Mundelein, IL — The Gymnastics Spot is hosting its 35th annual St. Valentine’s Classic Gymnastics Meet at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 East Peterson Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030 on Friday, February 5, 2016 through Sunday, February 7, 2016. Marvel at the talent of the youngest gymnasts to the athleticism of the Level 10 gymnasts and be inspired by the Special Olympic athletes.
The St. Valentine’s Classic welcomes nearly 1,000 female and male gymnasts from Illinois and Wisconsin, their families and friends, and spectators. At this officially sanctioned USA Gymnastics event, athletes at the following levels will be compete: Girls Junior Olympic Level 2– 10, and Xcel Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond, Boys Level 4 – 10 and Special Olympics. The competition will feature two gym areas of simultaneous competition with girls competing on vault, bars, beam and floor, and boys competing on floor, pommel horse, still rings, vault, parallel bars and high bar.
The meet, along with the competition, offers a chance to shop for gymnastics apparel, gifts and more from independent retailers. A concession stand also is open throughout the weekend. Admission for spectators is $12 with discounts for children, members of the military and seniors.
The Gymnastics Spot was founded in 1978 and provides preschool, recreational and rhythmic gymnastics, cheer and tumbling, and serves as a USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Training Center. According to Norbert Bendixen, President of the Gymnastics Spot, “Preparing for and competing at the meet provides an opportunity for goal setting, hard work and self-discipline and control in a fun and exciting manner. These important life skills will follow the athletes beyond gymnastics.”
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The Gymnastics Spot is located at 915 Tower Road in Mundelien IL. For more information contact Norbert Bendixen at [email protected] or visit The Gymnastics Spot website at http://www.gymnasticsspot.com.