Tucsonans got their first look at the Arizona GymCats Saturday as part of the squad’s annual showcase.
The 2025 season will get underway Jan. 4 at the Pacific Coast Collegiate Challenge meet against Southern Utah, Rutgers and Wilberforce in Oceanside, California.
Sophia Stephens practices off of the vault prior to the start of the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase in Tucson, Dec. 14, 2024.
The event is one of five away meets. The schedule also include six home meets, all of which will be televised on ESPN+.
The home meets launch Jan. 17 with the Air Force, to be followed by Denver (Jan. 31), Utah (Feb. 7), Iowa State (Feb. 14), BYU (March 8) and Utah State (March 14), according to a news release.
Emma Strom performs on the floor exercise during the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Dec. 14, 2024.
In addition to Oceanside, the GymCats will hit the road for the ESPN Collegiate Quad on Jan. 10 in Oklahoma City, which will feature Clemson, Michigan and NC State.
They will also take on Arizona State on Jan. 26 on the road before heading to Fort Worth, Texas, for the Metroplex Challenge on Feb. 21 against Arkansas, Oregon State and SEMO. The final away meet will be West Virginia on Feb. 28.
The Big 12 Championships are set for March 22.
Tirzah Wise moves through her routine on the balance beam for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Dec. 14, 2024.
Saturday’s showcase featured six freshmen: Olivia Childs, Jessa Janicke, Aubrey Krohnfeldt, Amelia Rock, Jillian Silvers and Teagan White, a news release said.
Fifth year senior, Elena Deets, along with seniors, Alysen Fears, Elizabeth LaRusso and Emily Mueller also returned to the floor.
To learn more about the team and get info on tickets, head to tucne.ws/gymcats.
Photos: University of Arizona GymCat Showcase
Sophia Stephens practices off of the vault prior to the start of the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Emma Strom performs on the floor exercise during the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Head coach John Court watches his team work on the floor exercise for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Aubrey Krohnfeldt flips through a portion of her floor exercise routine for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Head coach John Court makes a point during the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Emily Mueller goes into her vault performing during the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Abigayle Martin heads for contact while performing in the vault for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Elizabeth LaRusso spins through her vault for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Aubrey Krohnfeldt lands on the beam during her routine for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Alysen Fears, left, gets her high fives after her dismount from the uneven parallel bars for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Associate head coach Taylor Spears talks with one of her team before her balance beam routine for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Alysen Fears makes a leap during a balance beam performance for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Jillian Silvers begins her routine on the uneven parallel bars for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Emma Strom spins on the beam for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Elena Deets dismounts during her routine on the uneven parallel bars for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Elena Deets, left, gets the big hug from Ainsley Greever following her performance on the uneven parallel bars for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Abigayle Martin backflips on the beam for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Sophie Derr dismounts from the uneven parallel bars for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Olivia Childs flies to her landing during the vault for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Tirzah Wise moves through her routine on the balance beam for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Sophie Derr flips through a part of her routine on the balance beam for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Jesse Janicke rolls into a flip on the beam for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
Emma Strom, left, gets congratulated after her vault for the University of Arizona GymCat Showcase, Tucson, Ariz., December 14, 2024.
