Wildcard Gymnastics Team News

Practices that normally go until 8:30 next week will be ending at 7:30 next week.

Fast Track does not change.

ALL GIRLS TEAM, FAST TRACK INCLUDED

Please fill out the form below.

***Those that need warm-ups- we do have jackets but you will need to purchase your own black leggings or capris***

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If you need more Spirit Wear than the forms let’s you select, just email us at gymnastics@wildcard-gymnastics.com

Due to daytime practice attendance numbers, we will be moving the levels 2 and 3 athletes to practice 9-Noon with the rest of Team. Sorry for any inconvenience. ***Level 2 purple is welcome to come but will also continue Saturday morning practices.***

We are also discontinuing open gym until it returns to normal Fall hours in Sept.

In an effort to make things easier on our families, we have decided to run the meet fee installments on July 15, Aug. 15, and Sept. 15. This way they won’t run the same days as tuition. Please be sure to let us know if you plan to pay in full all at once so that we can mark your file accordingly.

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up for Nationals 2022. It will be in Springfield, IL. Dates of June 28 – July 3. We are looking at possibly staying at the Route 66 Convention Center.

https://visitspringfieldillinois.com

We are looking forward to showcasing our amazing athletes in the area Independence Day parades! Please be sure to wear your assigned Parade Attire along with (preferably black) knit stretchy “magic” gloves (the cheapy winter ones), tennis shoes, and sunscreen. Bring a squeeze top/squirtable top water bottle (partially frozen). We will need about 6 parents per parade to help (pass out brocures, waters, hold the banner, etc.) – please let Amy know if you are interested. Adults must have a Wildcard t-shirt on. (We should have adult sizes available tonight!).

July 2nd – West Allis parade

Friday, July 2nd  -We will be walking in the West Allis parade.  We will be lining up at 6:30pm, number 78. We will be lined up along 77th Street between Greenfield and Pierce (probably closer to Pierce).  The parade runs along Greenfield Ave. east to 70th St. and proceeds south to National, ending at Veterans Park. There is a little festival after the parade. Please promptly pick up your child at the end of the parade (bring some money lol).  We will have ALL-Team practice 9-noon on Friday!!! (All Levels Fast Track/Gold Bugs, L2-10)!! NO OPEN GYM.

July 3- Brookfield Parade

Entrance will only be allowed from Gebhardt Road. For participant drop-offs, enter the EAST drive to Brookfield Central on Gebhardt Rd. and utilize the driveway in front of the school. Please drive SLOWLY for everyone’s safety! Those dropping off participants must then EXIT the high school by traveling NORTH to North Avenue, or PARK behind City Hall OR in the overflow parking area north of the Safety Building.

Please report to the ORANGE group staging area between 9 and 9:15 am. We are group 44. Please pick up your gymnast near Yo-Mama’s at the end of the parade.

NO PRACTICE or SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES

July 5th – Wauwatosa Parade

We are # 21 in the beginning of the parade this year!! We will need to meet in front of the library/Longfellow by 8:15 a.m. The parade runs down 76th and North Avenue to just before Mayfair Mall. Please drop off your gymnast and meet us at the end of the parade – usually we pull off just South of the mall parking structure. (Best suggestion is park near the end of the route). Again, don’t forget sunscreen, tennis shoes, stretchy gloves and a water bottle. I will need about 6-8 parents for this parade.

NO EVENING PRACTICE OR CLASSES!!

As of Monday June 28th,  Wildcard Gymnastics will make our mask policy optional.  Parents should make decisions based on what is best for their family.  Any questions or concerns contact us directly by calling 262-923-7418, email, or stop in at the front desk. 

Thank you for all of your support!! 

Ben and Amy

Due to low attendance this week from half the team competing at Nationals we will be ending practice at 7:30 tonight.

We will remind kids as they come in to practice and call home if need be

Parent,

Due to the increase in the number of athletes using cell phones and camera inside the locker room (which is a huge violation of SafeSport practices and gymnast safety!) and the fact that gymnasts are asking parents to leave early without permission during practice hours- we are asking that gymnasts “turn in” their cell phones to the front desk before entering the locker room/ cubbies.  

For safety reasons, starting June 24th 2021, your child must either leave their device with you or leave it at the front desk (which will be monitored at all times).  If an athlete does need to contact a guardian during practice, they may but must ask a coach and do so at the front desk using the gym phone.  This is for the gymnasts safety.  It also allows us to be aware if the gymnasts are leaving early. 

If your child is planning to leave early, please let the coaches or front desk know before or at the start of practice by coming in or calling the front desk.  
In addition, please monitor your child’s social media and talk with them about what is appropriate.  No Wildcard gymnast should be posting Tik Toks or videos from the gym or about the gym without permission (from me).  We also do not want gymnasts posting things that are inappropriate or condescending to others while wearing gymnastics apparel, etc.  It is important that as Wildcard Gymnasts (ambassadors of our gym) that we are perceived in a positive light! 

Thank you for your cooperation.
 – Amy Grining

I’d love to have the Level 4s stay until 8:30 p.m. so we can work on getting those Level 4 and 5 skills. Please plan on having your gymnast stay!

*** For now, we are going to try to keep the 8:30 practice times for Levels 4 and up – however, on days that are 88 degrees or higher, we will re-evaluate staying until 8:30 p.m. (probably 7:30 p.m. finish). ****

I am excited to learn the new compulsory routines and head to Nationals! This will be a fabulous summer. We are getting closer to being mask free – We will give it another couple weeks and then aim to be Mask-Optional by July. As of now, we are not required to wear masks during the parades! Please see Amy or the front desk to pay for a 4th of July tank/shorts! There are still some available. (We are still waiting on the size 6s!).

Amy (and Ben) will be gone this weekend through next. Please text us if you need something! I know the kids are in capable hands! Happy Summer!