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Event 2025 58th Annual Gymnastics Association of Texas (GAT) starts on Aug 22, 2025, 7:30:00 AM (America/Chicago)
Beyond the Skills: Creating Artistry That Connects → Emphasizes movement with meaning, not just choreography
WAG
Location: Exhibit Hall C (Downstairs) - 8/23/25, 4:00 PM - 8/23/25, 5:00 PM (America/Chicago) (1 hour)
Ainsley Parrish
Ainsley Parrish

Born into the world of choreography, Ainsley Parish, daughter of Deana Parish, is a full time traveling choreographer & the official choreographer for the 2025 National Developmental Program of the Year, AIM ATHLETICS. 

At the young age of just 15, her career of creating routines began. Now, with a background in gymnastics, competitive cheer & having danced as a professional for  both the NBA & NFL, Ainsley has been taught by some of the best in the industries and has created a multifaceted scope into the world of choreography. 

She is known nation wide for her creative, modern and innovative vision on the floor exercise. Her floor routines are more than just choreography. They are performances that each tell their own stories. 

Great choreography doesn’t just fill space — it tells a story. This session will explore how to create athlete-centered choreography that highlights musicality, showcases personality, and connects movement with meaning. Led by a nationally recognized choreographer from one of the top programs in the country, the session will give coaches practical tools to build routines that feel original, intentional, and authentic — on both floor and beam. Whether you're choreographing for beginners or refining for high-level athletes, this session is about more than skills. It's about creating moments.


Dedicated to the Gymnasts of Texas

The Gymnastics Association of Texas (GAT) would like to invite interested businesses to purchase booth space at our 58th annual convention held August 22 - 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Over 700 professionals attend this weekend long convention to receive training, and get information on products and services.  The entire convention is held in the four-star Austin Renaissance Hotel, which keeps your potential customers close at hand.  Lectures even take place within the exhibit hall which ensures traffic throughout the day.  

Gym clubs in our service area continue to grow in size and number.  Owners and staff are constantly looking for information on how to better run their programs and/or businesses. Our conference is directed at improving all aspects of gymnastics, cheer and tumbling instruction.  From hands-on spotting to business management we provide training is all areas. In the current economic climate coaches are looking even more closely at product and service providers to better manage costs and cash flow.  What better opportunity to market products and services than to people who are in an information-gathering mode? 

GAT offers an online payment, which allows you to pick your first, second, and third choice of booth spaces.  Space choices are not guaranteed and space will not be confirmed until all contracts and payments are received with online registration. 

You must accept the online waiver “Trade Show Registration & Agreement” when using this online payment method.  Check the “Trade Show Map” to identify booth spaces. (See buttons above to view both documents.)

Upon receipt of your online payment and acceptance of the “Trade Show Registration & Agreement” waiver a confirmation of your booth space will be emailed to you.  Forms to have our contracted decorator handle freight and forms for added hotel services including electricity and internet are available here on our website.  

Are there any discounts for groups?

 We are not offering discounts this year.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

It is best that you bring your printed ticket with you to the event to avoid any questions about registration.  An ID may be required to pick up your ticket.

Refund policy?

ALL refunds must be requested in writing by either US Mail or by email and sent to the address on the registration form or to gatxreg@gmail.com.  Requests must be postmarked before midnight on 8/1/25. Refunds are available less a $55.00 processing fee.  Absolutely no refunds after 7/25/25.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable? 

You can transfer your event ticket/registration to someone else just by updating your order information with the new attendee's information by August 8th.  You can also make changes to your ticket type and pay any differences in price.

How do I get my name badge?

Friday Night 5:30-9:00 PM

UPSTAIRS LOBBY - Tables will be set up to pick up all pre-registration packets for Individual, Group & Life Member.

DOWNSTAIRS BOOTHS - Speakers & Onsite Registration. Cash, checks & credit cards accepted.

Have More Questions? 

If you have any questions email: DAtherton@maximumathletics.net or phone Derrick Atherton at 936-446-6388.

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