2026 Chris Waller's Heart of a Champion

Feb 13-15, 2026

Parent and Spectator Information:

Location:

Pasadena Convention Center

300 East Green Street

Pasadena, CA 91001

Halls A & B

Awards in Ballroom

Spectator Fees:

Adult: $25 day, $35 weekend

Seniors and Military (w/ID): $20 day, $30 weekend

Child (12 and under): $15 day, $25 weekend

HOC annual fundraiser:

JAG will be competing at Chris Waller's Heart of a Champion Invitational in Pasadena, CA, February 13-15, 2026. Besides being a highly competitive and fun competition, the event raises money for Camp del Corazon, a camp on Catalina Island for children with heart disease. The competition is hosted by 1992 Olympian and 2004 Olympic Coach, Chris Waller, who has had four heart surgeries, the first one being when he was 15 years old and before he competed at the Olympics.

This year, the event is also having a fundraising competition for all the clubs that are competing at the meet. The top two clubs that raise the most money will get to have a either private Meet & Greet with former Italian National Team Member and social media queen, Sophia Campana, or a 3-hr in-gym clinic with 1992 Olympian and 2004 Olympic Coach, Chris Waller. Although we would love to win one of the prizes, we are even more excited to help raise money for Camp del Corazon.

Together, our gym community can help change kids' lives.

You can donate here if you like: HOC Meet and Greet Fundraising Contest | (mightycause.com)

Parking at Convention Center:

Daily flat parking rates of $15 - $20 apply, for up to 18 hours. Parking tickets are for one entry only and are not valid for in and out parking. Parking rates may vary between parking garages and events.