On Aug. 11, 2009, USA Gymnastics and Nastia Liukin announced a partnership to create the Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup, which would provide a competitive opportunity for the country’s top Junior Olympic gymnasts. Proceeds from the Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup go into the Nastia Liukin Fund, a charitable fund within the National Gymnastics Foundation.

The inaugural Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup is scheduled for March 5, 2010, at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass. The Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup will be held the evening prior to the prestigious Tyson American Cup and use the event’s podium.

Gymnasts will be chosen to participate in the Cup from a series of invitationals known as the Nastia Liukin Cup Series. The Series will be promoted throughout the competitive season with individual meets each selecting a minimum of two athletes to compete in the Cup from their respective fields. Click here for a list of events.

Gymnasts who qualify for the Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup will receive a Nastia Liukin-designed leotard and a warm-up from GK Elite; two tickets to the Tyson American Cup and recognition during the event; and the opportunity to meet Nastia Liukin and participate in a team photo.

In the first year, net revenues from the Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup will be utilized as scholarships for young gymnasts who show ability and have a financial hardship through the Nastia Liukin Fund.

Only a few days after the announcement of the 2010 Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup, Universal Sports, USA Gymnastics’ official cable and digital media partner, announced they would televise the event.