WAG IGI Chicago style? Anyone??

[wh/gh]

I have heard that the organizational structure is annoying for coaches and judges. As a gymnast it was very exciting, very big. There was a shuttle from the hotel to the pier, but sometimes it was full or inconvenient so we wound up taking a cab. We got to see a college meet one night which was very inspirational.

 

[Seeker]

I have heard that the organizational structure is annoying for coaches and judges. As a gymnast it was very exciting, very big. There was a shuttle from the hotel to the pier, but sometimes it was full or inconvenient so we wound up taking a cab. We got to see a college meet one night which was very inspirational.

As far as I'm aware, there is hot competition among the judges to get assigned to this meet...it's a great weekend for everyone.

 

[gymmomtoo]

Loved this meet--our gym went many times and always enjoyed it. Winter in Chicago doesn't bother me, but then again I'm from Minnesota, so didn't feel that cold to me ;-)

 

[cbifoja]

So what's the story with the popcorn? Why is it so good? Flavored?

 

[munchkin3]

Popcorn......thank god my son can't go.....he would eat it all.

 

[MeetDirector]

carmel corn and cheese corn combined - fresh. Delish! They have other flavors too.

I also forgot Geno's East, Chicago style deep dish pizza. We stood outside in -10 windchill last year waiting for a table; its that good.

 

[2gymmies]

I think the popcorn is called Garrett's Chicago Mix. It is the real deal! The only complaint I heard was that the age groups were alittle different than some meets. For example, level 7's youngest age group was 11 and under, and there were only 3 age groups in each session. Not the end of the world to me, but I did hear some complaints...

 

[MeetDirector]

... The only complaint I heard was that the age groups were alittle different than some meets. For example, level 7's youngest age group was 11 and under, and there were only 3 age groups in each session. Not the end of the world to me, but I did hear some complaints...

These are the kind of things that have to be done when the meet organizers are scheduling thousands of gymnasts into the six gyms over 3 days. All big meets do this. Just remember to be patient and not stress over not having a session schedule a month before the meet; as I said, they are scheduling thousands of girls. Don't try and call the meet organizers, they only communicate withe the designated club representative.

 

[Seeker]

...and you can call the "age groups" Monkeys, Ponies and Giraffes and it still doesn't change the actual age of the gymnasts in that group. Because "math".

 

[munchkin3]

Thanks Meetdirector and Gymmies.....that's good to know....
If our gym picks this one, we all have to fly which is not a big deal but obviously the competition dates and times matter big time especially when booking flights.
As far as the meet itself, I assume it will be tougher than what we are used to in our state, which is the whole idea.....

 

[2gymmies]

We do at least one flyaway each year and it is usually the favorite meet because of so many reasons! I would definitely go for it! Chicago is a great city and IGI does the meet very nicely - my girls loved the free leotard and we bought the previous years leotard for only $20, I think... awards run very smoothly. Enjoy!