
Candyland Challenge
November 7–8, 2026. Candyland Challenge: athlete eligibility, entry fees and deadline, spectator admission, venue and schedule updates.
Candyland Challenge
An early-season competition for Xcel Bronze–Gold and Development Program compulsory athletes, including an opportunity for Xcel Gold gymnasts to practice competing before their season.
November 7–8, 2026
Shakopee High School
100 17th Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379

Meet details
Athlete entry
Who can participate: Xcel Bronze, Silver and Gold; Development Program levels 3–5.
Entry fees
- $135 per gymnast
- $55 per team
Entry deadline
September 14, 2026
The published entry deadline has passed. Contact the meet director about any remaining options.
How to enter
- Your gym submits athlete entries through USA Gymnastics.
- Make checks payable to Elite Gymnastics Academy. Contact the meet director about payment delivery and any entry changes.
Contact the meet director about this edition.
Sanctioned by USA Gymnastics and hosted by Elite Gymnastics Academy.
Meet format: Modified Capital Cup
Equipment: AAI equipment provided by NSGEL.
Schedule & preparation
Session schedule to be announced. Check back for the published schedule before making session-specific plans.
Spectator information
Admission
- $20 adult admission.
- $15 for ages 5–17 and seniors; children 4 and under enter free.
- Cash is preferred. Credit-card payments incur a 3.5% processing fee.
Venue & directions
Shakopee High School
100 17th Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379
Get directions to Shakopee High School
Use the published session schedule when planning your arrival. Contact EGA for entrance or accessibility arrangements.
Results & resources
- Hotel information: No approved hotel block published.
- ScoreCat for iPhone and iPad
- ScoreCat for Android
The meet source names ScoreCat for live results. These links open the public app listings; meet results become available through the event’s scoring service.
Meet contact
Oksana Balakirev
(952) 882-9012
For entry, payment or session questions, call EGA and ask for the meet director. You can also email the EGA office about this meet.