
USAG Xcel Team
Xcel is an alternative USA Gymnastics competitive program offering individual flexibility to coaches and gymnasts.

USAG Girls Team
TNT’s Girls Development Program trains and competes following the guidelines, rules and policies set by USA Gymnastics.

USAG Boys Team
TNT’s Boys Junior Olympic program trains and competes following the guidelines, rules and policies set by USA Gymnastics.
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Competitive Programs
TNT offers competitive gymnastics and cheer programs. We promote a culture of safety and a healthy respect for both sports. Our competitive program is composed of Men’s and Women’s USA Gymnastics Development Program, USA Gymnastics Xcel, and USASF Cheer Team.
TNT’s Competitive programs the guidelines, rules, and policies set by USA Gymnastics. The program follows the belief that all athletes must develop a solid foundation of basic skills in order to advance safely at their own pace to reach their full potential. With proper instruction, gymnastics and cheer are very safe sports. At TNT we develop skill progressions safely and master the fundamentals to provide a good foundation which prevents injury.
Coaching Staff
Our first priority is that our coaching staff are passionate about working with children. Second is their gymnastics knowledge and background. Some coaches specialize in preschool, recreational, or competitive levels, and many crossover creating a well balanced knowledge of the progressions safely followed in gymnastics.
USAG Girls Team
TNT’s Girls Development Program trains and competes following the guidelines, rules and policies set by USA Gymnastics. The program follows the belief that all athletes must develop a solid foundation of basic skills in order to advance safely at their own pace and reach their full potential.
Three sub-programs exist within TNT’s Girls Development.
Developmental Program
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Non-competitive achievement based groups
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Groups focus on proper skill, technique and shape development for progression into competitive level
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Participation is not required to advance to competitive level, nor does it guarantee mobility to competitive level
Profile 1, Profile 2, Level 1 and Level 2
Optional Program
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Athletes train and compete routines designed specifically for them following the guidelines of USAG Gymnastics
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Athletes compete throughout North Dakota, region and nation
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Season culminates at three different meets: Regional Championships (Level 6 - 8), Western Championships (Level 9), and National Championships (Level 10)
Levels 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10
Compulsory Program
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Athletes train and compete routines designed by USA Gymnastics to build on foundation of skills and technique
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Prepares athletes for optional level competition
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Athletes compete across North Dakota and surrounding states
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Season culminates at State Championship Meet
Levels 3, 4 and 5
How to Inquire
Contact Kelly Brost by email at kellyb@tntkidsfitness.org or by calling 701-551-5009. Set up an initial evaluation for the athlete and interview for the parents. Athlete participates in a 2-week trial period. Accepted athlete's parents meet with coach to go over and sign Competitive Program Handbook.
Contact Kelly if you have further questions about TNT's competitive program: kellyb@tntkidsfitness.org


USAG Boys Team
TNT’s Boys Development Program trains and competes following the guidelines, rules and policies set by USA Gymnastics. The program follows the belief that all athletes must develop a solid foundation of basic skills in order to advance safely at their own pace and reach their full potential. Three sub-programs exist within TNT’s Boys Development.
Developmental Program
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Non-Competitive, achievement based group
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Focused on proper skill, technique and shape development for progression into competitive levels
Boys Pre-Team
Compulsory Program
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Athletes train and compete routines designed by USAG Gymnastics to build on foundation of skills and technique
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Prepares athletes for intermediate and optional level competition
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Compete in North Dakota and surrounding states
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Season culminates at two different meets: State Championships (Level 4) and Regional Championships (Levels 5 and 6)
Levels 4,5,6 and 7 and Junior Development (JD)
Intermediate & Optional Program
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Athletes train and compete routines designed specifically for them following the guidelines of USAG Gymnastics using the FIG requirements
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Athletes compete throughout the state, region and nation
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Season culminates at the Regional and National Championships (qualification dependent upon age and level)
Levels 8, 9 and 10
How to Inquire
Contact Khayvon Hawkins at khayvon@tntkidsfitness.org or 701-551-5013. Set up an initial evaluation for the athlete and interview for the parents. Athlete participates in a 2-week trial period. Accepted athlete's parents meet with coach to go over and sign Competitive Program Handbook.


How to Join
TNT Cheer
Competitive Cheer
Team
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Team follows the USASF level requirements for all routines
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Qualification for team is by evaluation only
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Team placement is based on skill and age
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Team competes 2 minute and 30 second routine that involves tumbling, jumping, dancing, and team stunting at a variety of local and out of state competitions
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Athletes are expected to be role models for TNT Cheer, a proud TNT athlete, persevere when challenges arise, and be fully committed to practices, competition, and their team
6 - 18 years
Developmental Cheer
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Athletes learn the basics of cheerleading
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Skills introduced include; handstand, cartwheels, round-offs, jumps, ground level, knee high, and waist high level stunts
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working to advance to more advanced skills
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This class will not perform a routine
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Meets twice a week
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An evaluation is required
6 - 18 years
Contact TNT Cheer Lead at sam@tntkidsfitness.org. Set up an initial evaluation for the athlete and interview for the parents. Athlete may participate in a 2 day trial. Accepted athlete's parents meet with coach to go over and sign Competitive Program Handbook. Cheer team tryouts also held in May for the next competition season.
Contact Sam if you have further questions about TNT's Cheer Program: sam@tntkidsfitness.org

TNT’s Competitive Cheer team is composed of Elite All Star and DEVO Cheer. It is designed for athletes, ages 6 and up, who have a very specific skill set. Candidates for these programs are evaluated and selected based on their physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and social readiness.
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Xcel Program
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Designed to offer a broad based competitive experience outside traditional USAG Developmental Program
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Allows flexibility to athletes with varying abilities and commitment levels
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Athletes compete within North Dakota and surrounding states
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Season ends at the Regional Meet
Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond
Xcel is an alternative USA Gymnastics 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.
Xcel Team
Contact Tia if you have further questions about TNT's Xcel program: tia@tntkidsfitness.org


USA Gymnastics
USA Gymnastics competitive programs offer an accelerated form of gymnastics and is designed for those athletes, ages 5 and up, who have a very specific skill set. Candidates to these programs are evaluated and selected based on the physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and social readiness. Athletes learn disciple, group work, leadership, and good sportsmanship – among many other life skills.
At the team level, coaches spend a significant amount of time with our athletes and because of that we believe part of our job is being a positive role model for these young athletes.