Join us for a special event during the Sam Mikulak Invite, the 2026 EVO Elite Collegiate Open! We welcome the following collegiate teams:
As they face-off against the EVO Senior Men’s Elite Team, featuring:
PLUS special guest competitor and 2025 World Pommel Horse Bronze Medalist:
Level 10 Qualification Procedures for the EVO Elite Collegiate Open
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to the 3rd Annual Sam Mikulak Men’s Gymnastics Invitational!
For the first time, the EVO Elite Collegiate Open, held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, will feature not only top NCAA programs and world-class elites, but also a select group of Level 10 individual event qualifiers!
Here’s how it works:
The Top 6 athletes on each individual apparatus from the Level 10 Friday sessions combined will qualify to compete in the Level 10 Apparatus Finals during the EVO Elite Collegiate Open
Level 10 finalists will only be permitted to compete on the apparatus(es) they qualified into with a maximum of 6 athletes in the rotation squad
Competition format will be Traditional
This format gives Level 10 athletes the rare opportunity to compete on the same floor as the best gymnasts in the world and a chance to win a special apparatus final award!
FLOOR
Elijah Connor - EVO
Lincoln Dubin - EVO
Mason Forges - Nova
Ilya Danilchenko - Gymnastics USA
Chane Cumbermack - Nova
Michael Paul - NEAG
Level 10 Qualifiers
POMMEL HORSE
Bentley Watson - Roswell
Dylan Briones - Aspire
Ori Reilly - Gymnastics USA
Omar Puerta - Gymnastics USA
Etienne Gallard - EVO
Elijah Connor - EVO
STILL RINGS
Michael Paul - NEAG
Dylan Briones - Aspire
Kalel Portillo - EGA
Ori Reilly - Gymnastics USA
Ilya Danilchenko - Gymnastics USA
Lincoln Dubin - EVO
VAULT
Elijah Connor - EVO
Lincoln Dubin - EVO
Ilya Danilchenko - Gymnastics USA
Bentley Waton - Roswell
Cordell Carter - WOGA
Salvador De los Reyes Lara - EVO
PARALLEL BARS
Elijah Connor - EVO
Ori Reilly - Gymnastics USA
Keegan Shemluck - EVO
Chane Cumbermack - Nova
Dylan Briones - Aspire
Misha Cassidy - MEGA
HORIZONTAL BAR
Jakson Kurecki - EVO
Lincoln Dubin - EVO
Etienne Gallard - EVO
Keegan Shemluck - EVO
Dylan Tosta - Nova
Hunter Simpson - EVO
Level 10 Apparatus Finals Random Draw:
What: Sam Mikulak Men's Gymnastics Invitational - EVO Elite Collegiate Open
When: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Open Stretch: 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Timed Warmups: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Competition: 7:30pm (following March-in)
Doors Open at 6:00pm
Where: Sailor Circus: 2075 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34239
Teams: Penn State University, University of Illinois, Florida Storm, and EVO
Matting: NCAA specifications + 2026 Winter Cup matting exceptions:
FX: Up to 10 cm additional will be allowed – mat cannot be moved once in place. Matting may be used only for landings – no value skills may be initiated on the additional matting.
SR: 30 cm mats required, up to 20 cm additional will be allowed (maximum 50 cm)
VT: 30 cm mats required, up to 20 cm additional will be allowed (maximum 50 cm)
PB: Up to 10 cm additional will be allowed
HB: 30 cm mats are required, up to 20 cm additional matting allowed (maximum 50 cm) on each side of the bar (20 cm mat can be used for landings).
Rules: NCAA Traditional Format & Level 10 MDP Rules
Scoring System: ProScore
Equipment: AAI
Admissions Information
$30/adult; $20/child (3 - 12 years old), military, and seniors
$5/gymnast competing in the Mikulak Invitational
FREE for all Mikulak Invitational Coaches & Level 10 Qualifiers
