Courage Award and Schedule Updates

Good morning coaches and judges,

Please note that there have been some changes to Sunday’s sessions, so it is especially important to double-check times and assignments. The most recent club rosters, block schedule and start lists are updated on the region website.

We are excited to introduce a new recognition at this year’s Region 6 Championships—the Courage Award, sponsored by T&T coach and author Lizzy Ellis and inspired by her middle grade novel, Summer to Soar.

This award celebrates athletes who have demonstrated exceptional courage in facing fear this season—whether through perseverance on a challenging skill, overcoming mental blocks, or showing consistent determination in training. The story behind Summer to Soar reflects this same theme, following a gymnast working through fear of her front 3/4 ball-out with dedication and resilience.

We invite each club to nominate one athlete who best represents this quality of courage. Nominations should include a brief description (1–3 sentences) of how the athlete demonstrated courage this season.

The recipient will be announced during awards.

Nomination details:

• One athlete per club

• Short description of their achievement

• Submit via Google Form: https://forms.gle/ozH1r4yFzmH6zgCs9

Thank you for helping us recognize the character and resilience that make our athletes so special. We look forward to celebrating this meaningful award with the Region 6 community.

We also still need volunteers to help make this event run smoothly. We encourage all team families to sign up where possible, your support is greatly appreciated. Volunteers will receive a weekend wristband for free admission as a thank you for their time.

Please note that Elite athletes must complete 6 volunteer hours (between Regionals, the Region Clinic, and judging at Regionals) to be eligible for financial assistance. The volunteer sign-up link can be found on the Region 6 website.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Best,

Liz