The Junior Vikings Athletic Programs exist to aid young athletes in developing their age appropriate physical, emotional, and intellectual athletic abilities in a Christian environment.
The Junior Vikings Athletic (JVA) Program will offer an outstanding learning experience for young athletes. In a safe and fun environment, the JVA Program will help to build the confidence and skills necessary for young athletes to continue to grow and develop.
The JVA Programs draw direction from the leadership of Wisconsin Lutheran High School. The JVA Director will guide philosophies, programming, and direction for all offerings.
Coach staff selection, training, and development will be overseen by the JVA Director. Background checks, first aid and concussion training, along with development in their sport specific area, will also be overseen by the JVA Director.
Cost: A registration cost of $100 is due with the registration form no later than Friday, July 28, 2023. There is an additional program cost of $50 which covers all team practices, choreography, and the entire uniform. Returning members have the option of re-ordering individual uniform pieces at an additional cost for replacement or different sizing.
Practices: On Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Wisconsin Lutheran High School (room 175)
Practice Dates:
Wednesday, September 6
Wednesday, September 13
Wednesday, September 20
Wednesday, September 27
Wednesday, October 4
Wednesday, October 11
Games: The team will perform at select Jr. Vikings Football Games (dates TBD).
Additional Info: The program will help girls gain and improve their dance skills, increase memory, strengthen kinesthetic senses, and make new friends. Spots are limited to the first 25 girls who register.
Questions? E-mail the program director or WLHS contact. The WLHS Varsity Dance Team will also be holding their 2022 Dance Camp as part of next year's Vikings Summer Explorer Camps at Wisconsin Lutheran High School. For questions, please contact Coach Liz Mariscal at liz.mariscal43@gmail.com.
Practices: Practices will be held in the Multipurpose Gym at Wisconsin Lutheran High School from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Practice dates are as follows: December 5, 8,12,15,19, 22 January 9,12, 19, 23, 26, 30 February 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 March 2, 6
Note: If WLHS does not have school, there will not be practice. Check your email or contact Coach Nickels if there is questionable weather that evening.
Tryouts for Jr. Vikings Boys Basketball for the 2023-24 season will be held on August 25-26, 2023.
Wisconsin Lutheran High School boys basketball program would like to invite boys entering grades 3-8 to tryout for the Jr. Vikings boys basketball team. Jr. Vikings basketball is a Christ centered program aimed at helping boys who are interested in attending WLHS and playing high school basketball. Because Jr. Vikings basketball is a program that has to make "cuts" please do not register unless your son is strongly interested in attending WLHS and is prepared to make a full commitment for the season. Jr. Vikings teams play in the highly competitive WYBL on Sunday afternoons and evenings. Teams also practice Monday and Thursday nights from the end of October through the beginning of March.
Grade 5: Saturday, August 26, at 8:00-9:15 a.m. Grade 6: Saturday, August 26, at 9:45-11:00 a.m. Grade 7: Saturday, August 26, at 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Grade 3: Saturday, August 26, at 1:30-2:30 p.m. Grade 4: Saturday, August 26, at 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Click here for tryout registrations for the 2023-24 season.
Tryout schedule is as follows:
Grade 8: Friday, August 25, at 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Grade 5: Saturday, August 26, at 8:00-9:15 a.m. Grade 6: Saturday, August 26, at 9:45-11:00 a.m. Grade 7: Saturday, August 26, at 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Grade 3: Saturday, August 26, at 1:30-2:30 p.m. Grade 4: Saturday, August 26, at 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Cost: Register before April 1 - $75 Register April 1-June 1 - $90 Register After June 1 - $100
Registration for Sports Performance Camp is due by Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Note
All participants will be taught the proper techniques to be used in the strength and speed program during the first week of their program. Campers should wear clothing and shoes comfortable for working out.
All campers should be in good physical health as they will experience a strenuous day of training. Campers must supply their own health and accident insurance coverage.
Practices: In the weight room facility at Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Team Selection: Tryouts are on Saturday, September 9 for all grades. Tryouts will be held at WLHS in the Main Gymnasium. View the tryout schedule in the "Tryout Information" tab below.
Season: September-March
Practices: At Wisconsin Lutheran High School and area WELS Lutheran Grade Schools (TBA)
Questions? E-mail the program director or WLHS contact person or call 414-453-4567
Wisconsin Lutheran High School girls basketball program would like to invite girls entering grades 3-8 to tryout for the Jr. Vikings girls basketball team. Tryouts this year are Saturday, September 9 (see tryout schedule below). Tryouts will be held at WLHS in the Main Gymnasium.
Wisconsin Lutheran High School girls basketball program is a Christ Centered program aimed at helping girls who are interested in attending WLHS and playing high school basketball. Our goal is to develop skills in each individual which helps create individual, as well as team success at the high school level. Jr. Vikings girls basketball is a program that does make cuts, so please do not register unless there is strong interest in attending WLHS and a commitment for the full season.
Jr. Vikings will play in a Winter League on select Sundays in November, December, January and February. Jr. Vikings will also play in select tournaments throughout the year. Practices will be held on Sunday nights, as well as one other week night during the week. These practices will be held at Wisconsin Lutheran High School, as well as various facilities in the area.
Who: WELS grade school runners in 4th-8th grade who have a strong interest in running and attending Wisconsin Lutheran High School.
What: Join the WLHS Vikings this summer for Wednesday morning runs!
When: From 8:15-9:45 a.m. on the following Wednesdays: June 14, 21, and 28, July 5, 12, 19, and 26, and August 2
Where: Please meet at the track entrance at WLHS
Note: To assure that we can properly supervise our runners, we would ask that any athletes that participate in the running program have some experience with distance running and have the ability to run miles at pace. Please contact Coach Mark Moldenhauer (info below) with questions.
The 2023 Jr. Viking Flag Football Camp will be held the following three Saturdays: September 9, 16, and 30, from 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Practices will be conducted by members of the WLHS varsity coaching staff as well as varsity football players and will take place at the Wisconsin Lutheran High School football field.
Tryouts are on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Wisconsin Lutheran High School.
Tryout times per age group:
U13 - 8:00am - 9:30am
U14 - 9:45am - 11:15am
U11 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm
U12 - 1:45pm - 3:15pm
You must have a Badger Region Membership to participate in tryouts on Saturday, October 7. The fall membership ($10) is what is required for tryouts. You will then upgrade to the full membership if your daughter accepts an offer for the team.