Every Path. One Gym.

Compete at the level that fits your athlete and your family — from a first Xcel meet to the national Trampoline & Tumbling stage.

Competitive Teams

Three Ways to Compete.

Each path is coached with the same standard. The difference is the schedule, the commitment and the goals your family chooses.

Bronze · Silver · Gold · Platinum · Diamond · Sapphire

Real competition with personalized routines and a lighter training load. Open to athletes ages 5 and up.

Best for: athletes who want to compete and still have time for school, friends and other activities.

About Xcel

USA Gymnastics Levels 2 – 10

The traditional development pathway, led by Coach Anatoli Toropov and Coach Lisa Collins.

Best for: dedicated athletes building toward the highest levels of the sport.

Boys & girls · Local to Elite

A fast-growing sport with its own national pathway. TEG T&T athletes compete at the national and elite levels.

Best for: fearless athletes who love air time.

About T&T

Which Path Fits?

An honest look at what each path asks of your athlete and your family. Your coach will give you exact practice times and costs before you commit.

Path	Who it’s for	Training load	Routines	How to join
Recreational	Every child, any experience	1–2 classes per week	In-house meets (RisingStars)	Enroll any month
Xcel	Ages 5+, members or non-members	Lighter than Compulsory	Personalized; compete 1–4 events	Evaluation
Compulsory	Levels 2–5	Morning & evening options, incl. homeschool	Set USA Gymnastics routines	By invitation, via pre-team
Optional	Levels 6–10	After-school evenings, 4–5 days per week	Individual routines	Coach recommendation
Trampoline & Tumbling	Boys & girls, beginner to elite	Varies by level	Trampoline & tumbling passes	Evaluation

The Pathway

Most athletes start in recreational classes, where coaches see their strength, focus and love for the sport.

An invitation-only program for ages 3–5 — the first step toward competitive gymnastics.

Invitation-only training that builds the skills required to compete. Athletes move up when coaches know they’re ready to succeed.

Compulsory, Optional, Xcel or T&T — with an honest assessment and a clear next step every season.

Book a free trial class at Tennessee Elite Gymnastics in Lenoir City.