Meet The Gymbacks set for Sunday

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas gymnastics’ annual Meet The Gymbacks intrasquad is slated for Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at Barnhill Arena.

The event will be the first opportunity for fans to meet and interact with the 2020 Arkansas gymnastics team. The Razorbacks will be split into Red vs. White teams as they compete across the events in head-to-head matchups. Sunday’s meet is free to the public, with doors opening at 1 p.m.

Fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for children of any age, with proceeds benefitting those in need during the holiday season within Northwest Arkansas. Fans in attendance will also have the opportunity to be a guest judge for part of Sunday’s intrasquad, as head coach Jordyn Wieber will select participants from the crowd to help determine each event’s winner.

Fifteen student-athletes represent this year’s Arkansas gymnastics squad, including junior Sophia Carter and senior Hailey Garner, who competed at the NCAA Championships last year on floor and beam, respectively. It is the first season under head coach and Olympic & World Champion Jordyn Wieber and her staff of Chris Brooks and Catelyn Orel.

Arkansas will host five teams at Barnhill Arena over the course of the 2020 season, beginning with Denver on Friday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. The Gymbacks will also square off with Kentucky (Jan. 24), Georgia (Feb. 7), Auburn (Feb. 21) and Penn State (March 13) as part of their home slate.

Season tickets are on sale starting at $25. Call (800) 982-4657 or visit arkansasrazorbacks.com for more details. General admission seats are $25, while reserved seating is $40. Single meet tickets will go on sale at a later date. Season ticket holders will have the opportunity to join the Gymbacks for a post-meet meal on Sunday following Meet The Gymbacks in Bev Lewis Center. To RSVP, click here.

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