Sand Dollar Invitational 2027
The Only USAG Sanction Gymnastics Competition at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World
27 daysuntil entries close on November 13
In 2026, 1,833 athletes from 63 clubs and 22 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
- Victory EliteFL · 5 of 5 yearsup to 36
- Florida EliteFL · 4 of 5 yearsup to 99
- La Fleur'sFL · 4 of 5 yearsup to 70
- Starlight GymnasticsFL · 4 of 5 yearsup to 67
- Charis Gymnastics Elite Training CenterGA · 4 of 5 yearsup to 4
Plan the weekend
Where to stay, how to get there, and what to do with the hours between sessions.
Host hotel room block
- HotelWalt Disney World Hotels (discounted via Events with Disney link)
Between sessions
- Disney SpringsDisney's outdoor dining, shopping, and entertainment district with many restaurants and shops.9 min drive
- Walt Disney World theme parksDisney's four theme parks (including nearby Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom) are a short drive from the complex.12 min drive
- Walmart Supercenter (4444 W Vine St / US-192, Kissimmee)Full grocery, general merchandise, and pharmacy on US-192; nearest large everyday-essentials store to the venue.18 min drive
- Target Kissimmee West (4795 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy / US-192)Target store on US-192 with a CVS pharmacy for groceries, essentials, and medications.18 min drive
Put together by Vault, not the host.
Registration details
Everything a coach needs before saying yes, in one place.
| Entry fee | $235 per athlete through November 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Team fee | $75 per team |
| Deadline | November 13, 2026. Cancellation deadline Nov 27, 2026 (minus $25/gymnast admin fee); no refunds for any reason after 11/27/2026 |
| Level changes | Through November 28, 2026 |
| Sanction | USA Gymnastics · Women's · Invitational + Foreign Sanction · #96910 |
| Levels | Levels 1–10 · Xcel Bronze–Sapphire · Open |
| Also included | modified Capitol Cup format · coach's hospitality · custom beach towel per participant · onsite training available |
| Spectators | Door admission TBD; competing gymnasts free |
| Contact | Karen Kerr, Meet Director, sanddollarinvite@aol.com · Carrie Rawlings, Meet Coordinator, carrie.rawlings@orlandometrogyms.com · orlandometrogyms.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 Walt Disney World Hotels (discounted via Events with Disney link).
What if we need to scratch an athlete?
Cancellation deadline Nov 27, 2026 (minus $25/gymnast admin fee); no refunds for any reason after 11/27/2026. Ask the host about scratches after the deadline.
Can an athlete move levels after we enter?
Level changes are accepted through November 28, 2026 on this sanction. After that, ask the host.
Past editions
Results and field numbers from every year already on Vault.
- 2026Jan 23–25 · Kissimmee, FL · 1,833 athletes, 63 clubsResults
- 2025Jan 23–26 · Kissimmee, FL · 2,736 athletes, 82 clubsResults
- 2024Jan 19–21 · Kissimmee, FL · 2,459 athletes, 75 clubsResults
- 2023Jan 20–22 · Kissimmee, FL · 3,971 athletes, 125 clubsResults
- 2022Jan 21–23 · Kissimmee, FL · 2,020 athletes, 68 clubsResults
Also in January
Other sanctioned invitationals in Florida within a month of Sand Dollar Invitational.