Stars & Stripes 2021

Last year we welcomed over 2,000 Athletes from 55 quality gymnastics clubs from 4 Regions, 6 States, and 2 Nations.  This years event promises to be even bigger and better!

The following morning we woke up to the Horror of the Terrorist Attacks on our Nation!  The world as we new it changed in an instant!  

Gymnastics was the last thing on our minds, but somewhere along the line, we wondered if we would even have a 'gymnastics season'.  Air Traffic was cancelled, people were afraid to meet in public places, even the NFL cancelled games.

As our Nation started to heal, we felt kind of silly celebrating a "Ground Hog" when the nightly news featured the heroic acts of brave Firefighters, Police, Rescue Workers who were running up the buildings as they were coming down.  Our Military was also gearing up to take the fight to the terrorists.

We decided to direct attention in their direction.  To thank them, to honor them, and to honor our Freedom to assemble to watch our beloved and talented children participate in their favorite sport!

That first year we put everything we had into that competition.  We had 225 athletes participate in the event - which was exactly what we needed to break even!

The attending team raved about our efforts and promised to be back next year.  Each year we grew... eventually growing out of 1 facility and then another.  As the meet became more and more successful, we started giving back.  Each year we've taken on various 'local' charities that have a positive impact on Military / Fire / Police & Rescue Workers.  To date, we've been able to assist and dontate over $100,000.00 dollars to various 9/11 charities... including Search & Recue K9 Team / Returning home funds for VETS / Volunteer Fire Departments / Care Packages for Active Military / Veterans Miracle Center and much much more... all in the name of our Extended Gymnastics Family!

Each year we put ALL we have into the Stars & Stripes.  We pride ourselves on conducting a Fun, Fair, Organized Competition.  We pride ourselves on the 'personal touch' where at some meets... well - you feel like cattle getting shuffled through.  We think about the comfort of seating for the parents, the visibility of the equipment, the decorations.  We think about getting accurate and quick computerized scores.  We believe that the gymnasts who work hard enough to earn a medal & trophy - that they are special and custom to the event.  We think about access to Hotels, places to get a good meal, Things to do... which all add to the experience.  We think about the Firemen, Police, Military, & Rescue workers who continue that line of work today and honor them and invited them to be our guests (free admission) and helping out with our Awards Ceremonies.  In essence, we really try to make it a Special Event for ALL!  We look forward to seeing you at the Star's & Stripes 2020!