2026 Derby Classic
Registration & Entry Details
Get ready — registration for the 2026 Derby Classic gymnastics meet is officially OPEN! This USAG‑sanctioned event takes place February 27 – March 1, 2026, and serves as a 2025–2026 Kentucky qualifier hosted by Champion Gymnastics at MidAmerica Sports Center, 1906 Watterson Trail, Louisville, KY 40299.
Registration Deadline: January 5, 2026 (or when the meet sells out — historically by December 1)
Late Registration: Allowed only if space remains, with a $25 surcharge per athlete.
Entry Fees & Team Charges
| Division | Fee Per Athlete | Notes |
| Levels 2-5 & Xcel Silver/Bronze | $140 | Includes KY 6% Sales Tax |
| Levels 6-10 & Xcel Gold/Platinum/Diamond | $160 | Includes KY 6% Sales Tax |
In addition, each team/level must pay a $65 team fee.
Make checks payable to Champion Boosters, Inc. and mail to: 2531 Blankenbaker Parkway, Louisville, KY 40299.
Completing Your Registration
Your registration is considered complete only when all of the following are submitted:
- USAG Meet Reservation (through USAG’s system)
- Check payment covering all entry and team fees
- Leotard size form (emailed via Google form to participating clubs)
Changes & Refunds
Entry changes: Allowed through January 5 with a $25 change fee per athlete. No changes accepted after February 1.
Replacement athletes: Must be from the same team, level, age group, and session. Any other substitution is treated as a new entry.
Refunds: No refunds permitted after January 5. Refunds (where applicable) will be processed two weeks after the meet’s conclusion.
Need Help?
Have questions or need clarification? Contact Jason Button at 502 500 4248.