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February 4-7, 2027
2027 SC United Men's Global Gymnastics Challenge
Between 1991 and 2000, the Peter Vidmar Welcomes the World Invitational welcomed 500–700 gymnasts annually from around the world, setting a new standard for international men’s gymnastics competition.
Today, Meet Director Heinz Schulmeister, meet host of that historic event, proudly introduces its modern successor:
The "SC United Men’s Global Gymnastics Challenge".
This new invitational continues the tradition of global unity, elite performance, and world-class competition — bringing athletes from every corner of the world together once again.
Meet Director
Heinz Schulmeister
Founder SC United | Co-Founder of GymAct
Phone: 323-307-6354 | Email: hschulmeister@gmail.com
Foreign Delegations may contact via WhatsApp
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Location
AIM SportsPlex - 1718 Apollo Ct - Seal Beach, CA 90740
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Dates
February 4-7, 2027
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Sanction & Rules
Sanctioned by USA Gymnastics. Conducted under USA Gymnastics Men's Program Rules and FIG Code of Points where applicable.
Foreign Delegations must register through USA Gymnastics and meet foreign participation requirements.
Use this link to contact USA Gymnastics:
https://static.usagym.org/PDFs/Forms/Member%20Services/Membership/foreignathlete_coach_judge.pdf ( This link will be updated in June)
FIG judges must be approved by USA Gymnastics and the Meet Director.
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Registration
USA Gymnastics Meet Reservation System
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Entry Fees
Individual: $150 for early registration (payment received before August 15) | $165 after August 1, 2026
Team: $100 per team per level
Entry Deadline: November 15, 2026
No Refunds after December 15, 2026
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Divisions
Levels 3-8 (per USA Gymnastic Rules)
Junior FIG: 13-14, 15-16, 17-18, 19+ (Levels 9&10)
College/ University: FIG
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Competition Formats
Levels 3-5 - Traditional (stretch, timed warmup, compete all)
Levels 6-8 - Modified Capital Cup ( warm-up - compete)
College/University - Traditional plus 2 min one-touch
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Team Format
Levels 3-10 & Junior FIG 13-16|17-19: 3 scores count
College/University: 5up, 4 count
Schedule
Friday - Sunday - TBA as entries come in
Saturday evening 5pm: College/University Session
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Awards
Individual, All Around, Team
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Hotels
Hampton Inn Seal Beach ( Host)
Ayres Hotel (Overffow)
Links will be provided closer to the event
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Airports
LAX - 45 min pending traffic
John Wayne SNA - 20 min
Long Beach - 20min
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Spectator Admissons
Adult 14+ $25
Senior $20
Veteran/Military $15
Child $15
Parking $20
You may pay your Entry Fees through this link below
Or
make check out to: AGSEP SC United
mail payments to:
Heinz Schulmeister/ SC United
13800 Canoe Brook Dr Apt 15F
Seal Beach, CA 90740