Welcome to the Michigan Xcel Bronze, Silver & Gold State Championship Meet

Hosted by Branch Gymnastics

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

WELCOME

We’d like to welcome you to the Michigan Xcel Bronze, Silver & Gold State Championship meet. On this site, you can find ‘fast facts’ and information about the event.

AGE GROUP BREAKDOWNS

To view the Michigan State Championship age breakdowns, please download the form below.

XCEL AGE BREAKDOWNS

ROTATION SHEET

To view the Michigan State Championship rotation sheet, download the sheet below.

ROTATION SCHEDULES COMING SOON

MEET SCHEDULE

To view the Michigan State Championship schedule, please download the schedule below.

FRIDAY SCHEDULE

SATURDAY SCHEDULE

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

ENTRY DEADLINE

March 21, 2022

QUALFICATION PROCESS

For the 2021-2022 season, there will be no qualifying score needed to attend the State Championships.

ENTRY PROCESS

All state meet entries must be submitted electronically. Payment AND a hard copy of the electronic entry must be postmarked by the entry/postmark deadline to avoid a late fee.

SCORING & RESULTS

ProScore / PlasmaGen / Alpha System
Results are available on MyMeetScores and MyUSAGym

EQUIPMENT – AAI

AAI equipment provided by Midwest Gym Supply

COMPETITON FORMAT

Modified Capitol Cup with two full floors

HOST CLUB

Branch Gymnastics
(269) 963-4770

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

FEES

All state meet entries must be submitted electronically. Payment AND a hard copy of the electronic entry must be postmarked by the entry/postmark deadline to avoid a late fee.

It is recommended that you enter all possible athletes into the state meet (injury or non- qualified) who you believe will be able to compete at the state meet. This will help to avoid a Club Late Fee. You will then be able to scratch the athlete up to 10 days prior to the start of the state meet and receive a complete refund. If you choose not to register these athletes, then you will only be granted access to the state meet if there is availability in the meet at the time of entry.

XCEL BRONZE
85
XCEL SILVER GYMNAST
85
XCEL GOLD GYMNAST
85
TEAM FEE
20

(A club that has 3 or more entered is considered a team and will be required to pay the team entry fee / per MI R&P)
Entry form and payment in full must be postmarked and/or received by the entry deadline of March 21, 2022.

SUBMIT ENTRY FORM & PAYMENT

2021- 2022 Xcel Bronze, Silver, and Gold State Meet
393 N. Helmer Road
Battle Creek, MI 49037

Please make checks payable to: Branch Gymnastics

LATE ENTRY FEES

All state meet entries must be submitted electronically. Payment AND a hard copy of the electronic entry must postmarked by the entry/postmark deadline to avoid a late fee.

Individual Late Fees (Payable to Host Club):

Any gymnast not entered by the postmark entry date will be charged $25/gymnast. Any changes made after the postmark entry date will be charged $25/change. This includes any changes to the entry. Examples: level changes, session changes, etc.

Club Late Fees (Payable to MI USA Gymnastics SAC):

Entire club entries mailed after the postmark entry date will be charged a $100 Club Late Fee. If the entry is postmarked within 10 days of the first day of competition, the Club Late Fee will increase to $300.

If a club entry is submitted before the postmark date but the club needs to enter a gymnast late, only the $25/gymnast fee will apply.

Refunds for Scratched Gymnast:

Refunds for state meets will be given for gymnasts who are scratched for illness or injury 10 days prior to the start of the state meet. A doctor’s note must accompany the request.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 is the last day to scratch and receive a refund.

VISITOR INFORMATION

COVID-19

Masks are not required.  However, we ask that if you or your athlete are not feeling well, please stay home in health and consideration of others.

AWARDS

Individual Event and All-Around Placements
A minimum of 40% of each age division will receive State Meet A1 medals.

  • Xcel Bronze competitor beyond the 40% all-around placement will receive an achievement medal.

Team Awards will be awarded to the top 10 or 40% of the teams entered; whichever number is the least.

APPAREL & MERCHANDISE

There will be Official State Meet apparel available on site.

FLOOR MUSIC

Coaches must provide floor music in a digital format (MP3, computer, tablet, smart phone, etc.). The meet director does not provide CD playback equipment. The device must have a screen and must be able to be connected to the playing equipment via cable.

PHOTO RELEASE

Permission is hereby grated to the Branch Gymnastics by way of entering the USA Gymnastics Xcel Bronze, Silver and Gold State Meet at the Kellogg Arena to use any photographs that may be taken at the event on the State Meet or Branch Gymnastics web sites and/or in State Meet or Branch Gymnastics printed publications or electronic communications without further consideration, and to hold harmless the above named entities.

ADMISSON – cash only

$15.00 – Adults (18+)
$10.00 – Seniors (62+)
$10.00 – Children (2-17)
FREE – Children Under 2

VENUE INFORMATION

Kellog Arena

Kellogg Arena
1 McCamly Square, Battle Creek, MI 49017

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PARKING

Athlete, coach and family entrance to the Kellogg Arena will be the double glass doors facing Full Blast on W. Hamblin Ave.  If you park in the Hamblin St parking garage ($8.00), you would exit the parking garage, turn left, follow the sidewalk looking to your left and you will see the entry doors.  For more paid and free parking options, please see the attached event parking map.

VIEW PARKING MAP

WHERE TO STAY

Home2 Suites by Hilton (Battle Creek)

13350 6 1/2 Mile Road,
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269)883-8300

Please ask for Xcel State Gymnastics Meet to receive a special rate of $109 per night!

CODE: XMI

Holiday Inn (Battle Creek)

12812 Harper Village Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 979-0500

Please ask for Xcel State Gymnastics Meet to receive a special rate of $119 per night!

CODE: ESM

Hampton Inn (Battle Creek)

1150 Riverside Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269)979-5577

Please ask for Xcel State Gymnastics Meet to receive a special rate of $114 per night!

CODE: Xcel Gymnastics Meet

Michigan State Championship

CONTACT US

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    "I have been attending gymnastics competitions for the past 15+ years hosted by Branch Gymnastics and Al & Cindy Scharns. They always put a personal touch into making every gymnast feel special."
    CLAUDIA KRETSCHMER
    Owner Gym America, Michigan / Xcel National Chair
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    EVENT ORGANIZERS

    Host: Branch Gymnastics

    Cindy Scharns
    CINDY SCHARNS
    Meet Co-Coordinator
    Al Scharns
    Al SCHARNS
    Meet Co-Coordinator

    Sponsors, Vendors, and Ads

    cscharns.branchgym@gmail.com

    General Questions

    cscharns.branchgym@gmail.com

    Coaches Questions

    cscharns.branchgym@gmail.com

    Registration or Scratch Questions

    treichel.branchgym@gmail.com

    Please submit ALL correspondence via email. Verbal requests will not be accepted.