CHAMPION’S 19TH ANNUAL DERBY CLASSIC
MARCH 4-6, 2011
MidAmerica Sports Center
Louisville, Kentucky

USAG Women’s 3-Elite (including Level 7 Prep Opt Division)
Over 1200 gymnasts participated in 2010
Exclusive Sports Facility -- Only event at this location

Custom medals and trophies, Leo's for all participants, AAI equipment by Midwest Gym Supply, Score keeping services provided by eScorePlus, Access to practice gym, Coaches party, Coaches Hospitality at each session, Convenient to Interstate, Ample free parking, Affordable low cost hotels, Numerous convenient restaurants and other entertainment

It’s All About…fun and gymnastics!!
USAG sanctioned individual and team competition for Women Levels 3-9, with an open division for Level 10 and Elite. Team competition will be based on the top three individual scores per level for each event.
Early Bird Discount:
Send in your entry and full payment postmarked by November 1, 2011, and pay NO TEAM Fees!
Coaches Talent Competition: Back by popular demand!! Coaches talent competition will be held at the level 9/10 Awards and hosted by Jerry Slinger: ‘Our Coaches Got Talent’ Competition! $500 in Awards! (See web site for details)
The Facility: 2011 Derby Classic will be located at the MidAmerica Sports Center, the region's premier indoor sports facility. Click here for website
Housing Information: More than 10 reasonable hotels are within minutes of the competition facility. Host hotel and preferred hotels: (TBD - See web site for details)
Registration Fees: Level 3 $50 per gymnast, Level 4-6 $75 per gymnast, Level 7-Elite (including Prep Opt) $100 per gymnast, Team Fee $50 per team per level after November 1, 2010, (Early Bird Discount! – NO TEAM Fees are required if registration form and payment in full are postmarked by November 1, 2010)
*** REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 17, 2011 *** (Or when the meet is full)
Registration information: Registration is guaranteed only when all fee payments accompany completed registration form. All registration is considered complete when the following information is provided in its entirety: Name, USAG #, Date Of Birth Of All Athletes All Coaches’ Information, including Name, USAG #, Safety Certification Expiration Date Complete Fee Payments Incomplete entry forms will not be accepted. We do not accept fax entries, email, or phone entries. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Late Registration: Registrations received after January 17, 2011, will only be accepted if the meet is not full. Late registration fee is $75 per club. No additional entries will be accepted after February 12, 2011.
Changes: Requirements for changes to registrations for individual competitors include: Entry change fee of $25 per athlete after January 17, 2011. Change fees are due and payable at the time of the requested change and must be paid in full before the athlete will be allowed to compete. No changes will be accepted after February 12, 2011. Replacement gymnasts must be from the same team, same level, same age group, and assigned to compete in the same session per USAG. All other changes are considered new entries and must fulfill the requirements outlined above.
** All fees must be paid prior to the start of the first session of the meet including all late fees or change fees. **
Refunds: No refunds after January 17, 2011 regardless of circumstances, since we will be committed to expenses. Refunds will be processed two weeks after the completion of the meet. Session schedules will be posted to the meet web site approximately 10 days prior to the meet.
*** REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 17, 2011 *** (Or when the meet is full)
Champion Gymnastics Angie Tyler, Owner, Tiffany Orem and Scott Austin, Women’s Coaches Champion Gymnastics Boosters, Inc. - Meet Host
11100 Plantside Drive
Louisville, KY. 40299
Angie Tyler, Meet Director
Champion Gymnastics Phone: (502) 266-7447
Mark Nellums, Meet Coordinator
Email: derbyclassic@gmail.com

No refunds after January 17, 2011 regardless of circumstances, since we will be committed to expenses. Refunds will be processed two weeks after the completion of the meet.

Derby Classic Meet Hotels:
These room rates are the best in Louisville and have been negotiated on your behalf. We too are parents and want to give you the best locations at the best price. These room rates will are extremely competitive and will save you and your club much money over other meets of this size. Why go where room rates are over $100 per night, come to Louisville and enjoy our southern hospitality...

ROOM NIGHTS: Additional room nights are available based on availability. All unused rooms will be released as of February 14, 2011.
HOST HOTEL:
The Park Inn Louisville East -- Part of Radisson/Carlson Group
1903 Embassy Square Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40299
Reservations: (800) 228-9290 or(502) 499-6220.
Champions Derby Classic Rooms are $79.95 per night.
Within 1 mile of MidAmerica Sports Center--The Location of the Derby Classic!
Contact: Cheryl Dugan (duganc@parkinnlouisvilleeast.com).

The Park Inn is located in the prestigious East End off I-64, just 15 minutes from the airport and downtown Louisville and close to business centers, shopping malls, Churchill Downs and the Bluegrass Expo Center. Our 10,863 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and banquet space, with 14 versatile meeting rooms includinging the 5,936 sq. ft. Embassy Ballroom, is perfect for all meetings large or small, business or social. This, along with our well appointed guest rooms, Bistro 19 Restaurant, indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and exercise room make the Louisville Marriott East the best meeting site in Louisville, Kentucky. Choose us, and expect first class facilities, choice location, skilled professional convention services, gracious hospitality and that unmistakable Marriott flair to make your event a complete success!

Other Hotels are in the area, these are our preferred hotels which are closest to the event..

The Hilton Garden Inn
1530 Alliant Avenue
Louisville, KY 40299
502-297-8066
Champions Derby Classic Room's are $89.95 per night.
Only a mile away from the MidAmerica Sports Center - the location of the Derby Classic.

Holiday Inn Hurstbourne/I 64 East
1325 S. Hurstbourne Parkway
Louisville, KY 40222
502-426-2600 or 800-HOLIDAY Champions Derby Classic Room's are $94.90 per night.
Only two miles away from the MidAmerica Sports Center - the location of the Derby Classic.
Contact: Nikki Williams nikkiwilliams@hihurstbourne.com
COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST INCLUDED, AS WELL AS, FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO AND FROM EVENT!!!!

Superior service and location are everything, and we’ve got them. The Holiday Inn Hurstbourne/I-64 East is located at the Hurstbourne Lane exit and I-64..We are within walking distance of fast food and sit down restaurants, shopping, grocery, drug store and any services you may require during your stay. A host of amenities include free parking, complimentary wireless high speed internet, full service restaurant and lounge, an extensive fitness center, whirlpool, sauna, a sparkling indoor pool and sundeck and even a foos ball and ping pong table. Once you’ve stayed with us, you will understand why the Holiday Inn Hurstbourne is the number one choice in Louisville for visiting teams