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Event Information
The National Gymnastics Challenge (NGC) will take place in Athens, GA on Friday, March 9 - Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the Ramsey Center on the University of Georgia campus (Turn-by-turn Directions and Area Map). For those attending NGC, parking is available in the East Campus Deck E04 adjacent to Ramsey Center. Parking fee $5.00. This competition will be part of a multi-event weekend featuring all levels of women's gymnastics from USAG Levels 2-10/Open and Prep OP to AAU Levels 2-5 and Prep Op to Collegiate.
Special Note: USAG Xcel levels will follow the Regional Guidelines as outlined for Region 8. AAU will follow the Georgia AAU rules. If you have any questions, please email info@nationalgymnasticschallenge.com.
It's a gymnastics packed weekend you won't want to miss!
SPECIAL WEEKEND EVENTS
Friday, March 9th and Saturday, March 10th - Tours of the state of the art Suzanne Yoculan Gymnastics Center will be available throughout the weekend for participants of the NGC on both Friday from 12:00pm to 2:00pm and Saturday from 10:00am to 12:00n.
Sunday, March 11th - UGA GymDogs will face off with North Carolina State in a regular season showdown on Sunday, March 11th at 2:30pm. Tickets for NGC participants will be available for a discounted price on a first come, first serve basis. Group Ticket Order Form will be available at a later date.
Registration Form and Deadlines
HOLD YOUR SPOT - To reserve your spot and pre-register for this competition complete the Hold Your Spot registration form online.
The official National Gymnastics Challenge Registration Form and more information can be found on this website or by calling 317.891.8260 if you have trouble downloading the form. Team Rosters are requested to be submitted by email to info@nationalgymnasticschallenge.com or submitted by mail on the official registration form. The completed form and total registration fees due must be postmarked by February 3, 2012. Any fees received after this date will be accessed a $10.00 per gymnast late fee. A full refund will be given if cancelled in writing by February 9th. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER FEBRUARY 9, 2012.
Participation and Registration Fees
All USA Gymnastics athlete members are eligible to compete at the National Gymnastics Challenge for individual and team titles. The following levels will be contested at these Championships:
Level 2 - 3 AAU/USAG |
$55.00 |
Level 4 - 6 AAU/USAG |
$65.00 |
Prep Op AAU/USAG |
$65.00 |
Level 7 - 10/Open |
$90.00 |
Team Entries |
$45.00 |
SPECTATOR ADMISSION FEES:
$15.00 per person per day
$10.00 Seniors and Children 12 and under per person per day
Children 5 and under Free
Competition Venue
The Ramsey Center
201 Ramsey Student Center
Athens, GA 30602
Telephone: (706) 542-5060
Competition Dates and Times
2012 Competition Schedule to be posted by Monday, February 13, 2012
Day 1 |
Friday, March 9, 2012 |
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Competition Session Times-Ramsey Center |
9:00am |
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Day 2 |
Saturday, March 10, 2012 |
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Competition Session Times-Ramsey Center |
8:00am |
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Day 3 |
Sunday, March 11, 2012 |
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Competition Session Times-Ramsey Center |
8:00am |
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UGA Collegiate Competition - Stegeman Coliseum |
2:30pm |
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Competition Format
The 2012 National Gymnastics Challenge will consist of a modified traditional format.
MODIFIED TRADITIONAL FORMAT (warm-up; compete): The open stretch, timed warm-ups and competition are conducted in one gym in which there is only one set of apparatus. The timed warm-ups immediately precede competition on each event (this format eliminates the requirement of a 30-second touch warm-up).
Team Competition
Registration for the team competition is $45.00 per team per level as indicated on the Official Registration Form. Team rankings will be determined by the total of the top three (3) scores from each event for each team registered. There is no designation of team members unless clubs enter more than one team. Teams with more than 10 team members will be separated into different groups and start on different events and possibly different sessions. It will be necessary to provide a minimum of 2 coaches with team members over 10 members.
Awards
ALL participants of the 2012 National Gymnastics Challenge will receive an all-around plaque and be recognized on the awards stand. Placement awards will be given for all levels. The USAG R&P and Georgia AAU recommended age groups will be used as a guideline however age groups may be broken down further depending on the number registered in each age group in each session. Placement awards will be given to a minimum of half the number of participants in each age group.
Team awards will be awarded to 1st to 3rd place teams for all sessions and all levels. A National Gymnastics Champion banner will be awarded to each first place team.
Miscellaneous Competition Details
A. All current rules of USA Gymnastics J.O. Program will be used for all USAG levels of competition. USAG Xcel levels will follow the Regional Guidelines as outlined for Region 8. Current Georgia AAU rules will be used for all AAU divisions.
B. Floor Exercise Music: Only music on CD will be accepted for this competition. Coaches are responsible for bringing their gymnast's music to the designated music table in competition order. The coach is responsible for giving the Music Coordinator the start cue. All Floor Exercise music must be clearly marked with the Athlete's first name, last name and team name.
For any questions regarding the 2012 National Gymnastics Challenge contact Linda Barclay, Competition Director by calling 317.891.8260 or by email to info@nationalgymnasticschallenge.com.
