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Fairbanks Today
By the People, for the People
UAA Gymnasts Prepare for Final Home Meet After Program's Comeback
Senior athletes who stuck with the UAA gymnastics team after it was cut will compete at home one last time.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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The University of Alaska Anchorage gymnastics program was cut a few years ago, but several senior athletes chose to stay with the team through its comeback. This weekend, those seniors will compete at home for the final time as they wrap up their collegiate careers.
Why it matters
The UAA gymnastics program was nearly eliminated, but the dedication of its athletes helped revive the team. This final home meet is a celebration of their perseverance and a testament to the power of community support in saving a sports program.
The details
After the UAA gymnastics program was cut, several senior athletes made the decision to stay with the team and help rebuild it. Through fundraising efforts and community support, the program was able to be reinstated, and those seniors who remained are now preparing for their final home competition.
- The UAA gymnastics program was cut a few years ago.
- The program was later reinstated thanks to fundraising and community support.
- This weekend's meet will be the final home competition for the senior gymnasts.
The players
University of Alaska Anchorage
The public university located in Anchorage, Alaska that houses the gymnastics program.
UAA Gymnastics Team
The collegiate gymnastics program at the University of Alaska Anchorage that was nearly eliminated but has since been revived.
UAA Senior Gymnasts
The athletes who committed to the UAA gymnastics program and chose to stay with the team even after it was initially cut.
What’s next
The UAA gymnastics team will compete in their final home meet this weekend, celebrating the seniors who helped revive the program.
The takeaway
The story of the UAA gymnastics team's comeback is an inspiring example of how community support and athlete dedication can save a sports program that was on the brink of being eliminated.
