Day One · Younger & more accessible
Mini Royale
Women's Artistic · Xcel Platinum
$10,000 CAD
in cash prizes — Xcel Platinum team event
The day-one, more accessible edition of the Battle Royale series. A one-day, elimination-style team showdown for Xcel Platinum gymnasts aged 13–17. Every registration includes a ticket to the main Sunday Battle Royale.
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Category
Women's Artistic Gymnastics · Xcel Platinum
Format
One-day event · Elimination-style · Maximum 32 teams
Awards
$10,000 CAD in cash prizes, paid out to the top 5 teams — $3,500 / $2,500 / $1,800 / $1,300 / $900.
Mini Royale is the day-one, younger and more accessible edition of the Battle Royale series—built for Xcel Platinum gymnasts aged 13–17. No federation membership is required to compete. Every registration includes a ticket to the main Sunday Battle Royale.
All competition information is published on this event site. Delegates are responsible for checking here for the most up-to-date details.
Competition rules & format
The four women's events
Mini Royale is Women's Artistic Gymnastics only — all four WAG events.
Category
- Women's Artistic Gymnastics
- Xcel Platinum
Athletes / Teams
- Maximum 32 teams
- 5–7 gymnasts per team
One-day event
Elimination-style through Qualification Round and Finals within a single day.
Invitation
No federation membership required.
Eligibility
Open to all gymnasts 13–17 who can perform Xcel Platinum routines.
Qualifications · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- 32 teams
- 12 routines per team — 3 routines per apparatus across the 4 events (3 × 4 = 12)
- All routines count toward the team's final score
- 8 teams advance
A gymnast may compete the same routine more than once.
12:00 – 2:00 PM · Subdivision 1
16 teams
2:00 – 4:00 PM · Subdivision 2
16 teams
Finals
- 8 routines per team — 2 routines per apparatus (mandatory) across the 4 events (2 × 4 = 8)
- All routines count toward the team's final score
Qualification period — Battle Royale will use appointment-based scheduling. Each team/athlete will receive a specific time to perform their routine.
Scoring & ranking
Judging
All routines are judged under USA Gymnastics Xcel Platinum rules, as per the USAG Xcel Code of Points.
Team scoring only
There are no all-around or individual apparatus finals. The only result is the team standing — each team earns points based on how its routines rank.
On each event, every routine is ranked against the whole field. First on an event scores 100, last scores 0, and everyone in between is spread evenly. A team's score is the sum of its routine points.
100 pts
1st on the event
50 pts
Middle of the field
0 pts
Last on the event
How the points spread
Each dot is one routine, ranked best to worst. The best earns 100 points, the last earns 0, and everyone else lands evenly in between.
11 routines on an event
With fewer routines, the points are spread out.
102 routines on an event
With more routines, the spread gets finer — same idea.
Awards
$10,000 CAD
in cash prizes
- First Place Team$3,500 CAD
- Second Place Team$2,500 CAD
- Third Place Team$1,800 CAD
- Fourth Place Team$1,300 CAD
- Fifth Place Team$900 CAD
Competition venue
Slush Puppie Place
5,000-seat arena
Kingston, Ontario
1 The Tragically Hip Way, K7K 0B4
Competition date
Saturday, November 14, 2026
There will be medical on site throughout the competition, provided by Gym Art.
Mini Royale runs three times a year
Each edition takes place the day before a Battle Royale main event, at the same venue.
Mini Royale 1
Day before Battle Royale 1
November 14, 2026
Slush Puppie Place · Kingston, ON
Mini Royale 2
Day before Battle Royale 2
January 23, 2027
Slush Puppie Place · Kingston, ON
Mini Royale 3
Day before Battle Royale 3
May 22, 2027
Centre Slush Puppie · Gatineau, QC
Registration and spectator tickets open on a sliding window ahead of each edition.
See the full schedule →Included with every entry
A ticket to the main event
Every Mini Royale registration—and every spectator ticket—includes a spectator ticket to the main event, Battle Royale 1, the day after at the same venue (Slush Puppie Place, Kingston).
Learn more about the main event →Registration
Limited spots available: maximum 32 teams.
Dates below are for the November 14 edition. Later editions open on a sliding window — see the schedule.
Deadlines
- Athlete registration deadline: September 15th, 2026
- Coach registration deadline: September 15th, 2026
- Refund request deadline: October 14th, 2026
Fees
- Athlete fee: $200.00 CAD (late registration $250.00 CAD)
- Coach fee: $150.00 CAD
Dates
Registration opens: July 1st, 2026
Registration closes: when all spots are full.
Waivers & insurance
To register, every participant must sign a waiver and disclaimer.
Insurance is automatically covered for all Canadian participants, as this is a private event.
International visitors must supply their own travel insurance upon registration in order to qualify and participate.
Refund policy
No refunds after October 14th, 2026.
Accommodation
Each delegation is responsible for reserving their own hotel accommodations. Deadline to register at this price, or before they sell out, is Wednesday October 14th, 2026. Limited rooms.
To reserve, call 613-546-3661 ext. "0" and identify yourselves as being with the listed team name to ensure you receive the group rate. Guests will need to provide a valid credit card number upon booking.
Quality Inn and Conference Centre
33 Benson St, Kingston, ON K7K 6X4
2 night minimum stay · 2 Queen Beds · 11 minute drive
$119 CAD / night + HST · Parking $6.00 CAD / night
Group name: "BATTLE ROYALE GYMNASTICS-Q"
Comfort Suites
33 Benson St, Kingston, ON K7K 6X4
2 night minimum stay · 2 Queen Beds · 11 minute drive
$139 CAD / night + HST · Parking $6.00 CAD / night
Group name: "BATTLE ROYALE GYMNASTICS-C"
Apparatus
Spieth Gymnastics is the official apparatus provider for the Battle Royale Invitational. All competition apparatus will meet FIG standards and be supplied and installed by Spieth Gymnastics to ensure consistency, safety, and high-performance competition conditions.
Travel documentation
Travel
All information related to the competition can be found on the event website. It is the responsibility of the delegate to check the website to ensure they have the most up-to-date information. Participating teams are responsible for all travel expenses for their delegation, unless otherwise stated in the official invitation.
Visa
Please confirm as soon as possible whether a visa is required for travel to Canada by consulting your travel agent or the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate. Visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to or through Canada must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers holding a valid Canadian visa. Canadian citizens (including dual nationals) and permanent residents do not require an eTA. If assistance is required in obtaining the appropriate travel documents, the event organizers are happy to help.
Image rights consent
By registering for the Battle Royale Invitational, the athlete, and where applicable a parent or legal guardian, consent to the use of the athlete's images, audio recordings, video recordings, and likeness, as well as the collection, use, and integration of comments from the athlete or their family by Gym Art Inc., its partners, contractors, and subcontractors, for promotional, educational, informational, broadcast, or commercial purposes related to the Battle Royale Invitational.
These materials may be used on all media platforms, including but not limited to print, digital, electronic, and other media formats. They may be incorporated into documents, publications, marketing materials, livestreams, websites, social media platforms, mobile applications, and other multimedia projects accessible to the public.
The athlete, and where applicable a parent or legal guardian, releases Gym Art Inc., the Battle Royale organizing committee, its administrators, employees, partners, and sponsors from any responsibility or liability arising from the use of such images, recordings, or comments.
The athlete agrees to this authorization without financial compensation for themselves or their family. This consent applies to the current edition of the Battle Royale Invitational.
Coaches, judges & volunteers
Coaches
All coaches wishing to access the training, warm-up and competition floor must be a minimum NCCP Level 2 Certified / Comp Introduction certified (theory, technical and practical) in the applicable discipline, either in WAG or MAG. See NCCP verification in Canada.
Judges
Must have completed the Safe Sport course online.
Volunteers
Online sign-ups will be available to the public on the event website. More information to come soon. All volunteers and staff must provide a vulnerable sector check when applying for job roles.