Hotel and Venue:

Nationals 2017 will be held in Columbus, OH, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center from April 6th to 8th, 2017.

There are five host hotels this year to choose from:

1. Crowne Plaza Columbus-Downtown
2. Hilton Columbus Downtown
3. DoubleTree
4. Westin Columbus
5. Springhill Suites Columbus OSU

While rooms have filled up at the Crowne and Hilton, more rooms have just been added at the Double Tree, the Westin, and Springhill Suites. If the hotel you are trying to reserve is full, you may reserve another hotel, and add yourself to the waitlist for your first choice of hotel. If something becomes available, your reservation will automatically be moved per your waitlist request.

You can reserve your room by booking at this link.

Please note that all booking is done through National Travel Events (NTS), not the hotel. If you made a reservation through NTS, the hotel will NOT have information on your reservation until after the NTS reservation deadline.

Attractions:

1. North Market
   • Located just one block from the Hilton and the Columbus Convention Center, making it the perfect breakfast, lunch or dinner spot during Nationals! There are over thirty merchants that serve authentic foods from around the world. They are open Wednesday – Saturday from 9am – 7pm and Sunday from 10am – 5pm.
2. Short North Arts District
   • A stretch of High Street home to cute boutiques, art galleries and tons of restaurants. Just a five minute walk from the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
3. German Village
   • Historic neighborhood just a ten minute drive from the Greater Columbus Convention Center with lots of restaurants, shops and art galleries. Also home to The Book Loft - a unique bookstore with 32 rooms of books!
4. Scioto Mile
   • Located right in Downtown Columbus on the Scioto River, the Scioto Mile has beautiful paths and fountains that make for a relaxing way to spend time outside. There are also bikes from the CoGo bike sharing program that can be rented by the day.
5. Center of Science and Industry
   • The COSI is an awesome and interactive science center. They have many different exhibits and admission is $20. COSI is about a 10 minute walk from the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
6. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
   • About a 15 minute drive from the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Franklin Park Conservatory is home to beautiful gardens, butterflies, plant and art collections. Sections are divided by climate and landscape. Admission is $14.

Looking for somewhere to eat? The NAIGC will get 15% back from every purchase made at the Three Legged Mare, or Pastaria or Sarefino's in the North Market.

Other local locations of food and drink include:

• Short North (north of Convention Center .5 mi-2 mi)
  • Restaraunts: Marcella’s Pearl, North Market, Bakersfield, Forno Melt
  • Pub-style and restaurant/bars: Pint House, Bernard’s, Short North Tavern, The Guild House
  • Dance Club: Axis, Level
• Arena District (West of convention center .25 miles-.5 miles)
  • Restaraunts: Koma Sushi, Bar Louie, Martini, Max and Erma’s
  • Pub-style and restaurant/bars: Callahan’s, Denmark, Novak’s, Char Bar
  • Dance Club: Dahlia, BBR, Brothers, Cantina, Callahan’s

Finally, there is a Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition in the Battelle Grand Ballroom of the Convention Center going on Friday and Saturday morning. All NAIGC gymnasts with their credentials are welcomed to attend free of charge!

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 2017 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, 2017.
$90 for regular registration paid / postmarked between February 1 and March 1, 2017.
$110 for late registration paid / postmarked after March 1, 2017.
**If you do not pay by March 20th, 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, 2017.
$125 paid / postmarked after March 1, 2017.
** If you do not pay by March 20th, 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.
$30 per person by March 1, 2017
$35 per person after March 1, 2017

Rules and Qualification:

NAIGC Competition Structures and Eligibility

Women:

Women's 2017 National Championships Structure, Format, and Rules

NAIGC Women's Competition Rules and Interpretations

Men:

Men's 2017 National Championships Structure, Format, and Rules

NAIGC Men's Modified NCAA Competition Rules and Interpretations

NAIGC Men's Developmental Competition Rules and Interpretations

Decathlon:

NAIGC Decathlon Structure, Format, and Rules