TurnFest “American Style”

Concurrently with the Wheel World Championships will be the TurnFest American Style, an international festival featuring Group Gymnastics Displays, Gym Wheel Level testing, Opening and Closing Galas and a TurnFest Challenge competition. Participants in the TurnFest may also join in the international training camp and learn from many of the world's leading experts in Wheel and Monowheel, Rhythmic, and , and a variety of performance arts. Clinicians will include World Champions, Olympians, and Cirque professionals. Participants from all over the world are in for an action packed, fun filled week of Gymnastics for All. TurnFest American Style is directed by Gym Roots Inc, American Sokol, and the USA Wheel Gymnastics Federation. More information may be found on www.wheel2013.com

Pre-Event Training Camp Tuesday, July 9, 2013

GymFest Performances Wednesday-Thursday, July 10-11, 2013

Group Challenge Friday, July 12, 2013

Post-Event Training Camp Saturday, July 13, 2013

Closing Gala Sunday, July 14, 2013

Presented by :

Event Site: Northeastern Illinois University,3225 W. Foster Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60625

In conjunction with the USA Wheel Gymnastics Federation and Sokol USA

BULLETIN # 1

I. SCHEDULE OVERVIEW (Times are tentative)

Monday, July 8 All Day Arrivals and Check-in Gym Set-up

Tuesday, July 9 Before noon Arrivals and Check-in 9:00am-4:00pm Pre-event Training Camp 6:00pm Wheel World Championships OPENING CEREMONY

Wednesday, July 10 9:00am-4:00pm GymFest Performances Noon-2:00pm City Performances – Dailey Plaza, Navy Pier 6:00pm TurnFest American Style Opening Gala

Thursday, July 11 9:00am-4:00pm GymFest Performances Noon-2:00pm City Performances – Dailey Plaza, Navy Pier 6:00pm Social Activity

Friday, July 12 9:00am-2:00pm TurnFest Training Camp 4:00pm-6:00pm Gymnastics for All Challenge 6:00pm TurnFest Awards and Recognition

Saturday, July 13 9:00am-4:00pm Post-Event Training Camp

Sunday, July 14 2:00pm Wheel World Championships CLOSING GALA

II. PRE-REGISTRATION (Form at end of Bulletin)

Deadline for the Preregistration is December 15th 2012

o $30 per person; deadline November 15, 2012 o One check per team payable to GymRoots, Inc. o Mail to: GymRoots, Inc. 8100 East 126th Street Fishers, IN 46038

OR pay by PayPal account: [email protected] o $35 per person; deadline November 15, 2012 o Go to www.wheel2013.com and visit the TurnFest Information page. o Questions should be directed to Paula Lord at [email protected].

III. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Final Registration Final Registration forms and fees will be due February 15, 2013. Each team’s training and performance schedules will be created after all forms and fees are received.

The BASE entry fee of $150 per person guarantees your group is eligible to participate (but may opt out) in the following: 1. Pre-event/Post-event training camp 2. 1 GymFest Performance 3. 1 City Performance at Navy Pier or Dailey Plaza 4. Participation in the Opening Gala 5. Participation in the mass closing number “Love, American Style” at the Closing Gala

An ADD-ON FEE of $50 per group will enter your group in the Gymnastics for All CHALLENGE. This will be a “judged” event conducted in the style of American Idol and similar popular talent shows.

IN ADDITION your group can apply by video submission to perform in one of a variety of “featured” spots during the Wheel World Championships. Groups will be selected and placed at the discretion of the event management staff.

B. Lodging and Travel Participants will fly into O’Hare International Airport. Teams are responsible for their own transportation from the airports to the hotels and event venues. A variety of hotel and hostel options will be available to book through our travel partner, National Travel Systems. For more travel assistance, contact National Travel Systems at 888-603-8747.

C. Coach Registration and Coach Packages (different from Lodging Information)

Each club is allowed a maximum number of floor access passes based on the following:

Number of gymnasts Group Leader All-Access Coaches 1-6 1 1 6-10 1 2 10-18 1 3 19-35 1 4 36+ 1 5

One Designated Group Leader is responsible for all communication between the event management staff and each group. Please be clear on registration forms who is the DESIGNATED GROUP LEADER.

An All-Access Coach is responsible to the club’s Designated Group Leader and has an active role in being responsible for athletes on the floor. An All-Access Coach pass is NON-TRANSFERABLE and access to the floor will be monitored.

IV. Pre- and Post-Event Training Camp (Tuesday, July 9 and/or Saturday, July 13)

Included in BASE Registration Fee.

A Pre-Event Training Camp will be conducted one day prior to the opening of the TurnFest. Groups will be scheduled for up to two hours of training and may choose from the following menu of clinic options:

Cirque Sampler Group Choreography Review and Training GymWheel and MonoWheel Basics Apparatus Technique Tumbling and Streaming Perfect 10 Posture Training

Clinicians will be available from Cirque du Soleil and the National Circus School of Montreal, as well as international experts in wheel, rhythmic, tumbling and posture preparation.

V. GymFest Performances (Wednesday and Thursday, July 10 and 11)

Included in BASE Registration Fee.

1. Performance area: carpet-bonded foam (non-sprung), 40’ x 60’

2. Performance duration: 10 minutes (maximum) The time allotted includes entrances/exits and placement/removal of all equipment, props, costumes, etc.

3. Number of GymFest performances: Minimum of One (Maximum of Two if time permits) A separate warm-up floor will be available. Warm-up schedule will be posted.

4. Number of performers: Minimum of ten (10) active performers. Teams with fewer than ten performers automatically be given a maximum performance time of 5 minutes.

5. Group composition: At the discretion of the group leader. Performers can be any age, gender or ability level and may show any style of gymnastics (movement) performance. Possible performance activities include , rhythmic gymnastics, cheer, tumbling, aerobic, dance, fitness activities, circus arts, martial arts, calisthenics, etc.

6. Evaluations: All GymFest performances will be evaluated and awards given for Gold, Silver and Bronze achievement levels. Evaluations will be returned to the group leader and a question/answer session will be held at the end of each day’s performances. The purpose of the evaluations is to assist groups with their performance ability. Scores from the evaluations will be used to determine a group’s readiness for international festival participation and to offer assistance in specific areas.

VI. City Performances (July 9-12) @ Navy Pier and Dailey Plaza

Included in BASE Registration Fee.

1. Performance areas: carpet-bonded foam (non-sprung), size TBD

2. Performance duration: 5 minutes (maximum) The time allotted includes entrances/exits and placement/removal of all equipment, props, costumes, etc.

3. Number of City performances: Minimum of One (Maximum of Two if time permits) No official warm-up area will be available. Groups are responsible for their own transportation to and from the City Performance venues.

VII. Gymnastics for All Challenge (July 12)

ADD-ON fee of $75 per group required to enter the Challenge.

1. Performance area: same as GymFest

2. Performance duration: 5 minutes (maximum) The time allotted includes entrances/exits and placement/removal of all equipment, props, costumes, etc.

3. Judging will be conducted and awards given based on evaluation sheet coming out in Bulletin 2. Special Challenge awards will be given at the Awards and Recognition ceremony late that evening.

VIII. Opening Gala (Wednesday, July 10) All teams will march-in and be introduced in their team uniforms followed by special performances and social activities.

IX. Awards and Recognition (Friday, July 12) All teams will be presented with participation awards followed by a mass performance of the “Love, American Style” choreography by all participants. Social activity to follow.

TEAM PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

GROUP LEADER/CONTACT INFORMATION Name USAG Pro # Team Contact Name (if different from group leader) Address City State Zip Phone e-mail

TEAM PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION Please circle the discipline(s) your group includes in the performance:

Wheel Rhythmic Tumbling/Acro Dance Circus Arts

Please write a short description of your TurnFest performance including music selections, overall theme, costuming, etc.

Will your group have any special apparatus needs that will require our assistance? Yes No

PRE-REGISTRATION FEE CALCULATOR If paying by mail with check: # athletes x $30 = $

If paying online by PayPal: # athletes x $35 = $

One check per team payable to GymRoots, Inc.

Mail to: GymRoots, Inc. 8100 East 126th Street Fishers, IN 46038

Pre-registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE but may be TRANSFERRED to other participants from the same club.

FINAL Roster & Registration DEADLINE March 15, 2013.