General Information:     

The 19th Annual St. Jude Benefit Meet will take place on January 16-17, 2010 at the Peoria Civic Center .  During one weekend a year, athletes complete not only for individual and team awards, but also to help sick children live.  Event organizers donate 100% of all net proceeds to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital .  To date, this event has donated over 3/4 of a million dollars to St. Jude for the research and treatment of children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases.

About St. Jude

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was founded in 1962 by the late entertainer, Danny Thomas.  His dream was to help children so that “no child should die in the dawn of life.”  Today, that dream is being realized at this amazing facility, which helps treat children suffering from catastrophic diseases like cancer, sickle cell disease, AIDS and other immune deficiency syndromes.  Through donations, St. Jude has been able to further research which has led to a 90% survival rate for Acute Lymphocytic Lukemia (ALL), up from 4% when their doors first opened.  For more information on the hospital, visit www.stjude.org.

Who Can Participate?

This event includes USA Gymnastics sanctioned Women’s Levels 4-10 gymnastics competitions, USA Gymnastics & USTA/AAU sanctioned tumbling, trampoline and double mini competitions.  

Hosted by

The St. Jude Meet Organizing Committee with support from local clubs including Central Illinois Tumbling & Trampoline, Pekin, IL , Gym Corner, Washington, IL and Jump Start Gymnastics, Peoria, IL.

Competition Site

201 SW Jefferson Street ,  Peoria , IL   61602  

www.peoriaciviccenter.com

Registration

 

A registration form for the gymnastics competition is available here or can be obtained by contacting Chevie Ruder at (309) 397-4808 or cheviejo86@yahoo.com. The completed form must be postmarked by November 18, 2009 FOR GYMNASTICS ONLY. All GYMNASTICS registration fees are due in full by December 1, 2009. Registration and information regarding the tumbling and trampoline competitions can be obtained by e-mailing Patti Melvin at rpdk@mtco.com.

 

 

Hospitality Party

Athletes and their families are invited to attend a Hospitality Party on Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. More information will be sent to registered teams.

 

 

Hotel Information

Rooms have been blocked for this event at the following hotels.  Many of the participating hotels make a donation to St. Jude for each room night.  Please make sure the hotel knows you are in town for the St. Jude Benefit Meet. 

           

Hotel	Address	Phone
Best Western Ashland House	201 E. Ashland Ave, Morton	(309) 263-5116
Country Inn and Suites	5309 W. Landens Way, Peoria	(309) 589-0044
East Peoria Super 8	725 Taylor Street, East Peoria	(309) 698-8889
Embassy Suites	100 Conference Center Drive, East Peoria	(309) 694-0200
Fairfield Inn and Suites	200 Eastlight Court, East Peoria	(309) 699-4100
The Grande Hotel	4400 N. Brandywine Drive, Poeria	(309) 686-8000
Hampton Inn and Suites	7806 N. Route 91, Peoria	(309) 589-0001
Holiday Inn City Centre	500 Hamilton Boulevard, Peoria	(309) 674-2000
Jameson Inn	4112 N. Brandywine Drive, Peoria	(309) 685-2556
Quality Inn	115 E. Ashland Avenue, Morton	(309) 266-8310
Residence Inn by Marriott	2000 W War Memorial Drive, Peoria	(309) 681-9000
Sleep Inn and Suites	1101 N. Cummings Lane, Washington	(309) 481-0450
SpringHill Suites	2701 W. Lake Avenue, Peoria	(309) 681-2700
Stoney Creek Inn	101 Mariners Way, East Peoria	(309) 694-1300
Super 8 Peoria	1816 W. War Memorial Drive, Peoria	(309) 688-8074
Travel Lodge	101 E. Ashland Avenue, Morton	(309) 266-1600
Wingate by Wyndham	7708 N. Route 91, Peoria	(309) 589-0033

Admission

$10.00 per adult per day (11 years and over)
$4.00 per child per day (10 years and under)
$4.00 per senior per day (65 years and over)

Program

$5.00 per copy

Parking

All Peoria Civic Center lots charge $6.00 for parking. There are parking lots across from the Civic Center where parking is FREE. There is also, street parking available for free on Saturday and Sunday.

Silent Auction

A silent auction will be available during the meet. Autographed items from famed gymnasts, summer camp weeks, and other exciting items. All proceeds benefit St. Jude.

Basket Raffle

Each participating team is asked to create and bring baskets to raffle.  Past baskets have included iPods, American Girl dolls, travel DVD players, and many other fantastic items.  Join us by preparing a basket and purchasing your tickets for the raffle. More information will be sent to registered teams.

 

Athlete Party

This year we are excited to be partnering with the Peoria Rivermen Hockey Team for our St.
Jude Benefit Meet Athlete Party. Athletes and family members can join in the action as the
Peoria Rivermen take on the Rockford Icehogs and take advantage of special VIP hospitality
during the game. Athletes’ and family members’ tickets to the game will be available at a
discounted price, a portion of which will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

 

In addition to announcements and special messages on the scoreboard recognizing
participating clubs and athletes, there will also be an exclusive hospitality area with snacks &
soda and live entertainment including music, dancing and games with DJ Don Baker “The Record
Shaker.” Ginger the Clown and her friends will also be there painting faces and making
balloon animals. Come join us for this unique opportunity to honor and celebrate the
participating athletes of the 19th Annual St. Jude Benefit Meet!

 

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