WHAT IS THE LEVEL 7 STATE TEAM CHALLENGE?
This competition was created especially for the National Judges Cup and has become one of the premiere sessions of the competition. Level 7 gymnasts in teams of six (6) members representing their respective state compete for the title of Level 7 State Team Challenge Champion. Up to twenty (20) states have been represented at past National Judges Cups and this number continues to grow. Selection of state teams are done in various ways from state judges cups to designated qualifying competitions to one club being selected. Each state is different, but there are Level 7 State Teams that are supported and backed with partial or full financial assistance by the State Judging Director or SACC in the respective states. For more information on how to qualify or form your own Level 7 State Team contact your State Judging Director for assistance.
The official and prestigious Level 7 State Team Challenge will be held in conjunction with the 21st annual National Judges Cup Gymnastics Championships in Phoenix, AZ on Saturday, January 8, 2011. Each state through the State Judging Director is responsible for setting their own qualification procedures for their represented team. Twenty state teams participated in last year's event.
Any USA Gymnastics registered Level 7 athlete member is eligible to participate on a Level 7 State Team as long as they meet the qualification procedure set forth by their state. Each state is responsible for setting their own qualification procedures for their state team. Contact your State Judging Director for more information on the qualification procedures for your state. If there is not one in place teams may form their own state team. Teams consist of six (6) team members. All six compete with the top five (5) scores counting towards the final team total.
| Level 7 State Team Registration | $85.00/participant |
| Team Entry | $45.00 |
| Saturday, January 8, 2011 | |||||
| Times TBD based on number of state teams entered. | |||||
The 2011 Level 7 State Team Challenge will be conducted in a modified traditional format. The number of sessions will be determined based on the total number of state teams entered.
ALL team members will be eligible for individual placement awards based on the recommended age groups of USA Gymnastics. All team members will receive an all-around medal and be recognized on the awards stand. Team awards will be awarded to 1st to 6th place teams. Each team member will receive an award for their team placement. Team rankings will be determined by the total of the top five (5) scores from each event.
For any questions regarding the 2011 National Judges Cup Championships contact Linda Barclay, Competition Director at lbarclay@judgescup.com or by calling 317.891.8260.