The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board, Valley Forge Sports, and the Willow Grove YMCA have announced that the largest indoor sporting event to ever be brought to the county, the 2024 YMCA National Gymnastics Championship, will take place at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.

The tournament will take place from June 19^th to June 25^th, 2024. The event will benefit Montgomery County hotels, contributing over 5,000 room nights and about $5 million in economic impact.

This four-to-five-day tournament is an annual, season culminating competition for YMCA gymnasts, cohosted by YMCA of the USA and YMCA of Willow Grove. The event promotes and celebrates the achievements, relationships, and sense of belonging within the YMCA community, while providing competitive opportunities for both male and female athletes.

 It is expected to bring over 1,500 athletes, 250 coaches, and 5,000 spectators to the Valley Forge area.

“We are proud to partner with the Willow Grove YMCA to host this prestigious event,” said VFTCB’s Director of Sports Jon Scheuren. “We are thrilled to welcome these athletes and families from across the country.”

Valley Forge and Montgomery County are no strangers to hosting national tournaments. Most recently, the area has hosted: 2023 USA Wrestling 14U Boys National Team Duals, 2023 National US Quadball Cup, 2022 NXL Paintball National Tournament, the 2021 Flag Football Life We Run the World Tournament, 2019 & 2022 USA Climbing Sport & Speed Youth National Championships, 2019 LPGA Symetra Tour, 2018 USA Weightlifting American Open Series, and dozens of other annual events and tournaments.

The National Gymnastics Championship was first held in 1938, making the 2024 event the YMCA’s 86th annual championship.

Get more information at Valley Forge Sports.

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