WESTMINSTER, Vt. – The Twin Falls Training Center (TFTC), currently located on Spencer Drive in Bellows Falls, will soon be opening a new, significantly larger training facility located at 7994 U.S. Route 5 in Westminster, also known as the former BDR Trucking building, near the Bellows Falls Union High School. There will be a grand opening celebration on Sunday, May 3.
Originally launched in 2022 and co-owned by Kari Gypson and Cassandra Pedigo, TFTC’s programs are designed to help children in developing better physical and social skills through the fundamentals of gymnastics. The TFTC staff and coaches are educated, trained, and certified through USA Gymnastics, in specialized courses that will ensure they are offering both a structured and creative experience for the kids.
“We are a community-driven gymnastics facility dedicated to building strong, confident, and resilient athletes,” Gypson said in a recent interview. “This move to a much larger facility represents an exciting step forward in the organization’s mission to provide a safe, supportive, and high-quality training environment where every child has the opportunity to grow.”
In the four years since opening, TFTC has been truly committed to not just gymnastics, but also to offering a space where young people of all ages will develop physical skills, discipline, confidence, and the love of exercise and movement. Additionally, they emphasize safety, positive encouragement, empowerment, and a sense of community.
“The new Westminster location will allow us to expand Twins Falls’ impact and better serve our athletes,” Gypson added. “The larger space also creates expanded programming, increased training areas, and the addition of a full-sized competition floor. Also, upgraded equipment and an improved layout will enhance the overall experience within every age level.
“The new location is also more visible and accessible, with improved proximity to school bus routes, making it easier for families throughout the communities to participate. We’ve realized for a while that we needed more space to support what we’re building here. This move allows us to grow our programs and continue giving our athletes the best possible experience.”
TFTC will be celebrating this exciting milestone with a grand opening at the new facility on Saturday, May 3, from 1-3 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the facility, meet the coaches, and experience the energy and spirit that defines Twin Falls.
CORRECTION: This article previously identified the date of the grand opening as “Saturday, May 3.” In fact, it is Sunday, May 3. We apologize for this error.