
May 5-7, 2023
Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Region 8
Xcel Championships
2023
Xcel Championships
2023
Entry Fees and Deadlines
Deadlines to Enter:
ALL ATHLETES MUST ENTER THE MONDAY FOLLOWING THEIR STATE MEET BY MIDNIGHT
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ALLOWED
Entry Fee:
Regional Entry Fee: $100
Xcel Bronze & Silver:
Xcel bronze and silver are not eligible to qualify to the regional competition.
When can I expect a final schedule?:
Final schedule cannot be created until every state in Region 8 has their state meet. The last weekend for Xcel state is April 12th so we will have the schedule ready by April 16th.
What is the tentative schedule?:
All Xcel Gold athletes will compete on Friday in two gyms and in the first session on Saturday in one gym. We will begin with the youngest athletes and culminate with the oldest on Saturday morning. The Xcel Gold team session will be the last session Friday. Platinum will begin with the youngest athletes Saturday morning, continue all day Saturday and finish with the oldest athletes in the first session on Sunday. The Platinum team session will be Saturday night. Xcel Diamond will begin in the second session on Sunday, with their team session on Sunday evening. Xcel Sapphire will be held in Gym B during the last session Sunday evening.

Welcome to Region 8 Xcel Championships 2023!
Qualification: XCEL Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire by percentage from state meets
Xcel bronze is not eligible to qualify to the regional competition.
Regional Entry Fee: $100

Hyatt Place Cruise Port
Distance from Venue: 1.5 miles
Breakfast: Complimentary hot breakfast
Parking: Complimentary
Rate: $159.00 + tax
Reservation Deadline: April 4, 2023
Phone Reservations: (954) 763-7670; mention “Xcel Regionals”
Springhill Suites Dania Beach
Distance from Venue: 7 miles *Complimentary airport shuttle on request
Breakfast: Complimentary hot breakfast
Parking: Complimentary
Rate: $149.00 + tax
Reservation Deadline: April 4, 2023
Phone Reservations: (954) 920-9696; mention “2023 Region 8 Xcel Championships”
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Distance from Venue: 0.7 miles
Breakfast: Complimentary hot breakfast
Parking: $24.00 per night
Rate: $179.00 + tax
Reservation Deadline: April 4, 2023
Phone Reservations: (800) 362-2779; mention “2023 Xcel Regional Championships”
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina
Distance from Venue: 0.3 miles (6 minute walk)
Breakfast: Breakfast for purchase
Parking: Self parking $20.00
Rate: $169.00 + tax
Reservation Deadline: April 6, 2023
Phone Reservations: (954) 626-1700; mention “2023 Xcel Regional Championships”
Hampton Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport North
Distance from Venue: 3 miles
Breakfast: Complimentary hot breakfast
Parking: Complimentary (+ complimentary airport shuttle)
Rate: $189.00 + tax
Reservation Deadline: April 19, 2023
Phone Reservations: (954) 524-9900; mention “2023 Xcel Regional Championship”
Important Information for Coaches & Spectators



Questions:
Contact Sharyn Strickland – Operations Manager
Email: Sharyn@usacompetitions.com
Phone: +1 (877) 341-9007


