Gymnastics State Championship Information
The 2023 Colorado high school state gymnastics championships will take place on Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 2-4 at Thornton High School.
Please note that while cash is NOT accepted for ticket sales, the concession stand is cash only.
How do teams qualify for the state championships?
Qualifying is different for teams and individuals at each classification. Below is a breakdown of the different scenarios:
- 4A Teams: Nine teams will qualify to compete at the state championships. The top team score in each of the three regionals will automatically qualify. The final six spots for qualification will be awarded to the next six best team scores, regardless of regional.
- 4A Individuals: The top three individuals in each event from each regional, who aren’t included on a state qualifying team, will automatically qualify. The final nine spots for qualification will be awarded to the top nine individuals in each event, regardless of regional (18 total spots).
- 5A Teams: 10 teams will qualify to compete at the state championships. The top team score in each of the three regionals will automatically qualify. The final seven spots for qualification will be awarded to the next seven best team scores, regardless of regional.
- 5A Individuals: The top two individuals on each event from each regional, who aren’t included on a state qualifying team, will automatically qualify. The final six spots for qualification will be awarded to the top six individuals in each event, regardless of regional (12 total spots).
How do you qualify for individual finals?
The top-15 finishers in each event will qualify for the individual finals.
Where can I find results?
Results will be available on CHSAANow.com at the end of each day of competition.
If I can’t make it to the meet, can I watch the competition?
A livestream of the competition can be accessed through the NFHS Network.
Individual event live streams can also be found here:
- 5A Beam Prelim Cam (Thursday)
- 5A Bars Prelim Cam (Thursday)
- 5A Floor Prelim Cam (Thursday)
- 5A Vault Prelim Cam (Thursday)
- 4A Bars Prelim Cam (Friday)
- 4A Vault Prelim Cam (Friday)
- 4A Beam Prelim Cam (Friday)
- 4A Floor Prelim Cam (Friday)
- 5A/4A Championship Finals (All Competitions Saturday)
When will competition start?
For Thursday and Friday, the competition will begin at 3 p.m., and on Saturday, at 1:30 p.m.
What time will the venue open?
The venue will open to the public one hour prior to the start of competition.
How does the scoring work?
There will be four judges per event. The final score will be calculated by removing the judges’ highest score and lowest score, and averaging the two remaining scores.
For team scores, the teams will use their five best scores from each event.
How do we know when a certain team is competing?
The team’s start times will be listed on the scheduling table, once available.
How is a winner determined?
All-Around competitors will compete in every event and tally their scores. The top-eight individual finishers in each event, including the all-around, will earn a medal, while the top-two team finishers will receive a trophy.
Where can I find past champions or team winners?
The digital program includes information on past champions, winners and more! Past champions can also be found in the championship archive.
Do I need to buy a ticket to enter?
Yes, tickets can be purchased on GoFan.
Will there be a trophy presentation?
The top-eight finishers in each individual event, including the all-around, will receive a medal, while a trophy will be awarded to the top-two teams. Awards will be presented at the closing ceremonies.
What happens in the case of a tie?
If there is a tie in individuals for first, they will average all of the judges scores to determine a winner. If there is still an individual tie after that, they will use the Chief Judge’s score alone. Individual ties after first place will remain tied.
Will there be merchandise available to purchase on site?
Souvenir items (t-shirts, sweatshirts, pins, shorts, etc.) will be available for purchase on site through the Kukulski Brothers. For pre-sale items, call (602-386-3460) or email the Kukulski Brothers.
