Competition Information
- 1. General Information
The 19th annual National Judges Cup Gymnastics Championships will take place in Kissimmee, FL on Friday, January 2 through Sunday, January 4, 2009 at the Osceola Heritage Park Arena. This year's event hopes to exceed participant numbers from past years with the number of states represented for both participants and judges. Help us bring in the new year at the 2009 National Judges Cup and the crowning of the next National Judges Cup Champions.
- 2. Registration Form and Deadlines
The official National Judges Cup Registration Form is required for registration. Forms can be obtained online here or by calling 317.891.8260. The completed form and total registration fees due must be postmarked by November 15, 2008. Any fees received after this date will be accessed a $100.00 late fee. Team rosters are requested to be sent by email in word or excel format to info@judgescup.com and received by the registration deadline date.
- 3. Participants and Registration Fees
All USA Gymnastics athlete members Levels 3-10/Open including Prep Op and all AAU gymnasts Levels 2-6 are eligible to compete at the National Judges Cup Championships for individual and team titles.
- 4. Competition Venue
| Osceola Heritage Park Arena |
| 1875 Silver Spur Lane |
| Kissimmee, FL 34744 |
| Website: www.ohpark.com |
- 5. Competition Dates and Times
Friday, January 2, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Level 7 State Team Challenge
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Times will be determined once final entries are received. The competition schedule will be emailed to participating teams and posted on the website on or before November 21, 2008.
*Traveling teams must commit to 2 days of competition and must note which days on the registration form - Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday.
- 6. Competition Format
The 2009 National Judges Cup Championships will consist of a modified traditional format for all levels.
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).
See Level 7 State Team Challenge information for this competition format.
- 7. Team Competion
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.
- 8. Hotel Information
The host hotel for the 2009 National Judges Cup will be determined soon. The best possible rate will be obtained for this competition. It is requested that all traveling teams stay at the host hotel.
- 9. AWARDS
ALL participants of the 2009 National Judges Cup Championships will receive an all-around award and be recognized on the awards stand. Placement awards will be given for all levels. The R&P 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 Champion banner will be awarded to each first place team.
- 10. EQUIPMENT
All equipment will be supplied by American Athletic, Inc. Any specific equipment questions should be directed to the AAI representative on site.
- 11. MISCELLANEOUS COMPETITION DETAILS
- All current rules of USA Gymnastics J.O. Program and Florida AAU Girls Gymnastics Handbook will be used for all levels of competition.
- Prep Op rules will follow the USA Gymnastics Region 8 rules.
- Floor Exercise Music: Coaches are responsible for bringing their gymnast's music to the designated music table, properly cued and 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 2009 National Judges Cup Championships contact Linda Barclay, Competition Director at lbarclay@judgescup.com or by calling 317.891.8260.