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Break the Barriers Gymnastics is part of a larger program that includes gymnastics, tumbling, parkour, trampoline, cheer, dance, martial arts, archery, aquatics, health and fitness, ASL sign language, performing teams, literacy, and veterans activities. The program takes place at the Break the Barriers facility, which offers a virtual tour for families who want to see the space online.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Office hours Monday–Thursday 8:30am–7:15pm, Friday 8:30am–6:15pm, and Saturday 8:30am–12:15pm (phones turn off 30 minutes before closing)
Break the Barriers Gymnastics is part of an organization that was incorporated as a nonprofit in October 1984, after “Gymnastics by Deby” was created in 1982 and the Barrier Breaker team was formed in 1986. The founders are Steve and Deby Hergenrader, and effective June 2019, their oldest son, Jared Hergenrader, became Chief Executive Officer. The mission of Break the Barriers is “Celebrating awareness and victories of all abilities, ethnicities, and ages through exceptional programs, outreach, and inclusion education.” The organization has a zero tolerance policy for drugs, tobacco, alcohol, threats, bullying, fighting, and physical or verbal assault. Its outreach has been named “The National Role Model for Inclusion” by the US Department of Education. Community involvement includes visits to 12 countries, work with 276 community partners, 152 schools and partners in education, 8 foreign government partnerships, and services to more than 6,300 veterans and active-duty military. Over 10,000 individuals come through the facility each week, including students from multiple school districts, inner-city outreach, and veterans.
Last updated May 15, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Office hours Monday–Thursday 8:30am–7:15pm, Friday 8:30am–6:15pm, and Saturday 8:30am–12:15pm (phones turn off 30 minutes before closing)
Break the Barriers Gymnastics is part of an organization that was incorporated as a nonprofit in October 1984, after “Gymnastics by Deby” was created in 1982 and the Barrier Breaker team was formed in 1986. The founders are Steve and Deby Hergenrader, and effective June 2019, their oldest son, Jared Hergenrader, became Chief Executive Officer. The mission of Break the Barriers is “Celebrating awareness and victories of all abilities, ethnicities, and ages through exceptional programs, outreach, and inclusion education.” The organization has a zero tolerance policy for drugs, tobacco, alcohol, threats, bullying, fighting, and physical or verbal assault. Its outreach has been named “The National Role Model for Inclusion” by the US Department of Education. Community involvement includes visits to 12 countries, work with 276 community partners, 152 schools and partners in education, 8 foreign government partnerships, and services to more than 6,300 veterans and active-duty military. Over 10,000 individuals come through the facility each week, including students from multiple school districts, inner-city outreach, and veterans.
Last updated May 15, 2026.
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