Alpha Factor hosts Fashion Show & Reception at National Congress

Alpha Factor is excited to attend the upcoming 2018 USA Gymnastics National Congress, August 9th – 11th in Providence, Rhode Island.

Visit us at booth 213 to check out our latest designs and learn about our partnership with Youth Protection Advocates in Gymnastics (Y.P.A.G.), a non-profit organization dedicated to building empowered gymnastics communities to keep youth happy, healthy and safe. Alpha Factor is the first visionary sponsor of Y.P.A.G., which provides support, education and resources for those in need of help and healing to keep athletes, their families and coaches happy, healthy and safe in all gymnastics related environments. A portion of the sales of every Alpha Factor® leotard order is donated to Y.P.A.G. Learn more about Y.P.A.G. and how you can get involved at www.ypag4change.org.

Don’t miss these exclusive show offers:

• Use our virtual design tool on site to design your next team leo and receive 15% off your competitive order
• Earn FREE merchandise when you place a training leotard order of $1,000 or more at our booth during the event

Stop by our booth on Friday, August 10 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM to meet Shannon Miller and shop her fitness collection, Salto® by Shannon Miller.

Plus, coaches, gym owners and influencers attending the USA Gymnastics National Congress, you’re invited to join Alpha Factor at our cocktail reception and fashion show on Friday, August 10th 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Aqua inside Marriott in the heart of downtown Providence. Come sip on a signature cocktail, and view the latest Alpha Factor designs, and meet Pixie Dust – custom gym apparel and jewelry company. National Congress attendees will be offered specials and so much more!

Alpha Factor Olympic History Timeline

Alpha Factor is proud to have a long history of outfitting and supplying leotards for Olympic teams around the world! We were feeling a bit nostalgic as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the '96 games and anticipate the start of the 2016 games, so we pulled out our scrap book and took a look at our own Olympic "journey"!






1996
Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Alpha Factor is the official manufacturer for Reebok, the sponsor of the USA Gymnastics team. The magnificent seven won the first USA women’s Olympic team gold medal.


2000
Sydney, Australia

Alpha Factor manufacturers the Russia Gymnastics team leotards for Reebok. Svetlana Khorkina who won first place on women’s uneven bars and second place on floor.

2004
Athens, Greece

Alpha Factor continues to proudly manufacture for Reebok, the sponsor of the Russian, Korean and Poland men and women’s Olympic teams. Svetlana Khorkina, silver medalist from Russia, wore Alpha Factor in her individual routine.
 
2008
Beijing, China

Alpha Factor worked with the Canadian Gymnastics Federation for several years and was excited to outfit the team that went to the Olympics to compete. Their Trampoline and Tumbling team was included in the Olympics, and athlete Karen Cockburn won a silver medal on the individual event.
 
2012
London, England

Alpha Factor was contacted by the Russian Gymnastics team to outfit their women’s Olympic team. The Russian women’s team won silver in women’s team competition. Russia’s Aliya Mustafina placed gold on women’s individual bars. Russia's Viktoria Komova won the silver at the women’s artistic all around.

Also at the 2012 Olympics, individual athlete Andrea Lenders from Netherlands competed in the Trampoline events, and was 13th at qualifications.

2016
Rio, Brazil

Alpha Factor is pleased that Adidas chose us to manufacture the apparel for the Australian Olympic team. While the teams did not qualify, individual athletes Larrissa Miller, artistic, and Blake Guadry, trampoline, will be competing in Rio.

Keep an eye out for the French men’s gymnastics team, also wearing team uniforms produced by Alpha Factor!

Alpha Factor Announces International Brand Ambassador Program

National German Gymnast Joins Alpha Factor as an Official Brand Ambassador

YORK, PA -- Alpha Factor, a division of Perform Group, LLC. is pleased to announce the launch of its International Brand Ambassador program. The program will recognize top gymnasts from around the world and allow them to share through various social media, marketing and advertising campaigns the apparel they wear to train and compete with confidence.  The first program participant is German National Gymnastics team member Carina Kröll.  Carina is a gymnast on the German National WAG-Team and trains at the Kunstturn-Forum in Stuttgart.

 “We are so excited to have Carina join our brand ambassador team and represent Alpha Factor in Europe.  Her passion, confidence and commitment to gymnastics are truly inspirational. We look forward to helping Carina share her journey as a gymnast and wish her continued success in her career,” said Sara Murphy, Director of Marketing and Design at Perform Group, LLC.

Alpha Factor continues to expand its brand presence in Europe by creating strong relationships with clubs and gymnasts.  Alpha Factor will be attending the European Championships in Bern, Switzerland at the end of May.
 
To learn more about becoming an International Brand Ambassador, contact us at alpha@performgroupllc.com.

About Alpha Factor
For over 35 years, Alpha Factor has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of gymnastics apparel around the world. With a mission to integrate cutting edge style, superior quality, and reliable fit into every leotard and warm-up, Alpha Factor has been the trusted apparel supplier for Olympic teams, national collegiate teams and gymnasts of all levels. Long recognized for, innovative and unique designs, Alpha Factor creates beautiful, custom garments that not only stand out, but also stand the test of time.

Alpha Factor Gymnastics Unites Competitive and Training Apparel Under One Brand Name

YORK, Pa. – March 22, 2016 – Alpha Factor Gymnastics, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of gymnastics apparel, is integrating the Aerials by Alpha Factor training apparel line with the competitive apparel line under the same brand name: Alpha Factor. With this new structure, gymnasts can now compete and train with confidence. Alpha Factor Gymnastics will continue to share the best products and most reliable service to gymnasts around the globe.

“We are excited to offer competition and training apparel under one brand name,” said Tighe King, CEO, Alpha Factor. “For years, we’ve had the same quality and commitment to service in our training, as well as our competitive, apparel. So, this merger will level the playing field and unite our products. Customers can continue to expect the same great styling, prices, quality and service for both competitive and training apparel.”

King added, “This change is to reinforce the brand name for clearer recognition, which will simplify the purchasing process for all of our customers. It also allows us to further advance the Alpha Factor brand through innovative products and services.”

Alpha Factor was the exclusive designer and manufacturer for Reebok, the official apparel supplier of the 1996 women’s Olympic gymnastics team. This Olympic year marks the twentieth anniversary of the US Gold medal win, and Alpha Factor will be celebrating with its redefined brand leading up to the 2016 summer Olympics, starting with the launch of its new Spring catalogue in March. A newly designed website will debut later in the year, alongside digital media campaigns and promotions.

About Alpha Factor
For over 30 years, Alpha Factor has been one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of gymnastics apparel around the world. With a mission to integrate cutting edge style, superior quality, and reliable service, the brand has been the trusted apparel supplier for Olympic teams, national collegiate teams and gymnasts of all levels. Long recognized for innovative and unique designs, Alpha Factor creates beautiful, custom garments that not only stand out, but also stand the test of time.  To learn more visit www.alphafactor.com 

About Perform Group
Perform Group, LLC® (Perform Group) is proud to be a leader in providing high quality performance apparel primarily for the global markets of dance and gymnastics since 1969. Headquartered in York PA, Perform Group designs, markets and manufactures apparel worn by over a million athletes and performers around the globe each year and its garments have been seen worldwide in high profile events for decades. To learn more visit www.performgroupllc.com

2016 Competitive Collection - NOW AVAILABLE!

2015-2016 Alpha Factor
Competitive Catalog

The wait is over! Alpha Factor’s 2015/2016 competitive line is now available, and we believe that you’ll be just as excited about it as we are. Dream big, work hard, stay focused, and rest assured that we’ve got your back. When you choose Alpha Factor, you’re choosing to surround yourself with a strong team- people that share a common desire to work together and achieve great results. We believe in you and are committed to your success.

We believe you deserve options, which is why we offer reasonably priced styles to fit every budget. We’ve added new crystal options, expanded our fabric choices, and have redesigned our price list, offering you easy to decipher Standard and Swarovski Crystal options for every style. In addition, we’re excited to announce the return of our high performance men’s special order garments! Look for our Men’s collection, available online soon!

As always, we are committed to shipping on-time, every time, and continue to offer the industry’s quickest ship dates and on-time delivery. At Alpha Factor there are no hidden fees, and we stand behind our promises so that you can stay focused on your team and compete with confidence.

The new catalog is in the mail! In the meantime, view the digital version of the 2015/2016 competitive catalog here, and contact your Relationship Manager today to get started with your order!  If you do not have a Relationship Manager in your area, please contact customer service at 800-825-7428. 

A Compelling Vision with Focus on Community, “In the Spotlight” with Discover Gymnastics of Houston, TX

Opened in 1999, Discover Gymnastics currently serves over 2,000 students each week in their 22,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility located in Houston, TX. With classes for children 6 weeks to 18 years of age, Discover offers programs for the beginner gymnast through level 10 competitive, as well as a homeschool program for their competitive athletes. Carly Markesich, the owner of Discover emphasizes that their main focus is to offer a quality experience to all those they serve. Built on a foundation of quality driven organization, each program is designed to enhance the lives of their employees, students, customers, and the community.

The most notable of Discover’s community endeavors is their “Discover Fitness Foundation” or DFF, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that awards athletic scholarships to children with special needs, children fighting obesity, and families with financial struggles. The scholarships awarded allow children to experience both recreational and competitive gymnastics, and currently provides over 200 athletes in 7 locations a fulfilling, character building activity they wouldn’t otherwise have access to. In addition to DFF, Discover takes pride in hosting the Texas Classic and the Svetlana Boginskaya Invitational each year.

When asked what sets them apart, Carly emphasized that Discover has the most incredible staff, and by investing in their professional development they are able to provide them with meaningful, engaging work. Discover offers a compelling vision for the future, and everyone involved works towards the common goal of providing quality in everything they do. Space is currently their largest challenge, but they are designing a brand new dream facility, and are looking forward to its opening in 2018!

To learn more about Discover Gymnastics, visit their website at http://www.discovergymnastics.com/.



Photo courtesy of Discover Gymnastics

Merchandising at Your Events: Revenue Without the Risk!

The 2015 competition season is in full swing, and if you’re like many gyms across the country you’re hosting at least one event this year. Don’t overlook the opportunity to offer gymnasts and their families the convenience and value of quality, affordable leotards and apparel, as well as bring in some additional revenue for your gym! Meets are an excellent time to have products available for guests to purchase, and during the down times they’ll appreciate having interesting and innovative items to browse through. Not to mention, smaller gift items can provide an excellent opportunity for friends and family to quickly select a gift as a way to say “great job!” to the gymnast they came to support.

The key to having a successful sale is to not only provide a wide range of attractive items for customers to choose from, but to also display them effectively. It doesn’t take a lot of time, effort or expense to showcase the items you have for sale in an attractive and easy-to-access manner. Consider some of the following “dos and don’ts” we’ve learned over the years:

• Do use inexpensive clothing racks and hangers to make it easy for visitors to see and browse through the items you have for sale. 
• Don’t leave sale or clearance items in a box for visitors to browse through. This requires too much effort for shoppers and it doesn’t showcase items to their full potential.
• Do consider special pricing to encourage purchases: “Buy one item, get the second for ½ off,” or “Buy a leotard and get a free hair twist” are great ways to increase sales.
• Don’t try and cram too much into a space that’s too small! It shouldn’t be difficult for multiple browsers to access the items at the same time. Think about creating a logical traffic flow with ample room for your customers to move and interact with the items you have for sale.
• Do pair items together to maximize your profits. If a leotard has a matching pair of colorful shorts, or a sweatshirt has a matching pair of yoga pants, make sure to showcase both items together for your customers to see.
• Don’t hide the prices! “How much does it cost?” is often a shopper’s first question.
• Do let them try before they buy. Locker rooms and bathrooms can serve as fitting rooms; make sure visitors know where they are and that they’re welcome to use them to check out fit and function.
• Don’t worry that your products won’t sell! Alpha Factor’s “Buy With Confidence” event package program takes the risk out of offering a wide array of merchandise to entice your visitors. If the products you offer don’t sell, simply return them to us at no additional cost, there’s no risk to you! It’s a great way to find out what most appeals to your customers—and to add some additional revenue to your bottom line.

As you gear up and prepare for the 2015 season, make sure to think about the kinds of merchandise you might want to offer at the events you’ll be hosting, and consider our Aerials by Alpha Factor and adidas Gymnastics lines. Both offer stylish, trendy designs, a superior quality and fit, our exclusive 4-way stretch fabrics, and are sure to be a hit at your next event! 

Traditional Meets New Age: Relationship Managers Rely on the Personal Touches

Author: Adrienne Putrow

In a world that’s increasingly high-tech, with so many impersonal interactions taking place via email, text messages and social media, it’s nice to take a step back and connect with people on a personal level. Alpha Factor’s relationship managers do just that.

One of the things that really differentiates us from other organizations—not only in our industry, but in many others—is our focus on offering that personal touch. We really get to know our customers, we pride ourselves in serving as their advocates and we absolutely love being there to brainstorm new ideas with them. Each customer is unique and we take pride in helping each of them to achieve their objectives.

Competitive gymnasts need that perfect combination of style and performance when it comes to the apparel they choose. We get that and we’ll work with you to understand your needs, your team and your objectives. That understanding, combined with our thorough knowledge of the products we offer—and the insights we’ve gained from working with a wide range of clients—helps you and your team achieve perfection.

There are a myriad of choices that coaches are faced with as they prepare for a competition. We know that sometimes you just want someone to bounce some ideas around with and to confirm that the choices you’re considering will meet your needs and the needs of your gymnasts. Our goal is to remove at least a portion of the anxiety you feel as we help you select the best products for the moment. It’s about both performance and perception and with our background as gymnasts ourselves, we are in a unique position to understand your needs.

While you’ll benefit from a single point of contact, we work as a team to ensure the best experiences for our clients from selecting the right apparel to ensuring that every event or competition is a success. And because we’ve worked with clients all around the country for 45 years, we’re able to bring you best practice ideas and emerging examples of what we’ve seen work for others.

Our relationship managers are all about the personal touch so once you’ve browsed through our leotard options—in one of our exquisite hard copy catalogs, or online—we love to brainstorm with you about how we can help make your next competition memorable. We’ll work with you to make sure that no details are left to chance, that your deadlines are met and that your order is exactly as you expected. From warm-ups, to performance attire, to garment bags to help protect and transport your attire, we have what you need to succeed in the field, gym or studio.

After your event, we want to hear from you. We want to hear about your performance and how we can improve ours! These follow-up calls are where we often learn the most about your needs and how we can deliver even more value the next time around.

We’re passionate about the sport of gymnastics and we hope that passion shows through as we work with you to make every competition a success.

If you’re one of our customers, and are comfortable sharing a story, please do. Even if you’re not a customer yet, we’d love to hear from you! Share your comments below, or give us a call. We’re here to help. It’s what we love to do!

Feel free to take some time to learn more about our Relationship Managers.

About Me: Adrienne Putrow - Region 8 Relationship Manager

Adrienne Putrow
Alpha Factor Relationship Manager
Region 8

I was a mediocre gymnast. Headstrong and opinionated, I did things my own way. I lacked that certain “coachability” and single-minded drive that most, if not all accomplished gymnasts possess. But from the moment I first stepped into the gym at 4 years old I fell in love. Since then, I have always in some way or another been involved with the sport of gymnastics.

Growing up I was proud to call myself a gymnast. I loved being able to back handspring on the playground and impress the kids in gym class with the amount of pull-ups I could do. I loved deciding what leo I would wear to practice each day, standing in front of the mirror, my arms extended in “high V” pretending I was saluting the judges. I loved walking into the gym each night, buzzing with energy. Being in such a lively, positive environment makes you, well, alive with positivity. But mostly, I loved the physical challenge that learning a new skill provided. I can still remember the feeling of accomplishment that getting my kip for the first time gave me. I craved that feeling, there’s nothing else in the world like it.

Eventually however, I got burnt out. I broke my tailbone and I wanted to try new things. After a decade in the gym, I quit. I was able to play volleyball year round and went on to play club in college. I graduated from Loyola University of Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, and have been fortunate enough to travel to Africa and throughout Europe on several occasions, developing a love for travel and adventure. It is my goal to travel to all 50 states, each of the 7 continents, all of our National Parks, and possibly space. I’ve got some work to do on the parks, continents, and space department, but I’m down to 14 remaining states!

As a gymnast I didn’t win any national titles. I didn’t go to college on an athletic scholarship, or compete any further than level 6. But the sport of gymnastics gave me so much more than titles or scholarships; I developed a love and passion for something as a child that I still carry with me today, and it is my goal as your Relationship Manager to bring that same love and passion for the sport of gymnastics to my interactions and dealings with you and your team. 

I look forward to developing a great working relationship with you!

-Adrienne Putrow

You can contact Adrienne via email at aputrow@alphafactor.com.

About Me: Danielle Blasser - Region 7 Relationship Manager

Danielle Blasser
Alpha Factor Relationship Manager
Region 7

I can remember everything about the night I fell in love with gymnastics. I was sitting on the floor in my parents’ TV room with my eyes glued to the television. The Magnificent Seven were marching in. Dominique Moceanu became my idol in a matter of seconds. Watching her was like watching a version of myself I didn’t know existed yet. I immediately screamed to my mother “I WANT TO DO THAT.” My parents hesitated to put me in yet another sport as I hated soccer and swimming after the first few practices. They finally got sick of me flipping over the arms of the couches and using them as my own personal vault, and they signed me up at Gymnastics of York. I quickly blazed through the classes and made it onto team level. After competing for a few years I knew that if I wanted to excel at gymnastics, I needed to switch gyms. I transferred to Prestige Gymnastics in Lancaster, PA, and immediately knew it was home. I loved the coaches and my teammates; they really pushed me to be the best version of myself that I could be. Unfortunately, while I was in high school, I broke my tailbone after falling off beam (or, should I say, directly onto the beam). It took me almost nine months to fully heal and recover, and by that time, I had lost a lot of my strength and skills. I bawled my eyes out the day I knew that was the end of the road for me. I always had hopes of following in my older teammates’ footsteps and becoming a college gymnast. I played other sports in high school, but my heart never forgot its first love. I decided to join Penn State’s Club College team while I attended school there, so I did eventually fulfill my dream somewhat.

I always loved gymnastics because I felt like I could get away from the world and just do what made me happy. No matter what kind of day I was having, my floor music would start and I could get lost in the dance and tumbling and forget about all my problems. Gymnastics gave me the confidence and tough skin I needed later in life. I loved all of the relationships that the world of gymnastics brought me. I still hold tightly to those relationships today.

Working for Alpha Factor has allowed me to bring my childhood love of gymnastics into my adult career path. My goal as a Relationship Manager is to partner with gyms and help them feel and look their best. Growing up in the same town as the corporate office and manufacturing plant, I always wore Alpha Factor. I knew that part of my confidence out on the floor was due to the amazing look that I had from our warm ups and our leotards. I hope to give gyms the same type of confidence that I had when I was young.

I am excited for this season and look forward to working with you!
-Danielle Blasser

You can contact Danielle via email at dblasser@performgroupllc.com.

About Me: Shelby Prunty - Region 5 Relationship Manager

Shelby Prunty
Alpha Factor Relationship Manager
Region 5

Gymnastics has been a major part of my life for as long as I can remember.  I am excited to be able to continue using my gymnastics expertise while working for such a great company. Joining the Alpha Factor family in January 2014 has been a true blessing and I am very thankful to be a part of a company that matches my love and passion for the sport.

When I stepped foot into my very first gymnastics class in 1995, I had no idea that my life path was beginning to take shape at such a young age. Gymnastics immediately became a part of me, and a few years later, it defined me. After many years of training, friendships, and memories, I was blessed to be able to earn a gymnastics scholarship to Louisiana State University. My years at LSU are a time in my life that I will remember forever.  Unfortunately, I was forced to retire following my junior year due to several unfortunate injuries and surgeries. For many gymnasts, early retirement causes a lot of emotional pain, resulting in complete removal from the sport.  However, that was not the case for me, I took on the role of team manager my senior year and remained a part of my team.  To this day, I still cherish gymnastics as much as I did the day that I fell in love with the sport. It will forever hold a home in my heart.

I graduated from LSU in May of 2013 and for the first time in my life I felt a sense of freedom that I had never felt before.  I didn’t have to wake up for morning weights at 5am.  I didn’t have a class to race to right after practice when I was sweaty and exhausted.  For the first time in my life I was free to do what I wanted.  My sister had just moved to Nashville, TN and needed a roommate.  I thought to myself, there will never be a better time than now.  So I packed up my car, floor to ceiling, and drove 9 hours to a foreign city to start a new chapter of my life.  Although my days no longer revolved around the sport of gymnastics, I was able to appreciate the determination, self-confidence and relentless need to succeed that gymnastics provided me with and apply them to my future.  

   

Gymnastics has made me the person I am today and I can’t picture my life without it.  It has taught me many lessons; including commitment, responsibility, and teamwork.  I have gratefully been able to take those lessons and transition into my role at Alpha Factor.  As your Relationship Manager, my goal is to use my love and passion for gymnastics to connect with you and your team.  I want to help make your team’s vision come to life so they can feel confident while they compete.  

I can't wait for the opportunity to work with you!

-Shelby Prunty

You can contact Shelby via email at sprunty@alphafactor.com. 

About Me: Samantha Engle - Region 3 Alpha Factor Relationship Manager

Samantha Engle
Alpha Factor Relationship Manager
Region 3

I have been involved with the sport of gymnastics since before I was born.  My mother was a gymnast, a gymnastics coach, and has been judging the sport for over 25 years.  Gymnastics is the only sports I have ever done.  The sport is in my blood and it is a true passion of mine.  I started competing at the age of 6 at World Olympic Gymnastics Academy in Plano, TX, home of two Olympic champions, Carly Patterson and Nastia Liukin.  I had lost my love of the sport around the age of 14, and made the difficult decision to leave my current gym to join a new club.  This decision turned out to be the best decision of my club gymnastics career.  My new coaches helped me find my love for the sport.  My gymnastics improved, my confidence grew, and soon I was on my way up the level 10 USAG ladder.  In 2005 I became the Junior D All-Around and Beam national champion.  It was at that moment that I realized just how far I had come in my sport.  Shortly after my victory in 2005, I began to receive recruiting letters from NCAA colleges.  After speaking with over 20 colleges I accepted a full athletic scholarship to Louisiana State University.  I competed my full four years with LSU (2008-2011).  During this time, our team qualified to two Super Six Championships and I achieved All-American status on the uneven bars.

Like stated earlier, gymnastics is my passion.  Gymnastics taught me confidence, strength, time management, and responsibility…just to name a few!  The sport has brought me to life time mentors and friends.  Every influential person in my life as come from this sport.  Gymnastics is an extremely tight-knit community and I feel blessed to be a part of this wonderful sport.

Alpha Factor has allowed me to stay involved with the sport I love.  I not only work with the best staff and the most supportive company, but I get to work with the most amazing and loyal customers of any industry!  Many of my customers are those I have known from my previous gymnastics career including teammates and coaches.  My goal as an Alpha Factor Relationship Manager is to reach out to as many gyms as I can and help them look and feel their best.  A gymnast can perform well in any leotard, but a gymnast will perform her best when she is feeling her best!  I strive to have each customer feeling confident going into every competition and give them that extra boost of confidence before each competition. 

I can't wait to help outfit your team!
-Sam Engle

You can contact Sam via email at sengle@alphafactor.com.

About Me: Tia Orlando - Region 1 Alpha Factor Relationship Manager

Tia Orlando
Alpha Factor Relationship Manager
Region 1

At the age of 2 I started dancing at my mother’s studio, Pennsport School of Dance, located in South Philadelphia. I absolutely loved it, until we started incorporating gymnastics into the class and realized that I no longer wanted to be a ballerina, I wanted to be a gymnast. At the age of 3 my parents brought me to a gym in New Jersey called Cherry Hill Gymnastics, and I became absolutely obsessed with the sport. Competing in level 5 was not what I had hoped for however, and I was not this superstar I imagined myself to be. I was lucky to even receive a medal, but I still craved and loved competing. The summer of 1998 I attended a gymnastics camp in Allentown, Pennsylvania at Parkettes Gymnastics and it was there that my Olympic dream was born.

I was 10 years old, and when I returned home from camp I sat down with my parents and let them know that I had to train at Parkettes. If that meant moving to Pennsylvania, then that is what I had to do. Deep down I knew I could make the Olympic Team if I just got the opportunity. After many discussions, I packed my bags and moved to Pennsylvania with my grandmother. Eventually, my parents wanted the family to be together, and so they uprooted my sister and brother and moved to Pennsylvania so I could follow my dream.

Once at Parkettes, I moved up the ranks quickly, and before I knew it I was a home-schooled, elite gymnast on the National Team. I competed for the USA from 2000- 2004, and traveled the world. I brought home medals, and was even congratulated by the President for helping the team win gold in Santo Domingo. My Olympic dream was shattered in 2004 when I broke my foot at Olympic Trials, and I realized that all the years of hard work had come to an end. I sometimes still wonder what my life would be like if I had been able to compete in the 2004 Olympics, but I know through my beliefs there was a different path laid out for me.

I continued on to compete for Arizona State University and graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in communication. I sit here now as working professional and know that gymnastics gave me so much more than my medals, it made me the person I am today. I still have fans let me know that I have made an impact on their daughter’s lives, and that is something that means the world to me. As your Relationship Manager I not only want to help create the perfect leotard for you and your team, but I also strive to share the love of the sport with you and your athletes. 

I look forward to working with you!

- Tia Orlando

You can contact Tia via email at torlando@alphafactor.com.

The New Alpha Factor®

We are so excited to announce that our new 2015 Competitive Catalog is now available! This season, we’re

2014-2015
Competitive Catalog

feeling more confident than ever. You can still expect the same honesty, integrity and confidence you are used to, but we are introducing some exciting new features for the 2014-2015 season that we think you’re going to love.

Our new, exclusive performance lace is a glamorous, sophisticated fabric for the most refined gymnasts and will be a showstopper on the floor! Lace is available in 4 colors and offered on 14 stunning styles. Additionally, we now have a sparkle mystique fabric that will keep all eyes on you.

We are so excited that our Platinum Collection now features sparkling Swarovski crystals for ultimate brilliance. Our basics, are anything but basic! These styles can now be embellished with 25 new, exclusive glitz options, available in a variety of colors.

Alpha Factor is proud to be the official distributor of adidas® gymnastics in the U.S.A. and Canada. We’re delighted to now offer adidas Men’s in our new catalog. adidas men’s newest jerseys contain the highest-performing climalite mesh fabrics. The ultra-thin, super lightweight and breathable fabric pulls sweat away from the skin to the outer fabric surface for quick evaporation, thus enhancing the body’s natural temperature regulation.

Need a leotard or warm-up fast? Our Quick Ship® line has expanded to offer a large variety of styles in a variety of colors to fit any team’s apparel needs.  

For over 30 years, teams worldwide have been putting their trust in Alpha Factor to provide great fitting, quality gymnastics apparel, exceptional customer service, and the reliability of on-time delivery. Our commitment to our customers is enhanced by our growing Relationship Manager team who are excited to provide our customers with the level of service they deserve!

It’s time for a change. Discover your confidence with Alpha Factor. Browse our new 2015 Competitive Catalog.