2005 J.O Nationals

Back to the
Region 5 Men's Page

Scenes from Regionals!

Forget to get a picture of your favorite gymnast at the Region V Championships?  There's still a way...
Visit our official meet photographer at:
www.legends-illiana.com!

Meet will be ran on Chicago time
Daylight savings time will start on Sunday, April 3.
Remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour
before going to bed Saturday night.

Meet Site: Valparaiso University
                     Athletic & Recreation Center
                     Union St. & University Park Dr.
                     Valparaiso, IN 46383

Map, Hotels, & Restaurants: Click on one of the links above

Meet Personnel:  Barry Pruett, Director
                                  Debbie Moore, Registrar
                                  Linda Hanson, Logistics

Contact us at: Horizon Gymnastics Center
                            1254 Horse Prairie Ave.
                            Valparaiso, IN 46385
                            (219) 477-6542

Entry Fee:  $75.00 per gymnast   /   $40.00 per team
Please make checks payable to Horizon Gymnastics Center

Entry Deadline: Your State meet! Be prepared to turn in entry forms and checks to your State Chairman at the conclusion of the last session of your state meet. Coaches are responsible for accurate information of each athlete (i.e., age group, USAG number, correct spelling, etc.)   Age is determined by age of gymnast on September 1, 2004.  Age groups per USAG Rules and Policies.

Program Advertisement Space:  We are offering advertisement space for the 2005 Region V Men's Gymnastics Championships meet program.  You can send a personal message, with or without a picture, to your favorite gymnast or team.  Space is also available for business advertisement.

Ad prices are:
     Full page (8-1/2 x 11).......................................$75.00
     Half page.........................................................$40.00
     Quarter page....................................................$25.00
     Business Card size............................................$15.00

We must receive your ads by MARCH 19th; no ads will be accepted after this date.  All ads must be printer ready.  We will not be able to return pictures.

Ads should be sent to:    Horizon Gymnastics Center
                                    1254 Horse Prairie Ave.
                                    Valparaiso, IN  46385

Attire for Coaches:
     Coaches are required to wear professional attire at all times. Violators
        may be asked to leave the floor.
Professional attire consists of:
     *Closed toed shoes – no sandals or flip-flops
     *Slacks, warm-up pants or hemmed shorts. NO denim
     *Collared shirts
     *NO hats or caps on the competition floor

Attire for Gymnasts:
     A verbal warning will be given for the first infraction and an
      “unsportsmanlike conduct” deduction will be taken for all subsequent
       violations.
All gymnasts must….
     *Wear appropriate attire during warm-ups. Shirts and competition
        jerseys must be worn at all times.
     *Wear FIG specified competition apparel, including an FIG-approved
        competition jersey, solid color competition pans/shorts and
        appropriate footwear for use between events.
     *Any and all jewelry is forbidden, per USAG Age Group competition
        rules and regulations.
     *Gymnasts must wear team warm-ups to take part in awards
        ceremonies.

Regional T-Shirts:  Your personalized Regional T-shirt or sweatshirt will be available for purchase at the meet.

Team Awards:  Team awards will be based on the top 3 scores on each event.

Trophies to top three teams in the following categories

Region 5 Meeting: Friday, April 1, 2005 9:00 PM
                                    McGill Room at VU Athletic Center

National Championships Information:
         May 3-8, 2005
         George R. Brown Convention Center
         Houston, Texas
         Complete schedule is online at  www.jonationals.com

Levels 9-10 gymnasts and coaches should come to Regionals prepared to write checks and fill out registration forms for your Level 9 and 10 athletes who have qualified to the National Championships. At the end of your appropriate session you will know if you have qualified.

Qualifying scores: Level 10 (16-18) 43.50 All-around
                           Level 10 (14-15) 42.00 All-around
                           Level 9 (12-13) 45.00 All-around


The top 6 All-Around from each class will compose the Regional Team with the 7th place gymnast as alternate. These young men will need to be measured for team uniforms after awards. The measurements will be taken as you turn in your registration for Nationals.