USA Gymnastics and the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) are excited for the 2012 World Acrobatic Gymnastics Championships, along with the World Age-Group Competition, to be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex's HP Field House at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. More than 600 gymnasts total are expected to participate in the World Championships, scheduled for April 16-18, and the World Age-Group Competition, set for April 20-22.

Acrobatic gymnastics combines the beauty of dance with the strength and agility of acrobatics. Routines are choreographed to music and consist of dance, tumbling, and partner skills. At the elite level, each pair or group performs a balance, dynamic and combined routine. Pyramids and partner holds characterize the balance routine, while synchronized tumbling and intricate flight elements define the dynamic exercise. An acrobatic gymnastics pair consists of a base and a top. A women's group is comprised of a base, middle and top partner, while a men's group has a base, two middle partners and one top partner.

• Schedule, # of entries by country and list of the participants: World Championships | World Age Group Competition
• Start Lists: World Championships Qualifications | Finals | WAGC Age 11-16 | WAGC Age 12-19

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to see the World's best Acrobatic gymnasts compete at the 2012 World Championships. To purchase tickets, please call National Travel Systems at 888.603.8747 or email sportsinfo@nationaltravelsystems.com.

*Ticket prices are per person

Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships

Qualification I
Session 1: April 16, 2012 at 10:00am (Women's Group Balance, Mixed Pair Dynamic)
Session 2: April 16, 2012 at 2:00pm (Women's Pair Balance, Men's Group Dynamic)
Session 3: April 16, 2012 at 3:30pm (Men's Pair Dynamic)
Qualification II
Session 4: April 16, 2012 at 6:00pm (Women's Group Dynamic, Mixed Pair Balance)
Session 5: April 17, 2012 at 10:00am (Women's Pair Dynamic, Men's Group Balance)
Session 6: April 17, 2012 at 11:30am (Men's Pair Balance)
Qualification III
Session 7: April 17, 2012 at 2:00pm (Women's Group Combined, Mixed Pair Combined)
Session 8: April 17, 2012 at 4:45pm (Women's Pair Combined, Men's Group Combined)
Session 9: April 17, 2012 at 7:00pm (Men's Pair Combined)
Finals - April 18, 2012 at 4:00pm
Broadcast LIVE on ESPN3

Acrobatic Gymnastics World Age Group Competition

Qualification I
Session 1: April 20, 2012 at 9:30am (11-16 Girl's Pair Balance, 11-16 Girl's Group Dynamic)
Session 2: April 20, 2012 at 2:00pm (11-16 Mixed Pair Dynamic, 11-16 Boy's Pair Balance, 11-16 Boy's Group Balance)
Session 3: April 20, 2012 at 3:30pm (12-19 Girl's Pair Balance, 12-19 Boy's Pair Dynamic)
Session 4: April 20, 2012 at 6:00pm (12-19 Girl's Group Dynamic, 12-19 Mixed Pair Balance, 12-19 Boy's Group Balance)
Qualification II
Session 5: April 21, 2012 at 9:30am (11-16 Girl's Pair Dynamic, 11-16 Girl's Group Balance)
Session 6: April 21, 2012 at 2:00pm (11-16 Mixed Pair Balance, 11-16 Boy's Pair Dynamic, 11-16 Boy's Group Dynamic)
Session 7: April 21, 2012 at 3:30pm (12-19 Girl's Pair Dynamic, 12-19 Boy's Pair Balance)
Session 8: April 21, 2012 at 6:00pm (12-19 Girl's Group Balance, 12-19 Mixed Pair Dynamic, 12-19 Boy's Group Dynamic)
Finals - April 22, 2012
11-16 age group - at 11:00am
12-19 age group - at 3:30pm

The 23rd FIG Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships as well as the 7th World Age Group Competitions will take place at the HP Fieldhouse at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is a 220 acres athletic complex located in the Walt Disney World Resort. The complex includes nine venues and hosts numerous amateur and professional sporting events throughout the year.

The HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports is a 70,000+ square-foot (6,500 m2), state-of-the-art indoor featuring unprecedented flexibility, modern playing surfaces, custom athlete training areas, and unique design and construction. Of the 5,000 seats, the highest row is only 35 feet (11 m) off the ground, providing up-close viewing of all the action.

For hotel rooms, please contact:
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6502 Slide Rd, Suite 404
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HOST HOTEL
Buena Vista Palace Hotel
Single/Double Occupancy - *$135.00 USD plus tax of 12.50% (per room / per night)*
Triple/Quad Occupancy - *$155.00 USD plus tax of 12.50% (per room / per night)*
*free scheduled shuttle to and from Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks (approx 1 mile)*
*heated indoor / outdoor swimming pool / fitness center / children's play area and arcade*

Tax rates subject to change. credit card guarantee required / payment due upon hotel arrival.

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In conjunction with the 2012 Acro World Championships, USA Gymnastics is offering free educational opportunities at Ace Gymnastics in Longwood FL.

Attend the W200 Development Coaches Course: Hands on Training (HOTD) regularly priced $70, for FREE. This course is perfect for Recreational, Pre-Team and Level 1-4 Women's artistic coaches.

Acro World Championship and World Age Group Competition Ticket holders, this education benefit is at NO CHARGE.

To attend you will need to pre register and show your Acro World Championships event ticket in order to attend free.

Click here to register
When: April 22 9-4 pm
Where: Ace Gymnastics
400 Gold Medal Court
Longwood, FL 32750

Click here for a list of equipment being used at the Acro World Championships and World Age Group Competition and how you can purchase from AAI.