Jan 9–10, 2027
Chow's Winter Classic
EMC Expo Center @ Iowa Events Center · Hall C · Des Moines, IA
The Essentials
Meet at a glance
Dates
January 9 & 10, 2027
Venue
EMC Expo Center @ Iowa Events Center
Hall C · 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Registration Fee
$155.00
Team fee $50.00
Perk
Custom Plum leotard
Registered before Nov 1, 2026
Every gymnast registered before November 1, 2026 receives a custom Plum leotard.
Plum sizing chartEntry Dates & Deadlines
Mark your calendar
Registration Opens
August 1, 2026
Registration Closes
November 1, 2026
Refund Deadline
November 15, 2026
Level Change Deadline
November 15, 2026
Late Athlete Entry
$40.00
Accommodated if possible — $40.00 fee
How To Enter
Club entry — 3 steps
- 01
Complete your online entry
Team entries are completed online through USA Gymnastics Meet Reservations.
- 02
Print & mail the payment form
Complete and print the payment form to mail in with your check, and include your gymnasts' leotard sizes.
- 03
Mail to the Booster Club
Chow's Gymnastics Booster Club, ATTN: Winter Classic Registration, P.O. Box 65181, West Des Moines, IA 50265.
Check in. Compete. Celebrate.
Meet Details
Equipment, scoring & awards
Equipment
Equipment is provided by GOALS: SPIETH ErgoJet vault, All-American uneven bars, AAI EVO beam, and a 13m Moscow floor. Full apparatus list below.
Competition Area
Only credentialed team coaches, athletes, judges, and meet officials are permitted on the competition floor.
Scoring
Scores are tracked via ProScore and posted online.
Awards
- ▸Custom medals awarded per session
- ▸Top 3 teams recognized per session
- ▸Xcel Bronze & Developmental Level 3 receive 100% all-around awards
- ▸All other levels receive 50% awards
Apparatus
Full equipment list
Vault
14 items- 1407210 SPIETH ErgoJet Vault Table×2
- 456 VersaPod Vault Mat System×2
- 5005-006-4 4' x 4' x 20cm ErgoJet Base Padding×2
- 177-125 Vault Runway Flexi-Cut 82' x 36" x 1-3/8"×2
- 5005-300 Vault Safety Zone×2
- 622 Round-Off Entry Pad×2
- 1411704 SPIETH FIG Soft Board w/ extra silver springs×2
- AAI Tac 10 Vault springboard×2
- 425 8' x 15.5' x 20cm Landing Mat×2
- 431 8' x 4' x 20cm Landing Mat×2
- 418 7' x 10' x 4" Throw Mat×2
- 445-15 2m x 3m x 1.5" Sting Mat×2
- 5006-100 USAG Excel Tramp Board×2
- VTL-VTM-84 Vault Tape Measure×2
Bars
13 items- 5101-120 All-American Uneven Bars×2
- 5002-334 Accelerator Vault Board×2
- 435 7.5' x 12' x 12cm Landing Mat×6
- 435H 6' x 7.5' x 12cm Landing Mat×2
- 417 5' x 10' x 8" Training Mat×2
- 418 7' x 10' x 4" Throw Mat×2
- 445-15 2m x 3m x 1.5" Sting Mat×2
- 5191-000 Chalk Bowl w/ Stand×2
- CSB-1 Spotting Block×2
- 5007-000 Full Size Mounting Block×2
- 121PW Portable Kit×2
- 1032 Weight Kits×8
- 186T Chalk×1
Beam
12 items- AAI EVO beam×2
- 424V4S 7.5' x 15.5' x 12cm Landing Mat×4
- 435 7.5' x 12' x 12cm Landing Mat×4
- 435H 6' x 7.5' x 12cm Landing Mat×2
- 606 Beam Leg Base Mats×2
- 605A Beam Leg Upright Pads×2
- 424VF 15.5' Velcro Flap×2
- 418 7' x 10' x 4" Throw Mat×2
- 417 5' x 10' x 8" Training Mat×2
- 445-15 2m x 3m x 1.5" Sting Mat×2
- 334J Junior Accelerator Board×2
- 5007-000 Full Size Mounting Block×2
Floor
2 items- 1790752 13m x 13m Moscow Floor×1
- 159-13 Moscow Floor Skirt×1
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2027 Competition Schedule
Coming soon
The full session schedule will be posted here as soon as it's finalized.