52nd Annual Parkette Invitational

Schedule

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Parkettes National Gymnastics | Allentown, PA

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Get ready for the 52nd Annual Parkettes Invitational!
Parkettes National Gymnastics Training Center is thrilled to invite you to participate in one of the nation's most distinguished and
longest running competitions.
Please join us for an exciting weekend of flips, fun, and fierce competition!
Levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10/Open Optional and All Xcel Levels
Also, beginning a new tradition, we will be awarding a Senior gymnast in the Saturday night prime time open optional session with
The Bill & Donna Strauss Legacy Award!
As this 2026 PKI will mark The Strauss's 60-year coaching milestone, we will be inviting all Parkette Alumni to celebrate their living legacy!
More Information to Follow!

Event Details:
Registration is NOW open!
Please go to USAG to register and MeetMaker to submit payment/leotard sizes. Be sure to register ALL participating gymnasts AND coaches.
Deadline: We will close early if the competition fills. Payment must be made in full by the registration deadline November 24, 2025. All add ons and level changes made after this date will be subject to a $15.00 late fee. Late add ons and level changes need to be made by January 1, 2026.
Refunds: Full refunds will be given for scratches submitted in Meetmaker prior to the registration deadline, November 24, 2025.

Modified Capital Cup Format
(excluding the Saturday Night Prime Time Open Optional Session)

All Levels will be held in our 32,000 sq. ft. Parkette facility in Allentown, PA

AAI Vault and Board, AAI Elite Bars, AAI Balance Beam and AAI Graphite Competition Floor

Individual Awards: Specially designed "Parkettes Invitational" medals will be presented for all around and event placements.
Team Trophies: Will be awarded for all levels of competition.
Seniors: We will take a special moment to recognize each Senior at all sessions during the weekend. These gymnasts have shown incredible dedication, leadership and passion throughout their years in the sport. We honor their achievements, memories and the legacy they leave behind.
** ALL SENIORS please complete the PKI Senior Bio form that will be available at registration prior to competition. **

All registered gymnasts will receive a custom PKI inspired GK Elite Sportswear tank leotard!
All sizes MUST be entered into MeetMaker at the time of registration and entry fees must be paid in full no later than November 24, 2025 to receive the leotard. We will not be able to exchange sizes. Please be sure to check leotard bags prior to leaving the competition.

Cash Prizes of $1,000, $750 and $500 will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams in the
Level 10/Open Optional division.
The top 4 gymnasts on those respective teams will receive PKI inspired gifts from GK Elite Sportswear.

2 coaches from every session will win $25 CASH in a coach's raffle after each session.
Every all-around champion will receive a PKI inspired gift from GK Elite Sportswear.

Entry Fees
Levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10/Open Optional and Xcel: $130
Team: $60 Fee Per Level

Admission
Adult: $15
Seniors, Military & Children ages 5-17: $10
Children under 5: Free
You can prepay for your admission tickets on our
Eventbrite admission page.

Follow The Action LIVE during all sessions and levels throughout the weekend.

HOST HOTEL
Hyatt Place Allentown
621 Grange Rd
Allentown PA 18106

We extend our sincerest gratitude to our incredible sponsors, whose unwavering support makes the Parkettes Invitational possible. Thank you!

Photography/Videography: Permission is hereby granted to the Parkettes Invitational to use photographs/videos that may be taken at the event or on any or all future publications, websites and communications.
** Parents may choose to opt out of photography. The meet director MUST be notified in writing PRIOR to your gymnasts' session. **
Weather: We will not cancel the event due to inclement weather. Please use your best judgment when traveling to the Parkettes Invitational. We are not responsible for cancellation of your personal travel plans, hotels, air travel, or transportation.


Meet Director: Paige Cipolloni-Rusnak
NEW Email- [email protected]
Phone- (610) 433-0011

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Parkettes National Gymnastics, 401 Martin Luther King Jr Dr,Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

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