Region 8 Congress

Region 8 Congress will be held June 26-28, 2026 at the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett in Duluth, Georgia. Individual and Member Club Group pricing is available. Early Bird pricing is available through February 24, 2026. Online Registration Only.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER REGISTRATION

• Member Price (Competitive Coach, Recreational Coach, Owner, Event Director, Judge):
  • November 11, 2025 – February 24, 2026 – Early Bird pricing: $210
  • February 25 – June 11, 2026 pricing – $240
• 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 February 24, 2026

• 1st Registrant: $210
• 2nd Registrant: $200
• 3rd Registrant: $190
• 4th and more Registrant: $180

 Member Club Group Pricing February 25-June 11, 2026

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

Congress Registration Hours*

• Thursday, June 25: 5:30.-8:00p.m.
• Friday, June 26: 7:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
• Saturday, June 27: 7:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
• Sunday, June 28: 8:00 a.m.-10:00a.m.

Congress Lecture Hours*

• Friday, June 25: 9: 8:30a.m.-5:15p.m. (lunch 12:15-1:45)
• Saturday, June 26: 8:30a.m.-5:15p.m. (lunch 11:45-1:15)
• Sunday, June 27: 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 25: 7:45 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
• Saturday, June 26: 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
• Sunday, June 27: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

*Times are tentative as of November 2025

Join us for a night of FUNdraising and singing along with our dueling pianos!

• Date: Friday June 26
• Time: 6:30-10:30
• Price: $75

The 2026 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Brevet and National Judging Exams will be held in conjunction with Region 8 Congress on June 27-28, 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 Atlanta Gwinnett, 6450 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097
• Study Session / Mock Exam: Saturday, June 27 – 6:00–9:00 p.m.
• Practical Exams: Sunday, June 28 – 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 8 Congress. The reservation block will be open until May 28, 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, June 11, 2026.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation requests received on or before June 11, 2026 will result in a full refund minus a $30 processing fee. Cancellation requests received after June 11, 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 August 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.