Candyland Invitational 2027
Who doesn't love candy?!
90 daysuntil entries close on January 15
In 2026, 431 athletes from 13 clubs and 2 states competed.
Word from the host
Raises money for Gold Creek Equine Rescue (equine rescue).
We're so excited to be back for another year of our annual Candyland-themed XCEL Invitational in Monroe, WA!
What comes with the meet
Last year, by the numbers
The 2026 edition, as it actually ran: where the teams came from and how the levels broke down.
Athletes by level
Clubs that keep coming back
- Elegance Elite GymnasticsPA · 4 of 9 yearsup to 89
- Lakettes Gymnastic AcademyPA · 4 of 9 yearsup to 50
- Off Limits Gymnastics and CheerPA · 4 of 9 yearsup to 46
- Butler Gymnastics Club Inc.PA · 4 of 9 yearsup to 37
- Prime Athletics CenterPA · 4 of 9 yearsup to 34
Plan the weekend
Where to stay, how to get there, and what to do with the hours between sessions.
Getting here
Nearest airport Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA). 60 min drive
Getting around Plan on driving; the fairgrounds has on-site parking, and buses 270 and 271 only run weekdays plus limited Saturdays.
14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA 98272
Open in MapsPut together by Vault, not the host.
Between sessions
- Fred Meyer (Monroe)One-stop grocery and general merchandise with an on-site pharmacy, on US-2 in the Monroe retail corridor.8 min drive
- Lake Tye Park64-acre city park with a 1.63-mile loop trail around a 42-acre lake, beach, boat launch, sports courts and playground.10 min drive
- Al Borlin Park90-acre wooded park on a peninsula of the Skykomish River with 1.2 miles of soft-surface trails and river/eagle viewpoints.8 min drive
Put together by Vault, not the host.
Registration details
Everything a coach needs before saying yes, in one place.
| Entry fee | $115 per athlete through January 15, 2027 · $130 after, as space allows |
|---|---|
| Team fee | $0 per team |
| Deadline | January 15, 2027. No refunds after Dec 1st |
| Level changes | Through November 10, 2026 |
| Sanction | USA Gymnastics · Women's · Invitational + Foreign Sanction · #96872 |
| Levels | Xcel Bronze–Sapphire |
| Also included | awards to top 40% of competitors · candy-themed meet · top 40% award recognition |
| Contact | Patti Gable, meet director · nwaerials.com |
RegisterEntries are made in the USA Gymnastics member portal.
Questions coaches ask
Short answers. Anything else, ask the host directly.
When do session assignments come out?
The host hasn't published a date for the schedule. Most hosts post session assignments a few weeks out, and it appears on this page once it does.
What if we need to scratch an athlete?
No refunds after Dec 1st. Ask the host about scratches after the deadline.
Can an athlete move levels after we enter?
Level changes are accepted through November 10, 2026 on this sanction. After that, ask the host.
Past editions
Results and field numbers from every year already on Vault.
Also in February
Other sanctioned invitationals in Washington within a month of Candyland Invitational.