Wildcard Gymnastics Team News

Parents,

This is a reminder that Level photos and individual photos start today (November 25).

Girls’ Level 3s have their photos today at 4:40 p.m.
Girls’ Level 4s have their photos today at 4:50 p.m.
Boys’ Levels 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 have their photos today at 5 p.m.

If weather is causing delays we’ll do our best to accommodate photo times. Boys should have t-shirt and shorts for Level 3 and singlet, pants and socks for Level 4-up. Girls should have their competition leotard with hair pulled up neat.

Tomorrow (November 26), we team photos at the following times:

Girls’ Level 2 have their photos at 4:40 p.m.
Girls’ Level 5 have their photos at 4:50 p.m.
Girls’ Level 6, 8 and 9 have their photos at 5:30 p.m.
Girls’ Xcel will have their photos at 8 p.m. (we will provide leotards for the Girls’ Xcel team).

Please note that if your gymnast is not present he or she will not be in the Level photo. Please do your best to arrive on time ready for the Level photos.

With the holidays fast approaching, here is our girls’ team holiday team practice schedule into January:

Wed. Nov. 27: Girls’ Levels 2-9; 4-7 p.m. No Xcel, No Spring Level 2s (former competing Gold Bugs II)
Thu., Nov. 28: No practice, Happy Thanksgiving (No Fast Track)
Fri., Nov. 29: No practice, pictures scheduled 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 30: Girls’ Levels 2-9, noon-3 p.m. (No TOPs, No Xcel, No Spring Level 2s), pictures scheduled 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mon., Dec. 2-Thu., Dec. 5: Practice as normally scheduled
Fri., Dec. 6: Girls’ Levels 2-9; 4:30-7:30 p.m. (No Xcel, No Spring Level 2s), No gymnast who is competing on either Saturday or Sunday should stay for open gym
Sat., Dec. 7: No TOPs, No Hopes, No Level 2 (Spring Level 2s can come as scheduled), LEVEL 3-5 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN MEQUON

Mon., Dec. 9: HOLIDAY PARTY (Details to come), 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Winter Level 5s and Optionals should practice 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tue., Dec. 10-Thu., Dec. 12: Practice as normally scheduled
Fri., Dec. 13: Girls’ Level 2, Winter 5s, Level 8s, Level 9s; Practice 4:30-7:30 p.m. (Only gymnasts competing one of the next two weekends may practice); No Open Gym
Sat., Dec. 14: No TOPs, No HOPES, No Xcel, No Level 2 (Fall or Winter) Practice,
LEVEL 2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS AT WILDCARD, Please volunteer for a job during the State meet.  

Mon., Dec. 16-Thu., Dec. 19: Practice as normally scheduled
Fri., Dec. 20: Girls’ Level 8 & 9 only; Practice 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; No open gym, WINTER LEVEL 5s 1st MEET IN SCHAUMBURG
Sat., Dec. 21: No TOPs, No HOPES, No Level 2 Fall practice, Xcel on as scheduled; LEVEL 8s & 9s 1st MEET IN SCHAUMBURG

(The schedule for this week is still tentative)
Mon., Dec. 23: Girls’ Level 2-9; Practice 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Tue., Dec. 24-Thu., Dec. 26: No practice for any level
Fri., Dec. 27: Girls’ Level 2-9; Practice 4:30-7:30 p.m., No open gym
Sat., Dec. 28: No practice for any level, No open gym

Mon., Dec. 30: All Team practice (Girls’ Level 2-9) No Xcel or Fast Track; Practice 9 a.m.-noon
Tue., Dec. 31: No practice for any level, NEW YEAR’S OVERNIGHT
Wed., Jan. 1: No practice for any level
Thu., Jan. 2: Practice schedule resumes as normal *

* On Jan. 2, practice schedules return to normal, but the Levels will be rearranged due to competitive levels in the off-season.  Gymnasts will be informed of the new practice schedule and level changes after the Level 3-5 State Meet. We don’t anticipate a major time shift in the times the levels currently come, but given the size of the team, we have to effectively arrange for where we have the most coaches available.

Those gymnasts competing Level 5 in the winter (Sofia, Hattie, Bradyn, Delaney and Camille) to obtain a move-up score for Level 6 may come every day from Dec. 9-13 and Dec. 16-19 in order to maximize training time for the qualification meet on Dec. 13. If a gymnast doesn’t qualify at this meet, we will provide at least one additional opportunity in January.

INDIVIDUAL PICTURES:  Remember to sign up for times for pictures for next week. Gymnasts should bring their competition wear for pictures and should also have it on the days of the level photo. Level photo times are:

Saturday, Nov. 23, 9:20 a.m.: Winter Level 2s (Gold Bugs II competing)
Monday, Nov. 23, 4:40 p.m.: Girls’ Level 3
Monday, Nov. 23, 4:50 p.m.: Girls’ Level 4
Monday, Nov. 23, 5 p.m.: Boys’ All Levels (including Level 3)
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 4:40 p.m.: Girls’ Level 2 (fall season only)
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 4:50 p.m.: Girls’ Level 5
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 5:30 p.m.: Girls’ Optionals (including all gymnasts planning on competing Level 6 in the winter/spring season)

Xcel will take pictures in early December, once leotards arrive.

FUNDRAISING DEADLINE: Don’t forget that the fall fundraiser of pasta and coffee is due on Nov. 30. In order to get the items back in a quick time frame, we are being stingy with this deadline. If you will not be at practice on Nov. 30 or will be out of town over Thanksgiving, we ask that you turn your forms and money in prior to your departure.

CANCUN FINAL PAYMENT DUE: The final payment for families going on the Cancun trip is Monday, Dec. 2. Invoices are being sent by e-mail. We still have spots for 3 people if anyone still wishes to go. If interested, inquire with Blain.

TOPs: Girls on TOPs team will have their payments suspended for December because of the many dates in which we won’t have TOPs and to accommodate the missed/cancelled dates during the season. A new TOPs schedule will likely come out in January. Please be prepared that the weekday practice for TOPs may change.

2013 Wisconsin Level 2 State Gymnastics Championships
December 14, 2013
Wildcard Gymnastics
3545 N. 127th St., Brookfield| MAP | 0.0 mi., 0 min.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

GIRLS’ LEVEL 2 – Mariyah, Emma M., Jordan S.
Arrive – 10:45 a.m.
Stretch – 11 a.m.
Meet Begins — 11:55 a.m.
Awards — 1:05 p.m.

GIRLS’ LEVEL 2 – Ayanna, Rhianna, Maggie, Angela, Asia, Kaylie, Anya
Arrive – 1:45 p.m.
Stretch – 2 p.m.
Meet Begins — 2:55 p.m.
Awards — 4:05 p.m.

GIRLS’ LEVEL 2 – Korynne, Elie R., Chasity, Morgan, Alivia, Siena, Brooklyn, Annika
Arrive – 4:45 p.m.
Stretch – 5 p.m.
Meet Begins — 5:55 p.m.
Awards — 7:05 p.m.

COMPETING TEAMS: Badger, Capital, FlipCity, Gymfinity, M&M, Madtown Twisters, Midwest Twisters, North Shore, Oshkosh, Pardeeville, Salto, Scamps, Ultimate Fusion, WCGC.

Locker Room for Holiday Purchases — The locker room for Wildcard gear and apparel is open. Sweatshirts, bags and other items are available for purchase. As of now, the orders will process on December 5 with no more purchases allowed and will arrive by Christmas. These are great gifts and ways to show your Wildcard team spirit. You can make your purchases by clicking here.

Thursday Practice Time Change — Thursday’s practice for boys; and girls’  team will be changed. Our team gymnasts should come from 4:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.  Rec classes will finish by 8 p.m. as scheduled. The reason for this is that all of the girls’ Level 4, 5, 8 and 9 teams are invited to the premier of Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The movie starts at 8 p.m. at Mayfair Mall. Gymnasts should be picked up at the mall at 10:30 p.m. Please let us know on Tuesday if your gymnast will be coming. Cost for the movie is $10. We will buy the tickets during the day on Wednesday.

Holiday Practice Schedule — By Wednesday, we hope to have the practice schedule for Thanksgiving available. We are also trying to address the practice schedule around the Christmas and New Year’s holidays as well.

New Year’s Overnight — Registration is available for the New Year’s Overnight, Dec. 31-Jan. 1. Drop off is 7 p.m. and pick up is 8 a.m. Cost is $40 for team.

Sign Up for Photo Times — Please note that the times for individual photo shoots are on the wall in the lobby. Please note the team photo times and make a reservation for your gymnasts’ pictures to be taken.

Level 2 State Volunteer Times — By the end of the week, the Level 2 State Championship times will be set and the volunteer schedule will be set. Upper level gymnasts are strongly encouraged to volunteer for this meet. The list will be posted in the mail lobby.

State Championships Spirit Week — Watch for spirit week days for two state championship weeks coming next week.

Team Holiday Party — The team holiday party will be Monday, December 9 at the gym for all boys and girls’ team. More information will be made available prior to the party. There will be no practice that night for team gymnasts.

Success Wall Additions — We had a lot of additions to the success wall at the Flip Fest meet, including almost all of the Level 2 team. The following gymnasts were added to the success wall:

Level 2:
Angela, 9.200 on bars, 9.350 on floor; Alivia 9.050 on bars; Siena, 9.050 on beam; Morgan, 9.200 on floor; Ayanna 1st on vault, 9.300 on bars, 9.000 on beam, 9.150 on floor; Mariyah, 9.250 on bars; Emma M., 9.350 on bars; Anya, 9.050 on bars, 9.200 on beam, 9.200 on floor, Maggie, 9.000 on floor; Rhianna, 9.000 on floor, Jordan S., 9.050 on floor; Brooklyn, 9.050 on beam, 9.100 on floor; Annika, 9.000 on bars.

Level 3:
Aniyah, 9.500 on vault; Becky Dee, 9.550 on vault; Emily 9.000 on bars; Nadia 9.000 on beam; Ella, 9.000 on beam; Aaliyah, 9.125 on beam, 9.175 on floor; Norah T., 9.625 on vault, 1st on vault, 1st All-Around; Taylor, 9.175 on beam, 9.050 on floor.

Level 4:
Sofia, 9.250 on vault, 1st on vault; Hattie, 9.100 on bars, 1st on bars; Delaney 9.050 on bars, 9.000 on floor, 1st All-Around; Camille 9.000 on bars.

Level 5:
Izzie, 9.000 on beam; Eden, 9.050 on vault, 1st All-Around.

Parents and Gymnasts:

Congratulations to the compulsory gymnasts who have completed their last regular meet of the season! We are really proud of everyone this season and know that you have worked hard.  Now we are going to focus on having a successful State meet.  With the State Championships being only 3 or 4 weeks away, depending on the level, we are going to be working even harder to prepare the gymnasts both mentally and physically.  Here is a fantastic article about how to stay calm and cool in a Championship competition from Dr. Alan Goldberg, author of “Sticking It: A Gymnast and Coaches’ Guide to Mental Toughness.”  Click this link for the article – www.competitivedge.com/big-game-preparation-7-tips-staying-cool-calm-clutch.  Please discuss this article with your gymnast so they are familiar with the 7 Tips for Staying Cool under pressure.

Then click here printable PDF for Designing a Championship Plan .  This will help your gymnast increase their focus of the next three or four weeks before State (or as they prepare for the start of their season, in the case of the Optionals and the Boys.) Over the next few weeks will also be working on some visualization, team building, positive self-talking, and working on developing mental cues to help the gymnasts feel confident at the State Championships.