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 $500 and includes the uniform.Program Director: Joe Janke (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
Tryouts for the 2025 season took place in July 2024.
Monday, July 22 (U8-U10) 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24 (U11-U14) 5:30-8:00 p.m.
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Youth Baseball Camp
This camp is designed for boys in grades 2-8.
2025 Camp dates: Sundays - Jan. 26, Feb. 2, and Feb. 9Camp times:
Session 1 (Grades 2-4): 12:00-1:15 p.m.
Session 2 (Grades 5-8): 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 (see info sheet for payment details)
Registration deadline: Sunday, January 12, 2025
More information: Click here
Registration link: Click here
Questions: Please direct any camp questions to Coach Steve Kargus (kargus19@hotmail.com). Any registration questions can be directed to Coach Joe Janke (joe.janke@wlhs.org).
Cheerleading
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Cheerleading Information
Serves: Girls in grades 2-8
Cost: A registration cost of $75 is due with the registration form no later than Friday, June 21, 2024. There is an additional program cost which covers all team practices, choreography, and the entire uniform. The program cost is $160 for returning athletes and $195 for new athletes.
Contact Person: Kelsee Sievert (jrvikingcheer@wlhs.org)
Season: August through FebruaryPractices: Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Wisconsin Lutheran High School, with the first practice starting Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Additional Info: Click here
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Cheerleading Policies
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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 is now closed for the 2024 Jr. Vikings Cheer Team.
Dance
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Jr. Vikings Dance Team Information
Serves: Girls in grades 1-8
Cost: $60
Program Director: Colleen Honeck (colleenhoneck@hotmail.com)
WLHS Contact: Mr. Blair Schaper (blair.schaper@wlhs.org)Practices: On Monday nights from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Wisconsin Lutheran High School (Room 175)
Season: 6 weeks during Fall 2024Practice Dates:- Monday, September 9
- Monday, September 16
- Monday, September 23
- Monday, September 30
- Monday, October 7
- Monday, October 14
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.
Girls will be divided into 1-4 grades and 5-8 grades. Spots are limited to 20 on each team.
The WLHS Varsity Dance Team will also be holding their 2025 Dance Camp in the spring at Wisconsin Lutheran High School. Look for more info in the near future.
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Jr. Vikings Dance Team Registration Information
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2025 Dance Camp
NOTE: 2025 Dance Camp information coming soon.
WLHS was excited to host the Grade School Dance Camp on Saturday, March 23, 2024!
SERVES
Girls in grades K-8
DATE & TIMES
March 23, 20241:30 p.m. - Doors open2:00 p.m. - Camp begins
6:00 p.m. - Parents are invited to come watch the routines
6:30 p.m. - Camp ends
ABOUT
This camp is non-competitive with an emphasis on fun. It is our hope that through this camp these girls will discover a positive outlet to develop and pursue their God given talents and the joy of doing their best for the Lord.For grades K-3, this camp will provide each girl the enjoyment of learning different physical movements, putting them to music, and working with others to create a complete routine. Then they will enjoy performing this routine for family and friends.
For grades 4–8, this camp will introduce basic concepts of dance team, as well as introductory and intermediate techniques. Arm placement, footwork and ripples will be taught. Jumps and more complex dance skills will be introduced at the 6th-8th grade levels. They will also learn a complete routine to perform for family and friends.
CAMP DIRECTOR
WLHS Varsity Dance Team Head Coach Aryn Ebben is the camp director. Aryn has more than 16 years of dance experience as a member of a studio for eight years, a three-year member of the WLHS Dance team, one-year member of the WLC Power Surge Dance Team, and nine years of coaching at Wisco.
COST
$20 per participant (camp t-shirts are available for an additional $10)
PLEASE NOTE
Walk ups are welcome, but registrations made after Thursday, March 7 cannot be guaranteed a camp t-shirt. Late t-shirt orders will be filled if possible, or money will be returned. A limited amount of shirts will be available the day of camp.
REGISTRATION
Registration is now 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 on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 p.m., beginning on Monday, December 2, 2024.
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
Register for Jr. Vikings Wrestling here.
Boys Basketball
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Boys Basketball Information
Serves: Grades 3-8
About: 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.
Cost: Base cost of $200, further fee levels will vary
Program Director/WLHS Contact: Ryan Walz(ryan.walz@wlhs.org) & Andrew Duncan (dunc_10@hotmail.com)
Team Selection: Tryouts in August
Season: October-March
Practices: At Wisconsin Lutheran High School and area WELS Lutheran elementary schools (TBA). Teams also practice Monday and Thursday nights from the end of October through the beginning of March.
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Tryout Information
Jr. Vikings tryouts will take place on August 17 & 18, 2024. Cost to tryout is $10 per player.
All players must be pre-registered by Thursday, August 15. No walk-ups allowed.
Jr. Vikings boys basketball is a Wisconsin Lutheran HS feeder program, not an AAU or Club basketball team. Please consider only registering your son if he is planning on attending WLHS. Boys trying out for Jr. Vikings boys basketball should not try out for other feeder programs.
Please note: Players should arrive at Wisconsin Lutheran High School no earlier than 30 minutes before the designated tryout time. Enter the school only through door 14 off the parking lot. A coach will be inside the door to check each player in. Parents may come into door 14 to help their son get signed in but parents are not allowed in the gym area during tryouts. Players will exit the school after the tryout has ended through door 14 where parents should be waiting to pick them up. After tryouts please give the coaching staff at least a week to contact parents back via email in regards to the status of each player. Players should not bring their own basketball to the tryout, basketballs will be provided for them.
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Registration Information
Tryout registration is closed for the 2024-25 season.Saturday, August 17
3rd Grade: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
4th Grade: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
5th Grade: 2:00-3:15 p.m.
6th Grade: 4:00-5:15 p.m.
Sunday, August 18
7th Grade: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
8th Grade: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Jr. Vikings boys basketball has two competitive levels per grade depending on the number of players that try out. Our Blue level team plays at the highest level of competition and our White level team plays at the competition level that best fits the team’s talent. Players trying out should be ready to accept an invitation to play for either team. Coach Walz, with the help of the coaching staff, will determine the level that best fits each individual to help him in developing his own basketball skills.
Cheer Clinic
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Cheer Clinic Information
For information regarding the Cheer Clinic please react out to WLHS Contact, Annie Zeitler, at cheer.coach@wlhs.org. -
Registration Information
Registration is now closed.
Football
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Football Information
Serves: Grades 5-8
Cost: $200 through January 31; $225 February 1-March 31; and $250 April 1 and laterWLHS Contact: Joel Radue (joel.radue@wlhs.org)
Team selection: Open roster
Season: August-OctoberPractices: At Wisconsin Lutheran High School; First practice is Monday, August 4, 2025
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Registration Information
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Schedule
The 2025 schedule will be released this spring. -
Jr. Vikings Rosters
Strength and Conditioning
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Strength and Conditioning Information
Serves: For all female and male 6th-8th WELS grade schoolers/athletes
For: Strength, conditioning, and sports performance training
Upcoming Season: Coming soon
Cost: $100
Practices: In the weight room facility at Wisconsin Lutheran High School
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 athletes 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.
Program Director and WLHS Contact:
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Registration Information
Registration is now closed for the Jr. Vikings Strength & Conditioning program.
Girls Basketball
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Girls Basketball Information
Serves: Grades 3-8
About: 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. All girls interested in attending Wisconsin Lutheran High School should make sure to try out.
Cost: Base cost of $175 ($30 uniform if needed)
Program Director and WLHS Contact: Randy Strutz (randall.strutz@wlhs.org)
Team Selection: 2024 Tryouts are on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8. Tryouts will be held at WLHS in the Main Gymnasium. View the tryout schedule and register by clicking on the tabs below.
Season: September-March
Practices: 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.
Games: Jr. Vikings will play in select tournaments on Saturday and Sunday throughout the months of November, December, January, February, and March.
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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 7 and Sunday, September 8 (see tryout schedule below). Tryouts will be held at WLHS in the Main Gymnasium.
Saturday, September 7, 2024
6th Grade: 8:00-9:15 a.m.
5th Grade: 9:45-11:00 a.m.
3rd & 4th Grade: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 8, 2024
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Registration Information
Register for Jr. Vikings girls basketball tryouts here by Thursday, September 5, at 4:00 p.m.
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 in Summer 2024 for Wednesday morning runs!
When: From 8:15-9:45 a.m. on the following Wednesdays:
June 19, and 26,
July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31
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: $50Team Selection: Open rosterDates: The 2024 3-day camp dates are the following three Saturdays: September 7, 14, and 28, from 9:00-10:30 a.m.Practices: At Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Register by Tuesday, September 3, at 11:59 p.m.Questions? E-mail Joel Radue at joel.radue@wlhs.org or call 414-453-4567. -
Registration Information
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Schedule
The 2024 Jr. Viking Flag Football Camp will be held the following three Saturdays: September 7, 14, and 28, from 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Camp 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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Jr. Vikings 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, July 20, 2024 at WLHS
Season: Late November-AprilPractices: At Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Additional Info: Visit the web site here.
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Jr. Vikings Tryouts & Registration Information
Tryouts are on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Wisconsin Lutheran High School.Tryout times per age group:- U14 - 8:00-9:30 a.m.
- U13 - 9:45-11:15 a.m.
- U12 - 12:15-1:45 p.m.
- U11 - 2:00-3:30 p.m.
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Wisco Juniors Information (Fall League)
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Wisco Juniors Tryouts & Registration Information
Tryouts for Fall 2024 take place:- Monday, May 6: 5th & 7th grades from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at WLHS
- Wednesday, May 8: 6th & 8th grades from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at WLHS
