St Jude Benefit Meet

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 SitePeoria Civic Center


201 SW Jefferson StreetPeoria , 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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