Where Montgomery's Gymnasts Become Champions
Armory Athletics is home to more than 100 competitive athletes across USAG Women's Levels 1–10, Xcel, and Men's Team. Our gymnasts have been top competitors in the area for over 30 years — with wins at State, Regional, and National competitions.
This Year's Alabama State Champions
Armory gymnasts stood on top of the podium at the Alabama State Championships this season — and every one of them started right here in our gym.
2026 Alabama State Championships
All-Around Champions
- Scarlet GuyetteXcel Silver
- Olwen YaleXcel Silver
- Mary Elizabeth SmithXcel Silver
- Ella DonnellXcel Gold
- Izzie BargerXcel Platinum
- Jessa SteenXcel Platinum
- Leila HaleckLevel 6
- Kendall SportsLevel 8
Vault Champions
- Olwen YaleXcel Silver
- Anani JonesXcel Platinum
Uneven Bars Champions
- Anna BargerXcel Silver
- Ella DonnellXcel Gold
- Izzie BargerXcel Platinum
Balance Beam Champions
- Scarlet GuyetteXcel Silver
- Ella DonnellXcel Gold
- Jessa SteenXcel Platinum
- Leila HaleckLevel 6
Floor Exercise Champions
- Scarlet GuyetteXcel Silver
- Olwen YaleXcel Silver
- Ella DonnellXcel Gold
- Izzie BargerXcel Platinum
- Jessa SteenXcel Platinum
- Anani JonesXcel Platinum
State Team
- Anani JonesXcel Platinum
- Izzie BargerXcel Platinum
- Jessa SteenXcel Platinum
- Leila HaleckLevel 6
- Peyton Ann MullenLevel 8
Regional Qualifiers
- Ella DonnellXcel Gold
- Kendall SportsLevel 8
- Mary Ryan MannLevel 8
- Elena HoltzclawLevel 9
- Eleanor ConolyLevel 9
2026 Alabama Men's State Championships
All-Around Champions
- Ja’Mari TallieLevel 3, D1
- Jackson WalkerLevel 3, D1
- Henry RyderLevel 3, D1
Floor Champions
- Jackson WalkerLevel 3, D1
- Henry RyderLevel 3, D1
Pommel Horse Champions
- Henry RyderLevel 3, D1
Still Rings Champions
- Ja’Mari TallieLevel 3, D1
- Henry RyderLevel 3, D1
Vault Champions
- Ja’Mari TallieLevel 3
- Jackson WalkerLevel 3, D1
- Andrew PedenLevel 3, D1
- Henry RyderLevel 3, D1
Parallel Bars Champions
- Ja’Mari TallieLevel 3, D1
- Jackson WalkerLevel 3, D1
- Henry RyderLevel 3, D1
Horizontal Bar Champions
- Ja’Mari TallieLevel 3
- Jackson WalkerLevel 3, D1
- Andrew PedenLevel 3, D1
- Henry RyderLevel 3, D1
2025 Compulsory State Championships
All-Around Champions
- Allie ThompsonLevel 3
- Madison WalkerLevel 4
Vault Champions
- Hattie BrightLevel 2
- Allie ThompsonLevel 3
- Jordyn WrightLevel 4
Uneven Bars Champions
- Elizabeth HandLevel 2
- Dorian SankeyLevel 2
- Madison WalkerLevel 4
Balance Beam Champions
- Madison WalkerLevel 4
- Madilyn McAnallyLevel 4
Floor Exercise Champions
- Allie ThompsonLevel 3
- Madison WalkerLevel 4
- Madilyn McAnallyLevel 4
- ShaQuanda BellLevel 4
- Kennedy HayesLevel 4
Four Paths, One Team
Every competitive gymnast at the Armory follows one of four USA Gymnastics paths. Coaches place each athlete where they'll grow fastest — and gymnasts can move between paths as they develop.
Compulsory
USAG Levels 1–5Where the journey begins. Compulsory gymnasts learn the same set routines used nationwide, building the strong fundamentals every great gymnast is built on.
Optional
USAG Levels 6–10The highest levels of Junior Olympic gymnastics. Optional athletes compete personalized routines and chase State, Regional, and National honors.
Xcel
Silver to DiamondA flexible, fast-growing competitive track with individualized routines and a schedule that leaves room for school and other activities — without giving up real competition.
Men's Team
Boys' Competitive GymnasticsOur boys train and compete across the men's events — rings, pommel horse, parallel bars, high bar, vault, and floor — following the USA Gymnastics men's program.
A Year in the Life of an Armory Gymnast
Competitive gymnastics is a year-round sport — here's how the season flows, and what the practice commitment looks like.
Training & New Skills
The off-season is where champions are made — gymnasts build strength, upgrade skills, and learn the routines they'll compete in the fall.
Compulsory Season
Compulsory gymnasts compete across Alabama and the Southeast, including our own Blue Gray Invitational right here in Montgomery, building toward the state championships.
Xcel & Optional Season
Xcel and Optional athletes take the floor — with the Winter Blue Gray on home ground — competing most weekends toward the Alabama State Championships in late March.
State, Regionals & Beyond
Qualifiers advance to the USA Gymnastics Region 8 Regional Championships against the best of eight Southeastern states — and top optional gymnasts can push on to Nationals.
Practice Commitment
Practice grows with your gymnast. New team members start with a schedule that fits family life; upper-level athletes train more as their goals grow.
Exact days and hours are set each season by the coaching staff — your gymnast's coach will go over the schedule at evaluation.
Where You'll See Us Compete
Teams travel to meets across Alabama and the Southeast each season — and twice a year, the gymnastics world comes to us.
Blue Gray Invitational
Our signature compulsory meet, welcoming teams from across the region to Montgomery every fall.
Winter Blue Gray
Our Xcel and Optional invitational — a home-floor highlight of the winter competition season.
Away meets are announced each season — see the full schedule for dates, host gyms, and travel details.
View the Full Meet ScheduleThink Your Gymnast Is Ready?
Every team member starts with a simple, no-pressure evaluation — a coach watches your child in the gym and recommends the path where they'll thrive.
Schedule an Evaluation
Reach out to the office by phone, email, or the form below. We'll find a time for your gymnast to come in — no experience on a team required.
Try Out for the Team
We have team tryouts in February or early March. Check your email, social media, the in-gym slideshow, and posters in the gym for information — it feels like a fun practice, not a test.
Get a Placement
We recommend the level and path that fits your gymnast right now — Compulsory, Xcel, or Men's Team — with room to grow every season.
Prefer email? Reach us at in**@*************cs.com — we're happy to answer questions before you visit.
Rules, Forms & Staying in the Loop
Team Agreement & Policies
Refer to your team packet for the full rules and policies. Here are reminders of some of the expectations.
Read the Team Agreement →Team Forms
Important dates, meet withdrawal, and emergency contact info — fill it out again any time your information changes — all in one place.
Go to Team Forms →Team Communication
Each team has a representative who shares fundraising, schedule, practice, and meet information through the team's GroupMe — you'll be added when your gymnast joins.
Ask the office to get connected