IHSAA Gymnastics Sectionals Arrive with High Stakes

Top teams and individuals compete for spots at the next level

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The IHSAA Gymnastics Sectional tournament is set to take place on February 27 and 28 across six sites in Indiana. The top three teams at each sectional will advance, along with the top six all-around performers and three additional individuals not on advancing teams. Event specialists can also qualify, with the top six per event plus three additional individuals moving on. Locally, Columbus East and Columbus North will compete at the Franklin Central sectional, held at The Gymnastics Company club facility in Indianapolis.

Why it matters

Gymnastics sectionals are a crucial part of the postseason, with teams and individuals fighting to keep their seasons alive and advance to the next round of the state tournament. The competition is fierce, with narrow margins separating the qualifiers from those whose seasons end here.

The details

The IHSAA Gymnastics Sectional tournament features strict rules and regulations, including no noisemakers, banners, or flash photography allowed. Team scores will be calculated using the ProScore system, counting the best three performances per event. The top three teams at each sectional site will advance to the next round, along with the top six all-around performers and three additional individuals not on advancing teams. Event specialists can also qualify, with the top six per event plus three additional individuals moving on.

  • The IHSAA Gymnastics Sectionals take place on February 27 and 28, 2026.
  • The Franklin Central sectional, featuring Columbus East and Columbus North, is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Columbus East

A local high school gymnastics team competing in the Franklin Central sectional.

Columbus North

A local high school gymnastics team competing in the Franklin Central sectional.

The Gymnastics Company

A club facility in Indianapolis hosting the Franklin Central sectional.

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What they’re saying

“Sectional gymnastics is precision under pressure.”

— Jeremy Giggy, Sports Director, White River Broadcasting (1010wcsi.com)

What’s next

The top teams and individuals who advance from the sectional tournament will move on to the IHSAA Gymnastics Regional competition.

The takeaway

The IHSAA Gymnastics Sectionals are a high-stakes event, where teams and individuals must perform at their best to keep their seasons alive and advance to the next round of the state tournament. The competition is fierce, and the margins between success and failure are narrow, making for an exciting and tense postseason atmosphere.