Jade Carey to headline The Club Athletics grand opening in Medford

Olympic champion Jade Carey will help open The Club Athletics’ new Medford gym on Oct. 24, with tours, prizes, giveaways and membership deals for families. The event spotlights the gym’s preschool, recreational and competitive programs as it expands gymnastics options in the Rogue Valley.

Why it matters: - The grand opening gives Medford-area families a new gymnastics option with programs for toddlers, recreational athletes and competitors. - Jade Carey’s appearance adds national attention to the launch and gives families a chance to meet a two-time Olympic gold medalist. - Founding-member pricing and prize drawings are part of the opening push, which could help the gym build its first local base.

What happened: - The Club Athletics will hold its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. - The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 163 Bateman Drive in Medford, Ore. - Families can tour the new gym, learn about programs and meet Carey. - The opening includes prizes, giveaways and membership offers.

The details: - The Club Athletics offers preschool gymnastics for children ages 1 to 5. - Parents participate in classes for children ages 1 to 3. - Recreational gymnastics and tumbling classes run from beginner to advanced and include options for boys. - Athletes who want to compete can explore Xcel and Developmental Team programs. - Pre-team is designed to help gymnasts prepare for competition. - Founder Chelsea Shaw previously led the University of Oregon’s acrobatics and tumbling program. - Shaw was named the 2017 NCATA Coach of the Year. - Courtney Starks leads the preschool and recreational programs and brings 32 years of gymnastics experience. - NCAA All-American Selena Harris-Miranda is part of the coaching staff. - Families who attend the grand opening can become founding members and receive 25% off non-competitive programs for life. - Attendees can enter to win a free year of recreational gymnastics, $500 in Club Cash or a free birthday party. - The first 100 families will receive a free Club swag bag. - Families can reserve a spot at theclubathletics.com.

Between the lines: - The gym is positioning itself as both a youth development program and a competitive pathway. - Shaw’s stated goal is to help children build confidence, discipline and character through gymnastics. - The staffing lineup combines coaching experience, college-level credentials and elite competitive experience.

What's next: - The grand opening will serve as the gym’s formal introduction to Medford and surrounding Rogue Valley communities. - The Club Athletics plans to continue serving preschool, recreational and competitive athletes after the opening event. - Families who want the discounted founding-member offer need to attend or reserve a spot before the event.