What: Gymnastics clubs across the country are joining forces to break the world record for most simultaneous handstands to celebrate this year’s National Gymnastics Day.  On Sept. 17, at exactly 1 p.m. ET, gymnasts, families, friends and enthusiasts in gymnastics clubs nationwide will kick up their feet to break the record, raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and celebrate “The Year of the Handstand” and National Gymnastics Day.

 

When: Saturday, Sept. 17, Be at the gym at 12:30pm, handstand world record attempt happens at exactly 1pm ET

 

Where: Nationwide

 

Local Venue: DeVeaus School of Gymnastics: 9032 Technology Dr. Fishers, IN 46038 Ph.317-849-7744

Participants: Gymnasts, families, friends and enthusiasts from gymnastics clubs across the country.

 

Format:
All handstand participants must be “feet up” at the same time across the country, precisely at 1 p.m. ET - according to the countdown ticker at www.usagym.org/handstand.

 

At DeVeaus, we are planning to join forces with clubs across the country to break the handstand world record. After the Handstand World Record attempt, we will have an open gym, including: trampoline bouncing, “minute to win it” and carnival games,” Louie the Shark” inflatable slide, Ben and Ari’s putting green and spinning wheel for prizes, and Raffles for private lessons and Ben and Ari’s Family Fun passes. Donations to the Children’s Miracle Network will be accepted as payment for open gym. Donate as much as you wish. 

 

Record History The current handstand record is 2,402, set in 2005 by Victorian gymnasts outside Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, to promote the 2005 World Gymnastics Championships. This broke the record previously set by residents of Indianapolis, Ind., in July 2005 with a total of 1,072 simultaneously-held handstands as part of the run-up to the 2005 Visa Championships.

 

Each year, USA Gymnastics celebrates National Gymnastics Day to build awareness of the sport and funds for a good cause. Since 2001, gymnastics clubs across the country have raised more than $1.4 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The funds raised are distributed to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in the club’s community.

 

Organizations: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds for 170 children’s hospitals across North America, which, in turn, use the money where it’s needed the most. When a donation is given it stays in the community, ensuring that every dollar is helping local kids. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $4 billion, most of it $1 at a time. These donations have gone to support research and training, purchase equipment, and pay for uncompensated care, all in support of our mission to save an improve the lives of as many children as possible. Learn more at CMNHospitals.org.

USA Gymnastics. Based in Indianapolis, USA Gymnastics is the national governing body for gymnastics in the United States. Its mission is to encourage participation and the pursuit of excellence in the sport. Its disciplines include men's and women's artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling, acrobatic gymnastics and group gymnastics. For more information, log on to www.usagym.org.