2008 Regional Congresses
General Information
PURPOSE OF REGIONAL
CONGRESSES:
The purpose of regional congress is
to provide education to the teachers, coaches, judges and gymnastics business
owners of the region. Education and training enable everyone to
effectively and professionally serve in the development of the young gymnasts
across the country. The regional Congresses also serve the gymnastics
community by providing an opportunity for networking, socializing and building
professional relationships. Each Congress is tailored to the specific
needs of the Region and under the direction of the Regions Chairman. Your
attendance supports your region! We look forward to seeing you there!
date/site:
Region 1
August
22-24, 2008 Santa Clara,
CA Marriott
Santa Clara
Region 2
October
10-12, 2008 Portland, OR
Multnomah
Athletic Center/
Region 3
July
18 -20, 2008
Oklahoma
City, OK
The
Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City
Region 4
July
11 – 13, 2008
Coralville,
IA Coralville
Marriott Hotel
Region 5
September
26-28, 2008 Indianapolis, IN
Sheraton
Indianapolis Hotel and Suites
Region 6
August
15-17, 2008 Burlington,
MA Marriott
Boston Burlington
Region 7
HOSTING
NATIONAL CONGRESS & OLYMPIC TRIALS IN PHILADELPHIA
Region 8
July
18 -20, 2008
Jacksonville,
FL Omni
Jacksonville Hotel
REGIONAL CONGRESS EDUCATION:
Over 75 Sessions covering the
following areas and varied by region
Coaches Education – Sessions covering popular topics for the developmental
through elite gymnastics coach.
Recreational Education – A recreational track covering
programs for tots through teens; be the best instructor in your gym!
Business Education – Sessions covering marketing,
managing your business, staff retention and more.
Judges Education – Sessions covering compulsory,
optional and elite judging criteria, technique and more.
Other Education – Sessions covering
acrobatic gymnastics, T & T, MenŐs Artistic, rhythmic, sports science,
psychology and more.
HOUSING:
A block of rooms has been
reserved at all Host Hotels for all Regions; you can book your room by calling:
National Travel Systems Sports Travel Team
6502 Slide Road / Suite 404
Lubbock, TX 79424
Toll Free: 1-888-603-8747; Main Line:
806-794-3135
Email: sportsinfo@nationaltravelsystems.com
<mailto:sportsinfo@nationaltravelsystems.com>
website: www.ntssportstravel.com <http://www.ntssportstravel.com/>
Online Registration is available for members and printable forms are
available for all others.
Please visit us at http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/education/RegCongress08/
to find information on:
Prices
Early Bird Discounts
Member Club Group Discounts
Add on course information
Schedules/speakers/Session Titles (coming soon)