Jordan and Jacob Bailey are taking their passion for youth development to the next level with the construction of a major indoor sports campus in Bend, Oregon. Already known for owning the Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy since 2021, the couple is now building a 45,000-square-foot multi-sport facility off Highway 97, directly across from Trader Joe’s.
“Jacob runs action sports camps at all the local skate parks through parks and rec,” Jordan says. “He has done so for about nine years with our nonprofit Truckstop [Action Sports]. So we really are heavily invested in youth sports and we believe firsthand in the power…We’ve seen it really transform our kids.”
Once completed, the current gymnastics academy — which serves 1,000 kids per week at full capacity — will relocate and expand under a new name: Bailey’s Sports. The facility will offer gymnastics, Ninja Warrior training, tumbling, cheer, preschool programs, volleyball courts and even a full fitness center for parents.
The existing building on Layton Avenue won’t be abandoned — instead, it will transform into an indoor BMX, skate and scooter park, giving kids a year-round venue regardless of smoke, heat or weather. Both locations are expected to open by late next year.
Phase two of the project will include a second 23,000-square-foot building, housing a skatepark and a full-scale Ninja Warrior training complex. Once that opens, the Baileys plan to consolidate everything indoors, eliminating the need for their existing site.
While the vision is bold, the Baileys insist the project is a direct response to real community demand.
“The biggest void that we see is there’s just such a severe lack of space for volleyball. A lot of club programs are operating in school gyms late at night,” Jordan says.
Despite rising construction costs, tariffs and economic headwinds, the couple remains optimistic.
“We’ve done our due diligence to see how the community really invests in their kids and sports,” Jacob says.
“A lot of time and care has gone into this project to ensure that it is financially sustainable. It’s a huge goal, but it’s something that we believe wholeheartedly in,” Jordan adds. “There’s a real historic record of Central Oregon families prioritizing their kids and their activities and their sports quite highly, even through economic uncertainty.”
To ensure accessibility, the Baileys offer scholarships and free school field trips, removing barriers for lower-income families.
Bailey’s Sports isn’t just a local facility — it’s designed to attract visitors from across the West Coast.
In January, they will host their second USA Gymnastics-sanctioned meet at the Riverhouse Convention Center. Last year saw 450 athletes and 1,600 spectators, and this year over 600 gymnasts have already registered.
Their long-term vision includes regional and national skate, scooter and Ninja Warrior competitions, positioning Bend as a hub for competitive and recreational youth sports.
“The cool thing is when a kid walks through these doors, no matter what’s going on at home, no matter what’s going on at school, they’re gonna be welcomed with positivity,” Jacob explains. “That’s the beautiful thing about what we’re wanting to do here.”
Originally reported by Nic Moye in The Bend Source.
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