Bringing recreational gymnastics to Lucan

Gráinne first founded Gymstars Gymnastics Club over 12 years ago, inspired by her daughter’s love of gymnastics. What began as a mum supporting her child has since grown into a thriving community gym where every child, regardless of skill, can discover the joy of gymnastics.

“We’re completely recreational,” one of the Gymstars coaches explains. “There’s no set skill level needed to join. It’s for everyone - all ages, all abilities. And that’s what makes it so special.”

As Gráinne and her team grew the club, it was clear the software they were using was no longer equipped to handle their ever-expanding operation. This is when they found ClassForKids.

Taking admin home

With growing popularity came tricky waiting lists, new classes and hundreds of parents trying to book places. The system Gymstars were using before ClassForKids simply couldn’t keep up with the demand.

“It just wasn’t working up to the standard we needed,” the coach recalls. “There were too many kids trying to book in, and the admin started to pile up. There was so much carryover work for Gráinne to do at home. It just wasn’t sustainable.”

For a club built on passion and community, admin was becoming overwhelming and encroaching on Gráinne's precious time at home.

Making the switch to ClassForKids

Switching to ClassForKids was a gamechanger for Gymstars. The move didn’t just solve their admin problem, it opened up a whole new way of running their club.

“We’ve even introduced a brand new class for 3 year olds. Before, there just wasn’t the time. Now all the work gets done here in the gym, not at home. It’s smooth sailing.”

The impact of the new system wasn’t just felt behind the scenes, it made a real difference for coaches on the floor too.

“It’s so easy to use. On the old system, names weren’t in alphabetical order, birthdays were hard to find… nothing was laid out clearly. Now everything is clean, clear and simple. Just tick the boxes - they’re here or not here. It’s way better.”

With booking handled automatically and admin time cut, the team suddenly had capacity to grow the club and focus their time where it matters most.

Gymstars' 5 star results

Since switching to ClassForKids, Gymstars Gymnastics has transformed how they run their club. By cutting hours of weekly admin and handing booking over to parents, the team created the time and headspace needed to grow the club. The result? A bigger, and stronger club that works smoothly for coaches and families alike.

• More time, less admin: Hours of weekly admin reclaimed and take‑home work cut for Gráinne
• Growth unlocked: Club size increased by 15%, with two new class types introduced
• A smoother experience for everyone: Parent‑led booking, reduced waiting list hassle and improved day‑to‑day organisation across the team