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.
Baseball
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Baseball Information
Serves: Grades 2-8
Cost: The cost is $475 and includes the uniform.Program Director: Brad Wetzel (jrvikings.baseball@wlhs.org)
Season: Indoor practices start January, and the season runs through July
Practices: At the OAW Indoor Sports Complex in New Berlin, Wisconsin Lutheran High School, and various outdoor locations
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Registration & Tryout Information
Register for the 2024 season - click here.
Tryouts for the 2024 season will take place:- U8-U11: Monday, July 24 • 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- U12-U14: Wednesday, July 26 • 5:30-8:00 p.m.
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Youth Baseball Camp
This camp is designed for boys in grades 2-8.
2024 Camp dates: Coming soonCamp times:
Session 1 (Grades 2-4): 12:00-1:15 p.m.
Session 2 (Grades 5-8): 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Cost: TBD
More information: Coming soon
Camp registration: Coming soon
Cheerleading
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Cheerleading Information
Serves: Girls in grades 1-8
Cost: A registration fee of $75 is due with the registration form no later than Friday, July 22, 2022. For new members, there is an additional program fee of $225 which covers all team practices, choreography, music, competition fees, and the uniform. For returning members, the program fee is $91 and covers all team practices, choreography, music, and competition fees. Returning members have the option of re-ordering individual uniform pieces at an additional cost for replacement or different sizing.
Program Director: Jennifer Ellenson (jrvikingcheer@wlhs.org)
Season: August through FebruaryPractices: Sundays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Wisconsin Lutheran High School, with the first practice starting Sunday, August 7
Additional Info: Click here
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Cheerleading Policies
Click here to read the Jr. Vikings Cheerleading Policies. -
Consent and Waiver Form
The parents or guardians of all participants must read and agree to the Parental/Guardian Consent and Waiver of Responsibility Form found here. -
Registration Information
Registration for the Jr. Vikings Cheer Team is now closed.
Dance
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2023 Dance Camp
WLHS is excited to host the Grade School Dance Camp on Saturday, March 25 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. in the main gym.
Cost
$18 per participant
$12 for camp tee shirt (not required to participate in camp)
Click here to register.
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Jr. Vikings Dance Team Information
Serves: Girls in grades 1-8
Cost: $60
Program Director: Liz Mariscal (liz.mariscal43@gmail.com)
WLHS Contact: Mr. Blair Schaper (blair.schaper@wlhs.org)Practices: On Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Wisconsin Lutheran High School (room 175)
Season: 6 weeks during Fall 2022Practice Dates:- Wednesday, September 7
- Wednesday, September 14
- Wednesday, September 21
- Wednesday, September 28
- Wednesday, October 5
- Wednesday, October 12
Games: The team will perform at select Jr. Vikings Football Games.
Game Performances:- Saturday, October 1 at the 12:00 and 1:30 p.m. games
- Saturday, October 15 at the 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. games
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. -
Jr. Vikings Dance Team Registration Information
Registration for the Fall 2022 Jr. Vikings Dance Team is now closed.
Soccer (Futsal)
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Soccer (Futsal) Information
Serves: Grades 5-8
Cost: $25 per individual, or $100 per school teamProgram Director and WLHS Contact: Craig Radue (craig.radue@wlhs.org)
Team Selection: Open roster
Season: November-MarchPractices: Sunday evenings at Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Additional Info: Schools can also be considered for co-ed teams.
Questions? E-mail Craig Radue at craig.radue@wlhs.org, or call 414-453-4567 -
Registration Information
Registration is currently closed.
Wrestling
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Wrestling Information
Serves: Grades K5-8
Cost: $50 (includes a t-shirt at the end of the season)
Checks can be made out to "Wisconsin Lutheran High School Wrestling Fund"Team Selection: Open rosterSeason: December-MarchPractices: 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.
Questions? Contact Jason Nickels at jason.nickels@wlhs.org or 414-453-4567 ext. 2223. You can also contact Sam Bramstredt at sam.bramstedt@gmail.com or 920-242-0031. -
Registration Information
Click here to download and complete the registration sheet.
Boys Basketball
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Boys Basketball Information
Serves: Grades 3-8
Cost: Base cost of $200, further fee levels will vary
Program Director/WLHS Contact: Ryan Walz
Team Selection: Tryouts in August
Season: October-March
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Tryout Information
Tryouts for Jr. Vikings Boys Basketball for the 2023-24 season will be held on August 25-27, 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.
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Registration Information
Registration for tryouts for the 2023-24 season is coming soon.
Cheer Clinic
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Cheer Clinic Information
For information regarding the Cheer Clinic please contact Program Director and WLHS Contact, Jennifer Ellenson, at jrvikingcheer@wlhs.org. -
Registration Information
Registration is now closed.
Football
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Football Information
Serves: Grades 5-8
Cost: $200 until February 1 - $225 until April 1 - $250 after
Program Director: Eric Zeitler (ezeit53@gmail.com)WLHS Contact: Joel Radue (joel.radue@wlhs.org)
Team selection: Open roster
Season: August-OctoberPractices: Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Questions? E-mail the program director or WLHS contact person or call 414-453-4567 -
Registration Information
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Schedule
2023 Jr Vikings Football schedule coming soon! -
Jr. Vikings Roster
Rooster information coming soon!
Strength and Conditioning
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Strength and Conditioning Information
Serves: Girls and boys in grades 6-8
Summer Season: On Tuesdays and Thursdays, from June 13-July 20, 2023
Boys Session
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Girls Session
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 11:15 a.m.-12:30 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.
NoteAll 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
Program Director and WLHS Contact:
Brad Johnson (brad.johnson@wlhs.org)
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Registration Information
Click here to register for the Summer Jr. Vikings Strength & Conditioning Program.
Girls Basketball
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Girls Basketball Information
Serves: Grades 3-8
Cost: Base cost of $175 ($30 uniform if needed)
Program Director and WLHS Contact: Randy Strutz (randall.strutz@wlhs.org)
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 -
Tryout Information
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.Saturday, September 9, 20237th Grade: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
6th Grade: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
5th Grade: 12:00-1:30 p.m.
4th Grade: 2:00-3:30 p.m.
3rd Grade: 4:00-5:30 p.m.
8th Grade: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
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. -
Registration Information
Register here for Jr. Vikings girls basketball tryouts.
Cross Country
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Cross Country Information
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.
Main Contact: Coach Mark Moldenhauer mark.moldenhauer@wlhs.org or 414-344-8835
WLHS Girls CC Head Coach: Coach Blair Schaper blair.schaper@wlhs.org or 414-453-4567
WLHS Boys CC Head Coach: Coach Eric Lueck
eric.lueck@wlhs.org or 414-453-4567
Flag Football
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Flag Football Information
Serves: Grades 2-4
Cost: $40Team Selection: Open rosterSeason: The 2022 3-day camp dates are the following three Saturdays: September 10, 17, and 24, from 9:30-11:00 a.m.Practices: At Wisconsin Lutheran High SchoolQuestions? E-mail Joel Radue at joel.radue@wlhs.org or call 414-453-4567. -
Registration Information
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Schedule
The 2022 Jr. Viking Flag Football Camp will be held the following three Saturdays: September 10, 17, and 24, from 9:30-11:00 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.
Volleyball
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Volleyball Information
Serves: Grades 5-8
Cost: $500-$650 (based on level)
Program Directors: Taylor Chladek and Sophie Warner (jvvcdirector@gmail.com)
WLHS Contact: Mr. Blair Schaper (blair.schaper@wlhs.org)
Team Selection: Tryouts are on Saturday, October 1, 2022
Season: Late November-AprilPractices: At Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Additional Info: Visit the web site here.
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Tryouts
Tryouts are on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Wisconsin Lutheran High School.
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Registration Information
Registration is now closed.
You must have a Badger Region Membership to participate in tryouts on Saturday, October 1. 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.
