2026 Development Program Level 9 Eastern & Western Championships RFPs

EVENT OVERVIEW The Level 9 Eastern and Western Championships are the season culminating events for Women’s Level 9 athletes on each side of the country. The Western Championships include athletes from Regions 1, 2, 3 and 4, while the Eastern Championships include athletes from Regions 5, 6, 7 and 8. These events are held in two separate locations, but during the same weekend. A host city can anticipate a delegation size of approximately 1000 people, which includes athletes, coaches, judges, and staff. The competition format includes three days of competition, which determines the All-Around, Individual Event, and Regional Team winner for each of the sixteen age divisions at Easterns and at Westerns. HOST / PARTNER This event will require the Host city / LOC to partner with a local women’s gymnastics expert and/or local gymnastics club experienced in managing large, multiple day gymnastics competitions to fulfill the technical responsibilities and to provide a volunteer force.

BID PROCEDURE Interested parties should provide the following information: • Confirm interest in hosting the event • Proposed venue with availability for requested dates • Hotel options with available room block • Partners that would be involved in hosting the event

Please notify Christy Naik, Women’s Development Program Director (cnaik@usagym.org) and Grace Schumacher, Event Coordinator (gschumacher@usagym.org).

Please submit your bid interest here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfclABp56S_I1dftTjfBtqyeCY_og8XIoxluYnj6CRn01vBZA/viewform

April 29- May 3, 2026