USA Gymnastics Trampoline and Tumbling Elite Challenge in Wichita

Wichita is hosting the 2026 USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling Elite Challenge, marking the first time in history that Kansas has hosted a national-level event for these disciplines. The competition is taking place from May 7 to May 10, 2026, at the Bob Brown Expo Hall within the Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center.

The event serves as a key qualifier for athletes aiming for positions in the National Championships and the World Championships. According to Alex Renkert, the Trampoline & Tumbling Program Director, the competition features many of the top athletes in the United States, including multiple World Medalists.

The selection of Wichita as the host city follows the city being named the Best Sports-Event Host City in the 2025 SportsTravel Awards. Josh Howell, the vice president of sports development at Visit Wichita, described the arrival of the Elite Challenge as a significant win for the city and the state of Kansas.

USA Gymnastics is very excited to bring the Elite Challenge to Kansas and partner with Visit Wichita to showcase one of our premier events

Alex Renkert, Trampoline & Tumbling Program Director

The event is expected to generate more than $650,000 in direct estimated economic impact for the Wichita area.

Competition Structure and Divisions

The 2026 Elite Challenge includes several athlete divisions, catering to various experience and skill levels. These divisions include:

• Development Level 10 & Open
• Youth Elite
• Junior Elite
• Intermediate Elite
• Senior Elite

The competition schedule for 2026 features adjustments from previous years. Level 10 competitions began on the evening of May 7, 2026. The Synchronized Trampoline competition is scheduled for the morning of May 10, 2026.

For the 2026 event, Synchronized Trampoline is offered only as a combined Intermediate Elite and Senior Elite competition. This combined format applies to both mixed pairs and gender pairs.

Technical Scoring and Regulations

All Elite levels are being scored according to the 2025-2028 Elite Code of Points. Specifically, officials are using Method 3 for scoring.

Under Method 3, the scoring process utilizes an element-by-element deduction method with three E judges. The three deductions recorded for each individual element are averaged to determine the total deduction for that specific element.

Athletes in all levels are provided with 15 minutes per flight for warm-ups during both the qualification and final rounds of the competition.