EVENT OVERVIEW
The Winter Cup is a three-day competition involving the top gymnasts in the United States. This
event will host junior and senior level athletes in Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. This
event serves as a reranking event for the National Teams; in which athletes are selected to
represent the United States in international competitions. There will be approximately 425
athletes, coaches, judges and staff coming from around the country to participate.
In conjunction with the Winter Cup USA Gymnastics hosts the Nastia Liukin Cup. 2025 will be the
16th year for this prestigious competition for the country’s top Junior Olympic gymnasts, selected
from a series of invitational meets known as the Nastia Liukin Cup Series. The competition will
be held on Friday evening before or after the Senior Men’s Session Day 1 Competition depending
on confirmation of broadcast window.

Also taking place is the Elite Team Cup. This premier event features nine men’s Regional Teams,
each consisting of six junior elite gymnasts. Team scores for the Elite Team Cup will be based on
four athletes competing on each event with the top three scores on each event counting.

HOST / PARTNER
Due to the high level of visibility created by this competition, a unique relationship is formed
between the host city and USA Gymnastics. A partnership with USA Gymnastics, the city, CVB,
sports commission, venue and hotel are necessary for a successful event.

BID PROCEDURE
Interested parties should provide the following information:
• Confirm interest in hosting the event
• Proposed venue with availability for requested dates
• Hotel options with available room block
• Partners that would be involved in hosting the event

Please notify Scott Cole, Director of Event Operations (scole@usagym.org) of your interest
and copy Grace Schumacher, Event Manager (gschumacher@usagym.org). 

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USA Gymnastics is the national governing body for the sport in the United States. It gets this designation from the U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Gymnastics Federation. Based in Indianapolis, the organization is committed to creating a culture that empowers and supports its athletes and focuses on its highest priority, the safety and well-being of the athletes. USA Gymnastics sets the rules and policies that govern the sport of gymnastics, including selecting and training the U.S. Gymnastics Teams for the Olympics and World Championships; promoting and developing gymnastics on the grassroots and national levels, as well as a safe, empowered and positive training environment; and serving as a resource center for members, clubs, fans and gymnasts throughout the United States. USA Gymnastics also provides continuing education resources for new and experienced coaches, instructors and professional members. USA Gymnastics encompasses six disciplines: women’s gymnastics, men’s gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling, rhythmic gymnastics, acrobatic gymnastics and gymnastics for all (aka group gymnastics).


Today, more than 200,000 athletes, professionals and clubs are members of USA Gymnastics. Throughout the year, USA Gymnastics provides educational opportunities for coaches and judges, as well as gym club owners and administrators, through regional Congresses, the National Congress and Trade Show, and USA Gymnastics University. Approximately 4,000 competitions and events throughout the USA are sanctioned annually.

2028 Winter Cup, Nastia Liukin Cup, Elite Team Cup

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