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

  • ✨ Live Score Cat Online or App Updates

🗓️ Schedule

🎟️ 2026 Admissions

Per Session:

  • Adults: $25

  • Children (6–11): $15

  • Military: $15

  • Family Pass (2 adults + 2 kids): $60

Weekend Pass:

  • Adults: $40

  • Children (6–11): $25

  • Military: $25

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 Saturday evening gathering for coaches and Judges!

  • Results: Posted near the scoring table, live updates on Score Cat, 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.

🎶 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

📋 2026 Team Lineup

Here are the amazing teams joining us last year:


America’s Best Kids Medford, Oregon

The Athletic Edge Salem, Oregon

 Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy Bend, Oregon

 Flight School Gymnastics Hillsboro, Oregon

 Gymnastics Northwest Eugene, Oregon

 Gymnastics Plus Coos Bay, Oregon

 High Flight Gymnastics Monroe, Washington

 Jewart’s Gymnastics North West Wilsonville, Oregon

 Klamath Gymnastics Klamath Falls, Oregon

 Method Sports Center Bend, Oregon

 Metro Gymnastics Center Tigard, Oregon

 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

 Oregon Gymnastics Academy Beaverton, Oregon

 Oregon Metropolitan Elite Gymnastics Academy Beaverton, Oregon

 Peak Elite Gymnastics Academy Corvallis, Oregon

 Precision Elite Gymnastics Clackamas, Oregon

 Redmond Gymnastics Academy Redmond, Oregon

 Riverside Gymnastics Academy The Dalles, Oregon

 Salem Gymnastics Center Salem, Oregon

 Silverton Gymnastics Academy Silverton, Oregon

 Southern Oregon Gymnastics Academy Medford, Oregon

 Southern Washington Gymnastics Academy Vancouver, Washington

 Tri City Elite Gymnastics Kennewick, Washington

 Umpqua Valley Gymnastics Roseburg, Oregon

 Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy Vancouver, Washington

 Westside Gymnastics Academy Tigard, Oregon

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