BIG is a huge facility with great training apparatus. The coaches are knowledgeable and skilled. The place is usually really busy (especially on the weekend). Their prices are a bit higher than other gyms. They run a good recreational program and seem to consistently field a talented competitive team. Most of the coaches are personable and mean well for the children. However, they need to take a good look at which coaches interact with the younger gymnasts because our experience was with a coach who seemed to forget the girls were just 5-7 year old little girls. She wanted them to behave like little soldiers! When one of the other girls' attention was diverted, she was disciplined in front of the others. Not a comforting sight...The location requires a trudge down 880 near the Fruitvale District in Oakland. Good for a try though.

The gym itself is amazing and well designed. My sister really enjoyed her experience there until she had a falling out with the coaches. The recreational program is amazing, and their competitive gymnasts are some of the best in the state.