Region 8 Congress

June 7-9
The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett
6450 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Duluth, Georgia 30096

Region 8 Congress Registration Information

Pre-Registration has now closed.  Onsite registration will be available at any time during Congress registration hours.

Onsite Registration Fees:
Member: $240, plus processing fees
Non-Member: $270, plus processing fee

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.

Schedule of Events

Congress Registration Hours:

  • Thursday, June 6: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Friday, June 7: 7:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 8: 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 9: 8:00 a.m.-10:00a.m.

Congress Lecture Hours:

  • Friday and Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8:30- 12:00 p.m.
    • Lectures are 1 hour long; the last lecture starts at 3:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. 
  • Lunch: 12:15- 1:30 p.m.

Click here for a complete lecture lineup.

Exhibit Hall Hours

  • Friday and Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Venue Map:

Click here to view a map of Westin Atlanta Gwinnett Hotel.

Add On Courses

R103 School Age: Hands on Training
Thursday, June 6 – 4:00-9:00p.m. in Jasper DEFG
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 the vault, bars, beam, floor & trampoline Information about lesson planning, class management, warm-ups and games will be provided, along with hands-on spotting practice.
Pre-Registration Required. Click Here to Register!

Inclusive Gymnastics: Working with Students with Different Abilities
Saturday, June 8 – 6:00-8:30p.m. in Jasper DEFG
This workshop is designed to equip gymnastics instructors and coaches with the knowledge and skills necessary to create inclusive environments for students with different abilities. From recognizing and understanding various abilities to implementing effective lesson plans and organizational strategies, participants will gain valuable insights and practical techniques to enhance their coaching practices.
Free, Walk-In Course – No Registration Required! Click Here for More Details!

Women’s Level 8/9/10 Judging Exams
Saturday, June 8 – 5:15-7:00p.m.
WAG Judges’ Level 8/9/10 Practical exams will be offered on Saturday, June 8, start time 5:15p.m.
To view and/or to register online for currently scheduled in-person Practical exam sessions/locations, click here.

Region 8 Banquet

The 2024 Region 8 Banquet will occur on Friday, June 7 from 7:00-9:00p.m. at the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett Hotel.

Tickets are $75/per person and a plated dinner will be served.

Click here to purchase your tickets today!

Registration/Transfer/Cancellation Policy

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 1:00 p.m. EST on Friday, May 24, 2024.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation requests received before May 24, 2024, will result in a full refund minus a $30 processing fee. Cancellation requests received after May 24, 2024, will result in a 50% refund of the registration fee. The refund total will be determined by the total number of registrants (if registered as a group), and the lowest amount paid will be refunded. NO REFUNDS after July 1, 2024.

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

Accommodations

USA Gymnastics has partnered with JT Travel to help attendees reserve hotel accommodations for the 2024 USA Gymnastics Region 8 Congress.

Click here to book your accommodations TODAY!