2008 Summer Newsletter

Another thank you to James Linderholm and Huntsville Gymnastics for a great job hosting Level 9 and 10 Regionals for Region 8.  We appreciate your hard work.

Region 8 also would like to thank Orlando Metro and their Booster Club for hosting Level 10 Nationals in Kissimmee, Florida in May. It is great to have so many wonderful competitions in Region 8.

Thanks to Peggy Simpson for 8 years of volunteer service as Georgia USA Gymnastics State Chairman and Mike McCabe for 6 years of volunteer service as Florida USA Gymnastics State Chairman. 

Cindi Pokrana and her company Busy Bodies donated grip bags and Soffee shorts to all the Level 10 athletes who competed at Level 10 Nationals.  Thank you Cindi for your continued support! 

Tampa Bay Turners donated the backpacks that the Level 10’s received at Nationals.  A big thank you to Colleen Barger and Brad Harris for all the hard work they did to make Region 8 look great at Level 9 Easterns and Level 10 Nationals and going to extra mile with the donation of the backpacks!

Region 8 Junior Olympic Committee Chairman

Brad Harris

TBayturnrs@aol.com

Region 8 Technical Committee Chairman

Marian Dykes

Mariandykes@aol.com

Since this camp is during the summer and in Myrtle Beach, no block of rooms were available. Lists of suggested hotels are below. Please contact the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce for many additional hotel options.

MICROTEL - located on highway 501 a very short distance to Gymnastics Inc

401 Hospitality Lane
Two double beds, $109.95/night
Reservations– 800 276 9412

SLEEP INN - located on highway 501, a very short distance to Gymnastics Inc

108 Waccamaw Pines Drive
Two double beds, $129.95/night
3 BR that sleeps 6, $189.95
Reservations– 843-236-0102

HAMPTON INN - located on highway 501, a very short distance to Gymnastics Inc

4551 Hwy 501
Two queen beds or one king, $149-$159/night
Reservations– 877 416 4015

FAIRFIELD INN - located off 29th Ave. N., across from Broadway at the Beach, about 4 miles from Gymnastics Inc

1350 Paradise Circle
Two double beds, $159/night
Reservations– 843-444-8097

HOLIDAY INN - located on the Intercostal Waterway, beside Hard Rock Park and very close to Gymnastics Inc.

101 Hard rock Parkway
Two double beds, or one king, $169/night
Reservations– 800 398 7231

COURTYARD MARRIOTT - located on 21st Ave. N. across from Broadway at the Beach, about 3 miles from Gymnastics Inc.

1352 21st Ave. North
Two double beds, $169/night
Reservations– 843 445 6333

STAYBRIDGE SUITES - located across from Hard Rock Park and very close to Gymnastics Inc

303 Hard Rock Parkway
1 BR suite (sleeps 4) $179.95
2 dbl. bed suite (sleeps 6) $189.95
2BR 2BA (sleeps 8) $210
Reservations– 843 903 4000

LAQUINTA - located on 21st Ave. North across from Broadway at the Beach, about 3 miles from Gymnastics Inc.

1561 21st Ave. N.
Two double beds, $189/night
Reservations– 843 449 5231

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - located on 29th Ave. N across from Broadway at the Beach, about 3 miles from Gymnastics Inc.

1290 Paradise Circle
Two double beds. $179/night
Reservations 800 398 7231

HAMPTON INN - located at Broadway at the Beach, about 3 miles from Gymnastics Inc

1140 Celebrity Circle
Two double beds $229/night
Reservations 843 916 0600

MYRTLE BEACH MARRIOTT AND SPA - located ocean front at the Grand Dunes area about 10 miles from Gymnastics Inc

8400 Coste Verde Drive
Two double beds, $299.95/night
Reservations www.marriott.com or 843 449 8880

NATIONAL TEAM TRAINING CAMP

SEPTEMBER 12-14, 2008 • Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

All Level 9 and 10 that qualify to the previous year’s Eastern/National Meet
All active Elite athletes
Invitations distributed at Level 9 and 10 Regionals and after Easterns and Nationals.
NAWGJ SYMPOSIUM at this camp.

Springhill Suites Kennesaw

3399 Towne Point Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 218-5550
Rate $109 per night
Includes Hot Breakfast
This block rate is good until August 11, 2008
Block: Region 8 Training Camp
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atlkn-springhill-suites-atlanta-kennesaw/

Fairfield Inn

RATES: $99 Doubles
3425 Busbee Drive,
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
Phone/Fax:  770-427-9700
FREE HI-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS
Large spacious rooms
Expanded Continental Breakfast with hot sandwiches
Boardroom for 12
8 Suites with microwave/refrigerator/mini-bar, 32” TV w/DVD & more
NEW Business Center with Computer/Fax/Printer
NEW Fitness Room
Outdoor Pool and Spa
Renovated Common Areas, new carpet throughout
Restaurants within walking distance
One mile from Town Center Mall
Complimentary admission to Gold’s Gym (1 mile)
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atlnc-fairfield-inn-and-suites-atlanta-kennesaw/

Level 8, 9 & 10

OCTOBER 3-5, 2008 • ACE Gymnastics • Longwood, Florida

Open to all Level 8, 9 & 10 athletes who qualified to Regionals or above.
Registration forms available at http://www.region8gymnastics.org/pages/newsletters/2007-2008/Winter2008/TCForms.pdf

La Quinta Inn- Lake Mary

1060 Greenwood Blvd
Lake Mary, Fl 32746
407-805-9901
89.00/night for Oct 3, 4, and 5

Hilton Garden Inn

705 Currency Circle
Lake Mary, FL 32746
407-531-9900
99.00 a night/w continental breakfast
40 doubles and 20 Kings
Reserved as Ace Gymnastics

Camps begin with registration at 3:00 P.M. Friday and end at 1:00 P.M. Sunday.
$130.00 per athlete (includes camp, lunch on Sat. and T-shirt)
$50.00 per coach or judge (discounts if bringing athletes)
Camps will fill on a first-come basis.
Camps open to all USAG Professional Members.

VOLUNTEERS:
No fee is required to attend camp if you are a Volunteer!