Congratulations on Qualifying to Region 5 Level 7 & 8 Regionals

Congratulations on Qualifying to Region 5 Level 7 & 8 Regionals April 21-23, 2017

Location: Kellogg Arena 36 West Hamblin Ave Battle Creek, MI 49017

Meet Directors: Cindy Scharns, Al Scharns and Nicole Bentley Contact Information: (269) 209-5854 or [email protected]

Meet Equipment & Manufacturer: Midwest Equipment (AAI) will supply equipment for the competition.

Qualification Procedures: Level 7: To qualify for Level 7 Regionals, athletes must score an all-around of 35.00 or higher. There is no petitioning of Level 7 athletes into Regionals. Level 7 has IES of 9.00. No petition. Level 8: All gymnasts scoring a 34.0 will qualify to Regionals. Level 8 has IES of 9.00. Injury petitions will be accepted if their petition score is a 35.0 or above or IES of 9.25 however, they will not be eligible for a State Team.

Entry Fee: $90.00 Payable to: Branch Gymnastics Mail to: 393 N. Helmer Rd Battle Creek, MI 49037

Admissions: Adults: $10.00 Children (Over 5 years): $4.00 Seniors: $5.00

Hotel Information: McCamly Plaza Hotel 50 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek, MI 49017 Ph. 269-963-7050 The Hotel is attached to the competition venue! $114/night for King or Double/Double rooms Holiday Inn Battle Creek 12812 Harper Village Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49014 P: 269-979-0500 Rate: $119.00 per night and includes a free breakfast Please ask for Women’s LV 7 & 8 Regionals to receive this special rate!

Region 5 Regionals Website Address: r5regionals.com

Registration and Entry Procedure: 1) Level 7 & 8 will have both an online and paper registration upon completion of the meet. 2) The paper registration along with payment are due the last day of your state meet. 3) The online registration is thru USA Gymnastics. You must have a USA Gymnastics Username and Password and MUST BE A DESIGNATED CLUB ADMINISTRATOR. 4) Make sure to double check your USA Gymnastics club list for accuracy: Gymnasts Spelling of Names, Date-of-Birth and Level. 5) Step by step procedures for Online Registration:  Log onto www.usagym.org  Click on Member Services (top right)  Click on Club Administration (left navigation)  Click on Membership Verification  Click on Search for Competitions  Choose the Regional Competition and State  Place a checkmark next to qualified gymnasts. Include petitioned gymnasts for Level 8 only. No petitions for Level 7.  Check attending coaches  Click submit  Both yourself and the meet director will receive an email with your entry confirmation

** Michigan Level 7-10 State meet will have i-pads/computers onsite for the coaches to complete registration after each session.

Refund Policy: Refunds will be honored up to 10 (ten) days before the start of the Regional competition. Official Entry Form for Level 7 Regionals

Club Name: ______Club USAG #: ______

Address: ______City: ______State: ______

Club Phone: ______Club email: ______

Attending Coach USAG # Safety Exp Background Exp U 100 Completed

Gymnast Name USAG # Birth Date Qualifying Score IES? What events?

Number of Gymnasts: ______X $90 Entry Fee = Total: $______

*Please make check payable to Branch Gymnastics and hand it to the State Chair or designee along with this form at the completion of the State Meet. In addition, be sure to go online to register all qualified athletes through the USA Gymnastics system (see directions in attached packet) on or before Monday after your state meet. Official Entry Form for Level 8 Regionals

Club Name: ______Club USAG #: ______

Address: ______City: ______State: ______

Club Phone: ______Club email: ______

Attending Coach USAG # Safety Exp Background Exp U 100 Completed

Gymnast Name USAG # Birth Date Qualifying Score IES? What events? Petition?

Number of Gymnasts: ______X $90 Entry Fee = Total: $______

*Please make check payable to Branch Gymnastics and hand it to the State Chair or designee along with this form at the completion of the State Meet. In addition, be sure to go online to register all qualified athletes through the USA Gymnastics system (see directions in attached packet) on or before Monday after your state meet.