Gymnastics on tap this weekend

Texas East Gymnastics Booster Club is hosting the first Rose City Classic Gymnastics Invitational for female gymnasts of all competitive levels.

The Rose City Classic Gymnastics Invitational will take place March 10-11 at the University of Texas at Tyler Patriot Center. Competing athletes from all levels of competitive gymnastics, including the international elite level, will be representing many areas of Texas and surrounding states.

Three sessions are scheduled Saturday, 8:30 a.m., noon and 4:30 p.m., and two sessions Sunday, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The feature session that includes the highest-level junior Olympic and international elite athletes will be the Saturday evening session.

Ticket prices per session are $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 4-12). Weekend passes are available at $15 for adults and $8 for children. Children ages 3 and under are free.

The Texas East Gymnastics Booster Club is a fund-raising organization that aims to help defray the high costs of traveling and competing in women's gymnastics for our local athletes. All proceeds from the meet will go to the Booster Club with a portion to be donated to The Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County.

For further information contact Texas East Gymnastics at (903) 509-3547 or visit www.texaseastgymnastics.com.