

YBC National League
- AAU Breaking

AAU Breaking is at the heart of the YBC National League, uniting breaking programs across the country into a unified pipeline that helps develop and elevate the dance to a legitimate, competitive sport. Through local leagues, breakers compete in one of three skill divisions, ensuring they can challenge themselves at their own level and continue to progress. These divisions are designed to nurture growth and development, allowing athletes to hone their skills before advancing to regional qualifiers and ultimately, the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
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This structure ensures that breakers at every stage receive the support they need, with a focus on education, coaching, and mentorship to build not only their technical skills but also their mindset. The YBC National League, under the AAU banner, provides a standardized framework that connects local leagues to regional and national events, all while helping to grow breaking as a recognized sport.
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With this unified pipeline, breakers gain access to key resources—such as expert coaching, performance analytics, and educational opportunities—that are crucial for their long-term success. This approach helps break down barriers to entry, ensures a consistent level of competition, and sets the foundation for breaking’s future on the global stage, including its potential inclusion in the Olympics.
Steps to participate:
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Submit videos for evaluation through your membership portal
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Join a YBC local league closest to you
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Compete in a minimum of two of the three local events to accumulate points for the AAU Regionals
YBC
National League
Local League
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3 events (must compete in a minimum of 2)
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Regionals
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automatic qualification for each breaker with the most accumulated points per division in each local league
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breakers who accumulated 50 or more points per division in each local league are eligible for the last chance qualifier
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AAU Junior Olympic Games
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automatic qualification in the tournament bracket for each 1st and 2nd place breaker per division at all regionals
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breakers who seed from 3rd-16th place at all regionals are eligible to compete in the last chance qualifier
Ages 7-17 (must be 17 or younger as of August 2, 2025)
DIVISION 1 - ELITE
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advanced level (evaluation score: 3.8-5.0)
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DIVISION 2 - AMATEUR
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intermediate level (evaluation score: 2.5-3.7)
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DIVISION 3 - NOVICE
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beginner level (evaluation score: 1.0-2.4)