Acro Explosion
4251 N.E. Port Drive
Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
This will serve as a Development Camp for athletes who are named to the ICT, Rising Stars, and Future Stars Teams, as well as all athletes in level 7 through Junior Elite. ICT, Rising Stars and Future Stars who have had partnership changes are still encouraged to attend. This clinic will also serve as Coaches and Judges Education Course, with USA Gymnastics University Credit. The purpose of this camp is to teach courses and hands-on training to help coaches and athletes progress to the next level.
Space is limited to 100 athletes. Athletes who earned a spot on the ICT, Rising Stars, or Future Stars Team who have had partnership changes, are still eligible for the discount. There is no limit for coaches and judges. Coaches may attend with or without athletes.
- Each team will submit pair groups and shirt sizes by September 20th to [email protected]
- Coaches and Judges not attending with a team will submit shirt size(s) by September 20th to [email protected]
- Once the registration limit is reached, a waiting list will be offered but does not guarantee a spot for attendance
Registration 9/12/23-9/22/23
Cost (per person)
- Athlete: $175.00
- $25.00 Discount for ICT, Rising Stars, and Future Stars Team Members. You must make this request to Kyla Knights and she will create the cart for your team in order to receive the discount.
- Coach: $125.00 with or without athletes
- Judge: $125.00
Refund Policy – No refunds will be given after the registration deadline.
- October 19th – Arrivals
- Day 1 – October 20, 2023: Coaches and Athlete Training
- Day 2 – October 21, 2023: Coaches and Athlete Training
- Day 3 – October 22, 2023: Coaches and Athlete Training. Departures- Flights should be scheduled after 3:00pm to allow enough time for travel to the airport from the training camp.
- Kyla Knights – Acro Program Director
- Sarah Thomas – Elite Coach/Chair of the Program Committee
- Vladi Valdev – Elite Coach/Development Committee
- Andre Solodar – Development Committee Chair/Elite Coach
- Ronda Francis – Elite Committee Chair/Elite Coach
- Mindi Katsov- Elite Committee Member/Elite Coach
- Marcia DeGuire – Growth & Development Committee Chair
- Carrie Tennis – Region 4 Judges Coordinator and KSIS Committee
- Medical Staff
- Athletes/Coaches/Judges are responsible for flights and transportation to and from the event. Please keep in mind current Safe Sport travel policies.
- Kansas City (MCI/KC International) airport.
Athletes/Coaches/Judges are responsible for securing/booking hotel rooms for this event. Please keep in mind current Safe Sport rooming policies. All snack, drinks, and meals are to be scheduled and provided by the athlete/coaches/judges at their own expense.
Drury Inn & Suites Kansas City Independence
Address: 157 Drury Inn & Suites
20300 East 42nd Street S.
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Telephone: (816) 795-9393
Best Western Plus
Address: 4825 NE Lakewood Way
Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
Telephone: (816) 795-6400
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City – Independence
Address: 18011 Bass Pro Dr.
Independence, MO 64055
Telephone: (816) 908-9600
All coaches and judges must wear athletic apparel with athletic shoes to be on the floor. The following dress code should be followed during all sessions.
- Warm-up pants, long pants, or capri length pants only. No shorts are allowed.
- Team polo shirt or team t-shirt. Warm-up jackets are optional.
- Gym/athletic shoes are required. No flip-flops.
- No denim allowed.
- No caps or hats allowed.
All athletes must wear club or athletic apparel on the floor. The following dress code should be followed during all training sessions.
- During training, girls may wear long-sleeve or sleeveless leotards, and boys may wear shorts and t-shirts.
- Girls may wear bike shorts or leggings during training or warm-up sessions.
- Athletes should have their hair secured.
Contact – Kyla Knights – Acrobatic Gymnastics Program Director
[email protected]
317-829-5611
