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)