Finding a good gymnastics club is like finding a good school for yourself. It's not just important that the club has a great program, but that the program matches what you are looking for. A few good places to start looking are national gymnastics associations such as USA Gymnastics or your state's gymnastics association; they usually sponsor the large competitions. You want to definitely assess a club's location, research the reputation of the coaches and staff, and any state or national associations they are a part of. If you are looking for a club for a small child, make sure that the atmosphere there is friendly and conducive to a child's physical and learning abilities; the child's enjoyment of the activities should be a priority. Finding an appropriate gym also should match what the athlete's goals are; are they doing this just for fun, or are they the next promising Olympic champion? Make sure that you visit the gym and speak with both the coaches and parents because you want to make sure the gymnastics club has a positive reputation and an organized, successful program.