Women's Hawaiian Pineapple Invitational 2026
- Registration opensJuly 15
- Registration closesOctober 1
- Room block cutoffNovember 25
- Meet weekendDec 18–20
- ResultsDecember 20
62 daysuntil the meet weekend
Entries closed October 1. In 2025, 425 athletes from 34 clubs and 3 states competed.
What comes with the meet
Last year, by the numbers
The 2025 edition, as it actually ran: where the teams came from and how the levels broke down.
Athletes by level
Clubs that keep coming back
- Gym Stars ETCIL · 4 of 4 yearsup to 97
- Lakeshore Academy of Mt. ProspectIL · 4 of 4 yearsup to 62
- Huntley Unlimited Gymnastics SchoolIL · 4 of 4 yearsup to 60
- Wilmette GymnasticsIL · 4 of 4 yearsup to 56
- Crystal Lake GymnasticsIL · 4 of 4 yearsup to 52
Plan the weekend
Where to stay, how to get there, and what to do with the hours between sessions.
Host hotel room block
- HotelRenaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center (connected to venue)
- Book byNovember 25, 2026
Between sessions
- Woodfield MallOne of the largest U.S. malls, with a LEGO Store; minutes from the convention center.5 min drive
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center ChicagoIndoor LEGO attraction at 601 N Martingale Rd in Streets of Woodfield.5 min drive
- The Streets of WoodfieldOpen-air center with shops and restaurants at I-290 and Higgins Rd, across from Woodfield Mall.5 min drive
Put together by Vault, not the host.
Registration details
Everything a coach needs before saying yes, in one place.
| Entry fee | $160 per athlete through October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Team fee | $60 per team |
| Deadline | October 1, 2026. No refunds after November 1 |
| Scratches | Last scratch October 31, 2026 |
| Level changes | Through November 1, 2026 |
| Sanction | USA Gymnastics · Women's · Invitational · #97000 |
| Levels | Levels 1–10 · Xcel Bronze–Sapphire · Elite, TOPS |
| Also included | venue and hotel connected |
| Spectators | Adults $25/day; students, seniors & veterans $15/day; children under 5 free; cash only |
| Contact | Mike Califf, Meet contact / checks payable c/o, 847-651-1546, bggc@aol.com · Gregg Didech, 847-204-9699, bggc@aol.com · hpinvite.com |
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 Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center (connected to venue). Rates: Standard King $143+tax, Standard Double $154+tax, Deluxe Suite $189+tax per night. Book before November 25, 2026.
What if we need to scratch an athlete?
No refunds after November 1. USAG's last scratch date for this sanction is October 31, 2026.
Can an athlete move levels after we enter?
Level changes are accepted through November 1, 2026 on this sanction. After that, ask the host.
Past editions
Results and field numbers from every year already on Vault.
Also in December
Other sanctioned invitationals in Illinois within a month of Women's Hawaiian Pineapple Invitational.