Hotel and Venue:

Nationals 2016 will be held in Sacramento, CA, at the Sacramento Convention Center from April 14th to 16th, 2016.

The host hotel for the event is the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. Reservations can be made at this web address:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/2016NAIG

An overflow hotel block has been provided at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Sacramento.
For the teams staying at the Doubletree, you will be given optional Uber codes to use for transportation to and from the convention center and the hotel. More details will be given upon hotel check in.:
The link for reservations can be found here:
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/R/RLSA-DT-CGC-20160413/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

Transportation Information:

Travelling to the Hyatt:

• Via Bus

  Yolo Bus Line # 42A will take you from the airport to Downtown Sacramento (stops along J, K, and L Streets between 4th Street and 15th Street). This bus leaves approximately every hour. The #42B returns to the airport from downtown. Please visit http://www.yolobus.com/m3.html for detailed schedule information. Fares are approximately a $1.50/person.

• Via Train

  The Convention Center is located at approximately 5 blocks east of the St. Rose of Lima Park Light Rail stop on the Folsom-bound Line. For further Sacramento public transportation information, visit http://www.sacrt.com. This site includes trip planner, fares, schedules, bike information, and park and ride information. For further information on Amtrak visit: www.amtrak.com.

Travelling to the Doubletree from the airport:

• The most cost effective way to travel to the DoubleTree would be to use a Supershuttle or taxi. Supershuttle is located outside of each baggage terminal.

Travelling between the Convention Center and the Doubletree:

• We are aware that the convention center is some distance away from the overflow hotel. Please stay tuned for further updates as we work on this issue.

Competition Fees and Registration:

Payment By Check
For those who cannot pay online and require payment of any of these fees by check, please download this check submission form, which contains instructions on payment via check.

1. NAIGC Club membership fee: $75 per club (NAIGC Membership Online)
Club membership is required to compete in NAIGC sponsored meets (Nationals for this season) and to participate in other NAIGC activities (i.e., clinics/camps). The club membership fee can be paid online by any authorized club representative. All NAIGC member clubs this year will receive a free NAIGC Banner bearing the club's name. The proceeds go to help fund and support the organization.

2. NAIGC Individual membership fees: $30 per person (NAIGC Membership Online)
Individual membership is required from each individual to compete in NAIGC sponsored meets (Nationals for this season) and to participate in other NAIGC activities (i.e., clinics/camps). Individual membership is open to athletes, coaches and anyone wishing to support the NAIGC organization. We also offer a $15 coach's membership for team coaches and non-competing gymnasts that will allow those individuals floor access. Please note that only the full membership will include the membership gift. All of these proceeds go to help fund and support the organization. The membership fees are separate from Nationals meet fees.

Each participant must have their own username and password. Members who participated at Nationals in prior years should use their old username and password. To reset a forgotten password or to set up a new username and password, go to NAIGC Membership Online. For additional username or password help, email info@naigc.org. Members from previous years do not need to make changes online, but still need to pay annual fees.
All full members will receive a yearly membership gift.

All participants and coaches must sign the NAIGC event waiver.

3. Nationals individual fees:
Nationals 2015 fees include individual registration fees, and team fees if competing as a team. These fees are in addition to the NAIGC membership fees (described above). Each club must pay an individual fee for each individual competitor, as well as a team fee for each team that is entered into the team competition. The individual competitor fee includes a t-shirt automatically.

$80 for early bird registration paid / postmarked by February 1, 2016.
$90 for regular registration paid / postmarked between February 1 and March 1, 2016.
$110 for late registration paid / postmarked after March 1, 2016.
**If you do not pay by April 1, you are not guaranteed entry into the competition.

4. Nationals team fees:
Entering a group from your club into the team competition is not required, but it is necessary to be eligible for team finals. Each team can have at most 8 people compete on each event, but a club can enter multiple teams. (If confused about team fees, click here for examples.)

$100 paid / postmarked by March 1, 2016.
$125 paid / postmarked after March 1, 2016.
** If you do not pay by April 1, you are not guaranteed entry into the competition.

5. Member Banquet tickets:
Banquet tickets for members and coaches can be purchased through the Nationals registration system. The award ceremony will be held at the banquet.
$25 per person by March 1, 2016
$30 per person after March 1, 2016
Non-NAIGC members may purchase banquet tickets through the NAIGC store online.

Rules and Qualification:

NAIGC Competition Structures and Eligibility

Women:

Women's 2016 National Championships Structure, Format, and Rules

NAIGC Women's Competition Rules and Interpretations

Men:

Men's 2016 National Championships Structure, Format, and Rules

NAIGC Men's Competition Rules and Interpretations

Tentative Event Schedule:

* All clubs should send one or more representatives to the NAIGC Annual Meeting. Typical agenda items include: director elections, nationals feedback, rule changes, future Nationals announcements.

** The march in prior to finals is for all teams participating in Nationals, not just the finals qualifiers.

*** All teams are expected to assist in equipment teardown.

NAIGC Annual Meeting Agenda:

• Overview and presentation of the current state of the NAIGC

• Recap of Nationals 2016

• Preview of Nationals 2017 and 2018

• Director Elections

• Open Q&A

Those wishing to run for the NAIGC board of directors can submit their candidacy here.

Session Assignments