Boston Cup 2020

23-26.04.2020, Boston, USA

Dear rhythmic friends from near and far,

We are thrilled to announce Boston Cup 2020, the premier US rhythmic gymnastics invitational on the East Coast! (USAG internationally sanctioned) You are invited to join us in beautiful and historic Boston for four days of world-class rhythmic competition from Thursday, April 23, to Sunday, April 26, 2020.

We aim to create a truly unique and memorable experience for all in attendance to Boston Cup. Last year, over 500 athletes from 7 countries competed over the course of 3 days for the prestigious Boston Cup. This year, with the addition of a fourth day of competition, we look forward to hosting 700 athletes and a larger international presence. We have received strong interest from teams in all corners of the world, including: Russia, Brazil, Ukraine, Morocco, Bulgaria, Israel, Singapore, Canada, Nigeria, Norway, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, China and more!

• The competition will be available for viewing via our official Youtube livestream! Last year more than 1000 viewers tuned in from around the world.

• We welcome two-time Olympic Bronze Medalist Anna Bessonova for a series of Master Classes, inspiring the next generation of gymnasts to strive for the Olympics!

• The Boston Cup Grand Champion will be awarded to the highest scoring gymnast in each level. Each gymnast will take home a beautiful Boston Cup 2020 commemorative medal.

We look forward to hosting you in Boston as we make rhythmic history together. Registration is now open on https://www.rgform.eu. Interested teams, and international clubs interested in sending delegations, please email me to join our email list and stay up to date with the latest news and updates about Boston Cup 2020.

Make Boston your next stop on the road to the 2020 Olympics!

Warm Regards,

Victor Moisescu
Meet Director
victor@bostonrhythmic.com
+1 (857) 939-5584

BOSTON CUP 2020
International Invitational

Host Clubs
Boston Rhythmic & Rhythmic Dreams

Meet Website
www.bostoncup.com

Competition Dates
Thursday, April 23 - Sunday April 26, 2020 

Meet Venue
Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center
1350 Tremont St., Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120 

Venue Details
Two competition halls under one roof (separate for music and audience)
30+ foot ceiling height
2 competition and 3 warm-up Mitufa carpets 

Meet Director
Victor Moisescu
victor@bostonrhythmic.com
+1 (857) 939-5584

Entry Fees
Rhythmic XCEL: $60 (2 routines)
Level 3 & 4: $105 (3 routines)
Level 5 & 6: $145 (4 routines)
Level 7 - 10: $170 (4 routines)
USAG Groups: $155 per routine
FIG Groups: $170 per routine
Session capacity for each level is limited and session registration will be closed when full. No refunds will be issued for entry fees.

Registration
https://rgform.eu (KSIS)- space is limited for each level.
Athletes will be added to USAG once payment is received.
A fully-completed Competition Entry Form is required for registration.

Entry Fee
Mail your club entry fee to:
Boston Rhythmic
30 Manley Way
Watertown, MA 02472
Team Entries and payment must be received by December 20, 2019. Late entries (space permitting) will require a $25 fee per athlete.
One check per team,  accompanied by the Competition Entry Form.

Music & D Forms
https://rgform.eu
Submit music by February 1, 2020 ($25 late fee/athlete)
Submit D forms by April 20, 2020 ($25 late fee/form)

Apparatus Schedule
FIG Senior (Levels 9 & 10): Hoop, Ball, Clubs, Ribbon
FIG Junior (Levels 9 & 10): Rope, Ball, Clubs, Ribbon 
Level 8: Floor, Ball, Clubs, Ribbon
Level 7: Floor, Hoop, Ball, Clubs
Level 6: Floor, Rope, Ball, Ribbon
Level 5: Floor, Rope, Hoop, Clubs
Level 4: Floor, Rope, Ball
Level 3: Floor, Hoop, Ball

Awards
Apparatus:  medals for top 3, ribbons for 4-8th place
All Around: trophies for top 3, all others medals (by level and age group)
Grand Champions:  Top three all around scores receive trophies for each level regardless of age group
Gifts for all athletes

Gala
Each team is invited to showcase one individual or group gala performance.
Gala performances will be scheduled in both gyms throughout the competition. We look forward to a beautiful - variety of rhythmic art! Please inquire if you’d like your team to perform more than one Gala routine.

Admission
Adults admission: $25/day
Children 3-12, students, and seniors: $10/day
Children 2 and under: Free
Tickets will be available online at www.bostoncup.com

Masterclass
We welcome two-time Olympic bronze medalist Anna Besonnova, to inspire the next generation of rhythmic gymnasts. Each participant will receive an official T-Shirt.

Vendors
Each year we aim to bring together the highest quality vendors and sponsors to Boston Cup - please check www.bostoncup.com for details

Live Broadcast
Official Boston Cup broadcast, available worldwide via youtube

Training Camp
Before/after the competition, our three gyms in the Boston area will be available for training. If interested, please send an inquiry.

Podium Training
Thursday morning, April 23 (free to international teams)

Host Hotel
Hilton Boston Backbay, 40 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115, $189/night
Centrally located, with gorgeous views of downtown Boston and Cambridge
3 minute walk to the Prudential Center and Newbury Street.

Transportation
Airport: Boston Logan International Airport
Amtrak: Boston Back Bay (10 minutes walk from Hotel)
Arrival: Tuesday, April 21 or Wednesday, April 22 2020
Departure: Monday April 27 2020
Distance from airport to competition or hotel: 4.8 miles / 7 km

Parking
Parking: $50 per night at the hotel parking garage.
Free day parking at the competition venue. Parking map

Public transportation is recommended: The competition is located across the street from the “Roxbury Crossing” MBTA Orange Line Station. The host hotel is a 7 minute walk from the “Massachusetts Avenue” Orange line MBTA station (2 stops - 5 minutes - away from the competition venue) Weekly MBTA Passes are $22.50 and can be used to access the competition and all Boston attractions.
https://www.mbta.com/fares/subway-fares

Boston Attractions
You will absolutely fall in love with Boston in April, the peak time for blossoming trees in the city. Between the beautiful blend of new and old architecture, land and water, history and innovation, Boston has something for everybody! Here is a sample of the main points of interest around the hotel and competition venue:

• Museum of Fine Arts and Prudential Center

• Newbury Street and Boston Common central park

• Boston Aquarium, Duck Tours, Cruises, Whale Watch

• Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall and Columbus Park

• MIT and Museum of Science, Harvard University

Group Excursions
Freedom Trail and Boston Commons Instagram Tour - Take beautiful photos of Boston in carefully chosen locations featuring some of Boston’s most historic and beautiful landmarks. 3 Hours. $10. Free for international teams.

Best of Boston City Tour - See all sides of Boston: the Prudential Center, Copley Square, Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, the Freedom Trail, and more! Duck Tour and the Museum of Science Admission included. Optional at the end visit to Harvard Square or MIT. Details and cost to follow.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HOSTING YOU IN BOSTON!

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