Charity Challenge Cup 2027
88 daysuntil entries close on January 13
In 2026, 2,448 athletes from 59 clubs and 8 states competed.
Word from the host
We are excited for the 8th Annual Charity Challenge Cup. The Charity Challenge Series has donated almost $340,000 to your chosen charities!
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
- Premier Gymnastics ClubFL · 5 of 5 yearsup to 85
- Top Contenders Gymnastics AcademyFL · 5 of 5 yearsup to 67
- The Gymnastics RevolutionFL · 5 of 5 yearsup to 59
- LaFleur's Gymnastics LargoFL · 5 of 5 yearsup to 58
- World Class Gymnastics and CheerleadingFL · 5 of 5 yearsup to 58
Plan the weekend
Where to stay, how to get there, and what to do with the hours between sessions.
Host hotel room block
- HotelThe Equestrian Hotel ($429), The Riding Academy Hotel ($249), Home Away from Home rentals ($279), Equus Inn ($139, cutoff Feb 5)
- Group code
Charity Challenge Cup 2027 room blocks - Book byFebruary 3, 2027
Getting here
Nearest airport Orlando International Airport (MCO). 90 min drive
Getting around Rent a car; rideshare works in Ocala but buses don't serve WEC, and spectator parking is usually free.
1284 NW 87th Ct. Rd, Ocala, FL 34482
Open in MapsPut together by Vault, not the host.
Between sessions
- On-site dining at WEC13 dining venues on the grounds, from fine dining (Stirrups, Genievieve's) to casual (Yellow Pony Pub, Filo's Mexican Cantina, Ralph's Burger & Sandwich, Emma's Patisserie), plus show-week food trucks and grab-and-go stations.5 min walk
- WEC Shops (general store)On-site retail including a general store, tack boutiques, gift shops and a toy store for essentials without leaving the venue.5 min walk
- WEC on-site hotels & RV parkLodging on the grounds: the AAA Four-Diamond Equestrian Hotel and the 390-room Riding Academy Hotel, plus an RV park with showers, laundromat, fuel station and general store.5 min walk
- Sholom ParkFree botanical park with walking trails and gardens, a quiet spot near the venue.15 min drive
- Downtown Ocala (Ocala Downtown Square)Historic square with theaters, the Brick City Center for the Arts and restaurants; the Appleton Museum of Art is also downtown.20 min drive
- Silver Springs State ParkFirst-magnitude spring known for glass-bottom boat tours and clear waterways, east of downtown Ocala.30 min drive
Put together by Vault, not the host.
Registration details
Everything a coach needs before saying yes, in one place.
| Entry fee | $175 per athlete through January 13, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Team fee | $60 per team |
| Deadline | January 13, 2027. Entry/scratch refund deadline Wednesday, January 13, 2027. 3% convenience fee on credit card payments. |
| Scratches | Last scratch March 3, 2027 |
| Level changes | Through January 25, 2027 |
| Sanction | USA Gymnastics · Women's · Invitational · #96859 |
| Levels | Levels 1–10 · Xcel Bronze–Sapphire · Elite, HUGS |
| Also included | 50%+1 event medals · charity fundraising program ($15/athlete + placement bonuses to team charities) |
| Contact | Janine Olaso, Meet Director/Contact, lcgymmeets@gmail.com · Erin Godin, Charity Coordinator, eringodin@gmail.com · lightningcity.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.
Is there a hotel room block?
Yes. The block is at The Equestrian Hotel ($429), The Riding Academy Hotel ($249), Home Away from Home rentals ($279), Equus Inn ($139, cutoff Feb 5). Rates: $139-$429/night + tax. Group code Charity Challenge Cup 2027 room blocks. Book before February 3, 2027.
What if we need to scratch an athlete?
Entry/scratch refund deadline Wednesday, January 13, 2027. 3% convenience fee on credit card payments. USAG's last scratch date for this sanction is March 3, 2027.
Can an athlete move levels after we enter?
Level changes are accepted through January 25, 2027 on this sanction. After that, ask the host.
Past editions
Results and field numbers from every year already on Vault.
Also in March
Other sanctioned invitationals in Florida within a month of Charity Challenge Cup.