March 20-22, 2009

Pottsville, PA USA

Join us for a weekend of fun at our elevenh annual Friendship Classic.  Our emphasis is on the spirit of competition and a fun, positive and memorable event for all!   We aim to make this event one of the best organized and enjoyable competitions in which your team will have the opportunity to compete in. 

Great Competition, Great Awards, Great Hospitality!  Make plans to be part of the Friendship Classic!

 

FIG International (Elite)
USAG Level 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (Open Optional)
USAG Pennsylvania Prep Optional

2009 ENTRY FORM

 

The Friendship Classic has attracted 27 different countries in the past.  No other invitational in the USA has had as many different countries participate as the Friendship Classic has.  Many of the gymnasts have competed in the European Championships, World Championships and Olympic Games.  Past participants include World and Olympic gold medalists.  Here is an opportunity for the future stars of our sport to compete in the same competition as the sport's current stars!

 

 
 
 

Countries That Have Taken Part In Friendship Classic

 
Albania
  Australia   Belgium
Canada   China   Columbia
Germany   Great Britain   Honduras
Hungary   Japan   Latvia
Lithuania   Mexico   Netherlands
Northern Ireland   Poland   Puerto Rico
Russia   Slovakia   Singapore
South Africa   Trinidad & Tobago   Ukraine
United States Uzbekistan Venezuela
 

 

 
 Speith Anderson Equipment will be provided by Mike Stuligross of Sports Equipment Specialists (New York)
 
 

 If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us at  570-628-4966 or email for further information.

 

  • USAG Coaches and Gymnasts must have a valid USAG number
  • All International Coaches and Gymnasts are required to pay a $25.00 insurance fee. 
  • Entry Deadline:  January 1, 2009  (or sooner if level is full)  $25.00 late fee after January1st. (per team/not individual)  $10.00 Fee for changing levels after January 1st;  Level 3 and 4 held in PGTC Facility. Only entries with appropriate fees will be accepted; 

  • NO REFUNDS- for any reason- after January 1, 2009.  Schedule- based on numbers of competitors in each level- will not be available until after deadline date

All International athletes, coaches and judges must get USA Gymnastics Foreign Athlete Number