New Level 8 Format for Regional Championships

The format for Level 8 Regionals has undergone some significant changes:

Level 8 Super Team Session (Saturday Evening Competition)

• Top 9 gymnasts from each state regardless of age. Total of 63 Gymnasts.
• The top 8 gymnasts from each state will be placed in 7 flights
• The 9^th place gymnasts from each state will be placed together in an 8^th ‘all-star’ flight.
• The top 5 scores from all 9 gymnasts on each event will determine team scores.
• Capitol cup format with four judge panels.
• Gymnasts will be divided into 2 age groups (Junior/Senior) for individual awards.

Level 8 Individual Sessions (Sunday Competition)

• Level 8 gymnasts that scored 35.000 AA at their state meet and did not compete in the Saturday evening session.
• Guarantee of 180 (provided we have 5 or fewer sessions of level 9 & 10 gymnasts).