Wildcard Gymnastics Team News

Girls’ Level 2 Updated Practice Schedule — Girls’ Level 2 parents and gymnasts, due to the early session for the Level 3s on Saturday, we are moving the Level 2 practice from Saturday to Friday night. Normally, meets have the Level 2s scheduled first on Saturday so we don’t anticipate moving them often, but in this case we do. So, the Level 2s will practice on Friday, Sept. 27 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. THERE WILL BE NO LEVEL 2 PRACTICE ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 28.

Additionally, due to the fact that the next weekend there is no competition on Saturday, we are keeping the Level 2 practice on Saturday instead of on Friday. We previously posted that there would be practice for the Level 2s on Friday, Oct. 4, but they will have their regularly scheduled practice on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m.-noon.

The updated Level 2 schedule is (other practice times remain the same):
Friday, Sept. 27: Level 2s practice 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 28: no Level 2 practice
Friday, Oct. 4: no Level 2 practice
Saturday, Oct. 5: Level 2s practice 9 a.m.-noon

Girls’ Level 3 Practice on Friday — Due to the early morning session on Saturday, Sept. 28, we are ending the Level 3s practice on Friday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Parents should pick their child up then, take them home, get them fed, and get them a good night’s rest in preparation for the next day’s meet. Level 3 gymnasts should not be at Open Gym on Friday.

Shoulder Bags — Due to the large amount of girls’ coming to the meet last week without a gym bag or with a bag that didn’t look like they belonged to a team, we have made small shoulder bags available for only $5. Gymnasts should not bring anything other than this shoulder bag, a Wildcard gym bag or a Wildcard back pack on to the floor for meets. These bags are economical and should hold a warm-up and some small items (probably won’t hold shoes other than flip flops). These aren’t huge, so don’t expect to pack a lot into these bags, but they will represent Wildcard Gymnastics well. They are available at the front desk and in the pro shop.

Boys’ Warm-Ups — After much deliberation, we have finally decided on a boys’ warm-up for the upcoming season (and hopefully for at least two seasons). The previous warm-ups we have are no longer being made and the stock is unavailable. We expect these designs to be available for a while, so we should get at least two seasons out of them. These are soccer warm-ups so they are designed sharply. The top is mostly purple with black areas and white piping (see at right). The bottoms are all black with white piping. The material is fairly heavy and will be good for winter competition season. The costs are $82 for youth sizes and $85 for adult sizes (this includes all embroidery, shipping and taxes). They are available in typical youth sizes and adult sizes. We have the youth small in stock. Please have these paid for by October 10 so we can place the order and have them in time for the start of meet season in December. We have one Youth Small in stock to help with sizing. The youth small seems to be kind of big.

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M&M Luau Adventure
October 6, 2013
M&M
16760 W Victor Rd, New Berlin | MAP | 12.6 mi., 20 min.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6

GIRLS’ LEVEL 2 – Angela, Chasity, Almasia, Morgan, Alivia, Siena, Ayanna, Mariyah, Emma M., Kaylie, Korynne, Anya, Maggie, Joey, Rhianna, Elie, Brooklyn, Jordan S., Annika
Arrive – 8:45 a.m.
Stretch – 9 a.m.
Meet Begins — 9:35 a.m.
Awards — 10:15 a.m.

GIRLS’ LEVEL 3 – Aniyah, Becky Dee, Emily G., Adriana, Nadia, Ella, Aliyah, Vanesa, Nora, Emma L., Norah, Taylor, Ryann, Kamryn, Jenna
Arrive – 10:30 a.m.
Stretch – 10:45 a.m.
Meet Begins — 11:45 a.m.
Awards — 1:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ LEVEL 4 – Sofia, Hattie, Madeline, Ava C., Kelsey, Delaney, Bradyn, Camille, Maeggan
GIRLS’ LEVEL 5 – Lilly, Izzie, Elie, Miliegh, Jordan M., Eden, Maddie
Arrive – 1:45 p.m.
Stretch – 2 p.m.
Meet Begins — 3:45 p.m.
Awards — 6 p.m.

COMPETING TEAMS – CWC, GymHawks, M&M, Racine.

For all of Wildcard Gymnastics team information, sign up for e-mail reports at Wildcard’s team blog, wildcard-team.com. For more information, including team information, like Wildcard Gymnastics on Facebook or follow Wildcard Gymnastics on Twitter @wildcardnews. For all the meet results, including previous meet results, season highs, awards, 9.0s and all meet statistics, go to the Wildcard Gymnastics web site, wildcard-gymnastics.com, and click on the team tab.

WCGC Country Classic
September 28-29, 2013
WCGC
213 E. Commerce St., Elkhorn | MAP | 44.7 mi., 49 min.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

GIRLS’ LEVEL 3 – Emily G., Ella, Adrianna, Vanesa, Taylor
Arrive – 7:45 a.m.
Stretch – 8 a.m.
Meet Begins — 9 a.m.
Awards — 10:20 a.m.

GIRLS’ LEVEL 3 – Aaliyah, Emma L., Ryann, Kamryn
Arrive – 10:20 a.m.
Stretch – 10:40 a.m.
Meet Begins — 11:55 a.m.
Awards — 1:35 p.m.

GIRLS’ LEVEL 3 – Rebecca, Nora, Norah, Jenna, Aniyah, Nadia
Arrive – 1:35 p.m.
Stretch – 1:55 p.m.
Meet Begins — 3:10 p.m.
Awards — 4:50 p.m.

GIRLS’ LEVEL 5 – Eden, Lilly, Elie, Miley, Jordan M., Maddie, Izzie
Arrive – 5 p.m.
Stretch – 5:15 p.m.
Meet Begins — 6:45 p.m.
Awards — 9:15 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

GIRLS’ LEVEL 4 – Bradyn, Ava C., Kelsey, Maeggan, Madeline
Arrive – 9:45 a.m.
Stretch – 10 a.m.
Meet Begins — 11:20 a.m.
Awards — 1 p.m.

GIRLS’ LEVEL 4 – Hattie, Delaney, Camille
Arrive – 1 p.m.
Stretch – 1:20 p.m.
Meet Begins — 2:25 p.m.
Awards — 3:55 p.m.

GIRLS’ LEVEL 4 – Sofia
Arrive – 3:50 p.m.
Stretch – 4:10 p.m.
Meet Begins — 5:15 p.m.
Awards — 6:40 p.m.

ADMISSION: Adult $6, Child (5-12) $4, Seniors $4, children under 5 Free

COMPETING TEAMS: Altius, Capital, CSA, Flip City, Gym Hawks, Gym Zone, Infinite, Midwest Twisters, North Shore, Racine, Salto, Scamps, Starz, WCGC, Westosha, Wind Lake.

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Last year as a team we worked on developing a mentality of Excellence in the gym.  We had a discussion about various key words or phrases and then sent home a weekly worksheet that explained the topic and provided the gymnasts with something to focus on during their training/meets.

This year, we are focusing on Success.  We have talked about the idea that success not only means good scores and winning medals, but also doing excellent routines and performing at the highest level of their ability.  Part of achieving success is preparing through toughness training, both physically and mentally, and combining this with our philosophy of excellence.  Of course, we are working hard on the physical training but the mental training needs to be practiced both at the gym and in everyday situations.

Here is this week’s Toughness Training Worksheet.  We also put a copy in the gymnasts’ mailboxes in the locker rooms. (Although, we’d like to save some trees by not printing out copies in the future.)  Please help us achieve Success by discussing these ideas with your gymnast and encouraging them to put in the extra effort at home.  Let’s make this competitive season a huge success!!

Success through Toughness Training – Week 1

Parents, with the start of the competition season this week, this is a quick primer regarding some information to remember for meet season:

• There is no need to ask us what time or which day your gymnast will compete at a meet in the future. We post all of that information on the blog the instant we have it we have it. We do not hold it or not disclose it. We share that information immediately (hence it gets updated from time to time). Meet schedules come about two weeks prior to the competition. This includes our own competitions. So, if you haven’t heard about the schedule, we haven’t heard about the schedule.
• Please remember that no one other than certified coaches and registered athletes may be on the competition floor during a meet. We could get penalized as gym if this happens.
• No flash photography at meets. It’s believed that flash photography distracts gymnasts and they could possibly get hurt.
• There will be admission charges at each meet ranging from as little as $5 to as much as $15, pending on the meet. Typically in the fall, expect a $6-7 entry fee.
• We encourage gymnasts to stay or come early and cheer on their teammates. You shouldn’t have to pay admission for a competing gymnast to watch another session. If they are able, we will try to allow them to sit with their teammates on the competition floor, but we can’t guarantee that we will be able to.
• Gymnasts should come to the meet dressed in their leotards for girls or singlets and shorts/pants/socks for boys. All gymnasts should arrive wearing your warm-ups with their gym bag. Gymnasts should also have a small snack and water in their gym bag. Gymnasts should also should take their grips home from the gym on Fridays when there is a meet. Also girls’ gymnasts should have their hair done neatly and make-up done prior to arrival. Do not expect that the coaches will be able to do your hair or make-up. With the number of gymnasts on our team and the limited time between sessions, there isn’t enough time.
• If your gymnast is competing in the morning on Saturday, they should not attend or stay for Friday night open gym. If a gymnast is competing on Sunday morning, they should not attend Saturday night open gym.
• Please arrive on time to your meets. If you are running late or will not make it, please let one of Alison (414-737-1458), Amy (414-303-5195) or Blain (414-737-1457).
• We post scores and accolades to our website in the team section as quickly as we possibly can. Please let us know if you see an inaccuracy. Also, we try to post meet photos regularly in the photos section on our website as well. Be sure you check out all of our information on the website.
• We are hosting four meets this season and in order to make our meets successful, we need parent and gymnast volunteers. With more than 100 kids on our competitive teams, if each parent and their child donates just one or two sessions of time during the season, the volunteer time will be shared equally amongst our team and the burden won’t be placed on a few families and the coaching staff (who have kids on the team as well).

With the last-minute cancellation of some events lately, we have done our best to communicate those as best we can. It has come to our attention during this process that we don’t have a cell phone contact for every family. If each of you could stop by the front desk and provide your current cell phones, we would be very appreciative.

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Please join us at Tosa Fest for two exhibitions: 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.  Arrive 15 minutes early to stretch.  We will be located at the Kids Korner (which will be near the railroad tracks and inflatables) at the bottom of the hill, closer to State street (near Noodles, Cafe Hollander, etc).   Please wear your exhibition leotard (girls) – Boys please wear your singlet or Wildcard shirt with black shorts.  We’d love to have everyone in attendance!!!  Lots of fun stuff to do.  This is usually a crowd-pleasing event for us so spread the word about classes, birthday parties and more!

Midwest Twisters Oak Creek Compulsory Meet
September 14-15, 2013
Wildcard Gymnastics
600 E. Rawson Ave., Oak Creek | MAP | 20.0 mi., 29 min.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

GIRLS’ LEVEL 4 – Hattie, Ava C., Bradyn, Delaney, Camille, Maeggan
Arrive – 12:45 p.m.
Stretch – 1 p.m.
Meet Begins — 2 p.m.
Awards — 3:05 p.m.

GIRLS’ LEVEL 4 – Sofia, Madeline, Kelsey, Lia
Arrive – 3:30 p.m.
Stretch – 3:45 p.m.
Meet Begins — 4:50 p.m.
Awards — 6:15 p.m.

GIRLS’ LEVEL 5 – Lilly, Izzie, Elie, Miley, Jordan M., Eden, Maddie
Arrive – 6:40 p.m.
Stretch – 6:55 p.m.
Meet Begins — 7:40 p.m.
Awards — 9 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 15

GIRLS’ LEVEL 3 – Emily, Adriana, Ella, Aaliyah, Vanesa, Emma L., Taylor, Ryann
Arrive – 11 a.m.
Stretch – 11:15 a.m.
Meet Begins — 12:20 p.m.
Awards — 2 p.m.

GIRLS’ LEVEL 3 – Kamryn
Arrive – 2:20 p.m.
Stretch – 2:40 p.m.
Meet Begins — 3:30 p.m.
Awards — 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ LEVEL 3 – Aniyah, Rebecca, Nadia, Nora, Tania, Norah, Jenna
Arrive – 4:45 p.m.
Stretch – 5 p.m.
Meet Begins — 5:55 p.m.
Awards — 7 p.m.

COMPETING TEAMS – CSA Kids, M&M, Midwest Twisters, Northshore, Waukesha YMCA, WCGC, Westosha.

For all of Wildcard Gymnastics team information, sign up for e-mail reports at Wildcard’s team blog, wildcard-team.com. For more information, including team information, like Wildcard Gymnastics on Facebook or follow Wildcard Gymnastics on Twitter @wildcardnews. For all the meet results, including previous meet results, season highs, awards, 9.0s and all meet statistics, go to the Wildcard Gymnastics web site, wildcard-gymnastics.com, and click on the team tab.