Promises made, payments collected: Dozens of Iowa families want answers from Ignit Sports

DES MOINES, Iowa — A youth sports dream has seemingly unraveled for dozens of Central Iowa families after a Grimes-based sports facility abruptly shut its doors, allegedly leaving athletes without a place to play and parents questioning what happened to thousands of dollars in fees.

Ignit Sports and Fitness, which houses a membership gym and multiple club sports programs across 62,500 square feet, according to its website, seemingly ceased operations on Feb. 10.

“It’s just, like, a big letdown for everything,” said Isabelle, a player with the Ignit Volleyball Club.

Those who arrived at the facility that week in anticipation of a workout or practice found the doors locked…

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