Candyland Challenge
November 7–8, 2026. Candyland Challenge: athlete eligibility, entry fees and deadline, spectator admission, venue and schedule updates.
Candyland Challenge
An early-season competition for Xcel Bronze–Gold and Development Program compulsory athletes, including an opportunity for Xcel Gold gymnasts to practice competing before their season.
November 7–8, 2026
Shakopee High School
100 17th Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379
Meet details
Athlete entry
Who can participate: Xcel Bronze, Silver and Gold; Development Program levels 3–5.
Entry fees
- $135 per gymnast
- $55 per team
Registration & payment deadline
September 14, 2026
The registration & payment deadline has passed. Contact the meet director about any remaining options.
How to enter
- Your gym submits athlete entries through USA Gymnastics.
- Make checks payable to Elite Gymnastics Academy. Contact the meet director about payment delivery and any entry changes.
Contact the meet director about entries.
Sanctioned by USA Gymnastics and hosted by Elite Gymnastics Academy.
Meet format: Modified Capital Cup
Equipment: AAI equipment provided by NSGEL.
Schedule & preparation
The final session schedule is posted (updated October 6, 2026). Saturday, November 7 runs Sessions 1–4 and Sunday, November 8 runs Sessions 5–8 in two gyms (B and P). Open Stretch and March In times for every session, plus flights and starting events by club, are in the full schedule PDF.
Spectator information
Admission
- $20 adult admission.
- $15 for ages 5–17 and seniors; children 4 and under enter free.
- Cash is preferred. Credit-card payments incur a 3.5% processing fee.
Venue & directions
Shakopee High School
100 17th Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379
Get directions to Shakopee High School
Contact EGA for entrance or accessibility arrangements.
Results & resources
- Full session & rotation schedule (PDF)
- Hotel information: No hotel block at this time.
- ScoreCat for iPhone and iPad
- ScoreCat for Android
Live results are posted on ScoreCat. Download the app to follow along.
Meet contact
Oksana Balakirev
(952) 882-9012
For entry, payment or session questions, call EGA and ask for the meet director. You can also email the EGA office about this meet.