FLORIDA, NY.  Orange County Sports Club will once again host the 6th Annual Florida in February International.  The competition will be held at OCSC from Friday, February 26, 2016 through Sunday, February 28, 2016.  Twenty-five gymnastics teams from the northeast will represent the United States of America Gymnastic (USAG) Team and United States of America Independent Gymnastics Club (USAIGC) with over 560 gymnasts competing.  Aging from 6 years old to 18, they will display their abilities on the balance beam, uneven bars, floor exercise and vault.   This is a State-qualifying event with some gymnasts’ sights on Regional, National and World competitions.

OCSC is well known throughout the community for its gymnastics programming and Sports, Fitness & Fun Gymnastics Teams.  With classes for students beginning as young as 15 months as well as two competitive teams, the program has produced nationally recognized gymnasts.  Kevin Byrket, OCSC’s Director of operations stated, “OCSC is proud to host this annual event and present the Sports Fitness and Fun Gymnastics Teams.  We are excited to be able to open our doors and showcase the high level of gymnastic talent we have here in the northeast.  We love being a part of the community in the fabulous sport of gymnastics.”

This year OCSC is expecting a more teens than ever before from all around the region. The public is welcome to join us in supporting the Sports Fitness and Fun Gymnastics Teams and potential future Olympians as they compete in a local friendly setting.  The meet begins on Friday February 26th at 6pm ending at 10pm and continues throughout the weekend on Saturday February 27th from 8am – 10pm and Sunday February 28th from 8am – 10pm.

Orange County Sports Club is located at 1743 Route 17A in Florida, NY.  Call 845-651-1000 or email admin@orangecountysportsclub.com for more details about the meet.  OCSC offers a wide range of activities, for all ages.  Their youth programming features not only gymnastics, but also: trampoline, fencing, martial arts, dance and soccer.  We also have an Adult fitness program that includes a state of the art fitness center as well as over 40 group fitness classes including Les Mills, Cycle, Zumba® & Yoga.  Find out more by visiting orangecountysportsclub.com. Be sure to ask about an All Access Pass which invites families to find what OCSC has to offer free of charge.