Region 8 Congress

June 7-9
The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett
6450 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Duluth, Georgia 30096

Region 8 Congress Registration Information

Region 8 Congress will be held June 7-9, 2024 at the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett in Duluth, GA. Individual and Member Club Group pricing is available. Online Registration Only.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER REGISTRATION

Individual Pricing through May 24, 2024:

  • Member Price: $210 (Competitive Coach, Recreational Coach, Owner, Event Director, Judge)
  • Non-Member Price: $240

 MEMBER CLUB GROUP REGISTRATION

Member Clubs can register their entire staff at a special tiered pricing rate. The more you register, the more you save! Please note, member clubs have the option to register their member and non-member employees for the event at the tiered group rate.

Member Club Group Pricing through May 24, 2024:

  • 1st Registrant: $210
  • 2nd Registrant: $200
  • 3rd Registrant: $190
  • 4th and more Registrant: $180

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Schedule of Events

Congress Registration Hours:

  • Thursday, June 6: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Friday, June 7: 7:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 8: 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 9: 8:00 a.m.-10:00a.m.

Congress Lecture Hours:

  • Friday and Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8:30- 12:00 p.m.
    • Lectures are 1 hour long; the last lecture starts at 3:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. 
  • Lunch: 12:15- 1:30 p.m.

Click here for a preliminary lecture lineup.

Exhibit Hall Hours

  • Friday and Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Preliminary Schedule of Events as of March 4, 2024. Information is subject to change.

Add On Courses

R103 School Age: Hands on Training
Thursday, June 6 – 4:00-9:00p.m. in Jasper DEFG
Join us for an evening of fun and professional development! With an emphasis on safety, individual development, fitness and fun, instructors of recreational gymnasts will learn age-appropriate skills, drills and progressions on the vault, bars, beam, floor & trampoline Information about lesson planning, class management, warm-ups and games will be provided, along with hands-on spotting practice.
Pre-Registration Required. Click Here to Register!

Inclusive Gymnastics: Working with Students with Different Abilities
Saturday, June 8 – 6:00-8:30p.m. in Jasper DEFG
This workshop is designed to equip gymnastics instructors and coaches with the knowledge and skills necessary to create inclusive environments for students with different abilities. From recognizing and understanding various abilities to implementing effective lesson plans and organizational strategies, participants will gain valuable insights and practical techniques to enhance their coaching practices.
Free, Walk-In Course – No Registration Required! Click Here for More Details!

Women’s Level 8/9/10 Judging Exams
Saturday, June 8 – 5:15-7:00p.m.
WAG Judges’ Level 8/9/10 Practical exams will be offered on Saturday, June 8, start time 5:15p.m.
To view and/or to register online for currently scheduled in-person Practical exam sessions/locations, click here.

Registration/Transfer/Cancellation Policy

Registration for Minor Members: Individuals attending National or Regional Congress must be a minimum of 16 years old. 16 and 17 year-olds attending a Congress must have a non-athlete membership with USA Gymnastics. This can be a Volunteer, Recreational Coach, Competitive Coach or Judge membership (and can be in addition to an Athlete membership).

TRANSFER POLICY: To transfer a registration to another person, please email [email protected]. All transfers must be received no later than 1:00 p.m. EST on Friday, May 24, 2024.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation requests received before May 24, 2024, will result in a full refund minus a $30 processing fee. Cancellation requests received after May 24, 2024, will result in a 50% refund of the registration fee. The refund total will be determined by the total number of registrants (if registered as a group), and the lowest amount paid will be refunded. NO REFUNDS after July 1, 2024.

PLEASE NOTE: registration belongs to the payor and may be canceled and/or substituted by the payor at any time during the registration period.

Accommodations

USA Gymnastics has partnered with JT Travel to help attendees reserve hotel accommodations for the 2024 USA Gymnastics Region 8 Congress.

Click here to book your accommodations TODAY!