Gymnastics Region5 Level 8
General Information
The 2008 Region 5 Level 8 Regionals will take place on May 3-4, 2008 at the Peoria Civic Center. This event is hosted by the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau with support from local clubs including Gym Corner, Washington, IL and The Gymnastics Spot, Mundelein, IL.
Competition Site
Peoria Civic Center
201 SW Jefferson Street
Peoria, IL 61602
www.peoriaciviccenter.com
Session Times: Session Times will be determined once all entries are received. The times will be posted on the Illinois State site, once they become available.
Graduating seniors: We are very interested in honoring the Athletes that have stayed and supported USAG program for as long as they have and are Graduation this year.
We ask, prior, to the competition that you supply us with those athletes that are competing at Regionals and are Graduating Seniors please supply us with
Their Name
Name of Club
College Attending or future plans
Forward these to NorbertIL@aol.com please
Hotel Information
Rooms have been blocked at the Holiday Inn City Centre and the Hotel Pere Marquette in Peoria, Illinois. Each hotel is within walking distance to the competition site. Please be sure to mention you are with Region 5 Level 8 Regionals when booking your hotel rooms. If you need any more information about hotel rooms or have any questions please contact Chevie Ruder at (309) 676-0303 or sports@peoria.org.
Host Hotels - room blocks reserved for Region 5 Level 8 gymnasts and fans
Holiday Inn City Centre 500 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria (309) 674-2500
Hotel Pere Marquette 501 Main Street, Peoria (309) 637-6500
Other Available Hotels
Comfort Suites of Peoria 1812 War Memorial Dr, Peoria (309) 688-3800
Courtyard by Marriott 1928 War Memorial Dr, Peoria (309) 686-1900
East Peoria Super 8 725 Taylor Street, East Peoria (309) 698-8889
Embassy Suites 100 Conference Center, Peoria (309) 694-0200
Hampton Inn 11 Winners Way, East Peoria (309) 694-0711
Mark Twain 225 Adams Street, Peoria (309) 676-3600
Peoria Super 8 1816 War Memorial Dr, Peoria (309) 688-8074
Radisson Hotel 117 Western Ave, Peoria (309) 673-8040
Ramada 4400 Brandywine Dr. (309) 686-8000
Red Roof Inn 1822 War Memorial Dr, Peoria (309) 685-3911
SpringHill Suites 2701 Lake Avenue, Peoria, (309) 681-2701
Admission
A one day pass: $10.00 for Adults
$5.00 for Seniors
$4.00 for Children (5-12)
Parking
Parking is $6.00 in any of the Civic Center lots. There are lots across from the Civic Center where parking is free. Free meter parking is available on the weekends.
Questions?
Please contact Chevie Ruder with the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, by phone (309) 397-4808, or by e-mail sports@peoria.org.
Meet Organizer: Chevie Ruder (309) 397-4808 sports@peoria.org
Meet Director: Norbert Bendixen norbertil@aol.com
Individual Entry Fee
Entry fee is $80.00. Please make entry fees payable to Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Please submit on a club check for all athletes. Region 5 Level 8 Regionals should be in the memo line. PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE ALL INJURY PETITION ATHLETES. If the injured athlete does not compete a refund will be issued back to the club after the meet. Entries should be given to your state meet director prior to you leaving the meet. The meet director should mail all entries to the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, within 48 hours of the state meet.
Registration Form and Deadline
The completed form must be sent to the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 48 hours after the state meet by the state meet director.
Competition Format: Modified Capitol Cup
Equipment: Provided by Oak Creek Athletics
2 Janssen-Fritsen Vault Tables
2 AAI Vault Tables
4 AAI Bars
4 Speith Beams
2 Spring Floors
Final Packets: Final meet information will be e-mailed and mailed to all clubs.
From Level 8 Regional Meet Director: Norbert Bendixen 3/28/08
Region 5 Level 8 State Meets dates:
March 29-30 Kentucky, Indiana
April 4-6 Illinois, Michigan, Ohio
- We will determine the Region 5 Age Groups at the culmination of April 6th weekend and the arrival of the Results State meets from the respective Level 8 State meet Directors.
- The NEW AGE GROUPS (different than the State age groups) will be divided equally into age groups by Athletes Birthdates registered at the State Meet
- The State Teams will then be determined by ranking the athletes in each NEW AGE GROUP by State and posted on your respective State Websites
- Injury petition Athletes will compete but not on the STATE TEAM. Please include them on your Entry Form and please include entry fee at your State Meet (if your athlete is unable to compete Regional meet entry fee will be returned).
- Age Groups will be posted on this website as soon as the NEW AGE GROUPS have been established
- There will be 2 Age Groups participating at the Same time i.e. Junior A and Senior A in 2 separate Gyms Modified Capital Cup Format
- Look Forward to seeing all of you in Peoria
