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USAG Member Services News February
USA Gymnastics Member Services news and updates for February 2026.
February 12, 2026 · General
Member Information
2026 Streaming Schedule announced: USA Gymnastics unveiled its streaming schedule for the 2026 season, featuring exclusive coverage of many of the organization's premier and auxiliary events! From the calendar's debut event, Rhythmic Challenge & Invitational, to Winter Cup later this month and the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in August, USA Gymnastics fans will have wide-ranging access to the sport on the USA Gymnastics YouTube channel and on USAG's subscription service, FlipNow.tv, throughout the season.
USA Gymnastics Creator Program: USA Gymnastics launched the second edition of the organization's Creator Program, designed to give current and former gymnasts an opportunity to expand their experience and audience in the creative space. Learn more.
USAG Acrobatics and Tumbling Summit: USA Gymnastics athletes, coaches, and judges are invited to the first-ever USA Gymnastics Acrobatics & Tumbling Summit to be held during 2026 GymFest in Charleston, WV (June 23–28). Registration information.
Education
Registration is open for the 2026 USA Gymnastics National and Regional Congress events! Join us for these premier, multi-day educational experiences designed for coaches, judges, club owners, and other gymnastics professionals.
- National Congress — August 7–9, 2026, Phoenix, AZ
- Region 2 Congress — July 11–12, 2026, Redmond, WA
- Region 3 Congress — June 13–14, 2026, Highlands Ranch, CO
- Region 4 & 5 Congress — June 19–21, 2026, Lombard, IL
- Region 6 & 7 Congress — July 24–26, 2026, Bethlehem, PA
- Region 8 Congress — June 26–28, 2026, Duluth, GA
Athlete Health & Wellness
When coached with care, gymnastics encourages athletes to take risks in a safe setting—a calculated risk. Young athletes need to be allowed to take calculated risks to help them grow into adults with resilience.
- How Caregivers can Encourage Growth with Calculated Risk Taking
- Why Coaches Should Let Athletes Take Risk and Make More Decisions
- 6 Ways to Persuade Someone to Let you Take More Risks
- Hydration Fact Sheet
Safety Champion Corner
This Valentine's Day, Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First! In coaching, the instinct to care for athletes can turn into overextension fast. When coaches are rested, regulated, and supported, everything works better: communication improves, boundaries are clearer, patience lasts longer, and safety decisions are sharper.
USA Gymnastics Safety & Response
The USA Gymnastics Safety and Response Policy is the foundation for athlete safety and the prevention of abuse. The policy requires mandatory reporting, defines misconduct, and sets boundaries for interaction between Adult Participants and Minor Athletes.
To make a report:
- Report sexual misconduct or child abuse to law enforcement and to the U.S. Center for SafeSport or call 833.587.7233.
- Report emotional or physical misconduct to USA Gymnastics or call 833.844.7233.
Program Updates
- Women: Athlete Representative Call for Nominations – Deadline March 6
- Men: 2027 Winter Cup Qualification Event Application & Requirements
- Rhythmic: 2026 Rhythmic Challenge and Invitational kicks off U.S. rhythmic season
- Trampoline & Tumbling: WAG & JR World Selection Procedures
- Acro: U.S. acrobatic program reorders National Teams for 2026