Coaches Spectacular 2027
- Registration opensAugust 10
- Registration closesOctober 31
- Room block cutoffDecember 16
- Meet weekendJan 15–17
- ResultsJanuary 17
14 daysuntil entries close on October 31
In 2026, 1,903 athletes from 39 clubs and 10 states competed.
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
- Buckeye GymnasticsOH · 5 of 5 yearsup to 142
- Queen City Gymnastics/ Kids FirstOH · 5 of 5 yearsup to 116
- Future Gymnastics AcademyOH · 4 of 5 yearsup to 83
- Universal Gymnasts Inc.OH · 4 of 5 yearsup to 77
- Kokomo Flipsters Inc.IN · 4 of 5 yearsup to 47
Plan the weekend
Where to stay, how to get there, and what to do with the hours between sessions.
Host hotel room blocks
- Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter
- Embassy Suites Cincinnati RiverCenter
- Courtyard Cincinnati/Covington
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront
Book by December 16, 2026, except where a hotel says otherwise.
Getting here
Parking Nearby parking garages and an open-air lot are available for your convenience
Covington, KY
Open in MapsBetween sessions
- MainStrasse VillageHistoric district (National Register) with 19th-century architecture, shops, and restaurants a few blocks from the venue.10 min walk
- John A. Roebling Suspension BridgeNational Historic Landmark pedestrian bridge over the Ohio River linking Covington to Cincinnati's riverfront.14 min walk
- Newport on the LeveeRiverfront entertainment complex with dining, shops, and the Newport Aquarium at 1 Levee Way.5 min drive
- Newport AquariumPublic aquarium open 365 days a year at Newport on the Levee, just across the river.5 min drive
- Kroger (15th & Madison)Full grocery store with an in-store pharmacy at 1525 Madison Ave, Covington 41011.5 min drive
Put together by Vault, not the host.
Registration details
Everything a coach needs before saying yes, in one place.
| Entry fee | $155 per athlete through October 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Team fee | $60 per team |
| Deadline | October 31, 2026. Athletes may scratch for refund through Oct 31, 2026; no refunds after. Payment in full required at registration. |
| Sanction | USA Gymnastics · Women's · Invitational · #97109 |
| Levels | Levels 2–10 · Xcel Bronze–Sapphire · Open |
| Also included | Modified Capital Cup format |
| Video | youtube.com |
| Contact | Hilary Molina, Meet Director, (513) 860-3082 · cincinnatigymnastics.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, 4 host hotels: Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter, Embassy Suites Cincinnati RiverCenter, Courtyard Cincinnati/Covington, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront. Book before December 16, 2026.
What if we need to scratch an athlete?
Athletes may scratch for refund through Oct 31, 2026; no refunds after. Payment in full required at registration. Ask the host about scratches after the deadline.
Past editions
Results and field numbers from every year already on Vault.
- 2026Jan 16–18 · Covington, KY · 1,903 athletes, 39 clubsResults
- 2025Jan 17–19 · Covington, KY · 1,691 athletes, 35 clubsResults
- 2024Jan 12–15 · Covington, KY · 1,971 athletes, 40 clubsResults
- 2023Jan 13–15 · Covington, KY · 1,948 athletes, 37 clubsResults
- 2022Jan 14–16 · Covington, KY · 1,847 athletes, 42 clubsResults
Also in January
Other sanctioned invitationals in Kentucky within a month of Coaches Spectacular.