The University of Minnesota Men's gymnastics team hosted their annual Maroon and Gold Intrasquad meet on Saturday, December 6 at Foundation Gymnastics. The event showcased the team's depth and competitive spirit, as athletes competed in a friendly, but intense, team format.

Results

The Gold Team emerged victorious, posting a team score of 300.15 to edge out the Maroon Team, who finished with 296.65 points. The meet was close throughout, with both teams displaying impressive routines across all apparatus.

Outstanding Performances

Among the many strong showings, Ben Letvin stood out as the all-around champion of the meet. His consistency and skill across all events helped secure crucial points for the Gold Team and demonstrated his leadership and poise under pressure.

The Maroon Team was led by freshman standout KJ Richardson who posted an All Around score of 73.95 for a 2nd place finish behind Ben Letvin.

Event Highlights

• Floor Exercise: Both teams delivered dynamic tumbling passes, with the Gold Team narrowly taking the edge. The event was won by junior Ben Letvin with a score of 13.70. Gold team posted a team score of 53.00 to win the event.

• Pommel Horse: The Maroon Team showed solid technique, making the apparatus a highlight in the competition. Ben Letvin took home top honors on this event as well with a 12.80. Gold team prevailed with a 48.00.

• Still Rings: Strength and control were on full display and Maroon managed to beat Gold with more stuck landings and a team score of 47.90. KJ Richardson won the event with a solid set and a stuck dismount for a score of 12.50.

• Vault: Explosive vaults contributed to the excitement of the meet, with Ben Letvin sticking his Kasamatsu 3/2 for a huge score of 14.70. Gold Team pulled further away with a team score of 54.30.

• Parallel Bars: Freshman KJ Richardson once again took the top spot with a clean and confident set and a score of 12.80. Gold Team took the event title over Maroon with a score of 49.80.

• High Bar: This high-flying event was won by junior Luke Pedersen with a career high score of 13.05. Maroon Team posted a meet-high team score of 50.15, but it just wasn’t enough to overtake Gold Team.

Looking Ahead

This intrasquad meet provided valuable experience for all gymnasts and set a positive tone for the upcoming season. With standout athletes like Ben Letvin and a competitive roster, the University of Minnesota men's gymnastics team is ready for a successful year.

MAROON AND GOLD INTRASQUAD SET FOR SATURDAY DECEMBER 6th

The annual Maroon & Gold Intrasquad will be held at Foundation Gymnastics on December 6. Action starts at 12:00 noon, so make sure to come out early and support the team as they showcase their skills and teamwork. We look forward to seeing fans, families, and friends cheering on our athletes during this spirited event!

Foundation Gymnastics is located at 655 Fairview Ave N in St Paul, MN 55104. This will be a great chance to not only watch the 2026 Team in action, but also a chance to see our new gym! So much has gone into getting this new home for the University of Minnesota Men’s Gymnastics Team put together and we’re excited to show it off.

The teams have been selected and we’re looking forward to a great battle in the gym. This meet will help the coaches make some tough decisions moving forward in terms of the lineups we’ll be utilizing in our regular season meets. Because of the sheer numbers of routines to be performed, we decided to put the Pommel Horse competition on Friday, December 5th during our regularly scheduled workout time (3:00 – 6:00 pm) so if you can’t make it Saturday you’re welcome to come and watch Pommel Horse on Friday.

Speaking of which, here are some updates on locations and times for regular season meets on our schedule this year. In our last update, our local meets were listed as TBD when it came to location, but now we can report on these details:

• The John Roethlisberger Iceberg Invitational will be held on Saturday night, January 31, 2026 most likely at 7:00 pm at Shakpoee High School – 100 17th Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379

• The MN GymACT Invitational will be held Saturday night, February 14, 2026 at 6:20 pm at Humboldt High School – 30 Baker St E, St Paul, MN 55107

• The MIGS Program Invitational will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 5:30 pm at Humboldt High School – 30 Baker St E, St Paul, MN 55107

Hope to see you at these local meets to cheer on the team!

STICK THE DISMOUNT FUNDRAISER ABOUT TO BEGIN

The annual Stick the Dismount campaign is about to be launched again. This campaign has gone on for almost 20 years, bringing in thousands of dollars for the Minnesota Men’s Gymnastics Program.

The way it works is participants can pledge a dollar amount per Stuck Dismount through the year. Last year, we had a total of 103 stuck dismounts, so that’s a number you can use to gauge your potential pledge. So, if you pledged $2 per stick and we stick 103 dismounts again, you’d be donating $206 at the end of the season.

Here’s a link to the STUCK DISMOUNT PLEDGE GOOGLE FORM:

https://STICK THE DISMOUNT CAMPAIGN

You can cap your pledge or make a one-time donation on behalf of the Stick the Dismount campaign. This is a great way to follow the team throughout the season and provide support based on their level of success.

We just had 15 Stuck Dismounts at the Maroon & Gold Meet so we’re on the move and we saw a nice number of sticks this past weekend.

Donations to the program are always greatly appreciated and can be made through our website: www.minnesotagymnastics.org.

FOUNDATION GYMNASTICS IS GROWING

Our Foundation Gymnastics enrollment is growing, and we are looking forward to a big push after the 1st of the year! More information can be found at www.foundationgym.org. Take a look at our website at www.foundationgymnastics.org.