Competition Information
- 1. General Information
The 22nd annual National Judges Cup Gymnastics Championships will take place in Indianapolis, IN on Friday, January 6 through Sunday, January 8, 2012 at the Indiana Convention Center. The National Judges Cup is the only traveling national invitational in the country and continues to grow each year as we visit different states and cities.
Join us in Indianapolis to help us celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the National Judges Cup and the New Year at this 2012 event.
- 2. Registration Form and Deadlines
The official National Judges Cup Registration Form and Team Roster Form are 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 December 2, 2011. Any fees received after this date will be accessed a $10.00 late fee per gymnast. 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 2-10/Open including Xcel Prep Op are eligible to compete at the National Judges Cup Championships for individual and team titles.
REGISTRATION FEES:
| Level 2 - 3 | $45.00 |
| Level 4 - 6 | $65.00 |
| Xcel Prep Op (Region 5 Rules) | $65.00 |
| Level 7-10/Open | $85.00 |
| Team Entries | $45.00 |
| Spectator Admission | $10.00 per day - $20.00 3-day pass |
- 4. Competition Venue
INDIANA CONVENTION CENTER |
100 S. Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46225 |
- 5. Competition Dates and Times
Times are tentative until final entries received. Levels per session will be determined by December 12, 2011
2012 Competition Schedule - Click Here
*Traveling teams must commit to 2 days of competition and must note which days on the registration form - Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday.
SPECIAL NOTE: Teams with more than 17 gymnasts per level will be split into 2 different squads requiring a minimum of 2 coaches. Teams with more than 18 gymnasts per level will be split into 2 different sessions competing at different times. Teams may determine their own split of gymnasts in either scenario and not splits on team roster. If teams split into different sessions for the same level only one team fee is due. There will be no additional team fee for split teams.
- 6. Competition Format
The 2012 National Judges Cup Championships will consist of a modified capitol format for all levels.
MODIFIED CAPITOL CUP FORMAT (2 flights warm-up; compete): The open stretch, timed warm-ups and competition are conducted in one gym in which there are two sets 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 the competition format being used for those sessions.
- 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
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- 9. GROUND TRANSPORTATION - airport information - parking
The Indiana Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, welcomes more than one million guests each year from across the nation and all around the world.
Driving directions to JW Marriott: Airport Expressway to I-70 East to West Street exit 79A. Turn left (north) onto West Street to Washington Street, turn left (west) onto Washington Street and into hotel entrance. This hotel does not provide an airport shuttle service. Alternative Transportation: Carey Limo Shared Ride; Fee $16.00 (one way) - reservation required - Online or by phone 800-888-INDY(4639) Bus Service; Fee $7.00 (one way) Estimated taxi fare; $35.00 (one way) Driving Directions to the Indiana Convention Center: Danville, IL I-74 East to I-465 South (Exit 73A); Follow I-465 South to I-70 East. Exit I-70 at West Street (Exit 79A). Left (north) to South Street. Cincinnati, OH I-74 West to I-465 West; Follow I-465 West to I-65 North. I-65 North to I-70 West; Exit I-70 at West Street (Exit 79A). Right (north) to South Street. Terre Haute, IN I-70 East to West Street (Exit 79A). Left (north) to South Street. Chicago, IL I-65 South to West Street (Exit 114). Straight (south) to South Street. Columbus, OH I-70 West to I-65 North; Follow I-65 North to West Street (Exit 114); Left (south) to South Street. Louisville, KY I-65 North to I-70 West (Exit 110B); Exit I-70 at West Street (Exit 79A). Right (north) to South Street. Fort Wayne, IN I-69 South to I-465. South to I-70 West (Exit 44) to I-65 North to West Street (Exit 114); Straight to South Street. South Bend, IN US 31 South to I-465 West; Follow I-465 West to I-65 South. Follow I-65 South to West Street (Exit 114). Straight (south) to South Street. PARKING OPTIONS FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER |
- 10. AWARDS
ALL participants of the 2012 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 up to half the number of participants in each age group. A special all-around award will be given to all 1st place AA winners in each age group of each level per session.
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.
- 11. EQUIPMENT
All equipment will be supplied by American Athletic, Inc. Any specific equipment questions should be directed to the AAI representative on site.
- 12. MISCELLANEOUS COMPETITION DETAILS
- All current rules of USA Gymnastics J.O. Program will be used for all levels of competition.
- Xcel Prep Op rules will follow the USA Gymnastics Region 5 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 2012 National Judges Cup Championships contact Linda Barclay, Competition Director at lbarclay@judgescup.com or by calling 317.891.8260.