Coaches Looking for a "big meet"

[GymMom&Coach]

My boss slightly missed the deadline for our "big meet" of the season. So im in search of something for us (level 3-7) on the east coast. Preferably in jan or feb. We were going to do the Pink meet, but like I said, we were too late. Im thinking Excalibur! Another good ones I should look into?

 

[coachmolly]

Parkettes Invite in January is a big one, not sure how much space they would have left or how well it's run.
I've heard good things about Star Struck in Atlantic City, NJ. http://www.starboundgymnastics.com/upcoming2013.htm
And I've also heard good things about the meets run by Rutgers, particularly the Color Games. They are also typically run in conjunction with a college gym meet which is fun for the kids.
http://www.scarletknights.com/gymnastics/camp/invitational.pdf

 

[GymMom&Coach]

thank you! shucks! Those dates are already booked for us... Next season, these are a must!
Thanks for your help.

 

[gymdog]

Do you need boys and girls? Excalibur is good meet although I think it wasn't the biggest in VA last year for just girls. It does have boys though and also attracts an elite/open category which could be fun to watch.

 

[chalkbowl]

These are the same weekend as Pink Invite:

Atlanta Centennial Classic - Atlanta , GA
Queen City Classic - Cincinatti, OH
New Orleans Jazz Invite - New Orleans, LA

 

[coachmolly]

Do you have a range on the east coast for how far you are willing to go? Because Maine to Florida would be a pretty big travel meet for kids in those levels! And any particular weekends?

 

[GymMom&Coach]

I am willing to go anywhere! But our gym is tiny, and I dont think the owner and most of the parents would be up for flying. Since its already so close into the season, im going to suggest a travel meet next year!

 

[coachmolly]

There are lots of good sized invitationals in Region 7- not as big as Pink but plenty of competition for the levels you have. So you really don't need to travel far for a good meet if that's where you're located. Though I know the travel meets with hotel stays and huge meets with lots of upper level girls and cool awards and gymnast goodies are fun.