Emerald Team Challenge - Women 2027
Where Fun Meets Gymnastics Excellence—One of the Pacific Northwest's Premier Competitions
15 daysuntil entries close on November 1
In 2026, 1,253 athletes from 28 clubs and 2 states competed.
Word from the host
For more than 50 years, the Emerald Team Challenge has been one of the Pacific Northwest’s most anticipated gymnastics competitions. Hosted by the National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics (NAAG), this long-standing tradition has become a favorite for generations of athletes, families, and coaches. Known for its fun atmosphere, exceptional organization, and incredible awards, the Emerald Team Challenge is more than just a competition—it’s an experience. We strive to create a weekend where every gymnast feels celebrated, every family feels welcomed, and every coach enjoys a professionally run event. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another year, we can’t wait to welcome you to a meet filled with great gymnastics, lasting memories, and the spirit that has made the Emerald Team Challenge a family favorite for over five decades.
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
- Naydenov Gymnastics Inc.WA · 3 of 3 yearsup to 97
- The Athletic EdgeOR · 3 of 3 yearsup to 91
- Oregon Metropolitan Elite Gymnastics AcademyOR · 3 of 3 yearsup to 89
- PEAK Elite Gymnastics AcademyOR · 3 of 3 yearsup to 72
- Umpqua Valley GymnasticsOR · 3 of 3 yearsup to 60
Plan the weekend
Where to stay, how to get there, and what to do with the hours between sessions.
Host hotel room blocks
- Holiday Inn Express (919 Kruse Way, $142/night, 541-284-0707)
- Courtyard by Marriott (3443 Hutton St, $139/night, 541-726-2121)
- La Quinta Inn & Suites (3480 Hutton St, $129/night, 541-746-8471)
Getting here
Nearest airport Eugene Airport (EUG). 25 min drive
Getting around Renting a car is the most practical option; the venue has its own lot and LTD buses plus Uber and Lyft cover the metro.
250 South 32nd St, Springfield, OR 97478
Open in MapsPut together by Vault, not the host.
Between sessions
- Fred Meyer (Springfield)Full grocery plus pharmacy and general merchandise; open daily 7am-10pm.10 min drive
- Dorris Ranch268-acre Willamalane living-history filbert orchard with trails and a historic pioneer village, just south of downtown Springfield.10 min drive
- Downtown Springfield / Main Street diningCluster of local restaurants along Main Street including Mexican, grill and pizza options.10 min drive
- Pizza HutCasual pizza chain on 32nd Street, within a mile of the venue.5 min drive
Put together by Vault, not the host.
Registration details
Everything a coach needs before saying yes, in one place.
| Entry fee | $150 per athlete through November 1, 2026 · $160 after, as space allows |
|---|---|
| Team fee | $50 per team |
| Deadline | November 1, 2026. Refund options / level changes / substitutions close Jan 15, 2027 |
| Level changes | Through January 15, 2027 |
| Sanction | USA Gymnastics · Women's · Invitational · #97361 |
| Levels | Levels 2–10 · Xcel Bronze–Sapphire |
| Also included | sports shirts for boys · coaches night out · hospitality · team cash awards ($1000/$750/$500/$250) |
| Spectators | Per session: adults $25, children 6-11 $15, military $15, family pass (2+2) $60. Weekend pass: adults $40, children $25, military $25. Under 5 free. |
| Contact | Kat Decker, meet director · naag-gymnastics.org |
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, 3 host hotels: Holiday Inn Express (919 Kruse Way, $142/night, 541-284-0707), Courtyard by Marriott (3443 Hutton St, $139/night, 541-726-2121), La Quinta Inn & Suites (3480 Hutton St, $129/night, 541-746-8471).
What if we need to scratch an athlete?
Refund options / level changes / substitutions close Jan 15, 2027. Ask the host about scratches after the deadline.
Can an athlete move levels after we enter?
Level changes are accepted through January 15, 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 Oregon within a month of Emerald Team Challenge - Women.