COLUMBIA, Mo. - Fans of the Mizzou gymnastics team have two opportunities to meet and watch the 2016 Tigers this weekend with a pair of fan events. On Saturday, Dec. 4, the Tigers will be at the Columbia Mall for a Meet and Greet, where fans can get autographs, pictures and interact with the team from 2-3 p.m. in the Target wing. 

Additionally, Mizzou will host an open gym practice on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 12:30-2:30 p.m., at the Tiger Performance Complex (MAP), where fans can watch the Tigers as they prepare for the upcoming season. Following practice, the team will have a Q&A session with fans. 

Mizzou first hit the mats on Friday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in the annual Black and Gold exhibition at the Hearnes Center. The Tigers then have four weeks before they officially open the 2016 season on Friday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. when the squad hosts Illinois in the Beauty and the Beast event at the Hearnes Center. 

Season tickets are still available for the upcoming season, with prices set at $20 for adults and $12 for youth and seniors. To order or for more information, call 1-800-CAT-PAWS.