Destinations with indoor facilities have the opportunity to vault into national prominence by hosting one of USA Gymnastics’ signature events. Bid deadline for all events is April 4, 2022 – however, be aware that a successful bid will entail information on not only venues but local hotels, logistics and other information; therefore, it is better to investigate and ask questions sooner rather than later.
Due to the high level of visibility created by this competition, a unique relationship is formed between the host city and USA Gymnastics. A partnership with USA Gymnastics, the city, CVB, sports commission, venue and hotel are necessary for a successful event.
Events up for bid include the following:
The 2023 and 2024 US Championships: The U.S. Gymnastics Championships is a four-day competition involving the top gymnasts in the United States. This event will host junior and senior level athletes in Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. All participating athletes are vying for a berth on their respective National Teams to represent the United States in national and international competitions, in addition to the chance to compete at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. There will be approximately 425 athletes, coaches, judges and staff coming from around the country to participate. National television coverage is expected. Dates are late May to early June.
- For information on the 2023 US Championships, click here
- For information on the 2024 US Championships, click here
The 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Championships and National Congress & Trade Show is a four-day competition involving the top gymnasts in the United States. This event will host junior and senior level athletes in Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. All participating athletes are vying for a berth on their respective National Teams to represent the United States in national and international competitions. There will be approximately 425 athletes, coaches, judges and staff coming from around the country to participate.
In conjunction with the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, USA Gymnastics will hold an annual National Congress and Trade Show. Upwards of 2,000 gymnastics professionals from around the country come together annually for a three-day educational conference and trade show. The event, which is held in August, is approximately one week from load-in to load-out.
- For information on the 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Championships and National Congress & Trade Show, click here.
The 2023 and 2024 Winter Cups are three-day competitions involving the top gymnasts in the United States. This event will host junior and senior level athletes in Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. This event serves as a reranking event for the National Teams; in which athletes are selected to represent the United States in international competitions. There will be approximately 425 athletes, coaches, judges and staff coming from around the country to participate. In conjunction with the Winter Cup USA Gymnastics hosts the Nastia Liukin Cup. 2024 will be the 15th year for this prestigious competition for the country’s top Junior Olympic gymnasts, selected from a series of invitational meets known as the Nastia Liukin Cup Series. The competition will be held on Friday evening before or after the Senior Men’s Session Day 1 Competition depending on confirmation of broadcast window. Also taking place is the Elite Team Cup. This premier event features nine men’s Regional Teams, each consisting of six junior elite gymnasts. Team scores for the Elite Team Cup will be based on four athletes competing on each event with the top three scores on each event counting. National television coverage is anticipated.
- For information on the 2023 Winter Cup, click here
- For information on the 2024 Winter Cup, click here
The U.S. Classic is a national level event with two competitions conducted at the same time in the same venue. The U.S. Classic competition acts as the national qualifier for the junior and senior elite level athletes to the U.S. Gymnastics Championships. These are the top female and male gymnasts in the USA. The Hopes Championship competition is for the pre-elite level athletes and serves as their culminating competition of the season. Between the 5 sessions, this event will have 150-200 athletes competing. Athletes, coaches, and officials make up a delegation of approximately 300-400 people from around the country. Events are generally held in early August.
For information on the 2023 U.S. Classic, click here
For information on the 2024 U.S. Classic, click here
Interested in bidding? Be sure to take the following steps as soon as possible:
- Confirm interest in hosting the event
- Proposed venue with availability for requested dates
- Hotel options with available room block
- Partners that would be involved in hosting the event
Please notify Scott Cole, Director of Event Operations (scole@usagym.org) of your organization/destination’s interest and copy Grace Schumacher, Event Coordinator (gschumacher@usagym.org).
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