Event Overview

The Isla® HBCU Classic is an inaugural three-day event celebrating diversity and excellence in gymnastics and cheerleading. Organized by The Isla®  Foundation and Brown Girls Do Gymnastics, the event aims to foster inclusion and provide competitive opportunities for marginalized athletes.

Event Schedule & Highlights

📅 Friday, February 14, 2025
🔹 Step Show (Stroll Off) & Cheer and Dance Exhibition | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)

📅 Saturday, February 15, 2025
🔹 Meet & Greet: Wilberforce Gymnastics Team | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM)
🔹 Isla® HBCU Classic Fest (HBCU Vendors, DJ & More) | 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM

📅 Sunday, February 16, 2025
🔹 Gymnastics Club Competition | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | (AAU Levels, ages 6-18)
🔹 Collegiate Gymnastics Meet | 3:00 PM (Warm-ups & presentations begin at 1:00 PM) | Featuring Fisk University, Greenville University, and Wilberforce University

The HBCU Gymnastics Contenders

  • Fisk University: Launched the first HBCU Intercollegiate Women's Artistic Gymnastics Team in 2022, achieving national recognition with gymnast Morgan Price winning the USAG Collegiate National Championship in 2024.

  • Wilberforce University: Set to debut its gymnastics team in January 2026, Wilberforce took up the helm for the gymnasts who were displaced after Talladega College concluded their gymnastics program and began their team a year early. Continuing the legacy of diversity and inclusion in collegiate gymnastics, Wilberforce is ready to make a name for itself

Special Guest Team

  • Greenville University Gymnastics Team: Greenville is excited to join us in support of diversity in gymnastics and also continue on their journey to USAG Nationals. Greenville's attendance also fulfills the USAG National qualifying requirements.

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Become an official sponsor of the HBCU Women’s Gymnastics and Isla Invitational.

  • Engage in onsite activations and promotional opportunities.

  • Support through scholarships, equipment donations, or media promotions.

For sponsorship inquiries, contact support@theislafoundation.org or call 404.671.4363.