Competition
2008 All-Session ticket packages and daily tickets are available online through Dahl's Tickets @ www.dahlstickets.com! (http://www.iowaeventscenter.com/arena_event_calendar.aspx?CalDate=2008-Jul-01)
Attendees may purchase tickets in advance or on-site at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. All-Session packages include each day of competition for National Championships, Opening Ceremonies, and Awards Gala! Day 5 and all-session package includes the Awards Gala on Thursday, July 31.
All session ticket packages and single day tickets will also be available each competition day at the Box Office located in the lobby of the Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Ticket pricing is listed below. A facility fee of $.50 will be added to each ticket purchased.
| Ticket Type |
Adult |
Child |
| All-Session Package |
$70 |
$30 |
| Day 1 - July 27 |
$25 |
$15 |
| Day 2 - July 28 |
$25 |
$15 |
| Day 3 - July 29 |
$25 |
$15 |
| Day 4 - July 30 |
$25 |
$15 |
| Day 5 - July 31 |
$25 |
$15 |
*Ticket pricing for children aged 7 - 14
** Children under 7 years of age are admitted free
*** A facility fee of $.50 will be added to each ticket purchased
**** Convenience fees are applied to all ticket sales that are processed in advance. See Dahl's tickets for further info.
Welcome Party
Due to inclimate weather in Des Moines, IA over the last several weeks, a Welcome Party will not be held at the 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics National Championships.
Awards Gala
The Awards Gala is scheduled again in 2008. The Awards Gala will again include elite performances, routines from competition days, team awards, presentation of the National Teams, annual awards and will serve as the official closing of the National Championships. All awards will be accompanied by special routines and highlight videos. The Awards Gala will be held on Thursday, July 31 at the Veterans Municipal Auditorium from 2:00 - 3:00pm. Credentialed participants and individuals with an all-session ticket or Day 5 ticket will have admittance into this event.
Closing Party
The 2008 National Championships is being held Thursday, July 31 from 8:00 - 11:30pm at the inPlay in downtown Des Moines, IA. All participants and their families and friends are invited to join us for an evening of fun and social closing to the Championships. inPlay with modern entertainment and gaming center includes over 100 of the most popular virtual reality, interactive, sports, action and classic games all spread across two floors, bowling, billiards, as well as the tallest Rock Climbing Wall in Des Moines.
Single topping pizzas, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks and cookies will be offered to guests along with fruit, veggie, and cheese and cracker platters and unlimited sodas. As if that wasn't enough, a 25'x25' dance floor with a local DJ will be onsite playing requested songs throughout the duration of the event. It is surely an event you CAN'T MISS!!
USA Gymnastics has arranged a BUYOUT of inPlay. The Closing Party will NOT be open to the General Public. inPlay is walking distance from the host hotel.
Teams may reserve tickets thru the Acro Online Registration Site. Tickets are $35 per person. Children 3 and under are admitted free. Closing Party ticket orders and payment are due by June 27.
