What is the USAG Creator program? Launched in 2025, the USAG Creator program offers current and recently graduated college and/or elite gymnasts access to major USA Gymnastics events throughout the year as independent creators, providing an opportunity to gain real-world experience and build their portfolios while reaching a broad international audience.

Creative Categories: The USAG Creator Program is open to creators in the areas of Photography, Videography, Editorial Writing, Broadcast/Radio Commentary, and Graphic Design.

Eligibility: Active gymnasts currently enrolled in college or graduated within the last 18 months, or elite athletes transitioning out of the elite level in any discipline are eligible. Must be competing in one of the following gymnastics programs: NCAA, GymACT, NAIGC, or be currently or recently active in a USA Gymnastics club program in any discipline. Show an interest and experience in one of the following areas: Photography, Videography, Editorial Writing, and/or Commentary.

Details: The USAG Creator Program offers access to designated events for the 2026 calendar year for independent creators. With the exception of Graphic Design, Creators will be issued a USA Gymnastics media credential, which will allow access to the competition floor, stands, media tribune and mixed zone when applicable. Credentials are non-transferable and for the Creator’s individual use to develop content for their portfolio and social channels.

In being part of the Creator Program, Creators agree to share content captured at the event(s) with USA Gymnastics for use on USAG social media and digital channels. While on-site, Creators must follow standard venue rules, USAG and Media restrictions, and SafeSport requirements.

New in 2026: In 2026, at select events, a limited number of Creators will receive $500 in reimbursement from USA Gymnastics for receipted, incurred expenses. If an event is offering slots eligible for this expense reimbursement, the number of available slots is listed after each event below* in parentheses. Note that additional Creator slots are open at all events, with Creators who wish to participate responsible for their own travel and expenses.

2026 Events (Dates include Podium Training):
February 20–22: Winter Cup, Louisville, Kentucky
March 6-7: American Cup, Henderson, Nevada (4*)
June 24–27: USA Gymnastics Championships, Tulsa, Oklahoma (2*)
July 17–19: U.S. Classic, Location TBA (2*)
August 4–9: U.S. Championships, Phoenix, Arizona (4*)
*Denotes number of creator slots eligible for partial expense reimbursement

Photography – Are you a sports photographer who loves to capture the beauty of gymnastics? Gain unparalleled access as you photograph an elite gymnastics meet from the arena floor with the likes of photographers from Getty, Associated Press and endemic media outlets. See the sport from a new point of view all the way from Podium Training to the Medal Podium. Collaborate with USAG social media accounts and promote your work to more than 3M+ followers across all channels.

Videography – Do you have a knack for creating Instagram Reels or TikTok videos? Here’s your opportunity to film the floor, athletes and atmosphere and to edit exciting videos from your own footage. Show off your skills at a USA Gymnastics elite-level meet and work collaboratively with USAG social media accounts, promoting your work to more than 3M+ followers.

Editorial Writing – Are you an aspiring writer interested in covering gymnastics events and the athletes competing? Whether you’re just starting out with a personal blog or have been writing for publications, here’s your chance to cover elite-level gymnastics events from the press tribune and media mixed zone. Writers will have the opportunity to interview athletes before and after the competitions and have their bylined work published on the USA Gymnastics website and social channels.

Commentary – Do you aspire to be a sports commentator and have a knowledge of the technical side of gymnastics as well as the stories of elite athletes? Join the USAG commentary crew during the domestic season, providing the unique perspective of a contemporary athlete. You ‘ll have the opportunity to be featured on the live USA Gymnastics YouTube stream during competitions and have clips reshared to USAG social media channels.

Graphic Design – Looking to bring the sport to life through graphics, logos, and design? Graphic designers looking to gain experience in social media graphics, event logo design, branding and other areas are encouraged to apply. Please note that design work can be done remotely and does not include being credentialed for events.

Creators must be one of the following:

• Currently enrolled in college and competing in MAG, WAG or the NCATA in any of the following levels: NCAA, GymACT, NAIGC
• Currently enrolled in college and active in a USA Gymnastics club program in any discipline
• Graduated from college within the last 18 months and have competed collegiately in MAG, WAG or the NCATA in any of the following levels: NCAA, GymACT, NAIGC
• Graduated from college within the last 18 months and currently active in a USA Gymnastics club program in any discipline
• Elite athletes in any discipline who have transitioned out of the elite level within the last 18 months
• A returning member of the 2025 Creator Program

If you are interested in taking part in the USAG Creator Program, please complete the interest form HERE. Initial deadline for submitting the interest form is Friday, Feb. 20. Creators seeking to attend Winter Cup and American Cup are encouraged to submit their forms as soon as possible; those accepted to Winter Cup and American Cup will be notified as soon as they are approved. Acceptance for all other events will be sent no later than March 13.