Gymnastics on the Grand proudly presents our signature event, the Optional Event Finals. This is a unique opportunity for the top five gymnasts on each event at the top levels of competition to compete head-to-head.

Spectators will have the privilege of watching some of the most talented gymnasts in the Midwest compete in their top event.

Qualification Requirements
All girls competing Level 8, 9 or 10 are eligible to qualify for event finals.

Once all Level 8, 9 & 10 gymnasts have competed their regular competition session, all scores will be ranked. Age classifications will be determined once the 2011 Invitational registration is complete. Age will be determined as of the day of the event finals competition.

The five gymnasts scoring the highest in each event at each age classification will qualify for the event finals. A gymnast may participate in multiple events if her score on each event qualifies her to do so. Rules pertaining to ties and event specialists will be shared at the coaches' meeting.

Announcement of Qualifying Gymnasts
Qualifying gymnasts will be announced at the conclusion of the last level 8,9, and 10 session.

Participation Requirements
The coaches of the qualifying gymnasts must confirm participation of the gymnasts to the meet director or awards announcer within 30 minutes of the announcement of qualifying gymnasts.

Session Overview
All participants in the event finals will warm up and compete together by level. Each level will begin on a different apparatus. The order of competition for each event in the finals will be determined by a draw.

Awards will be presented to the top three gymnasts in each event, and will immediately follow the conclusion of the Event Finals.