Derby Classic

Hosted by Champion Gymnastics
📍 MidAmerica Sports Center – 1906 Watterson Trail, Louisville, KY
📅 February 27 – March 1, 2026
🛡️ USAG Sanctioned Meet | 2025–2026 Kentucky Qualifier

Get ready for one of Kentucky’s most anticipated meets of the season — the Derby Classic, hosted by Champion Gymnastics! This exciting USAG-sanctioned event welcomes athletes competing in Levels 2–10 and all Xcel divisions, bringing top talent together in a high-energy, athlete-focused environment.

🔓 Registration is NOW OPEN through USAG Meet Reservations
📆 Registration Deadline: January 4, 2026
Note: This meet typically fills by December 1—early entry is strongly encouraged!

Secure your spot at the 2026 Derby Classic, February 27–March 1 at MidAmerica Sports Center! This USAG-sanctioned event is hosted by Champion Gymnastics and serves as a 2025–2026 Kentucky State Qualifier. Space is limited—this meet usually sells out by December 1, so register early!

✅ How to Register

Registration is considered complete when all three steps below are submitted:

1. USAG Meet Reservation (via the USAG system)
2. Payment Received (Check only – see details below)
3. Leotard Size Form submitted via Google Form (sent after payment is received)

🗓 Key Dates

• Registration Opens: NOW OPEN
• Deadline to Register: January 5, 2026 (or until full)
• Late Registration (if space allows): $25 per athlete
• Final Entry Cutoff: February 1, 2026 – no new entries or changes accepted after this date

💲 Entry Fees

• Team Fee: $65 per level
  All fees include required KY 6% Sales Tax

📬 Mail checks to:
Champion Boosters, Inc.
2531 Blankenbaker Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40299

📱 Questions? Contact Jason Button at 502‑500‑4248 (call or text)

🔁 Athlete Changes & Substitutions

• Change Fee: $25 per athlete (after Jan. 5)
• No changes accepted after Feb. 1
• Substitutes must be from the same team, level, age group, and session
• Fees must be paid before the first session begins

💸 Refund Policy

• No refunds after January 5, 2026, regardless of circumstance
• Approved refunds (if applicable) processed two weeks after meet concludes

Make your Derby Classic weekend in Louisville easy and stress-free!
The 2026 Derby Classic hotel accommodations are:

Drury Inn

9501 Blairwood Road Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 326-4170
Group Rate: $ 133 + tax/fees per night

Embassy Suites

9940 Corporate Campus Drive Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 426-9191
Group Rate: $ 154 + tax/fees per night

Hampton Inn East / Hurstbourne

1150 Forest Bridge Road Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 426-1822
Group Rate: $ 124 + tax/fees per night

Hilton Garden Inn East

1530 Alliant Ave Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 297-8066
Group Rate: $ 134 + tax/fees per night

Holiday Inn Louisville East

1325 S. Hurstbourne Parkway Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 426-2600
Group Rate: $ 109 + tax/fees per night

Home 2 Suites

1150 Forest Bridge Road Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 326-3824
Group Rate: $ 119 + tax/fees per night

Louisville Marriott East

9013 Embassy Square Blvd Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 491-1184
Group Rate: $ 129 + tax/fees per night

Tru by Hilton East

11505 Bluegrass Parkway Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 208-2900
Group Rate: $ 119 + tax/fees per night