Wildcard Gymnastics Team News

Tuesday, July 2nd we will be walking in the West Allis parade.  We will be lining up at 6:30pm, we do not know our number yet. We will be lined up along 77th Street between Greenfield and Pierce (probably closer to Pierce). WE ARE NUMBER 83.  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).  No evening practice.  We will practice Tuesday Morning!! Everyone is welcome on Tuesday Morning practice.  Fast Track kids can make up Tues and Thurs practices on Monday/Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 pm. 

Don’t forget to order your 4th of July Wildcard shirt!!!   I need about 6 people parents/siblings to help with the banner, waters, brochures….

We are planning to reorder warm-ups or order warm-ups for those gymnasts that do not have them.  Please fill out the google doc to  order your warm-up and please pay promptly at the front desk.  Orders are due by July 20th.  No warm-ups will be ordered without a complete payment.   

These are the same GTM warm-ups we ordered last year.  We will not be ordering new warm-ups until 2021, so if you need one or need particular pieces, please fill out the google doc or talk to Amy or Lindsey.   Amy and Lindsey can help with sizing if you aren’t sure too.  This will probably be our only order for these this year.

Amy is looking into another company to do NEW compression tanks/shorts, possibly half-tops, capris, AND BACKPACKS!!  They are doing a mock up for us now and hopefully a bundle price.  My guess would be that with the back pack it will be around $150-$200 to get back pack plus 3 pieces of clothing.   And… Amy is looking into custom bows so all our gymnasts can match.

We have one other T-shirt sale coming up.  Flyers will be distributed as soon as we get them. This one is for families too!  So get your WILDCARD MERCH!!  🙂

Parade reminders:

Do not forget a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray (for evening), gloves, and appropriate clothing such as sneakers and either your Wildcard leo, Wildcard T-shirt, or hoodie/warm up depending on the weather.

Girls are wearing black, purple and teal exhibition leos (short sleeve) and boys are wearing black Wildcard t-shirts & black shorts.  Any parent(s) walking in the parade(s) will also need to wear Wildcard attire.  Deck yourselves out in patriotic head wear, socks, skirts, etc.!  We are planning to have a Independence Day t-shirt available for parents, coaches and the boys to wear during the parade.  The girls that will be tumbling may purchase one but unless they are Gold Bugs, they should not be wearing it until after the parade.  (The shirts get in the way when tumbling – plus they are white/grey!).  Cost for this t-shirt is $12.  It’s super cute.  See below.  Please fill out this google doc if you are planning to purchase one.  Money needs to be submitted by Friday at the latest.

• Tuesday July 2nd we will be walking in the West Allis parade.  We will be lining up at 6:30pm, we do not know our number yet. 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.  No evening practice.  We will practice Tuesday Morning!! 
  
• Wednesday, July 3rd practice as normal.  (Both am and pm practice running.)
•       All Girls teams are welcome to practice on Wednesday morning.
• • Wauwatosa 4th of July parade : All Boys and Girls level 4 and up.
    • Tosa Parade info:  Arrive at approximately 8:20 am in front of the Wauwatosa Civic Center/Public Library (or “White Area”) on 76th Street. We are number 64. The Wauwatosa Civic Center/Public Library is located across from Longfellow Middle School on North Ave and Milwaukee Ave (76th St). The Parade runs west from 80th & North Ave to 104th Street.  Pick up should be at the southwest Mayfair Parking Structure.  Please contact Amy 414-303-5195 or Ben 414-218-2022 if you have questions. However, Ben will be at the Tosa parade.  Amy is going to Brookfield with the littles.

      We will need 6 parents or older siblings to help with carrying the banner, passing out brochures and water to the gymnasts. Parents please sign up to help at the front desk for parades. We need sign holders and people to help pass out brochures. Make sure that you are in Wildcard gear or the cool t-shirt (see above).

      Gymnasts – please freeze a squeezable water bottle half full and fill up the remainder with water in the morning.  Don’t forget to wear sunscreen!!  And deck yourselves out in patriotic head wear!
  • Brookfield 4th of July parade : Fast Track, Gold Bugs, Level 2 and 3.
    • We are still waiting for our line-up number. Staging is in the Brookfield Central High School.  More details will be added as soon as we receive the information.  Please drop your child off between 9-915am at the staging area.
    • The parade begins at 10 a.m. and will travel west on Gebhardt Rd. to Calhoun Rd., then north on Calhoun to North Ave., and West on North Ave. to Norhardt, then south on Norhardt. The parade route is approximately 1.5 miles long.  We will need about 4-6 parents/older siblings (in Wildcard Gear) to help with the banner, brochures and passing out water.  Please sign up at the front desk. Thursday, July 4th there is no practice.   

   

  Friday, July 5th there will be NO practice. Enjoy the holiday weekend.

We look forward to having a great week of practices and festivities. Please remember to drink a lot of water this week and next as it will be very very hot. Drinking water before, during and after practice will help your gymnasts feel their best throughout the day.

REMEMBER: IF it is raining, we WILL NOT attend the parades.  If the ground is damp, plan to go, but WET – NO!!!!  We don’t want injuries due to slick pavement.  IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES OR UPDATES – CHECK THE FACEBOOK PAGE, BLOG and then WEBSITE. 

We will be hosting a “Back to School” meet on Saturday, August 3rd. This is a great opportunity for those who are competing a new level or missed their mobility last USAG season. All girls levels – including Fast Track and some Gold Bug II’s will be entered. This will be the perfect introductory meet for those who have not yet competed!

The meet will cost about $60 + USAG registration.

Please click here to fill out the form and let us know if you will be in town. This meet is strongly recommended for all gymnasts.

More info to come soon.

If you have any questions please see Amy, Stacy or Lindsey.

We have a limited number of Wisconsin leos available for purchase.  If you need a Wisconsin leotard for Nationals, please stop by the front desk to purchase.  Leos will be sold on a first come bases.  Please do not wait.

Please note the following changes to the practice schedule…

Monday, June 3rd: Summer Schedule starts.  Practice ends at 8:30pm

Thursday, June 6th: Practice for girls attending AAU Nationals and Optionals (ONLY)

Friday, June 7th: Last Friday evening practice (4:30-8:30pm)

Monday, June 10th-Thursday, June 13th: Practice from 4:30-7:30pm each night

Friday, June 14th: No practice (Enjoy your time off)

Monday, June 17th: Morning practices begin

Friday, June 21st: Friday morning practice 9am-12:30am ONLY (No Friday evening practice); Friday open gym 12:30-2:00pm

Friday May 24th: Practice will end at 7:30 pm.

Enjoy your Holiday Weekend.  Hope to see you at the parade.

Wildcard will be performing two exhibitions at West Allis A la Carte on Sunday, 6/2.  We perform at 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm.  The shows usually last about 45 minutes.  Please arrive about 15 minutes early to help set up the mats and get stretched.

Keep in mind if it is hot – wear sunscreen and socks!!  Bring water to drink!  Bring your own chairs if your family wants to sit – there’s not a ton of seating.  It’s a fun event though.

We will be performing at the Variety Stage located on the north side of 75th & Greenfield.  If it is raining or the ground is wet, we will not be able to put the mats down and the show will be canceled.  If the ground is dry in time for the show, we will be ready to go!  Please wear your Wildcard Exhibition/Short Sleeve leotard. If you don’t have one, wear one in black or purple.

All teams are invited – including both Fast Tracks!  Gold Bugs I and II have been working on their routines, so they should attend.

If any parents want to volunteer some time at the Wildcard booth, particularly during or before a show, that would be great!  We are booth 101 located right near the Variety Stage.  Please let us know if you would like to relieve Amy or Ben for a little bit!

Ask Amy, Lindsey, or Vonnett if you have any questions.

Please remember we participate in the Memorial Day Parade (Elm Grove 5/27/19), July 2nd (West Allis parade)and the Brookfield and Tosa July 4th parades.  We will need probably about 6-8 volunteers to help during those parades as well. You must have a Wildcard shirt to participate!  That info should be coming out soon!  Sign up at the front desk to help!

AAU REGIONALS SCORES

LEVEL 2
ZOE – 8.80 V 3RD, 9.20 UB 1ST, 8.95 BB 1ST, 9.075 FX 1ST, AA 1ST (REGIONAL CHAMP!)
CORALYN – 9.0 V 2ND, 8.65 UB, 8.20 BB 4TH, 8.65 FX, 34.5 AA 5TH
KENZIE – 8.25 V, 8.2 UB, 7.85 BB, 8.2 FX, 32.5 AA 8TH

LEVEL 3
MADDIE K – 9.025 V 5TH, 8.40 UB 4TH, 8.325 BB 4TH, 8.20 FX, 33.9 AA 5TH
ZARI – 9.35 V 4TH, 8.15 UB, 8.35 BB, 8.85 FX, 34.7 AA 7TH
NEVAEH – 9.6 V 1ST, 8.90 UB 2ND, 9.125 BB 2ND, 9.3 FX 2ND, 36.925 1ST (REGIONAL CHAMP!)

LEVEL 4
BROOKLYN – 8.80 V 1ST, 7.85 UB 3RD, 8.875 BB 2ND, 34.375 AA 2ND (Silver Medal Champ!) 
ERIAUNA – 8.9 V 1ST, 8.75 UB 1ST, 8.10 BB 4TH, 8.3 FX 5TH, 33.95 3RD  (Bronze Medal Champ!) 
JAYDEN – 8.225 3RD V, 7.70 UB 4TH, 7.325 BB, 8.6 FX 4TH, 31.85 AA 5TH
MACIE – 7.875 V, 6.95 UB, 7.85 BB 5TH, 7.65 FX, 30.325 AA 6TH
KYNDAL – 8.0 V, 5.65 UB, 8.325 V, 8.05 FX, 30.025 AA 6TH
LUCI – 8.2 V, 6.0 UB, 8.275 BB 5TH, 8.1 FX, 30.5 AA 9TH
JOURNIE C. – 8.625 V 1ST, 5.8 UB, 7.1 BB, 8.7 FX 6TH, 30.225 AA 10TH
ISABELLA – 8.35 V, 7.55 UB 5TH, 6.15 BB, 8.05 FX, 30.1 AA 9TH

LEVEL 5
ALYSSA – 9.05 V 1ST, 6.7 UB, 8.125 BB 4TH, 8.6 FX 6TH, 32.475 6TH
VANESA – 8.7 V 4TH, 6.4 UB, 7.35 BB, 8.1 FX, 30.55 AA 6TH

LEVEL 8
EMILY – 8.35 V, 6.8 UB 3RD, 8.5 BB 3RD, 8.475 FX 3RD, 32.125 AA 3RD (Bronze Medal Champ) 
CAELYR – 8.4 V 2ND, 5.125 UB, 7.5 BB, 7.775 FX, 28.8 AA 4TH
SARAH – 8.55 1ST V, 6.575 UB 2ND, 7.225 2ND BB, 9.0 FX 1ST, 31.35 2ND (Silver Medal Champ!) 

NOW ON TO NATIONALS IN FLORIDA!!  GREAT JOB!

• Also a Great Job to Zion and Corey at their meet at the Sheboygan YMCA!  Keep working hard boys!