Women Gasparilla meet question

[gymgal]

For those who have been to this meet in the past, is there a drop off place for spectators that is close to the entrance? The meet info says to allow 20 min to walk from the lots to the competition area so I am thinking the walk is a bit long from the lots?

 

[gymnastmom05]

We went a few years ago. I feel like my DH dropped us off somewhat close to the gates and he went and parked. I don't feel like it took 20 minutes for him to park and walk inside. It was nothing as busy/long (and don't forget COLD) as Chicago Style.

 

[mls529]

I remember it being a long walk once indoors. It's a very large stadium, but wasn't very full, at least for our session. I think it was a long walk through a building to get to the competition area. I don't remember an issue with the distance from the parking lot to the door.

 

[gymboymom]

You can drop off closer, but like mls said, there is walking once inside as well. I didn't find it a super long walk from the parking lot. The walk is longer at Disney. They do check all bags and only athletes are allowed to even bring in water.

 

[gymgal]

Thanks everyone. One of our family members had a 2nd knee replacement and still having some issues. I am trying to gain info on how difficult the maneuvering will be. I think she will be ok if we can drop her off at the entrance.

 

[Mamabearof3]

Thanks everyone. One of our family members had a 2nd knee replacement and still having some issues. I am trying to gain info on how difficult the maneuvering will be. I think she will be ok if we can drop her off at the entrance.

It’s a little difficult inside, first you pay admission and get bags checked then you walk through a hallway where the food consession are then you go into the field where the competitions are held, the awards are on the field too, so it’s a little crowded in between sessions. You go through the field to go up to the seats.