Region 6 & 7 Congress will be held July 24-26, 2026 at the Wind Creek Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Pre-Registration is now closed. Onsite registration will be available at any time during Congress registration hours.
Onsite Registration Fees:
Want to save time in line? Click here to access the onsite registration form. Complete and bring it with you to the congress registration table. Credit cards or checks are accepted for payment.
Click here for the full schedule. Don’t forget to click on My Schedule in the top right corner to create a personalized schedule.
Click here for a printable Congress Schedule at a Glance.
Click here for venue map, parking information, local eateries and more!
Attn. Judges! You are responsible for having a CPE form. Click here to print BEFORE you arrive.
R103: School Age Hands-on Training
Thursday, July 23 – 4:00-9:00 PM in Foundry Ballroom
Join us for an evening of fun and professional development! With an emphasis on safety, individual development, fitness and fun, instructors of recreational gymnasts will learn age-appropriate skills, drills and progressions on all events. Information about lesson planning. class management, warm-ups and games will be provided, along with hands-on spotting practice.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Click here to reserve your spot!
Foundational Gymnastics Boot Camp: For PreTeam, Develpomental and Xcel Gymnastics Coaches
Saturday, July 25 – 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Foundry Ballroom
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 6 & 7 Congress Registrants
Sign-up at Congress Registration Table beginning Thursday, July 23 at 5:30 p.m.
U408: PCA: Supporting Positive Athlete Behavior Through Responsive Coaching
Sunday, July 26, 12:30-2:00p.m. in Monroe
Presented by Positive Coaching Alliance, this FREE workshop gives coaches practical strategies to handle challenging behaviors, strengthen team culture, and create practices where athletes can thrive. Instead of viewing disruptions or lack of focus as simple attitude problems, coaches will learn how behavior can be a form of communication – and how to respond in ways that build connection, accountability, and growth. Participants will leave with tools to manage tough moments with clarity and consistency, design more engaging and inclusive practices, and foster stronger relationships that lead to better athlete engagement and long-term team success.
This Course is FREE to Region 6&7 Congress Registrants!
Space is limited! Click Here to Register!
Before you arrive, be sure to visit the Congress Success Guide!
This helpful resource includes tips for planning your schedule, navigating Congress, earning CPE credits, and making the most of your event experience — plus a printable Congress Session Notes Form to help you stay organized. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a Congress veteran, this guide is a great way to prepare before the event begins.
The 2026 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Brevet and National Judging Exams will be held in conjunction with Region 6 & 7 Congress on July 25-26, 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.
Study Materials & Registration Details
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.
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USA Gymnastics has partnered with JT Travel to help attendees reserve hotel accommodations for the 2026 USA Gymnastics Region 6 & 7 Congress. The reservation block will be open until June 30, 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).
Tranfer 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, July 9, 2026.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation requests received on or before July 9, 2026 will result in a full refund minus a $30 processing fee. Cancellation requests received after July 9, 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 September 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.
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