2024 BSGA National Championships

The British Schools Gymnastics National Championships for this season will be held on Saturday 16th March 2024 at Telford International Centre, Telford, TF3 4JH.

Please ensure you are there an hour before your child's flight time, except those first on in the morning. The day is split into two - morning and afternoon sessions - with medal ceremonies at lunch time and at the end of the day.

Please ensure you stay until the end of your session for the medal and trophy presentations for individuals and teams to support other club members and teams.

Couple of important points to note for ORIENTATION:

• Orientation session will be offered at the International Centre for all those taking part in the event. Gymnasts will be offered a time based on their school region as follows:

6:00pm to 6:55pm • Wales • East • South West • South

• Spectator Seating During Orientation - There will be an extremely limited number of spectator seats available during orientation – seats will be available on a first-come-first served basis only

• Sign-In Process for Orientation • All gymnasts must arrive at the same time as their coach • Once coaches confirm their team, gymnasts will receive a handstamp which will allow access to the arena • Gymnasts will not be given access to the arena in advance of the times listed above • Coaches are recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time listed above

• PLEASE NOTE - gymnasts who attend without their coach will not be able to take part in the orientation session

ARRIVING ON THE DAY OF COMPETITION:

Coach Sign-In

Please read this process carefully as this is different to other competitions:

• Gymnasts DO NOT need to register at the check-in desk.

• All coaches must sign in at the check-in desk on arrival at the competition for each school they are representing. Coaches will receive a pack containing wristbands for each of the gymnasts from their school – this pack will only be given to the coach signing on behalf of the school and cannot be collected by anyone else.

• Gymnasts WILL NOT be given access to the arena without their wristbands or a valid spectator ticket. Coaches are encouraged to arrive early to ensure a smooth check-in and to allow for distribution of wristbands.

Spectator Information

• Ticket Collection - There will be a spectator fee of £12 per person, payable on arrival at the event. Spectator tickets can be purchased in advance at www.bsga.org/shop at a discounted rate of £10 per person until Sunday 10th March 2024.

• Spectators are strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance – please remember to bring your order confirmation to the event.

• Parking Car parking is available at the International Centre at a price of £8 per car.

• Refreshments - Refreshments will be available at the venue, alternatively there are numerous shops a few minutes walk away in Telford centre.

• Event Photography DE Photo will be on-site to provide high quality photographs of gymnasts taking part in the event. Visit www.dephoto.biz to view photos after the event.

• Spectator Photography - Spectators are welcome to take photos and videos of their own children whilst at the event, but please do not take photos or videos of gymnasts from other schools. Remember that there must be no flash photography during the event.

Event Timetable –

• Saturday Morning Entry To Arena Doors will open at 8:30am for spectators and gymnasts.

• Line-Up & March Out - All gymnasts must present backstage for their march on at the time listed below.

• Gymnasts must be dressed in their competition attire.

• Warm-Up Process - Gymnasts are welcome to use the backstage area for floor warm-ups before their line up time. All gymnasts will be given between 10-15 minutes warm-up on trampolines before each flight competes – this will include a one-touch warm-up.

Please click the document below to find all the details of Line-Up and March Out times, flight times and all other information regarding the competition.

Our officials will be volunteering all day for the club, please be appreciative that without them your children cannot compete, thank you.

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Below are the start times for our BTA competitors: