Jeremy and Shannon Graff founded Champion Gymnastics of Southern Utah in 2007 with the explicit mission of giving young aspiring athletes access to gymnastics fundamentals in a program that shared their genuine passion for the sport. Seventeen years later, the practice is still a family operation: the Graffs' four children have grown up in and around the gym and are now involved in running the business.
Champion Gymnastics operates from 3087 S River Road in South St. George — the commercial spine that has become the primary fitness and health corridor on the south side of the city — and holds a USA Gymnastics membership, which is the national governing body affiliation that structures competitive gymnastic programs and coach credentialing. USAG-registered programs operate under standardized safety protocols and coaching certification requirements that self-managed recreational programs are not subject to.
The program runs recreational, developmental, and competitive tracks — levels from introduction through team competition — and is positioned as the independent family-owned alternative to the larger organized youth sports clubs in Washington County. The River Road location and the full competitive track make it viable for families whose kids are pursuing gymnastics at a serious level rather than a drop-in recreational basis.
**Verification notes** Website live (SportsEngine platform); Jeremy and Shannon Graff confirmed as owners; 2007 founding confirmed across SportsEngine, Chamber of Commerce, and Yelp; address 3087 S River Rd confirmed; phone (435) 652-4025 confirmed.