KPAC Cup 2027
A premier championship event for gymnasts across the Southeast — professional scoring, outstanding awards, and an unforgettable competition experience.
107 daysuntil entries close on February 1
In 2026, 379 athletes from 18 clubs and 2 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
- Bull City GymnasticsNC · 4 of 5 yearsup to 95
- Salem Gymnastics Center Ltd.NC · 4 of 5 yearsup to 62
- Gym-Fit Sports CenterNC · 4 of 5 yearsup to 35
- Flip Force Gymnastics LLCNC · 4 of 5 yearsup to 32
- Southeastern Gymnastics CenterNC · 3 of 5 yearsup to 82
Plan the weekend
Where to stay, how to get there, and what to do with the hours between sessions, from the host.
Host hotel room block
- Hotel8 recommended hotels (Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard, Fairfield, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Best Western, Sleep Inn - all in Hickory)
Getting here
Flying Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) is approximately 50 miles from Hickory, with typical drive times of 45-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Driving From I-40: Take Exit 125 (US-70 / Hickory) and follow signs to the Hickory Metro Convention Center on 13th Ave Dr SE.
Parking Ample parking at the Hickory Metro Convention Center, conveniently located near the competition entrance.
1960 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Open in MapsBetween sessions
- Downtown HickoryWalkable arts district with local shops, restaurants, and murals.10 min drive
- Hickory Museum of ArtOne of the Southeast's oldest art museums with rotating exhibitions.10 min drive
- Catawba Science CenterHands-on science exhibits and a planetarium, great for kids.10 min drive
- Valley Hills MallFull-service shopping mall.5 min drive
Registration details
Everything a coach needs before saying yes, in one place.
| Deadline | February 1, 2027. Scratch and refund policies to be posted with final meet information; late entries not accepted after Feb 1, 2027 |
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| Sanction | USA Gymnastics · Women's · Invitational · #96776 |
| Levels | Levels 1–10 · Xcel Bronze–Sapphire · Elite, Open, Exhib Camp/Test, TOPS, HUGS, Hopes |
| Also included | professional scoring · hospitality · outstanding awards · athlete-centered hospitality |
| Photos | kpac-cup.com |
| Contact | Joseph Smith, meet director · kpac-cup.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 8 recommended hotels (Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard, Fairfield, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Best Western, Sleep Inn - all in Hickory). Rates: team block info coming soon.
What if we need to scratch an athlete?
Scratch and refund policies to be posted with final meet information; late entries not accepted after Feb 1, 2027. Ask the host about scratches after the deadline.
Past editions
Results and field numbers from every year already on Vault.
Also in February
Other sanctioned invitationals in North Carolina within a month of KPAC Cup.