Charter membership
$79 per month
Charter rate
$79/month
Lock in your $79 Charter rate for as long as your membership remains continuously active.
Future standard rate
$99/month
Only 100 primary Charter Memberships will be available.
Reservation
$25 reserves your spot
$25 reserves your Charter rate — applied in full toward your first month of membership.
What's coming to XLR8
More than a gym. A high-performance campus.
XLR8 High Performance Center is being designed as a place to train, compete, recover, improve, and connect — all under one roof.
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Performance Turf
Large multi-use turf space for speed, agility, athletic development, team training, baseball/softball, football, soccer, and more.
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Strength + Power
A dedicated strength and power training area with racks, free weights, performance equipment, and space for serious athletic development.
03
XLR8 Performance Lab
A glass-enclosed performance testing and training lab bringing XLR8's existing testing capabilities into the center.
04
Basketball Performance Area
A dedicated half-court basketball training area with a true basketball court surface — featuring an automatic ball-feeding system and individualized shot tracking for high-repetition shooting workouts without a rebounder.
05
Golf Simulator
Indoor golf practice and simulator experience.
06
VR Performance
Three VR training spaces with sport-specific experiences and training applications.
07
Recovery
Dedicated recovery options and recovery space.
08
Member Lounge
Comfortable space for athletes, parents, families, and members between sessions.
Also included with Charter Membership
Everyday member benefits
- Digital member access
- 24/7 access once build-out is complete
- 5 total complimentary guest passes
- Household membership options
- Member pricing / eligibility for select XLR8 experiences
- Stretching + mobility space
- Standard member amenities
More XLR8 when you want it
Add specialized experiences
Charter Members can add specialized XLR8 experiences separately as they need them.
- Performance Lab Testing
- Performance Coaching
- Academies
- Recovery
- Golf + VR
- Camps + Clinics
- Private Rentals
- Special Events
Premium experiences are separate from the $79/month Charter Membership unless specifically stated otherwise.
Why the First 100
The First 100 get something that won't be offered again
Only 100 primary Charter Memberships are available. The First 100 Charter Members receive:
01
$79/month
Charter Membership at the founding rate.
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Locked-In Rate
Your Charter rate remains $79/month while your membership stays continuously active.
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$0 Enrollment
No enrollment fee for The First 100.
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5 Guest Passes
Five total complimentary guest passes included.
05
Household Options
Household membership options available.
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Permanent Recognition
Your name permanently displayed inside XLR8 as one of The First 100.
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Full Center Access
Access to the new XLR8 High Performance Center when membership access begins.
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24/7 Access
XLR8 will be open 24/7 for members once build-out is complete — train on your schedule, anytime.
Only 100 primary Charter Memberships: once the first 100 primary Charter Memberships are claimed, Charter Membership closes.
$25 reserves your position: the $25 reservation payment is applied as a credit toward your first active month of membership — $54 remaining after the $25 credit, then $79/month thereafter.
Charter pricing
Lock in your Charter rate
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Charter rate | $79 / month |
| Future standard rate | $99 / month |
| Charter Memberships | 100 maximum |
| Reservation deposit | $25 |
| Enrollment fee | None |
| Billing | Month-to-month after activation |
| Cancellation | 30-day notice |
| Recognition | Permanent First 100 recognition |
| Membership | Price |
|---|---|
| Primary Charter Membership | $79/month |
| One additional household member | +$39/month |
| Two or more additional household members | +$69/month total |
| When | Amount |
|---|---|
| Today | $25 reservation payment |
| At first month activation | $54 remaining after $25 credit |
| Thereafter | $79/month |
Your $79 Charter rate remains in place for as long as your Charter Membership remains continuously active.
Household members do not use additional First 100 Charter Membership positions. Household selection can be completed during membership activation.
FAQ
Questions, answered
What is Charter Membership?
Charter Membership is the special membership available only to the first 100 primary members of the XLR8 High Performance Center.
What does my $79 membership include?
Charter Membership includes general access to eligible areas of the XLR8 High Performance Center during designated member-access periods, including the Strength + Power area, available open turf, stretching/mobility space, member lounge and standard facility amenities. Premium XLR8 experiences are purchased separately.
How long do I keep the $79 Charter rate?
Your $79 Charter rate remains in place for as long as your Charter Membership remains continuously active.
When does membership begin?
Membership access and recurring billing begin when the XLR8 High Performance Center opens for member access. Charter Members will receive opening and access information before activation.
Can I add household members?
Yes. One additional household member is +$39/month. Two or more additional household members are a maximum +$69/month total household add-on. Household members do not use additional First 100 positions.
How do the $25 reservation and First 100 recognition work?
The $25 reservation deposit is applied in full toward your first month of Charter Membership. When your Charter Membership activates, your name will also be permanently displayed on the First 100 display inside the XLR8 High Performance Center.
Greater Des Moines
Built in Norwalk. For Greater Des Moines.
XLR8 High Performance Center will call Norwalk home, but our vision is much bigger than one community. We're building a destination for athletes, families, teams, coaches, and active adults from across the Greater Des Moines metro.
Whether you're coming from Norwalk, Des Moines, West Des Moines, Waukee, Ankeny, Johnston, Urbandale, Indianola, or elsewhere around Central Iowa, XLR8 is being designed to give you access to training, technology, performance, and community in one location.
- Norwalk
- Des Moines
- West Des Moines
- Waukee
- Ankeny
- Johnston
- Urbandale
- Indianola
Your new XLR8 home: XLR8 High Performance Center, 250 Delaware St, Suite 120, Norwalk, IA 50211.
Ready to be one of the First 100?
Reserve your Charter Membership and lock in your $79 monthly Charter rate. Reservations, the payment authorization and secure checkout are completed on the XLR8 Performance Campus site.
$25 reserves your Charter rate today and is applied toward your first month.