VENUE
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
HOST
USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling
CONTACT
For questions contact:
Sydney Carlson, T&T Program Manager – scarlson@usagym.org
or
Jacqui Godfrey, T&T Program Director – jgodfrey@usagym.org
ELIGIBLE COMPETITORS
All athletes meeting Stars & Stripes Championships qualifying scores and eligibility requirements at USA Gymnastics T&T sanctioned competitions may enter Stars & Stripes Championships. All entries are subject to verification by the State Chair. All competitors must enter Stars & Stripes Championships at the same level at which the qualifying score was achieved. If the athlete competes at a higher level after the qualifying score is reached, they may not compete at the previous level at Stars & Stripes Championships. See the Rules & Policies and Development Code of Points for complete information.
Divisions: Development Level 5-7, HUGS Level 1-4
Non-resident foreign competitors are not allowed to compete at Stars & Stripes Championships. Resident foreign athletes who are members of USA Gymnastics and have met all qualification requirements may compete at Stars & Stripes Championships
ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
Registration deadline: June 16, 2023
Click here for registration instructions.
All coaches and club contacts registered in the sanction will receive a full export of competing athletes following the entry deadline. There will be a 24-hour grace period for changes to be made as a result of registration errors.
ENTRY FEES AND REFUNDS
$150 flat fee per athlete (one event or all). No fee for coaches.
Entry fees must be paid with a credit card on the USA Gymnastics Meet Reservation system. Entries are not valid until payment is received.
Refunds will not be given for athletes who entered but did not qualify to Stars & Stripes Championships.
If the event is cancelled by USA Gymnastics, participants will receive a 100% refund on entry fees paid if the event is cancelled more than 60 days from the start of the event. If the event is cancelled by USA Gymnastics 60 days or less from the event, the participants will receive a 50% refund on the entry fees paid.
If an athlete withdraws from the event due to an injury or any other reason more than 60 days from the event, she/he may receive a 100% refund on their entry fee. If the athlete withdrawals within 60 days of the event, no refund will be given.
Click here for the refund form.
LATE ENTRY
Late entries are subject to approval by the Program Director.
INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT ENTRIES
Click here to submit changes and scratches.
All changes and scratches after July 21 must be made on site.
COACHES & OFFICIALS
Coaches, judges, and officials who are current members will be issued credentials (no pending memberships).
Only two coaches per team will be issued credentials. Requests for additional coaches’ credentials must be approved by the Program Director. Teams with more than ten athletes need not apply.
JUDGES
Judges request for assignment due June 23.
Click here for the request for assignment form.
Judges will be paid according to the pay scales detailed in the T&T Rules & Policies. Travel and accommodation will not be provided unless otherwise advised.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Friday, July 28 – Assigned training
Saturday, July 29 – Competition
Sunday, July 30 – Competition
(subject to change)
RULES
Rules from the Development Code of Points will be used.
All age groups are based on the age of the competitor on December 31, 2023.
APPAREL
The dress code found in the Development Code of Points must be followed at all times.
Athletes and coaches may not wear National Team apparel, including anything with the USA flag or logo at any time during training or competition. USA attire may not be worn even if covering logo and flag. USA backpacks or duffle bags are also not allowed.
COMPETITION EQUIPMENT
Eurotramp Ultimate trampolines
Eurotramp Ultimate double mini trampolines
Spieth rod tumbling floors
TRAINING GROUPS
Training groups will be available after registration deadline.
GRAND MARCH
Friday, July 28 after the final training session. The theme of this year’s Grand March is “Mad Hatter’s T&T Party“.
TRAMPOLINE SPOTTERS
Current USA Gymnastics competitive coach / judge/ meet director members or age and physical size appropriate current athlete members. One spotter is required at each corner, if a throw mat is not utilized. If a throw mat is utilized, one additional spotter must be on the same side that the mat is used.
AWARDS
Overall awards will be given to the top eight competitors in each division.
Flight awards will be given.
HOTELS
2023 Stars & Stripes hotel link
ADMISSIONS
Ticket information will be published at a later date.
