Dirt won’t be the only thing flying in Campbell Park once a new multi-tenant building welcomes its first occupant. 

Dynamyx Gymnastics celebrated with developers and city officials in a ground-breaking ceremony on Feb. 14 on Carleton Drive.

Now in construction, the building managed by Colliers International is currently 47 per cent leased, with Dynamyx taking up the largest bay at 24,512 sq. ft. Once finished, the building will have ample parking and marshalling space to suit light industrial and commercial companies looking for a more customized space.

After years of work, being able to secure a larger location built with gymnastics in mind is incredibly exciting, said Cathy Schwer, new building chair for Dynamyx. The new gym is five minutes away from the non-profit’s current location on Chisholm Avenue in Campbell Business Park, which used to be an old bingo hall and roller rink. 

“It’s always been an issue for us that we’re not built for gymnastics, we’ve sort of fit into what we have existing,” Schwer said. 

Michael Keating, vice president of Colliers International, said it can be difficult for organizations and businesses like the gymnastics club to find a space that suits their unique needs. Having Dynamyx be able to customize the design and layout of their new location in the building just made sense.

“Unfortunately our market in St. Albert has been so soft for the last six years, that landlords are just reluctant to build buildings on spec, especially with a special use like Dynamyx,” Keating said. 

In their current location, pillars stand in the middle of the floor, which can present a safety hazard for gymnasts. With athletes practicing gravity-defying spins and jumps, the building’s low ceilings can be problematic, not to mention the building’s aging infrastructure overall, with a cramped vestibule and lack of windows.  

This new location will give the club 5,000 square feet of more space, with a larger floor space for recreational and competitive programming, a visual viewing area for the parents to watch, three multipurpose rooms, and designed competitive training spaces. 

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