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Woodson Y Whirlers Gymnastics Team
Our competitive Woodson YMCA Whirlers Team provides a caring environment to develop Gymnastics skills and create lasting friendships.
Our Whirlers include competitive gymnastics Levels from 2 - 10. Each level focuses on solid basics and skill progressions while developing YMCA core values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty. Team building activities are planned throughout the year in addition to competitions.
Our competitive team travels to different YMCAs throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Our competitive season concludes with our State meet in March.
A National YMCA Gymnastics Championship is held in June at different locations throughout the United States. Practice is held in the Gymnastics Center at the Wausau Branch in the evenings Monday through Friday.
Stop by and check us out! Participants are invited to be on a team through our progressive gymnastics classes or by individual tryout.
Interested in Joining the Team?
For more information email
Jackie Buemi, Gymnastics Director
or call (715)841-1814
Woodson YMCA Gymnastics Team Shines at National Championships in Greensboro, NC!
Earns 36 Medals at 2026 YMCA National Gymnastics Championships
Greensboro, NC — The Woodson YMCA gymnastics team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 YMCA National Gymnastics Championships, held June 27-July 1, 2026 at the Greensboro Complex in Greensboro. Seventeen gymnasts from the Wausau-based program qualified and competed on the national stage, bringing home an impressive 36 medals — awarded to athletes who placed in the top one-third of their level, event, and age group.
The Level 2 team delivered an outstanding performance, led by Jorie J., who earned the National All-Around Championship while also earning 1st on Beam, 2nd on Vault and Floor, and 3rd on Bars. Emmelyn C. added a 3rd-place All-Around finish, highlighted by a National Championship on Floor and additional podium finishes on Beam. Strong performances from Briana B., Isla S., and Ady R. rounded out an impressive showing, with multiple top-10 event finishes and a 5th-place finish on Bars.
The Level 3 team also showcased exceptional talent, with Meredith C. claiming the National All-Around Championship while earning 1st on Beam and additional top-seven finishes on every event. Braelyn C. earned a National Championship on Bars and placed 6th All-Around, while Zhian Z., Molly L., and Camryn D. contributed several top-12 event finishes, demonstrating the team's depth and consistency throughout the competition.
Guiding the athletes throughout the week were coaches Jackie Buemi and Savannah Schemenauer.
Gymnastics Director Jackie Buemi praised the athletes’ performances and sportsmanship throughout the event. “These gymnasts trained for months and gave their all,” she said. “To see so many of them recognized at the national level — and for our younger teams to place first — speaks volumes about their commitment and the support of our coaching staff and families.”
The YMCA National Championships brought together approximately 2,000 athletes from across the country to compete in artistic gymnastics events. The Woodson YMCA team now returns home with not only medals and trophies but memories and motivation to carry into the next season.
2026 STATE GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONS Congratulations to Our Woodson Y Whirlers
Whirlers Level 2
State Champions
Team All Around
Individual All Around
- Jorie Jackson - Level 2
- Esme Her - Level 2
- Lillian Parilek - Level 3
Vault
- Jorie Jackson - Level 2
- Esme Her - Level 2
- Sofia Kopke - Level 5
Bars
- Jorie Jackson - Level 2
Beam
- Meredith Carlson – Level 3
Floor
- Isla Schultz - Level 2
- Esme Her - Level 2