Nanaimo Athletic Club

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• Anynomous

  16 January 2024

  WOW! really really impressed. 21 day free trial, no contract even if you do want to sign up, $20 a month or $5 a week if you do. Tons of equipment and even a seperate womens only space with tons of equipment. Friendly staff. Wish I had found it sooner! Love!

• Anynomous

  02 June 2023

  I was a die hard fan of this club for the past 10 years, through 3 sets of management.
  I say 'was' because of the way this management has handled membership dues and customer service since the fire. We have all been left in the dark regarding re-open dates, or even IF the club is re-opening - attached are screenshots from their facebook page, who themselves say there is no longer a gym -- so why have membership dues not been returned? Why are they ignoring messages, and posting contrary updates? Is the gym opening? Will it open in a new location, like the owner Rob had been exploring months prior? Will we be refunded? Or will they just sit on our money until they maybe reopen, and then force us to either sacrifice the membership or go to a place where we don't feel valued as a customer?
  I have since filed a complaint with the BBB of Vancouver Island, and have contacted the local Small Claims Court for assistance with refund of my fully paid membership dues.
  When- and IF - they reopen, I will NEVER again refer anyone to this gym for fear that they will also have their money taken and no services provided. EXTREMELY disappointing, and unacceptable.

• Anynomous

  06 April 2023

  Decent facility, but found it to be dirty. The prices are very good on contracts. The women's section didn't offer the same selection as downstairs.

• Anynomous

  19 February 2024

  Overall its a pretty good gym. I have never experienced anything but incredible staff. They are very friendly and seem to enjoy being there. The equipment is a bot older, but as of recently restoration has begun. This is one of my favorite gyms I have held membership at.

• Anynomous

  02 October 2023

  Rude staff. Extremely hostile and aggressive. Ancient equipment with bent bar and half broken platform. Was told not to drop weights when doing cleans and snatches on the platforms. Apparently I was "not in control" The front desk staff then lectured me... said I would be "red lighted" in a competition and proceeds to point out all the " real competitors" in the gym. I'm sorry but that's why they are bumper plates on rubber platforms. I'm sorry I rather do power cleans than hang cleans.
  
  At least I got a refund for my membership and found a great place called Island Optimal to continue my Olympic lifting training.
  
  PS. 2 stars because it's the third time I visited the place and the other two times the front desk were quite polite.

• Anynomous

  21 March 2023

  Rude staff and nasty contracts. Avoid this place if you can. Borderline racism and bully tactics by both front line staff and management. I cancelled my membership and signed up elsewhere. Reading their webpage it says equipment updated frequently. Truthfully, the equipment is older than any other gym I have been a member. Also claims on webpage to be welcoming to all. Racism, bully and intimidation is my experience. I also have a friend in Nanaimo that had to cancel because of sexual misconduct. She did not want to call the police and decided to remain quiet.

• Anynomous

  22 May 2023

  Nanaimo Athletic Club is a professionally run gym with an excellent reputation. For good reason too! The staff are friendly. The gym is large and you never have to wait for equipment. The prices are more than reasonable. I highly recommend Nanaimo Athletic Club!