Welcome to the Michigan Level 5-7 and Xcel Gold State Championship Meet

Hosted by Branch Gymnastics

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

WELCOME

We’d like to welcome you to the Michigan Level 5-7 and Xcel 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.

COMING SOON

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.

COMING SOON

ENTRY DEADLINE

February 5, 2025

QUALFICATION PROCESS

For the 2024-2025 season, the qualifying scores needed to attend the State Championships are as follows:

  • Xcel Gold
    • All Around Score: 32
    • Individual Event Score: 8.0
  • Level 5
    • All Around Score: 32
  • Level 6-7
    • All Around Score: 32
    • Individual Event Score: 8.0

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. Entry Deadline: February 5, 2025

All IES Entries for Xcel Gold & Level 6-7 must be declared at the time of entry into the state meet. Please include this with your entry form and check payment issued to the host club.

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

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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

XCEL GOLD
115
Level 5
115
Level 6/7
115
Team Fee
50

(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 February 5, 2025.

SUBMIT ENTRY FORM & PAYMENT

2024-2025 MI State Championships
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. Entry Deadline: February 5, 2025

Individual Late Fees (Payable to Host Club):

Any gymnast not entered by the postmark entry date will be charged $25-$300/gymnast. Any changes made after Monday March 17th 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 on or before March 10, 2025. A doctor’s note must accompany the request.

February 5, 2025 is the last day to scratch and receive a refund.

VISITOR INFORMATION

AWARDS

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

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 provided by BA Sportswear.

FLOOR MUSIC

Coaches must provide floor music in a digital format (tablet, smart phone, etc.). The device must have a screen and must be able to be connected to the playing equipment via cable.

ADMISSON – cash only

$20.00 – Adults (18+)
$15.00 – Seniors (62+)
$15.00 – 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.

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WHERE TO STAY

DoubleTree by Hilton

50 Capital Ave. SW
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 380-0320

The newly renovated DoubleTree by Hilton will serve as our host hotel for the 2025 Michigan State Championship.

The DoubleTree is attached to the Kellogg Arena for your convenience. Enjoy the restaurants, ease of access to the competition and parking all in one stop.

Please use CODE: BSM to receive a special rate of $169 per night!

 

CONTACT US

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    EVENT ORGANIZERS

    Host: Branch Gymnastics

    CINDY SCHARNS
    Meet Co-Coordinator
    Al SCHARNS
    Meet Co-Coordinator

    REFUND POLICY

    Refunds for state meets will be given for gymnasts who are scratched for illness or injury on or before March 10, 2025. A doctor’s note must accompany the request.

    February 5, 2025 is the last day to scratch and receive a refund for reasons other than illness or injury. All entries are processed on a first come basis. To ensure your entry, please send registration information and payment EARLY! No entries will be accepted without payment.

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    General Questions

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    Coaches Questions

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    Registration or Scratch Questions

    treichel.branchgym@gmail.com

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