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The first Region 8 Prep Optional Championship, hosted by MS USAG, was held at the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo, MS May 10–11, 2008. On June 10, 2009 the Region 8 Committee adopted the Region 8 Prep Optional Guidelines and endorsed the Prep Optional Championship as the official Region 8 Prep Optional Regionals. Become part of this exciting event!

The Region 8 Prep Optional Regionals will be held April 23–25, 2010 at the Cabarrus Arena & Event Center in Concord, NC, and will be hosted by Southeastern Gymnastics. Athletes in Region 8 are invited to attend. This exciting championship will feature all–star gymnasts, individual team session awards, and the State Team Championship. Five levels of Prep Optional Gymnastics are offered – Open, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Please take time to surf this site for information about this exciting annual event.

The 2009–2010 Region 8 Prep Optional Guidelines are now available. Clarifications of these guidelines will be answered through the clarifications link. Ask a question – get the answer. The Region 8 Prep Optional Guidelines are a collaborative effort among the states in Region 8. This enables athletes to compete at the Region 8 Prep Optional Regionals. It must be clarified that these guidelines are not a mandate to be used at the state level. They are the guidelines for the Regional Championship. Several states have adopted the guidelines for their use at the state level. Those who do not opt to adopt the guidelines at the state level are still invited and encouraged to attend the regionals. Please talk to your state chairman for qualification procedures.