2012 Philadelphia Boys' Invitational February 17, 18, 19
The Philadelphia Boys’ Gymnastics Parents' Association invites you to participate in the 8th Annual Philadelphia Boys' Invitational (formerly Temple Boys’ Invitational). This is a PennsylvaniaState qualifier. We invite all gymnasts from Level 4 through Level 10. We are hosting this meet in conjunction with the Temple University Men’s Gymnastics Team meet. This will be an exciting opportunity to see collegiate gymnastics up close. As many of you already know, any support of the collegiate and NCAA program is beneficial to all of us. All will have free access to enjoy the college meet. Thank you in advance for your support of our meet and the college program.
ØPennsylvaniaState Qualifier ØAwards will meet or exceed USAG guidelines ØProScore Electronic Scoring System ØGift for each gymnast ØOn-site trainer ØGreat view for spectators ØChildren’s play table on spectator level ØHospitality room for coaches ØConcessions available for purchase during the meet Entry Fees $85.00 per gymnast if registration and full payment postmarked by 11/30/11. $90.00 per gymnast if registration and full payment postmarked after 11/30/11. $65.00 per team.Any level with three or more gymnasts must enter as a team. No gymnast will be considered registered unless paid in full. SPACE IS LIMITED!We will close levels once sessions are full.Enter early to ensure your team’s participation.Our website will note when levels are filled. Level Changes The deadline for level changes is 2/1/2012.
Refunds
Request for refunds will be honored as follows:
Requests up to January 14, 2012 - Full refund
Requests up to January 28, 2012 - Full refund minus $25 per gymnast
Requests after January 28, 2012- No refund
Admission Fees One day Admission Weekend Admission:
Adult$10.00 (includes program) Adult$15.00
Student (Ages 6-17)$6.00 Student$8.00
Under 6 years old - Free
Parking
Parking is available in the nearby LiacourasCenter garage (enter from 15th Street) for $14 (due to construction, this must be accessed by turning onto 15th from after approaching via Montgomery Av from the west).We may open Lot 1 next to McGonigle Arena as well, which is entered from 15th Street but must be accessed from north of the arena block. On-the-street parking is also available but limited.Please be certain to adhere to posted parking restrictions. On Saturday, there is a basketball game, so the parking garage will be well used.
Host Hotel
We have secured the Crowne Plaza just outside Philadelphia in the City Avenue area as our host hotel, and have a room block for the nights of Fri, Feb 18 and Sat, Feb 19. Call directly to reserve rooms:
Crowne Plaza 4100 Presidential Blvd Phila., PA 19131. This hotel is perhaps 6 miles from campus, but right next to I-76 and US Route 1, so the trip to campus is quick, maybe 15 minutes max. Rooms cost $119/nt whether single, double, triple or quad. There are many restaurants nearby. Parking is free. Contact reservations at 888-233-9527. Mention our group name Philadelphia Boys' Gymnastics Invitational - the block name is PB2. If you have any questions, contact Group Sales at 215-220-6413. The room block is held until Jan 18. Use the link below to make your Crowne Plaza reservation directly.
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/2a4b0f2a
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE of 2012 TBI:
Friday, February 17, 2012
Session I: Level 6 - all age groups & Level 7- all age groups
Registration and Open Stretch5:00-5:30PM
Timed Warm up5:30-6:55PM
Competition7:00 PM
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Session II: Level 8 - all age groups & Level 9 - all age groups
Registration and Open Stretch7:30-8:00AM
Timed Warm up8:00-9:25AM
Competition9:30 AM
Session III: Level 10 - all age groups
Registration and Open Stretchnoon-12:30PM
Timed Warm up12:30-2:00PM (Note: these gymnasts should expect only two or three turns in warmup per event due to the size of our group - we'll have 2 PH, 2R, 2PB and 2 HB, plus FE and V should be OK. However, we'll compete on only one PH, R & HB but we'll have both PB in use)
Competition2:05PM
COLLEGE COMPETITION7:30 PM Temple University vs Illinois-Chicago and Springfield
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Session IV: Level 4 - all age groups
Registration and Open Stretch7:30-8:00AM
Timed Warm up8:00-9:25AM
Competition9:30AM
Session V: Level 5 - all ages
Registration and Open Stretch12:30-1:00PM
Timed Warm up1:00-2:25PM
Competition2:30PM
AWARDS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING EACH SESSION
Thanks to these teams that participated in the 2011 Temple Boys' Invitational
All American (NJ) American (PA) Apollo (VA) Arlington Tigers (VA) ASAP (PA) Atlantic Coast (NJ) Capital (VA) Champions United (NJ) Chenango (NY) Classic (NJ) Columbia (MD) Delaware Valley (PA) Docksiders (MD) Eastern National (NJ) First State (DE) Giant (NJ) Go for the Gold (NJ) Gymstrada (VA) Hatboro Y (PA) Head over Heels (NJ) High Performance (PA) Hotshots (NY) Indigo (NJ) JK (NJ) KMC (PA) LARA (PA) Lehigh Valley (PA) Monmouth (NJ) Montgomery County (PA) Nittany (PA) Pancott (PA) Paramount (PA) Parkettes (PA) Rick's All American (NJ) Schafer's (NJ) Stumpf's (NY) Sunburst (NJ) Surgent's Elite (NJ) Temple University Boys' (PA) Top Flight (MD) Ultimate (MD) Upper Merion (PA) USGDC (NJ) Will-Moor (NJ) Williamsburg (VA) World Class (NY) Youth Sports (VA)
Photographs of our participants were taken by JC Campoli Photography. Check out their website to see photos of your son that can be purchased. <www.campoliphoto.photoreflect.com>
Parents, grandparents, businesses, friends and family are invited to place an ad of support for your favorite gymnast or your product in our meet program. Use the form below to do this.