History

Throughout its fifty years history, Central Bucks has claimed numerous team and individual state championships. Several gymnasts have taken top honors at regional and national championships, and many have enjoyed success at the collegiate level. Central Bucks was named Region 7 Junior Olympic Program of the Year in 2016. The coaching staff has more than a century of combined experience.

Central Bucks was established in 1973 by Tom Ford and Becky Robinson. They were business partners with a common interest in and passion for the sport of gymnastics. In 1984, Becky relocated to pursue a career in education, and the business carried on under the leadership of Lisa and Tom Ford.

Tom was head coach for more than four decades. He passed away in 2016. Tom was well-respected for his accomplishments as a coach and well-known throughout the gymnastics community as fun-loving, kind and consistent.

Lisa retired and turned over leadership of Central Bucks to Heidi and David Ford. They are committed to maintaining the same standard of quality that earned Central Bucks respect from peers throughout the gymnastics community.

Many people – coaches, parents, staff – have contributed to the success of Central Bucks through the years. Two former coaches, Bob Schultz and Carla Ceralde, have contributed in noteworthy and exceptional ways. Bob coached gymnastics at Central Bucks for nearly four decades. His passion for the sport and drive to succeed were unmatched. He passed away suddenly in 2015, but his impact lives on. Carla coached gymnastics at Central Bucks for more than sixteen years. She succeeded Tom Ford as the second Head Coach in the organization’s history. Her unwavering dedication and extraordinary commitment to helping every athlete reach her full potential in gymnastics and life beyond the sport are a driving force behind the continued success of Central Bucks.

Olivia Labs, a former Level 10 gymnast at Central Bucks, became the third Head Coach in the organization’s history in June 2019. Under her leadership, Central Bucks has continued its long track record of success.

Throughout its fifty year history, Central Bucks has claimed numerous team and individual state championships. Several gymnasts have taken top honors at regional and national championships, and many have enjoyed success at the collegiate level. Central Bucks was named Region 7 Junior Olympic Program of the Year in 2016. The coaching staff has more than a century of combined experience.