MH Gymnastics 2026 SOMN Invitational
Sunday, May 3rd
This is an open gymnastics competition for Men and Women athletes with unique abilities and unified partners. The artistic competition will be a modified Capital Cup Format (with one floor exercise) and Rhythmic will be a two floor format.
Rules for competition & awards will follow Special Olympics Minnesota.
Event Schedule
Morning
Artistic Gymnastics - Women
Open Warm Up
8:15 am
Present Athletes
8:45am
Timed Warm Up & Compete
9:00 am
Awards
12:15 pm
Morning
Artistic Gymnastics - Men
Open Warm Up
8:15 am
Present Athletes
8:45 am
Timed Warm Up & Compete
9:00 am
Awards
11:00am (Grey Floor)
Lunch
Lunch served for athletes, coaches, judges & volunteers
11:45-12:15
Afternoon
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Open Warm Up
1:00pm
Timed Warm Up
1:15-1:20pm
Parade of Athletes
1:20pm
Competition
1:30-3:00pm
Awards
To Follow (3:00pm)
Invitational Program
Team Registration Process
Reserve your spot by emailing Michaela Chelberg (michaela.chelberg@mini-hops.com) by Monday, March 2, 2026 with the preliminary number of athletes planned to compete in each of the disciplines.
Registration Form can be found below. Please download as a copy to edit and complete all necessary information (applicable to your team) on all of the TABS in the spreadsheet. Rename with your team name and email back to Michaela by the registration deadline.
All athletes must have updated paperwork with their SO state office prior to April 20.
Entry DEADLINE: April Wednesday April 10, 2026 (SOMN deadline)
Competition Schedule will be available here and emailed by April 20
Hotel Information
There are discounted rooms available for Saturday and Sunday evening at the Residence Inn in Plymouth for anyone that is traveling a distance. For the discounted rate, rooms must be booked by April 11th. Please use the button below to make your reservation at the discounted rate.
Meet Information and FAQ
Meet Format
Artistic: Modified Capital Cup Format
Rhythmic: Two floors
Co-Meet Directors
Michaela Chelberg & Denise Tschida
Sanctioned By
Special Olympics North America
Meet Site
Mini-Hops Gymnastics
2600 Campus Drive,
Plymouth MN 55441
Will there be parking onsite?
Yes! Mini Hops has a parking lot at our East Entrance as well as behind the building and a roundabout for quick and easy drop off at our West Entrance.
Will there be concessions?
Lunch will be provided for the athletes. There will be no concessions for spectators, however there are vending machines on site.
Can I watch the meet?
Yes! There will be seating available and there is no admission price.
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