New Orleans, LA · August 7-10

Fan Activities

Fan Activities

The following is a quick overview of the fan activities available on the concourse on competition days.

  • Hersheys. Visit the Hershey’s booth outside Section 224 to have your photo taken with the Hershey’s Kisses character and stop by on your way out for a sample of Hershey’s Cookie Layer Crunch bar.
  • AT&T. Fans can come by the AT&T booth to record a 360 degree video, show their spirit with an augmented reality face paint opportunity, and see all the ways that AT&T is empowering gymnasts to accomplish their goals.
  • Merchandise. Fans can purchase everything gymnastics, including event-specific tees, Under Armour and GK leotards, and more, at merchandise booths on the concourse at Honda Center.

Following the final session of women’s gymnastics on Sunday, Aug. 20, USA Gymnastics will recognize the 2016 U.S. Men’s and Women’s Olympic Gymnastics Team. The members of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team are: women – Simone Biles of Spring, Texas, Gabby Douglas of Tarzana, Calif., Hernandez of Old Bridge, N.J., Madison Kocian of Dallas, and Aly Raisman of Needham, Mass., and replacement athletes Locklear, MyKayla Skinner of Gilbert, Ariz./Desert Light Gymnastics, and Smith; and men – Chris Brooks of Houston, Jake Dalton of Norman, Okla., Mikulak, Danell Leyva of Miami and Naddour, and replacement athletes Modi and Whittenburg. 2012 Olympian John Orozco of the Bronx, N.Y., who withdrew from the men’s 2016 Olympic team due to injury, will also participate.

Autograph Sessions

Approximately 300 individuals will have the opportunity for an autograph during the allotted time for each opportunity. This section will be updated as more information is known. *Schedule and Olympians subject to change.

    Thursday, Aug. 17

    • Olympian Jake Dalton at the Inside Gymnastics booth from 6:15-7:00 p.m.

    Friday, Aug. 18

    • Olympic gold medalist Shannon Miller will be signing autographs from 6:30-7:15 p.m. at the Inside Gymnastics booth.
    • Olympic gold medalist Carly Patterson will be signing autographs from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the AT&T booth.

    Saturday, Aug. 19

    • 1996 Olympic gold medalist Kerri Strug at the KT Tape booth outside section 219 from 4-5 p.m.
    • Two-time Olympian Jonathan Horton at the Inside Gymnastics booth outside section 211 from 4-4:45 p.m.

    Sunday, Aug. 20

    • 2016 Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez at the AT&T booth outside section 206 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
    • Two-time Olympian Sam Mikulak at the Inside Gymnastics booth outside section 211 from 3:30-4:00 p.m.