Emerald Team Challange

Where Fun Meets Gymnastics Excellence—
One of the Pacific Northwest’s Premier Competitions

Emerald 2026 Flyer

Emerald Team Challenge

February 27 – March 1, 2026
📍 Bob Keefer Center for Sports and Recreation
250 South 32nd St, Springfield, OR 97478

🎉 About the Meet

The Emerald Team Challenge is back for 2026—bringing together gymnasts, families, and coaches from across the region (and beyond!) for an unforgettable weekend of competition, community, and fun.

  • 🎽 Custom leotards for all girls gymnasts

  • 🎁 Specialized dry fit shirt for all boys gymnasts

  • 🏆 Lots of prizes & giveaways

  • 🤸 All AAI equipment

  • 🍴 Full coaches & judges hospitality

🗓️ Schedule

🎟️ 2025 Admissions

Per Session:

  • Adults: $20

  • Children (6–11): $15

  • Military: $15

  • Family Pass (2 adults + 2 kids): $50

Weekend Pass:

  • Adults: $35

  • Children (6–11): $20

  • Military: $20

✨ Children 5 & under are FREE!

👨‍🏫 Coaches Information

  • Check-In: Coaches sign in at the entrance foyer table. Only coaches listed in the reservation system will be allowed on the floor.

  • Coaches Meetings: Details in [Emerald Coaches Guidelines PDF].

  • Hospitality: Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily.

  • Coaches Party: Fun evening gathering just for coaches!

  • Results: Posted near the scoring table, on Meet Scores Online, and emailed to gyms.

Meet Format:

  • Girls – Capitol Cup Modified

  • Boys – Capitol Cup Modified (timed warm-ups together)

🏆 Awards

  • Awards will take place after each session in the designated awards area.

🏨 Host Hotels

Stay close to the action! All host hotels are within a 2-block radius of each other and just minutes from the venue. Book early to secure discounted rates for Emerald Team Challenge families.

  • Holiday Inn Express (Dance Party Location)
    📍 919 Kruse Way, Springfield, OR 97477
    ☎️ 541-284-0707 | $139/night
    [Book Here – HIEX Link]

  • Comfort Suites
    📍 969 Kruse Way, Springfield, OR 97477
    ☎️ 541-746-5359 | $124/night
    [Book Here – Comfort Suites Link]

  • Courtyard by Marriott
    📍 3443 Hutton Street, Springfield, OR 97477
    ☎️ 541-726-2121 | $139/night
    [Book Group Rate – Marriott Link]

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
    📍 3480 Hutton Street, Springfield, OR 97477
    ☎️ 541-746-8471 | $124/night
    [Book Here – La Quinta Link]

🎶 Special Events & Activities

  • Gymnast Dance Party
    📍 Holiday Inn Express (Host Hotel)
    📅 Saturday PM | ⏰ 7:00 – 10:00 pm
    🎶 Dance floor, snacks & fun for all ages of gymnasts!

  • Explore the Area
    Make it a weekend getaway! Check out local dining, activities, and attractions here:
    👉 Eugene Cascades Coast Activities – Emerald Team Challenge Guide

  • Coaches and Judges Party

    📅 Saturday PM

📋 2025 Team Lineup

Here are the amazing teams joining us last year:
America’s Best Kids Medford, Oregon
The Athletic Edge Salem, Oregon
Believe Gymnastics Portland, Oregon
Black Hill Gymnastics Lacey, Washington
Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy Bend, Oregon
Emerald City Gymnastics Redmond, Washington
Flicka Gymnastics Club North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Flight School Hillsboro, Oregon
Grace Gymnastics Center Lakewood, Washington
Gym-Nest Hillsboro, Oregon
Gymnastics Northwest Eugene, Oregon
Gymnastics Plus Coos Bay, Oregon
Jewart’s Gymnastics North West Wilsonville, Oregon
Klamath Gymnastics Klamath Falls, Oregon
Meridian Academy of Gymnastics Meridian, Idaho
Metro Gymnastics Center Tigard, Oregon
Mid-Columbia Gymnastics Academy Richland, Washington
Motion Matrix Grants Pass, Oregon
Multnomah Athletic Club Gymnastics Portland, Oregon
National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics Eugene, Oregon
Naydenov Gymnastics Vancouver, Washington
Northpointe Gymnastics Vancouver, Washington
Northwest Gymnastics Training Center Gresham, Oregon
Ocean Floor Gymnastics Newport, Oregon
Oregon Gymnastics Academy Beaverton, Oregon
Oregon Metropolitan Elite Gymnastics Academy Beaverton, Oregon
Oregon Olympic Athletics Bend, Oregon
Peak Elite Gymnastics Academy Corvallis, Oregon
Precision Elite Gymnastics Clackamas, Oregon
Redmond Gymnastics Academy Redmond, Oregon
Redwood Coast Gymnastics Eureka, California
Rigert Elite Gymnastics Troutdale, Oregon
33. Riverside Gymnastics Academy The Dalles, Oregon
34. Salem Gymnastics Center Salem, Oregon
Silverton Gymnastics Academy Silverton, Oregon
Southern Oregon Gymnastics Academy Medford, Oregon
TAG Gymnastics Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Umpqua Valley Gymnastics Roseburg, Oregon
Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy Vancouver, Washington
Westside Gymnastics Academy Tigard, Oregon

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