Winter Sports

Activities include: 

• Girls Basketball (7th and 8th Grade)
• Wrestling (6th, 7th and 8th Grade)
• Boys Basketball (7th and 8th Grade)
• Nordic Ski (6th, 7th and 8th Grade) 
• Gymnastics (7th and 8th Grade)
• Cardettes (7th and 8th Grade)
• Boys Swimming (7th and 8th Grade)
• Robotics (6th, 7th and 8th Grade) 

Using the Winter tab, look at each activity to determine it's start date.  

Please refer to the Central Lakes Conference Schedule to follow your child’s athletic schedule. You can use the menu on the right side to create an account and receive a notification if an event were to change. 

Willmar Gymnastics Pre-Season Information

Call or Text Torrie Heitzman 763-412-5046 with any questions.

Registration:

• All athletes must be registered in order to participate at the first practice. See Brenda in the office for questions.

Open Gym:

• Wednesday 10/2 - 3:00 - 4:30
• Monday 10/7 - 3:00 - 4:30
• Wednesday 10/9 - 3:00 - 4:30
• Monday 10/14 - 3:00 - 4:30
• Monday 10/21 - 3:00 - 4:30
• Wednesday 10/23 - 3:00 - 5:00
• Monday 10/28 - 3:00 - 4:30
• Wednesday 10/30 - 3:00 - 5:00
• Monday 11/4 - 3:00 - 4:30
• Wednesday 11/6 - 3:00 - 5:00
• The first day of practice will be Mon. Nov. 11th 3:15 - 5:30.

Skill Requirements:

• There is a minimum skill requirement to be on the Willmar Gymnastics team. The skill checklist is attached.

Undergarments:

• Every gymnast MUST HAVE black/tan briefs and black/tan scoop back sports bra for under their competition leotards. The first competition is Thursday Dec. 6th.

Practice Requirements:

• All Gymnasts must wear a leotard and biker shorts to practice.
• At 3:15 you should:
  • Have hair secured in a pony, braid, etc.
  • Have your leotard all the way on
  • Have water bottle, grips, wrist guards & other supplies in the gym
  • Be tapped if needed
  • Have phones, backpack, coats, etc. in athletic locker room

Willmar Gymnastics Skill Requirements:

Vault:

• Jump on Handstand Off OR Front Handspring OR 1⁄2 On

Uneven Bars:

• Pullover
• Back Hip Circle
• Squat on
• Jump to High Bar

Beam:

• Basic Jumps
• (Straight, Tuck, Wolf & Split)
• Handstand
• 1⁄2 Turn, Tip-Toe Turn
• Round Off Dismount
• Cartwheel (Low Beam)

Floor:

• Back walkover
• Front walkover
• Handstand Roll Down
• Cartwheel
• Basic Jumps
• (Tuck, Wolf, Split, Staddle)
• Full Turn
• Back Handspring with spot

Strength & Flexibility:

• 1 of 3 splits (Right, Left, Center)
• Bridge
• 5 V-Ups
• 5 Push Ups
• 5 Handstand Pickups