Find Out More About Our Gymnastics Program Team
Inside our Program
Welcome to the Limitbreakers Competitive Gymnastics Team! Representing Limitbreakers is a privilege that your child has earned through her hard work, dedication and determination. Limitbreakers is excited to continue building our legacy in the state & region. We can’t wait to see how our athletes and coaches will grow this season and are thankful for the opportunity to work with your athlete.
Our Program is designed to grow your athlete mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Our goal is to be part of the village that helps grow them into the best versions of themselves. We will work to build their character through training vault, bars, beam and floor and also what we call our additional events: conditioning, nutrition, leadership & mental training.
The Limitbreakers Mission:
To provide a culture that develops an athlete’s character, leadership ability, and instills discipline and focus in and outside of the gym.
Limitbreakers is founded on 3 character rules, which your athletes will learn, love and live.
- Act older than you are.
- Keep an open mind & open heart.
- Sit in humility & rise in responsibility.
We believe by becoming disciplined in these rules, athletes and coaches develop a strong character base and mental discipline to be leaders in and out of the gym. Being a Limitbreaker is a lifestyle and these rules are the foundation for applying great leadership into all aspects of life!
What Sets Us Apart
Our commitment to developing an athlete’s character through sport and lessons. While success and winning look different to each club, here at Limitbreakers, we set a goal to be competitive in gymnastics, but number one at building an atmosphere that creates leaders in and out of the gym.
The TRIANGLE: The Coach/Athlete/Parent
Parents have one of the most difficult jobs on the coach/athlete/parent team because they have the smallest role in actual controlling performance. They feel the failures and successes of their children and feel personally responsible. This sometimes causes parents to lose sight of their role. Which can in turn reduce the effectiveness of the coach/gymnast/parent team. When you have concerns, voice them, when you have questions, ask. The only way our parent/gymnast/coach team functions efficiently is when we all work together to communicate.
Levels at Limitbreakers
Limitbreakers follows USAGymnastics guidelines and competes in the USAG Women’s Development Program and the USAG Xcel Program. We compete in sanctioned levels 1-10 in the development program. Levels 1-3 are developmental levels; Levels 4-5 are compulsory levels and levels 6-10 are optional levels. Xcel consists of 6 Divisions: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Sapphire.
Developmental & Compulsory gymnastics, levels 1-5, is a national program in which every gymnast in a particular level will compete with the same routine in each event. The deductions and guidelines are the same for all states and regions. Practice duration for developmental and compulsory can vary from 6 to 14 hours a week based on level.
Optional gymnastics, level 6-10, is a national program in which each level has requirements that the gymnast must meet on each event. The routines and skills are different for each gymnast. There are USAG level requirements, as well as, requirements set forth by Limitbreakers to participate in each level. This program includes regional and national competitions. Practice duration for optionals is 16.5-20 hours a week.
The USA Gymnastics Xcel program was developed as an alternative competitive program offering individual flexibility to coaches and gymnasts. The goal of Xcel is to provide gymnasts of varying abilities and commitment levels the opportunity for a rewarding gymnastics experience. The program allows a wide choice in skills to meet requirements so selection may be based on an individual athlete’s strengths. The Xcel Program gives coaches the ability to tailor skills and routines to individual gymnasts sooner in their gymnastics career. There are USAG level requirements, as well as, requirements set forth by Limitbreakers to participate in each level. This program includes regional competitions. Practice duration for our Xcel program can vary from 6-15 hours based on level.
Call or email us for team pricing!
team@thelimitbreakers.net
(334) 752-2805
2026 LIMITBREAKER LOCKDOWN
Limitbreaker Lockdown
October 2-4, 2026
LEVELS 1-5, Xcel, & Hugs
At Lake Wilmore Park Recreational Center
This October, Limitbreakers is proud to host Limitbreaker Lockdown!
This October, Limitbreakers is proud to host Limitbreaker Lockdown 2 in Auburn, Alabama. From October 2 to 4, athletes from Levels 1 through 5, Xcel, and HUGS will take the floor at Lake Wilmore Park Recreational Center, ready to showcase their hard work, discipline, and heart. But we can't do it alone.
We're inviting local businesses and community leaders to partner with us as event sponsors. Your sponsorship helps provide athlete awards and recognition, quality equipment and professional scoring, and a memorable experience for hundreds of gymnasts and their families.
This meet brings athletes, coaches, and families from across the region, creating a powerful opportunity for your business to gain visibility while supporting youth athletics in our community. When you sponsor Limitbreaker Lockdown 2, you're not just donating. You're investing in confidence, character, and the next generation of leaders.
Join us in making this event unforgettable!
Talent Identification Program
The TOPS (Talent Opportunity Program) is a USA Gymnastics developmental program designed to identify and develop young athletes with elite potential through advanced strength, flexibility, and skill training. It provides gymnasts with a strong technical foundation while preparing them for future success in high-level competition. As athletes progress, they may advance into the HOPES program, which bridges the gap between developmental gymnastics and elite competition, before ultimately pursuing the Elite pathway. Together, these programs create a structured progression that helps talented gymnasts build the physical abilities, technical skills, and confidence needed to compete at the highest levels of the sport.
1. HOTSHOTS - Talent identification for the youngest athletes, ages 5 to 7
2. TOPS - Physical ability development and annual national testing, ages 8 to 10
3. HIGH PERFORMANCE - Advanced skill development across all four events for athlete who have aged out of testing , ages 8+
4. HOPES - Elite qualification and preparation for national-level competition, ages 10-13
5. ELITE OR COLLEGIATE - National, International or Collegiate competition at the highest level by qualification or recruitment
The Primary Focus Of These Programs
- Strength Development
- Flexibility Development
- Body Shapes & Body Control
- Coordination & Agility
- Power & Speed Development
- Technical Fundamentals
- Work Ethic & Coachability
- Mental Focus & Discipline
Where The Pathway Leads
- HOTSHOTS to PEAK are the first steps of a longer pathway
- Each stage builds the strength and skills for the next
- Advancement is earned by evaluation, never guaranteed
- The training benefits every athlete regardless of pathway
HOTSHOTS PROGRAM (AGES 5-7)
Selection Into HOTSHOTS Does Not Guarantee Future Placement Into The TOPS program.
Athletes Must:
- Be currently enrolled on Pre-Team or Competitive Team
- Demonstrate advanced body awareness
- Show exceptional raw athletic ability
- Exhibit a high energy level and strong work ethic
- Display coachability and focus during practice
TOPS PROGRAM (AGES 8-10)
8 Year-Olds - Must Have Achieved Level 5
9 Year-Olds - Must Have Achieved Level 6
10 Year-Olds - Must Have Achieved Level 7
Athletes Must Demonstrate Advanced Levels Of:
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Power
- Body Control
- Gymnastics Fundamentals
- Coachability
HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM (AGES 8+)
Placement Is Reviewed Annually And Athletes May Be Released From The Program. PROGRESS IS THE REQUIREMENT.
Athletes Must:
- Be at least 8 years of age
- Have reached Level 3 or higher
- Show potential for advanced skill development
- Demonstrate coachability and a strong work ethic
- Continue to show measurable progress
HOPES PROGRAM (AGES 10-13)
Hopes Qualification Is Earned Through Scores And Testing, Not Through Selection.
Athletes Must:
- Meet the HOPES age requirements
- Compete at an advanced optional level
- Achieve the HOPES qualifying score at a sanctioned meet
- Pass the required physicial ability testing
- Train at a volume consistent with elite preparation
ELITE & COLLEGIATE (AGES 13+)
ELITE IS NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR COLLEGE RECRUITMENT | HIGHEST LEVEL
Athletes Reach This Stage Through:
- Junior and Senior Elite qualification through testing and meets
- National team consideration and international assignments
- Level 10 competition at state, regional and national championships
- NCAA requirement and collegiate scholarship opportunites
- Year-round physical, technical and mental preparation