We remember Vladimir “Lado” Gogoladze, an Olympic champion, accomplished international gymnast, and longtime coach in Illinois. Born in Tbilisi, Georgia, Lado represented the Soviet Union […]
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🎉 2027 NATIONAL XCELEBRATION IS HEADED TO MINNEAPOLIS! USA Gymnastics has announced that the inaugural National Xcelebration will take place June 10–13, 2027, at the […]
USA Gymnastics is excited to once again host Virtual Congress, providing coaches, instructors, program leaders, and other gymnastics professionals with a convenient way to continue […]
Coaches, we want your input!Check your email for your Judges Evaluation Form. Forms were sent for three State Meet groups:
The 2026-2027 Illinois USAG Meet Calendar Submission Form is now accepting meet submissions. If your club is hosting a competition during the 2026-2027 season, please […]
Do you have a creative eye and a passion for gymnastics? Here’s your chance to see your design on the competition floor at the 2027 […]
No candidate received the required majority of votes, 50% plus 1, to be elected as the Illinois Xcel Committee Chair. As a result, a runoff […]
MaryLou Ackman (Resume click here) Apollonia Barrientos (Resume click here) Secretary’s Requirements 1) Knowledge of both Illinois and USA Gymnastics Rules & Policies and Operating […]
The Illinois gymnastics community lost one of its longtime leaders with the passing of Leroy G. McDaniels on April 30, 2026. Coach Leroy spent more […]
Presale tickets are available NOW for the 2026 Xcel Regional Championship 🎟️🤸♀️ April 23 to April 26Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning CenterLouisville, Kentucky Tickets for […]
THIS IS FOR COACHES ONLY. Coaches, same as last year, the Illinois USA Gymnastics Administrative Committee is providing each CLUB with up to 6 regular T-shirts as […]
Three Illinois athletes represented the state at the prestigious Nastia Liukin Cup on March 7, 2026 at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson, Nevada. The event […]
THIS AWARD HONORS THESE TWO ILLINOIS LEGENDS FOR THEIR STATE AND NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS, SERVICE AND PASSION FOR THE SPORT. THESE LEADERS POSSESSED STRENGTH OF […]
Please use the following link to vist the Ron Nasti Sprit and Hope Foundation Website. https://www.ronnastifoundation.org/ To Ron’s family, friends and colleagues, At this time, […]
The Illinois program announces the winning design for the 2025/2026 Region 5 leotard. The design comes from Allie A, a Level 7 gymnast at Phenom […]
USA Gymnastics Region 4 and Region 5 are happy to announce the 2026 Region 4 & 5 Congress USA Gymnastics Region 4 and Region 5 […]
OUT OF STATE SCORES A motion was made to rescind the committee’s motion on June 11, 2025 that read: A motion was made that all Illinois […]
Thank you to everyone who submitted a design! We’ve narrowed it down to the Top 5 leos—one from each state in our region—and now it’s YOUR […]