USA Gymnastics Special Olympics Championships

THIS EVENT SANCTIONED BY:
USA Gymnastics
​and
​Special Olympics North America

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Important Dates:

Competition - February 23-25, 2024
Registration Deadline  –  January 6, 2024
Refund Deadline -  January 6, 2024
Level Change Deadline - January 29, 2024 (as space is available)

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Requirements / Competition Format

REQUIREMENTS:

• All HUGS Artistic and HUGS Rhythmic competitors must have a current USA Gymnastics athlete membership.
• Coaches with athletes competing in HUGS events must have a USA Gymnastics Professional Membership.
• Special Olympics competitors must have a current medical and release on file with their Program office (local/state/provincial/national). Unified partners are required to have the same membership/documentation, as their special needs partner.
• Coaches for Special Olympics disciplines must submit a signed confirmation letter from the program office with each entry.

THE GALA TRADITION:

• GALA – At the end of the competition on Saturday, February 25, all teams are invited to perform an exhibition routine in the Gala (3 minute maximum).  The Gala will be held on the rhythmic floor, so artistic equipment will not be available.

COMPETITION FORMAT:

• RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS – Athletes have 2 choices for competition:  Special Olympics & USA Gymnastics HUGS.  Rules for competition & awards will follow either Special Olympics or HUGS guidelines.  Coaches should enter athletes on the appropriate Entry Form for either SO or HUGS.  Separate sessions will be run for each.  Unified is offered for all levels.
• MEN’S & WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS – Athletes have 2 choices for competition:  Special Olympics & USA Gymnastics HUGS.  Rules for competition & awards will follow either Special Olympics or HUGS guidelines.  Coaches should enter athletes on the appropriate Entry Form for either SO or HUGS.  Separate sessions will be run for each.  Unified is offered for all levels.
• TEAM GYM – Special Olympics & HUGS competitors may enter TeamGym.  Only the team jump (tumbling & springboard) will be offered.  A team must have 4 gymnasts:  male, female, or mixed.  If any team does not have enough gymnasts in a level, contact the meet director to combine with another team.  TeamGym competition will be held immediately prior to the Gala.  Follow USA Gymnastics rules for competition and awards.

MEET DIRECTOR:  Cindy Bickman  cbickman@earthlink.net

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2023 REGISTRATION: 
Entry forms are available by clicking the button below.
Athletes may enter two disciplines (Rhythmic, Artistic)

2023 ENTRY FEES:
one discipline - $65
two disciplines - $95
TeamGym add $10
​Entry deadline:  December 30, 2022

NON-US CITIZEN COMPETITORS AND COACHES
Please complete the Foreign Athletes, Coaches and Judges form linked here and return with your meet entry form.
All "Foreign Coach and Foreign Athlete" fees will be waived by USAG.

S.O. CHAMPIONSHIPS REGISTRATION FORM

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PAYMENT

Paying by Check:

Please Make checks payable to:     Ultimate Gym Sports (UGS)
Please Mail Registrations forms and / or payment to:
Ultimate Gym Sports
2700 Braselton Hwy.
Suite 10-265
​Dacula, GA  30019

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