March 28 - 29, 2015
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Gymstrada Gymnastics congratulates all gymnasts and coaches and welcome you to the 2015 Level 8, 9, and 10 Virginia State Championships.   We hope you have had a wonderful competition season thus far and that you continue your success at this competition. Please continue to check vausag.com and this site for ongoing updates. 

Host Club:

Gymstrada Gymnastics, Virginia Beach, VA

Meet Director:

Gymstrada Representative, Nic Tolley (NicTolley@gmail.com , phone 757-499-8591)
Please send all inquiries to: Steve Garman, VAUSAG State Chairman at vausag@gmail.com  

Entries/Registration:

• Download VA State Entry Forms from www.vausag.com or click here.
  
• A separate entry form is REQUIRED for each level (8, 9, 10).  
  
• Gym or Booster Club Checks ONLY
  
• Please make all checks payable to VAUSAG
  
• Indicate IES (Individual Event Specialists) athletes and the events they will compete on your entry form. Deadline to declare IES athletes is February 15th, 2015
  
• Indicate high school seniors or graduating gymnasts on your entry form.  Senior forms are available online at www.VAUSAG.com.
  
• NOTE: Meet score sheets verifying state entry qualifying scores submitted from out-of-state meets ONLY must be included with entry and payment.  
• Mail to: Steve Garman‐VASACC, 3116 Knoll Drive Falls Church, VA 22042 
• Registration Fee: $100/gymnast
• Registration Deadline:  Monday, March 9, 2015

Competition Location:

Ocean Lakes High School (OLHS), which is located approximately 10 minutes from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
OLHS address: 885 Schumann Drive, Virginia Beach, VA  23454
Please Note:  There are admission fees for this venue.  See Below.  Directions to facility are on Page 6 of information packet

Equipment:

Provided by VAUSAG, All equipment will be manufactured by AAI.    

• VAULT:  AAI Vault table, Tac/10      Base Mats: 20 Centimeters, Run Way: 82’; Thickness: 1 & 3/8 inches
  
• BARS: AAI Competition Bars AAI “soft blue Rails” will be used,  Base Mats: 12 Centimeters 
  
• BEAM: AAI Competition Beam Base mats: 12 Centimeters
  
• FLOOR: AAI Spring floor  
  

*  8” mats, 4” mats, and Sting mats available at every event
*  Multiple Spring Boards available:
     -  AAI Tac/10 LZT Stratum Vault Board
      - AAI Stratum Vault Board (Gray Carpet top) 

VAULT- A hand placement mat may be placed on the runway (but not on the board) ONLY for vaults that require placing the hands on the runway in front of the board (Round-off or Front handspring entry). The hand placement mat must be manufactured by a gymnastics equipment company and cannot exceed 2 inches in height. No other type matting is allowed.   

Session Schedule:

Will be posted on vausag.com or download here

Program Ads:

Click here for information on submitting an Ad in the Meet Program. Information also available in the information packet.

Senior Ads:

Click here for information on ads for High School Seniors. Information also available in the information packet.

Awards:

Individual and All-Around awards will be presented to each age group at the conclusion of each competitive session.  Awards will follow the rules and policies requirements. 

Regional Entries:

Coaches be prepared to complete your regional packets/enter your regional qualifiers to each levels regional championship at the conclusion of each level’s state meet session.  USAG Club Numbers MUST BE included on all Regional meet entry forms. For the 8th year in a row VAUSAG SAC has voted to pay entry fees for all the 2015 Virginia Level 8, 9, 10 Regional qualifiers. 

Regional Apparel:

All Coaches should be prepared to purchase VA Regional Apparel for gymnasts and coaches at the conclusion of the Level 8, 9, 10 State Meet.  One gym or parents club check, made payable to VAUSAG, for all level 8, 9, & 10 apparel is acceptable and preferred.  

Coaches' Meeting:

Host Hotels:

There will be a coaches meeting at the beginning of each session. 

Ramada Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 615 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(OCEANFRONT HOTEL) - $109.00 per room/night (2 double beds)

Reservations:

• Booking Deadline: 3/19/2015
  
• Booking Code: GYMS ($109 per room/night)
  
• Booking On line:  Click here
  
• Booking by Phone: Call hotel directly- 1-877-816-8783. Please refer to the Gymstrada Room Block or Group Code: GYMS, and Group rate of $109.00 per night. 
  

Hotel Amenities:

• Approximately a 10 Minute drive from hotel to Ocean Lakes High School (competition venue) 
  
• Group rate includes a $20 voucher per room/per night to be used at the onsite restaurant Mahi-Mahs. 
• ALL OCEANFRONT ROOMS with large, private walk-out balconies overlooking Virginia Beach and the Famous Three Mile Boardwalk
• ALL-INTERIOR CORRIDORS & HEATED INDOOR POOL
• ONSITE RESTAURANT, Mahi Mah’s – the locals’ favorite serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
• COMPLIMENTARY PARKING BOTH SELF AND VALET, the valets work on a tip basis
• COMPLIMENTARY HIGH SPEED INTERNET IN ALL GUESTROOMS 
• For more information on Ramada Virginia Beach Oceanfront, visit website

Holiday Inn Oceanside, 2101 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(OCEANFRONT HOTEL) - $109.00 per room/night 

Reservations:

• Booking Deadline: 3/18/2015
  
• Booking Code: GYM ($109 per room/night)
  
• Booking On line:  Click here
  
• Please call 1-800-HOLIDAY (1-800-465-4329) to make reservations.  Please do not call hotel directly, they do not have onsite reservations.  Please refer to the Gymstrada Room block or Group Code GYM and Group Rate of $109.00 per night.
  

Hotel Amenities:

• Approximately a 10 Minute drive from hotel to Ocean Lakes High School (competition venue) 
  
• Complimentary Parking 
• Free High Speed WIFI 
• Indoor Heated Saltwater Pool Fitness Room
• Full Service  Restaurant & Lounge
• Oceanfront  Rooms With Private Oceanfront Balconies
• Mini Refrigerator & Microwave
  
• For more information on Holiday Inn Oceanside, visit website

Springhill Suites (Marriott), 901 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(OCEANFRONT HOTEL) - $109.00 per room/night 

Reservations:

• Booking Deadline: 3/9/2015
  
• Booking Code: Gymstrada ($109 per room/night)
  
• Booking On line:  Click here
  
• For reservations, please call hotel directly- 757-417-3982. Please refer to the Gymstrada Room Block or Group Code: GYMSTRADA, and Group rate of $109.00 per night
• For more information on Springhill Suites, visit website: 
  

Hotel Amenities:

• All rooms are Oceanfront Suites with private balconies.  
• 32” flat screen high definition TV’s and in-room refrigerators.
• Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet
• Free high speed internet throughout the entire hotel.
• Complimentary parking  
• 24 hour business center
• Indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center. 
• Outdoor Pool with Seasonal bar and restaurant. 
  
• For more information on Holiday Inn Oceanside, visit website

Fairfield Inn and Suites Oceanfront (Marriott), 1901 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(OCEANFRONT HOTEL) - $99.00 per room/night 

Reservations:

• Booking Deadline: 3/9/2015
  
• Booking Code: Gymstrada ($99 per room/night)
  
• Booking On line:  Click here
  
• For reservations, please call hotel directly- 757-422-4885. Please refer to the Gymstrada Room Block or Group Code: GYMSTRADA and Group rate of $99.00 per night. 
• For more information on Fairfield Inn, visit website. 
  

Hotel Amenities:

• All rooms are oceanfront facing rooms with private balconies
  
• 32” flat screen high definition TV’s
• Complimentary Hot Breakfast included
• Free high speed internet throughout the entire hotel
• Complimentary parking for 1 vehicle per room
• Offsite motor coach parking available less than one mile from the hotel
• 24 hour business center
• Indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center 

Gate Fees:

Fees are for spectators, not for gymnasts.

Ages	One Day	Two Days
Ages 12 & Under	Free	Free
Ages 13 & up	$10.00	$15.00
Senior Citizens (55 and over)	$5.00	$10.00

Results:

ProMember:

Results will be posted online at vausag.com following the conclusion of the Level 8, 9, 10 State Meet Weekend 

Coaches will be asked to show their USAG pro-member cards at sign-in. Please be sure all your dates are current: Pro membership, Safety certification and Background Check. Only professional members who are actually coaching and athletes who are competing in that session are allowed on the competition floor.  

Safety and Consideration:

For the safety and consideration of ALL the athletes, coaches & parents should not allow an injured or sick athlete to compete.

Coaches / Judges Gathering: 

Saturday March 28th, 2014. 10:00pm-12:00am at Mahi-Mahs Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Saloon 
Mahi- Mahs is located on the first floor of the Ramada Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel (615 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451).