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Event 2025 58th Annual Gymnastics Association of Texas (GAT) starts on Aug 22, 2025, 7:30:00 AM (America/Chicago)
XCEL Twisting Vaults: Getting it Right
XCEL judging
Location: Exhibit Hall B (Downstairs) - 8/24/25, 1:30 PM - 8/24/25, 2:30 PM (America/Chicago) (1 hour)
Keith Selvera/Wally Eyman
Keith Selvera/Wally Eyman

Twisting vaults can be intimidating to teach — and even harder to evaluate. This session breaks down the basics of longitudinal axis (LA) twisting vaults, including handspring and Tsuk,  entries with post-flight twists. Designed for coaches, this session will focus on foundational mechanics, progressions, and drills that build confident, safe twisting vaults from the ground up. Judges are encouraged to attend and observe to better understand what correct technique looks like, how twisting develops, and what to look for when evaluating post-flight execution. Whether you’re new to coaching twisting vaults or looking for a clearer way to teach them, this session will help you make the twist make sense.


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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