Competitive Gymnastics Classes in Clarksburg, Rockville, and Columbia, MD
Offering the Xcel Program
Registration for the 2024/2025 Xcel Team Season is now closed. Registration for the 2025/2026 Xcel Team Season will open late Spring 2025. Don’t wait to join-in on the fun, check out all of our advanced gymnastics class offerings today!
Developmental Competition
Gymnastic Competition Classes Based on Skill
Push your skills and compete in the Women’s Development Program (WDP), where you’ll have the chance to showcase your talent at the USA Gymnastics State Championships.
Our developmental competition program trains young gymnasts to compete at levels 1-10, led by renowned coaches featuring classes and training sessions with three-time Olympic champion Dominique Dawes. In this competition program, students must show mastery of each skill level in order to advance with a qualifying competition score. Tryouts are required to join.
Reach out to learn more about our Developmental Competition program, we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
Xcel Competitive Gymnastics
Team Gymnastics at Dominique Dawes Academy
The Xcel program at Dominique Dawes Academy is designed for kids who want to be involved in a competitive team environment but with a less rigorous practice schedule. It is an intensive but flexible program designed for gymnasts who also want to maintain an active schedule outside of gymnastics. The Xcel program specializes in skills development, growth and advancement at a pace that mimics each gymnast’s ability differently. Our team of coaches is dedicated to providing guidance and support throughout their journey in this exciting program.
Ages 5 and over
Designed for kids with a passion for the sport of gymnastics who would like to be competitive with a less rigorous practice schedule
Flexibility to continue participating in other sports and extracurricular activities
Led by Dominque Dawes certified coaches and an Executive Director with decades of experience in competitive team gymnastics
Team Dawes had 24 Maryland State Champions and 8 Regional Champions in the 2023/2024 Season.
Offers preteen and divisions Bronze through Sapphire.
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Benefits of Competitive Gymnastics
Competitive gymnastics offers a range of valuable benefits for children, fostering both physical and emotional development. Here’s how participating in competitive gymnastics can positively impact your child:
Physical Strength and Flexibility
Gymnastics improves overall strength, flexibility, and agility, helping children develop a healthy, strong body.Coordination and Motor Skills
Tumbling, balancing, and jumping exercises enhance coordination and motor skills, benefiting other sports and daily tasks.Discipline and Focus
Training teaches discipline and focus, helping children develop consistency and a strong work ethic.Confidence and Self-Esteem
Mastering new skills boosts confidence and self-esteem, positively impacting your child’s sense of self-worth.Teamwork and Social Skills
Competitive gymnastics fosters teamwork and social interaction, teaching children the value of collaboration and support.Goal Setting and Achievement
Children learn how to set and achieve goals, developing a growth mindset and overcoming challenges.
Competitive gymnastics helps children grow physically, emotionally, and socially, providing a foundation for success in many areas of life.
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Contact Information
Have Questions or Concerns? Call Our Office at (240)-690-4138
Our Clarksburg Location
22530 Gateway Center Drive
Clarksburg, MD 20871
Recreational Gym – Suite 500
Preschool and Ninja Gyms – Suite 700
Our Rockville Location
5626 Randolph Road
Rockville, MD 20852
Located behind MOM’s
Organic Market
