2008 Region 8 Congress

From: Debby Kornegay

Date: June 7, 2008

In cooperation with Region 8

Presents the

2008 Region 8 Congress

General Information

date/site:

Region 8 July 18 – 20, 2008 Jacksonville, FL Omni Jacksonville Hotel

PURPOSE OF REGIONAL CONGRESSES:

The purpose of regional congress is to provide education to the teachers, coaches, judges and gymnastics business owners of the region. Education and training enable everyone to effectively and professionally serve in the development of the young gymnasts across the country.

REGION 8 EDUCATION:

Over 75 Sessions covering the following areas:

Coaches Education – Sessions covering popular topics for the developmental through elite gymnastics coach. Learn from leaders in the gymnastics community.

Recreational Education – A recreational track covering programs for tots through teens; be the best instructor in your gym!

Business Education – Sessions covering marketing, managing your business, staff retention and more.

Judges Education – Sessions covering compulsory, optional and elite judging criteria and technique.

Other – Men’s, Rhythmic, Sports Science and more.

Registration will begin on February 1, 2008 Online Registration will be available for members and printable forms will be available for all others at www.usa-gymnastics.org

COST	Early Bird (Ends May 17)	Regular Price (Ends July 3rd)	On-site Registration	Full Dinner Banquet
Professional, Jr. Pro & Instructor Members	$145.00	$175.00	$200.00	$25.00
Other Member Types and Non – Members	$175.00	$205.00	$230.00	$25.00
Member Clubs*	1st – $145.00 2nd - $135.00 3rd - $125.00 4th - $115.00 5th - $105.00 6th or more - $100.00	1st – $175.00 2nd - $165.00 3rd - $165.00 4th - $155.00 5th - $155.00 6th or more - $145.00	N/A	$25.00/ea

*This offer is only available to Professional, Jr. Pro and Instructor Members affiliated with a Member Club. Members of a Non-Member Club would pay full rate.

HOUSING

A block of rooms has been reserved. Call by June 25, 2008 Omni Jacksonville Hotel

National Travel Systems Sports Travel Team 245 Water Street

6502 Slide Rd/Suite 404 Jacksonville, FL 32202

Lubbock, TX 79424 904-791-4841– local information only

Toll Free: 1-888-603-8747; Main Line: 806-794-3135

Email: sportsinfo@nationaltravelsystems.com website: www.ntssportstravel.com

Single/Double Rate of $115.00

Any reservations after the cut-off date will be based strictly on availability.

Please check the USA Gymnastics website – www.usa-gymnastics.org for a detailed daily schedule/speakers – coming soon.

Minimum age for Congress attendees is 16.

There is a $30.00 cancellation fee up until July 3rd; no refunds after July 3rd. (Substitution of participants will be allowed until July 3rd if submitted in writing.)

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