Special report on the Florida Gators gymnastics team:
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The goal is simple for top-seeded Florida gymnastics for this weekend – earn a NCAA Championships’ berth. Florida seeks that spot this weekend in Athens, Ga., in NCAA Regional competition.
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Regional Competition Format
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* Nine teams compete at four regional sites:
* Regional First Round – Lowest two seeded teams at each site compete to advance to Day 2 eight-team regional competition
* Regional Second Round – Eight teams compete, split into two four-team sessions.