Region 4 & 5 Congress

Region 4 & 5 Congress will be held June 19-21, 2026 at the Westin Lombard in Lombard, Illinois. Individual and Member Club Group pricing is available. Online Registration Only.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER REGISTRATION 

 Individual pricing through May 28, 2026 at 11:59p.m. EST 

• Member Price: $240 (Competitive Coach, Recreational Coach, Owner, Event Director, Judge) 
• Non-Member Price: $270 

 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 can register their member and non-member employees for the event at this special group rate. Click Here for Member Club Guide to Congress Registration. 

 Member Club Group Pricing through May 28, 2026 at 11:59p.m. EST 

• 1st Registrant: $240 
• 2nd Registrant: $230 
• 3rd Registrant: $220 
• 4th and more Registrant: $210 

Congress Registration Hours*

• Thursday, June 18: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Friday, June 19: 7:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
• Saturday, June 20: 7:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
• Sunday, June 21: 8:00 a.m.-10:00a.m.

Congress Lecture Hours*

• Friday, June 19: 8:30a.m.-5:15p.m. (lunch 12:15-1:45)
• Saturday, June 20: 8:30a.m.-5:15p.m. (lunch 11:45-1:15)
• Sunday, June 21: 8:30a.m.-12:00p.m.
• Lectures are 1 hour long; the last lecture begins at 4:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.

Exhibit Hall Hours*

• Friday, June 19: 7:45 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
• Saturday, June 20: 7:45 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
• Sunday, June 21: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

*Times are tentative as of November 2025

Preliminary Lecture Lineup

Click here to view the preliminary list of lecture topics. Note: This lineup is tentative as of January 2026. All information subject to change.

Foundational Gymnastics Boot Camp: For PreTeam, Develpomental and Xcel Gymnastics Coaches
Saturday, June 20 – 6:00-9:00 p.m.
This energizing, three-hour training is built specifically for PreTeam, Developmental, and Xcel coaches who want clearer progressions, stronger basics, and more confident athletes. Using the “Begin Here → Go Anywhere” philosophy, coaches will learn how to teach essential shapes, build smart strength, and connect those fundamentals directly to skills on vault, bars, beam, and floor. Through live demos, practical drills, hands-on practice, and coach-to-coach teaching, you’ll walk away with consistent language, effective cues, and proven methods you can use immediately in the gym. This boot camp is equal parts instructional and fun—packed with movement, problem-solving, and lightbulb moments that will make teaching beginners simpler, safer, and way more successful. Click Here for more info!
This Boot Camp is FREE to Region 4&5 Congress Registrants
Sign-up at Congress Registration Table beginning Thursday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m.

The 2026 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Brevet and National Judging Exams will be held in conjunction with Region 4 & 5 Congress on June 20-21, 2026. Judges are not required to register for Congress to attend the study session/mock exam or to complete any portion of the testing process.

• Location: The Westin Lombard 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL 60148
• Study Session / Mock Exam: Saturday, June 20 – 6:00–9:00 p.m.
• Practical Exams: Sunday, June 21 – 12:30–5:30 p.m.

Study Materials & Registration Details

• Practical Exam: Registration will open in Early 2026. Note that Practical Exam registration is separate from Congress registration. Cost: $110
• Written Exam: Registration will open in Spring 2026 and includes access to the J501 Study Materials. Written Exams will be available in late May 2026 and will be open for three weeks ONLY. Judges must pass the Written Exam before taking the onsite Practical Exam. Cost: $110
• Code of Points: Digital Code of Points will be available in Spring 2026.  Cost: $80

Congress Registration (Optional):  Congress registration is NOT required to participate in any study session/mock exam or complete practical exam. Judges planning to attend Congress are encouraged to take advantage of Group Registration or Early Bird rates when available. Congress sessions will not conflict with the study sessions or exam times.

Click Here for additional testing locations.

USA Gymnastics has partnered with JT Travel to help attendees reserve hotel accommodations for the 2026 USA Gymnastics Region 4 and 5 Congress. The reservation block will be open until May 27, 2026 or until all rooms are booked.

Click here to book your accommodations TODAY!

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 1:00p.m. EST on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation requests received on or before May 28, 2026 will result in a full refund minus a $30 processing fee. Cancellation requests received after May 28, 2026 will result in a 50% refund of the registration fee. Refund total will be determined by the total number of registrants (if registered as a group) and lowest amount paid will be refunded. NO REFUNDS after July 1, 2026.

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

Exhibitor applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Regional Congress Trade Shows.

Click here for more information.