8th Annual Kurt Thomas Invitational Set For february 27-28

8th Annual Kurt Thomas Invitational Set for February 27-28 at Frisco Conference Center

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Over 500 gymnasts ages 4-18 from 30 teams across the U.S. will compete in this exciting event!!!!

The 2010 Kurt Thomas Invitational, the 8th Kurt Thomas Invitational in Texas, will take place at the Frisco Conference Center in Frisco, Texas Saturday and Sunday, February 27-28, 2010.  This gymnastics meet is hosted by 3-Time World Champion and Olympian Kurt Thomas, head coach of Kurt Thomas Gymnastics in Frisco.  30 of the best teams from across the United States with over 500 top gymnasts Level 4-Elite will be competing in this exciting event.  The meet has grown to be one of the most popular meets in Texas and one of the premier gymnastics competitions in the United States.  Known for setting the standard and raising the bar for all other gymnastics invitationals, the Kurt Thomas Invitational is unique in using a prelims/finals format, patterned after the large national championship meets. The top athletes in levels 8-10 will compete for prizes in a finals competition that will take place on Sunday afternoon, February 28th  at 2:00p.m. "We have created a first-class event that teams look forward to attending year after year.  The athletes have an opportunity to compete against some of the best competition in the country.  We are very appreciative of our sponsor, GK Elite Sportswear.  We are also very grateful to the City of Frisco for all of their support in bringing this event to Frisco," says Mr. Thomas.

Kurt Thomas Gymnastics is located at Eldorado and the Tollway in north Frisco, Texas. This state-of-the-art training facility is home to Kurt's competitive team and recreational gymnastics, preschool, and tumbling programs.  Athletes travel from all over North Texas to train with Kurt in this elite facility.

For more information please go to www.ktinvitational.com

Schedule of events:

Saturday  February 27 

Sessions 1A and 1B    8:00am   Level 7

Sessions  2A and 2B  12:00pm  Level 8

Sessions  3A and 3B    5:00pm  Level  9 and 10/elite

 

Sunday  February 28

Sessions  4A and 4B    8:00am   Levels 4, 5 and 6

FINALS (The top qualifying athletes levels 8-10)   2:00pm

 

Tickets- $10.00 per session, $25.00 weekend pass

$12.00 for Sunday's finals session.  Children under 6 are free.

Tickets may be purchased at the door throughout the event or in advance by calling 214-872-4646.