Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any requirements to join?

Students in Madison and the surrounding areas will be eligible to compete for the Alliance. All student athletes must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 college credits (or its equivalent for another form of secondary education, such as pursuing a trade).  This may be at UW-Madison, Madison Area Technical College, or other colleges/schools in the area.

 If you have a specific situation and would like to know whether you would qualify to be on our team, please contact our head coach Matt Mannino (WImensgymnasticsalliance@gmail.com OR complete the contact form below).

When did Wisconsin Flippers start?

Practices began Fall 2024 and the Flippers competed their first season in 2025.
Our team is currently in provisional status. We have 4 active gymnasts who are competing in the 2025-2026 season.
Once we form a team of 5 active gymnasts, we can apply for full GymACT status. We are looking for gymnasts to join our team! Please contact us if you are interested!

What are the benefits of joining?

-Coaching, gym time, and a supportive team atmosphere at no cost to you!

-We cover meet fees, travel expenses, team apparel, and uniforms

-Opportunities to compete against outstanding college talents from all over the country!

-Be part of the movement to revitalize men’s gymnastics in the US!

Where does the team train?

The team is training at Madtown Twisters Gymnastics in Madison, WI. This facility is a short bus ride from downtown Madison and the UW-Madison campus.

The team is coached by Matt Mannino.  He is the Boys’ Team Assistant Coach at Madtown Twisters Gymnastics. Additionally, Matt is the Wisconsin Boys Gymnastics State Chair. Matt has 16 years of coaching experience with men’s gymnastics, and he has been involved in gymnastics for the last 26 years.

What is “provisional status”?

As a “provisional” GymACT program, Wisconsin scores do not yet appear in the Road to Nationals rankings, but we are shown in the official meet scoresheets. Our team is not yet advertised by the GymACT website or official promotional materials. Once we have 5 active athletes, we can apply for official GymACT membership status. We need gymnasts like you to help us compete for National rankings!

Have another question?

Contact Coach Matt: