COACHES HUB 2027
HELLO COACHES!
We’re thrilled to welcome you and 2300+ athletes to Next Era – Seattle 2027! Please review the following information carefully to help your team prepare for the weekend.
Meet ScheduleS:
Meet rosters:
FINALS: Sunday, january 10, 2027
Athlete Check-In/Leo Pick-Up: 2:45pm (Admission Desk)
Finals Admissions Opens: 2:45pm
Gym Doors Open for Spectators: 3:00pm
Open Warm Up: 3:30pm
Levels: Xcel (Platinum, Diamond) & Levels 6-10
*Top 7 Athletes Per Level, Per Event
*For a level to qualify for finals participation, there must be a minimum of 30 athletes registered in that level.
🏆 Finals Information
This high energy, college style scoring event is a highlight of the weekend. The event features a Live DJ, Event Celebration Props, Polaroid Pic Souvenirs, and Custom Next Era Finals leotards for all qualifiers.
*Please Note: this event is not sanctioned
Finals Qualification & Notification
Top 7 athletes per level per event will advance to finals
Levels 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (Level 10: Jr. & Sr. in honor of being a Nastia Cup Qualifier)
Xcel Platinum and Xcel Diamond
Ties are broken by the highest All-Around score.
Coaches of athletes who qualify for event finals will be notified by the following:
Levels 10, 9, and Diamond - will be notified no later than 10pm Friday, January 9, 2027.
Levels 6, 7, 8, and Platinum - will be notified no later than 10pm Saturday, January 10, 2027.
*Please let us know in advance if your club won't be participating in this event
Finals Check-In & Leotard Pick-Up
Athletes will check in upstairs at the Admission Desk, then proceed to the competition floor to pick up their finals leotard (to the left of the Gym A/B scorer’s table).
Finals leotards (provided) must be worn; athletes will change in the athlete-only restrooms located inside the main venue.
Finals Structure & Awards
Gym splits:
Gym #A: Levels 8, 9, Jr. 10, Sr. 10
Gym #B: Levels 6, 7, Diamond, Platinum
15-min Open Warm-up
Athletes: After 15-minute open warm up, have your athletes line up under their designated gym scoring projector by level (separate Level 10 Jr. and Sr.).
Coaches: grab your towel and create a rally tunnel for athlete march-in.
15-minute Event Warm-up for all rotations
All athletes will be individually recognized prior to each event.
Awards:
Top 3 per event and top team in each gym will be recognized.
Awards will be held upstairs (floor 5) in the designated A and B awards rooms.
🧑🏫 Coaches Information (IMPORTANT!)
We will not be holding formal coaches meetings before each session.
Please review the following details carefully.
Contacts:
MEET DIRECTOR:
Dani Okerlund
info@nextera-seattle.com
MEET referee:
Nola Ayers
equipment:
speith
Located at Speith table next to designated scorer’s table
accounting:
charlee conway
accounting@nextera-seattle.com
Scratches:
Please submit any scratches/athlete scorecard to your designated scorer’s table prior to open warm-up.
Format:
Format is Modified Non-Traditional A and B events, warm up, compete. Equipment will be marked flight “A” or “B”.
Athlete Introduction:
At the conclusion of our 20 min open warm-up, please have your athletes line up at their first event for introductions.
Warm Up:
Vault: Warm up all athletes in flight and then compete.
The amount of time will be determined by the number of gymnasts in the largest squad.
Bars: Warm up all athletes in flight and then compete.
Beam: Warm up all athletes and then compete.
Floor: For all levels and divisions, the first 6 athletes will warm up and then all other athletes will warm up in between routines. There should never be more than 6 athletes on the floor at once.
Exception: Level 2, Level 3, Bronze and Silver will block warmup.
Judges will signify when to clear the floor.
Bump Rotations: Please rotate to your next event when the equipment is open to keep the meet moving.
Floor Music:
Clubs/coaches will be responsible for playing your own music. Dongles will be provided.
Inquiries:
Inquiry forms can be found at the scoring table. Turn all inquiries into the Meet Director or Meet Referee. Do not give forms to judges. Be aware your scores can stay the same, go up, or go down.
Equipment:
Please keep all equipment at the events, there is plenty of equipment at each event.
The use of a hand placement mat is for Yurchenko vaults only.
Pulling mats onto and off the floor is allowed.
Marked borders on additional mats on the floor should be removed with a damp towel after use. There is a 0.10 deduction (with NO WARNING) for failure to mark the boundary on the additional mats.
Springboards are NOT allowed on 8” mats.
You may only use tape or Velcro strip to mark runways on vault. Chalk is NOT allowed.
ONLY chalk is allowed on the Hand placement mat, Vault board and Vault table. Tape is NOT allowed:
If you have any equipment needs, see your Speith equipment tech located at your gyms designated scores table.
Scores & Awards:
Scores posted on ScoreCat and Meet Scores Online.
Awards follow each session in the designated area.
⚠️ Coach Reminders
Athletes 18 and older must complete SafeSport certification to compete.
Any athlete missing SafeSport will be dropped from the roster.
Please verify your athletes’ status before arrival.
Camp Prizes:
Eligible: Women’s Level 9 and Level 10
Awards: top Junior and top Senior All-Around, regardless of age
Scholarships:
Level 10 winners receive a $1,500 scholarship
Level 9 winners receive a $500 scholarship
Scholarship Disclaimer: The scholarship payment will be issued directly to athlete’s home gym, rather than to the athlete or the athlete's family. Once received, the gym has discretion over how the scholarship funds are administered and applied for the benefit of the athlete. This may include direct payment to the selected college camp, reimbursement of eligible camp-related expenses, or another method the gym determines is appropriate for supporting the athlete's participation.
!! Registration Invoices !!
Invoices for Women’s and Men’s sanctions have been sent to gyms (Elite invoices will be sent December 7th)
Sent From: Accounting software “Wave Accounting”. If you do not see your invoice, please check your junk or spam folder.
Need help or an adjustment?
Please email our Finance and Operations Director, Charlee Conway, at accounting@nextera-seattle.com
REGISTRATION & ROSTER DEADLINES:
To see all information about deadlines and payment, please visit our registration page:
🎉 Coaches Party
when: SATURDAY, January 9 @ 8:30PM – Midnight
location: Elliott Bay Room (Level 4)
-Tapas - street taco bar
-Two drink tickets per coach (beer, wine, or champagne)
-Cash bar available for liquor
-360 Video Booth
-Photo Booth
-DJ
-Pop-Up Flash Tattoo Vendor
*choose from a pre-determined tiny tattoo design sheet (custom tattoos not included).
🏨 Hotel Information
We have six partner hotels offering discounted nightly rates:
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Sheraton Grand Seattle
Grand Hyatt Seattle
Hyatt Olive 8
W Seattle
Renaissance Seattle
Visit our website to access the promo code and booking links:
📍 Venue Directions
Seattle Convention Center – Summit Building
🚗 Garage Entrance: 1009 Olive Way, Seattle WA 98101
Please enter the “Seattle Convention Center Summit Building Parking” in your GPS.
Park in the Summit Garage, head up to the Summit Lobby and follow signs to the Athlete & Coach Check-In and Spectator Admission Desk.
Venue Address: 📍 900 Pine Street, Seattle WA 98101
Need Help Finding the Right Location?
If you are unsure where to go or need help finding the correct gym or entrance, please look for Next Era event staff holding bright green umbrellas and a paddle with the Next Era logo.
These staff members will be stationed throughout the area and are happy to help direct you to the correct location within the venue.
If you feel lost at any point, just find a green umbrella and we will take care of the rest!
🍽 Meals & Food Schedule
Meals are provided in the Coaches and Judges Lounges throughout the weekend.
COACHES ROOM: ROOM 441 (Level 4)
JUDGES ROOM: 440 (Level 4)
Friday- January 8, 2027:
All Day (8:00am - 8:00pm):
Assorted Drinks - Starbucks Coffee Bar, Tea Bar, Soda
Lunch (12:00om - 2:00pm):
Mediterranean Meal:
Bread & rolls | Kale Panzanella Salad | Roasted Root Veg Salad | Flat Iron Steak | Chicken Tagine | Butternut Squash | Espresso Cheesecake
Dinner (5:00pm - 7:00pm):
Pacific Northwest Meal:
Bread & Rolls | Field Green Salad | Sweet Onion Ravioli | House-Smoked Salmon | Roasted Potatoes | Grilled Asparagus | Strawberry Cheesecake
Saturday - January 9, 2027:
All Day (8:00am - 8:00pm):
Assorted Drinks - Starbucks Coffee Bar, Tea Bar, Soda
Lunch (12:00om - 2:00pm):
Greek & Sandwich Assortment:
Greek Salad | Sandwich Assortment | Harissa Wrap | Lemon Ginger Bars
Dinner (5:00pm - 7:00pm):
Italian Meal:
Garlic Breadsticks | White Bean Salad | Chop Salad | Chicken Marsala | Beef Lasagna | Sweet Onion Ravioli | Cannolis
🎉 Coaches Party – saturday (8:30pm-Midnight) 🎉
Chips & Salsa | Street Taco Station | Rice & Beans | Two Drink Tickets Per Coach
Sunday- january 10, 2027:
All Day (8:00am - 8:00pm):
Assorted Drinks - Starbucks Coffee Bar, Tea Bar, Soda
Lunch (12:00om - 2:00pm):
Vegetarian Mediterranean:
Naan Bread | Quinoa & Asparagus Salad | Orzo Salad | Chicken Tagine | Vegan Paella | Macaroons
🎟️ spectator Admission
Full Details: www.nextera-seattle.com/spectators
💵 CASH ONLY EVENT (for admission and vendor booths)
DAY PASSES:
(Finals NOT Included)
Adult - $35 per day
Children (4-12 Years) - $25 per day
Seniors (65+) - $25 per day
Military/Veterans (ID Required) - $25 per day
Children 3 & Under - FREE
Competing Athletes- FREE
Athletes competing this weekend receive FREE admission by showing their athlete rubber wristband.
finals pass:
(Finals ONLY)
Children 4+, Adults, Seniors, Veterans - $25
Door Gift with Paid Admission!
Children 3 & Under - FREE
Competing Athletes - FREE
Athletes competing this weekend receive FREE admission by showing their athlete rubber wristband.
💧 Water Reminder
Next Era – Seattle is a low-waste event.
Please bring your refillable water bottle! Water fill stations are available throughout the venue.
No bottled water will be provided.
Late Night Food & Drinks Near the Venue
We know some sessions can end late, and you may be looking for food or drinks afterward. Below is a list of local food and beverage spots that are open late and within a short distance of the venue, in case you need some ideas.
Elephant & Castle
Open until 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday
Lil Woody's
Open until 11:00 PM Thursday through Saturday
A Pizza Mart
Open until 2:00 AM daily
Shake Shack South Lake Union
Open until 12:00 AM on Friday and Saturday
Donna’s
Open until 2:00 AM daily
Late Night Happy Hour available
McMenamins Six Arms
Open until 12:00 AM on Friday and Saturday
Hot Cakes
Open until 12:00 AM daily
Pho Bac
Open until 12:00 AM on Friday and Saturday
Open until 11:00 PM Tuesday through Thursday
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We can’t wait to see you in Seattle!
Warmly,
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