Skye Blakely & Claire Pease Lead, Judging Controversy | 2026 U.S. Championships

The scoes were crazy during women'sn day one at the 2026 U.S. Championships! This is our live post-meetQ&A show. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here) Join Club Gym Nerd for the ad-free extended episode, live Q&A and complete members-only archive.

GYMCASTIC LIVE AT U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS

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WHEN: Sunday, August 9 after the Senior Women's Final podium ceremony at approximately 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Stream it online or join us in person at the Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Downtown, directly across the street from the arena.

WHAT: It's the post-meet debrief -enjoy a cash bar/snacks and games while Jessica and Spencer will discuss the meet immediately after it happens, and you never know who will appear at a GymCastic live show.

• Doors open at 5:30 p.m, show at approximately 6:00 p.m. In-person and virtual tickets are available. A limited-time replay will be available to virtual ticket holders.GET IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS LIVE-SHOW TICKETS

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Women's Day One: Skye Blakely & Claire Pease Lead
03:00 – Judging Problems, Fred Richard & Salute-Gate
07:42 – WAG Scoring: Hezly Rivera, Reese Esponda & Vault Scores
09:28 – Chellsie Memmel on Judging Accuracy & Realistic Scores
12:14 – Dulcy Caylor, Charleigh Bullock & Skye Blakely

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18:26 – Coach Goes Off About Men's Judging
24:39 – Claire Pease, Worlds Team Math & Reese Esponda
31:05 – The Great 14.2 Vault Scoring Debate
36:14 – Jayla Hang's Return & Championships Observations
44:21 – Juniors, Vivi Crain & Athlete Safety
48:25 – Listener Questions: Vaults, Caroline Moreau & Elite Season
58:00 – Jade Carey's Competitive Drive & Oklahoma Men

HOW TO FOLLOW U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 — WOMEN'S DAY ONE
Noon — Junior Women on USAG YouTube
7:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube
PODCAST ~10:00 p.m. — Senior Women's Day One Meet Report

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 — MEN'S DAY TWO
10:30 a.m. — Junior Men on USAG YouTube
4:30 p.m. — Senior Men on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube
PODCAST ~8:00 p.m. — Senior Men's Final Meet Report

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 — WOMEN'S DAY TWO
10:00 a.m. — Junior Women on USAG YouTube
3:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock / NBC; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube
LIVE SHOW ~6:00 p.m. — get tickets now GymCastic Live: Senior Women's Final

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