Pre-team gymnastics
Mini Tops
- Ages
- 3–4
- Prerequisite
- 3+ months in rec classes
- Practice
- Once a week · 55 min
- Coach
- Dayana
Gymnastics terminology, foundational skills and team equipment. Gymnasts learn a routine for a mock meet.
Invite only
gymnastics COMPETITION TEAMS
in ashburn, va
Hope Gymnastics Academy · Ashburn, VA
Gymnastics competition teams in Ashburn, VA
From invite-only pre-team groups for ages 3–7 to USA Gymnastics Xcel, Compulsory and Optional teams, Hope Gymnastics offers a team option for every stage of competitive gymnastics in Loudoun County.
- 3 Pre-team groups
- 3 Competitive programs
- 3T–10 USAG levels
Compare programs
Team programs at a glance
| Program | Type | Ages / levels | Training | How to join |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Tops | Pre-team | Ages 3–4 | 1x a week · 55 min | 3+ months rec + parent interview |
| Mini Hopes | Pre-team | Ages 4–5 | 2x a week | 5+ months rec + parent interview |
| Mini Elites | Pre-team | Ages 5–7 | 2x a week | 6+ months rec + parent interview |
| Xcel | Competitive | Ages 6+ | 2–3 nights/week | Coach recommendation or tryout |
| Compulsory | Competitive | Levels 3–5 | 8–18 hrs/week | Coach recommendation or tryout/placement |
| Optional | Competitive | Levels 6–10 | 18–20 hrs/week | Tryout or placement |
Developmental · invite only
Pre-team gymnastics for ages 3–7
Our pre-team groups build strong foundations and a love of the sport. Gymnasts are invited from our recreational classes, followed by a parent interview.
Pre-team gymnastics
Mini Hopes
- Ages
- 4–5
- Prerequisite
- 5+ months in rec classes
- Practice
- Twice a week
- Coach
- Dayana
Foundational skills, age-appropriate shaping, conditioning and listening, with a routine for a mock meet.
Invite only
Pre-team gymnastics
Mini Elites
- Ages
- 5–7
- Prerequisite
- 6+ months in rec classes
- Practice
- Twice a week
- Coaches
- Kylee & Kelly
Handstands, cartwheels and pullovers with conditioning and shaping, plus two mock meets. The final step of pre-team.
Joining Mini Elites is a commitment to enter the competitive program the following year: 8 hours a week of training and local travel meets.
Invite onlyCompetitive programs
Xcel, Compulsory & Optional teams
Three competitive gymnastics programs with different time commitments, so every gymnast can compete at the level that fits.
USA Gymnastics Xcel · Ages 6+
Xcel
- Levels
- Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum/Diamond
- Practice
- Bronze: 2 nights a week
Silver, Gold, Platinum/Diamond: 3 nights a week - Join
- Coach recommendation or tryout
- Commitment
- A more flexible competitive option. Gymnasts who want the team experience without competing are welcome too.
Junior Olympic program
Compulsory
- Levels
- 3–5
- Practice
- 8–18 hours a week
- Join
- Coach recommendation or tryout/placement
- Commitment
- Mid-level, year-round training with scheduled vacation breaks. Physical evaluations a couple of times a year.
Junior Olympic program
Optional
- Levels
- 6–10
- Practice
- 18–20 hours a week
- Join
- Tryout or placement
- Commitment
- High-level, year-round training. Physical evaluations a couple of times a year.
Tryouts
How gymnastics team tryouts work
Tryouts are open to girls ages 4 and up with prior gymnastics experience and knowledge of foundational skills.
- 1
Reach out
Contact us to schedule a tryout for your gymnast.
- 2
Try out
We test flexibility, strength and basic gymnastics skills on each event.
- 3
Get results
A coach talks with you about how the tryout went.
- 4
Placement
We recommend the best fit:
Pre-competitive rec Pre-team Level 2 Xcel Bronze
Already competing? Gymnasts looking to join at Levels 3–9 or Xcel Silver through Diamond, email us and we'll set up an evaluation.
Team Hope
Our gymnasts in action
Questions
Gymnastics team FAQ
What is the difference between Xcel, Compulsory and Optional gymnastics?
Xcel (ages 6+) is a more flexible USA Gymnastics competitive program with four divisions: Bronze practices 2 nights a week, and Silver, Gold and Platinum/Diamond practice 3 nights a week. Compulsory (Levels 3–5, 8–18 hours a week) competes set routines with a mid-level, year-round commitment. Optional (Levels 6–10, 18–20 hours a week) is our high-level, year-round program.
How does my child join the gymnastics team?
Girls ages 4 and up with prior gymnastics experience can try out. We test flexibility, strength and basic skills on each event, and a coach talks with parents about the results and a placement recommendation. Xcel and Compulsory gymnasts can also join on a coach's recommendation.
What is Pre-Team and how do kids get invited?
Pre-Team is our invite-only developmental program for ages 3–7: Mini Tops (3–4), Mini Hopes (4–5) and Mini Elites (5–7). Gymnasts are invited after time in our recreational classes (3, 5 or 6+ months depending on the group), followed by a parent interview.
How many hours a week do team gymnasts train?
It depends on the program: Mini Tops trains once a week for 55 minutes, Mini Hopes and Mini Elites twice a week, Xcel 2–3 nights a week depending on division, Compulsory 8–18 hours a week and Optional 18–20 hours a week.
My gymnast already competes. How do we transfer?
Gymnasts looking to join at Levels 3–9 or Xcel Silver through Diamond should email us at liberoathleticcenter@gmail.com and we will set up an evaluation.
Is Hope Gymnastics Academy a USA Gymnastics program?
Yes. Our Xcel program is sanctioned by USA Gymnastics, and our Compulsory and Optional teams follow the USA Gymnastics level system.
Where does the team train?
Our team trains at Hope Gymnastics Academy, 20051 Riverside Commons Plaza, Suite 100, Ashburn, VA 20147, serving gymnasts from Ashburn, Sterling, Leesburg and across Loudoun County.
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Hope Gymnastics teams in Ashburn
Our gymnastics gym is at Riverside Commons in Ashburn, VA, proudly serving families from Ashburn, Sterling, Leesburg and all of Loudoun County.
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