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Alabama Gymnastics To Open Season Friday Against UNC

The ​Alabama gymnastics team is gearing up to kick off its 2025 season this Friday in Coleman Coliseum against North Carolina.

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Alabama gymnastics team is gearing up to kick off its 2025 season this Friday in Coleman Coliseum against North Carolina.


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The season-opening meet will begin at 7 p.m. and will also serve as a birthday celebration for Big Al.

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UA Athletics says doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for warmups and pre-meet festivities, with tickets priced at $15 for adults and $10 for youth.

Free parking will be available in the 2nd Avenue Lot, Capstone Parking Deck, and the Soccer Lot.

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The Soccer Lot will also offer free Crimson Ride shuttle service.

Friday's gym meet will be streamed on SEC Network+ through the ESPN app.

A look at the schedule of the events:

  • 5:30 p.m. Doors Open for Birthday Activities
  • Balloon animal maker, face painter, and PERFECT 10 rollout banner giveaway
  • 6:25 p.m. Pre-Meet Performance by Alabama Crimsonettes
  • 6:30 p.m. Big Al's Birthday Celebration
  • 6:35 p.m. Alabama Gymnastics Pep Rally
  • 6:40 p.m. First 10.0 of the Meet - Luisa Blanco
  • 6:55 p.m. First Vault

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