & Silver Team Coach
Bethany is an alumnist of our Women's Optional Team and coaches our Rec gymnasts as well as our the Silver/Gold Team.
Recreational Gymnastics/Summer Camps
For all your fun gymnastics needs! Our Rec Program offers athletes of any age and ability level the chance to enjoy safe and fun gymnastics instruction by our well-trained and Safety Certified staff.
Rec Gymnastics Classes
Beat the heat! Our Air-Conditioned Facility is open for evening summer classes.
Please call our office for personalized customer service in enrolling your child. 252-269-8095
Co-Ed Ninja Classes
Ninja and Obstacle Course Training
Carolina Elite is the only gym in Eastern NC with a 14’ Warped Wall, Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Course, Trampoline, Trapeze, Quintuple steps and an In-Ground Loose-Foam Pit.
*Please note, Ninja Training is Obstacle Course and Agility Training; we are not a Martial Arts Facility.
Our Facility
Carolina Elite provides a full range of training equipment including the largest in-ground Loose-Foam Training Pit in Eastern NC, new AAI Regulation Spring Floor, new Gymnova Elite Uneven Bars, new 25’ Tumble Trak, 8 Regulation Length Balance Beams, climbing ropes and a full array of Rec gymnastics equipment.
Our in-ground pit is AAI's most modern design with covered 8"X8" cubes and is the only in-ground foam pit in Carteret County and all of the Crystal Coast. The pit is accessible from all 4 training apparatus as well as trampoline.
Our spacious parent observation area is temperature controlled and offers free wifi.
Recently Added 2000 sq. ft. Rec Gym!
Pit access from Bars, Beams, Floor, Rings, Vault and Tumble Track.
Largest in-ground pit in Eastern NC and the only one in Carteret County and the Crystal Coast.
New competition spring floor with pit access.
Regulation Length Balance Beams, 3 with pit access.
Newly remodeled parent observation area and pro shop offers free wifi.
Bars training area
Brand-new Elite Gymnova Uneven Bar Set
Elite Uneven Bar Pit Set
Pit Vault and Competition Landing Vault
Developmental Vault
Recently Added 2000 sq. ft. Rec Gym!
Women’s Team
Competitive Xcel, Levels 7-10 and Elite Programs
Check out our full range of competitive programs! Carolina Elite offers competitive opportunities for Xcel and Optional athletes and is the only facility in Eastern NC with current International Elite Program athletes.
Optional/Elite Team
All Star Cheer
Now Enrolling Senior Team ages 13-18
$125/mo
Practice Time: Tuesdays 7-9pm
Now Enrolling Junior Team ages 7-12
$100/mo
Practice Time: Wednesdays 7-8:30pm
Additional Tumbling Class Available: Thursdays 6:30-7:25pm
$25/mo for Registered Carolina Elite All-Stars
All Star Senior Team
Recruitable Athletes
Meet our College-Bound Athletes! More to Come!!
Erin Pinder
Level: FIG Elite/Level 10
Affiliation: Barbados National Team & Carolina Elite
Graduating Class: 2024
Age: 18
Recruitment/Media Links: https://www.ncsasports.org/womens-gymnastics-recruiting/international/saint-michael/the-st-michael-school/erin-pinder
Bio: Erin was born and raised in Barbados and is currently training full time at Carolina Elite to represent Barbados at the 2023 World Championships and 2024 Olympic Games and NCAA Gymnastics in the fall of 2024.
Jaidyn Bryant - Verbally Committed to Talladega College Gymnastics Team on Scholarship
Level: Level 10
Affiliation: Carolina Elite
Graduating Class: 2024
Age: 17
Recruitment/Media Links: https://recruit-match.ncsasports.org/clientrms/athletes/10486911
Instagram: @jaidyn_bryant2024
Bio: Jaidyn is a 4th year Level 10 and has competed in both USA Gymnastics Hopes & Elite Programs as well as represented her family homeland Commonwealth of Dominica Internationally.
Layla Jacobs
Level: Diamond
Affiliation: Carolina Elite
Graduating Class: 2024
Age: 16
Recruitment/Media Links: Coming Soon!
Instagram: _layla_alizamariee_gymnast_
Bio: Layla travels over an hour each direction every day to train at Carolina Elite and is an exceptional vaulter and talented tumbler and dancer.
What We Do
2022 Team & Rec Class Information
Team Tuition/Practice Schedule
Rec Class Information
No Annual Registration Fees!
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