PREVIEW - 2015 AAU GYMNASTICS AGE GROUP NATIONALS

Written by: Amanda Szylin  

It’s Vegas season! Join us in the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’ for the 2015 AAU Gymnastics Age Group Championship! This event will span over four days at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino and will feature girls’ competition for Levels 1-8 and Open Optional and a Ladies Division with Levels 6-8 and Open Optional. The boys will also be represented at this event, with Levels 3-6, 8 and 9 competing.

Registration begins on Wednesday, June 10th from 3pm-8pm, followed by competition on Thursday, June 11th at 8am. Starting Thursday, it’s a weekend full of gymnastics!

On Friday, there will be an Opening Celebration Ceremony after competition. The celebration will start with a Parade of Athletes at 6pm. Athletes will line up and parade around the venue by district, so make sure they are wearing their district shirts or colors! Don’t be afraid to get crazy with the face paint and stickers to show your gymnastics pride! During the ceremony there will also be entertainment from local talent, which is guaranteed to be awesome in Las Vegas! There will also be a Dance Party following the Ceremony!

After competition, awards will be provided for all skill levels and age divisions. Every athlete will be awarded an AAU National Championship All-Around medal. Individual event awards are provided at a 50% + 1 ratio within each age division.

If you are a fan, parent or friend of someone participating in this awesome event, spectators tickets are available! The Daily Pass is $10/child (ages 5-12) and $16.50/adult. The 2 Day Pass $15.00/Child and $20/Adult or you can opt for Length of Event passes for $20/Child and $30/Adult. Parking at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino is FREE and entry for ages 4 and under are free! Athletes that are entered in the Age Nationals receive complimentary entrance to all sessions.

The AAU has arranged discounts to local attractions and restaurants. You can find more information on that HERE.

Find restaurants in the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino HERE.

Find restaurants on The Strip HERE.

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