2026 Women's Region 8 Xcel Championships

May 1-3, 2026

Savannah Convention Center
1 International Dr
Savannah, GA 31421

2026 USA Gymnastics Women’s Region 8 Xcel Championships

Entry Fees and Deadlines

Deadlines to Enter:

ALL ATHLETES MUST ENTER BY 5:00PM on Monday ON THE WEEKEND OF THEIR STATE MEET and must indicate at State meet if athletes will attend the regional meets at Xcel and Level 6-8. Clubs that do not inform meet host at state meets if their club will attend will NOT be included in the regional qualifying list and will not be able to enter the regional meets!

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
No refunds for regional entry fees.

Entry Fee

Regional Entry Fee: $150
Athletes are not considered entered until entry fees are paid in full.

Xcel Bronze & Silver

Xcel Bronze and silver NOT eligible to qualify to the regional competition.

Qualifying Score

34.00 AA for Sapphire at a State meet
NO PETITIONS ALLOWED except at Sapphire – must have scored a 35.00AA to petition.

Hotel Info

Host Hotel Info

Congratulations, and welcome to the 2026 Region 8 Xcel Championships!

  • Qualification: Xcel Gold, Platinum, Diamond by percentage from state meet
    34.00AA score for Sapphire at state meet.

  • Featuring regional qualifiers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

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