Current Standing for the 2014-2015 Season
Joining
Joining the Flippin’ Illini is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
- Come talk to us at quad day or practice to get on the email list.
- Fill out the emergency card
- Pay semester dues ($150)
If you missed quad day or the informational meeting, don’t fret. Just come to any practice and ask to speak to one of the team presidents.
Practice
We practice in the gymnastics balcony (top floor) of the Kenney Gymnasium on Wright St. and Springfield Ave. Practices are 6:30-9:30 pm Monday-Thursday during the fall and spring semesters. We practice at the same gym as the Illini varsity teams so the facilities and equipment are excellent.
Meets
The flippin illini gymnastics club is a part of the NAIGC. All the meets we attend can be found on the NAIGC website. The meets are always a lot of fun with a relaxed atmosphere. All club members are welcome to attend any meet but all meets are optional. The club usually competes at four invites during the year and also competes at Nationals in the spring semester. Meets are on Saturdays so we leave Champaign either Saturday morning or Friday night. After the meet, the host team has a social gathering so we stay overnight and return to Champaign on Sunday.
FAQ
Q: I haven’t done gymnastics for a long time or ever, does that matter?
A: Nope. Our goal is just to have fun and improve our physical fitness with gymnastics. Competition can be as relaxed or intense as you make it and is always completely optional.
Q: I’m not good at gymnastics, does that matter?
A: Everyone has to start out somewhere, we have a broad range of skill levels on our club, you will fit in perfectly.
Q: I didn’t sign up during quad day, is it too late to join?
A: It’s never too late! Just e-mail one of the officers to get information!
Q: I really want to practice, where do you go?
A: We practice at U of I’s Kenney Gymnasium. You must be a member and have paid gym fees and insurance fees in order to work out.
Q: Do I have to go to the meets?
A: No. All meets are strictly optional, although they are a fun way to meet people on the club.
Q: Will I like the people on the club?
A: Definitely!
