Twisters Sports

• Twisters was founded in 1968 by a group of parents that wanted to provide quality Gymnastics instruction for their children.

• By 1974, Twisters had placed several girls into the AAU National Championships. An outstanding staff reputation and competitive success helped the overall enrollment grow to over 200 students.

• In 1981, Twisters’ owner, Nancy Kludt, helps Pam Bileck become Northern California’s first International Elite gymnast. Bileck goes on to compete for the United States at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, CA.

• In 1986, Twisters adds Tae Kwon Do to its curriculum. Twisters program grows to over 650 students by 1989.

• In 1994, Twisters adds Rock Climbing and Camps to its services. Twisters reputation in the community allows it to provide services to the recreational departments of Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Cupertino.

• In 1998, Twisters adds Rhythmic Gymnastics to its curriculum. Twisters becomes the training site for Gunn, St. Francis, Los Altos, and Palo Alto High School Teams. Twisters services to the city of Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Cupertino extends to camps, tae kwon do, rock climbing, and camps.

• Twisters joins the USAIGC in 2000 (United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs) and qualifies 15 gymnasts to the National Championships.

• In 2006, Twisters adds after school care, Kids Club, to its services and offers pick - up service to schools in Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale. Former Cal gymnast, Allan Fusilero, and former UC Davis Hall of Fame gymnast, Ericka Fusilero, purchase Twisters from Ron Ludwig and Nancy Kludt in November of 2006.

• Forty one years later, Twisters continues to provides an array of sports activities and entertainment to children 18 months to 18 years of age. Emphasizing character development through sports training, Twisters’ believes that positive sports instruction plays an integral role as children grow into adulthood.

• With a new vision, a positive and motivated staff, and always improving facility, Twisters' future is bright.