TURKEY TUMBLER MEET REFLECTION

It was a very busy weekend full of gymnastics!  It was so much fun to watch these girls compete, rally around each other, and learn how to deal with the pressures of being on stage in front of a judge.  What a fantastic opportunity to get judge feedback in the form of scores and handwritten notes.  Many times it is the same things the coaches have been telling the girls, but hearing it from the "authority"  is like groundbreaking for them!!  Whatever it takes!!  I am very grateful for all the parent support and enthusiasm this weekend.  We have such a nice community...I am always proud to be a part of our club!  One of the judges pointed out how nice our teams are with one another.  They are sweet teammates!

Whether your gymnast is new to the sport, new to our club, new to a level or experienced at a level...we have a lot to celebrate at this early start to the season.  We are going to continue to build on these successes and I know we will see amazing progress this season.  This is going to be fun!

One specific thing the judges commented to us about that could be remedied quickly for next meet is this...

hair flopping around is very distracting to the judges.  I know it feels nit picky but I am just passing this along straight from the judges.  When long ponytails or even long braids are flipping around, they have difficulty judging the routine with accuracy.  I am going to strongly suggest a tight bun for their hair if the ponytail is longer than where a shirt collar would be.  If the ponytail is shorter and doesn't hang past where a collar would be, then it is perfectly fine.  I know of gyms that dictate the way the hair is done.  I hate to do that but I do know the judges specifically mentioned it to me so I am going to pass that on to you.  Very tight french braids that are not flopping around will do just fine too!  Let's try for tight french braid or braids or a ponytail with a bun and scrunchie.  If we need to, we can always meet for a pre-meet hair party!!  Some of you bun experts could offer your services!  I know it is not easy.  Hair before a meet gives me severe anxiety! 

We will talk to the girls tomorrow at practice about this too to help support you at home in dealing with this!  

COWTOWN CLASSIC

The COWTOWN CLASSIC SCHEDULE IS OUT.

All Levels are Saturday, December 13th at the Ohio State Fairgrounds Celeste Center.

Level 3 Open Stretch is at 8:00am so you will need to be at the Celeste Center by 7:40.  I know that is early!!

Levels 4 & 5- We are in the same session!!  Your open Stretch is 5:30-6:00 on Saturday as well.  You will need to arrive to the Celeste Center between 5:00-5:15(probably on the earlier end because you will have to maneuver as session being released)

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER GYMNASTS OF THE MONTH

We have such amazing gymnasts!  They are an absolute blast to coach.  It is so challenging every month choosing who to highlight.  They really all have such fabulous qualities!
Hopefully you are starting to get to know the gymnasts from the various teams.  Here are a few more to get to know…

First up, we have Belle!  Belle is one of our level 5 gymnasts.  She is a twin!  Her sister Maggie is also a level 5 gymnast on the team.  Belle also has 2 half brothers, Max and Mitchell and 2 cats, Sugar and Jasmine.  Belle is a 5th grader at Holt Crossing.  Some of Belle's favorite things are…

Event - Bars

Food - Mac and Cheese

Color - Green

Subject at School - Literacy Block

Movie - Godzilla

Animal - Cat

Book Series - Land of Stories

Candy - Reese's Cups

Song - Shake It Off

Season - Fall

Next, we have Carley Sontag. AKA Carl!  Carl is a level 4 gymnast and a 4th grade student at JC Sommer in Grove City.  She has a brother named Joe, a guinea pig named Mr. Chewey, a rat named Sweet Pea, a cat named Pumpkin, and 2 dogs named Paco and Nini.  Carl LOVES animals!

Some of her favorites…

Animal - Giraffes

Holiday - Christmas

Carl Loves all things SCHOOL!

TV Show - Jesse

Her Dream is to be an Olympian and she dreams of taking a trip to Africa to help save endangered animals.

Carl loves to SING!

Favorite Hobby - Reading & taking care of animals

Favorite thing to rock - Her Cowgirl Boots

Shiloh is on of our level 2 gymnast of the month representatives.  Shiloh has 1 sister named Gracie, and a brother named Cooper.  Shiloh has a dog named Riggins.  Shi is a 2nd grader at JC Sommer Elementary school.  Some of Shiloh's favorite things are…

Food - Steak

Song - Bad Blood by Taylor Swift

School Subject - Writing

TV Show - Jesse

Movie - Elf

Hobby - Drawing

Restaurant - Dirty Franks

Gymnastics Event - Bars

Favorite Animal - Tiger

Shiloh wants to be a teacher when she grows up!

Now we have Nevaeh, one our level 4 gymnasts!  Nevaeh has an older brother named Parker and 2 cats named Louie and Lucy.  Nev is a 5th grader.  Some of her favorites are…

Hobby - Drawing

Restaurant - Olive Garden

Candy - Sour Patch Kids

Song - Blank Space by Taylor Swift

Season - Summer

Gymnastics Event - Floor

Holiday - Christmas

Animal - Giraffe

Favorite Place she has traveled - South Carolina

School Subject - Social Studies

Mikayla is one of our level 3 gymnasts of the month. She has a furry sibling,  a dog named Jake! Mikayla's favorite subject in school is writing and she enjoys snacking on oranges. In her spare time, you will find her drawing and listening to her favorite song "when the sun goes down". In the gym her favorite event is the floor. When she goes shopping, she likes to go to Dick's sporting goods. She hopes to visit Hawaii someday!!

Karli is level 3 gymnast of the month too! She is the youngest to 2 brothers and 1 sister.  Moxie is her pet dog. Karli likes to eat steak and cupcakes! In school her favorite subject is math while in the gym her favorite event is bars. Karli likes to listen to country music and in her spare time, you'll find her  drawing.  Rabbits are her favorite animal. Karli's favorite vacation spot is Tennessee. 

Notes from our Parent Meeting on 11-8-14

Hello All!

I wanted to send these notes out to you all from the meeting on Saturday.  I know schedules are busy and meetings can be challenging.  I just decided to pretty much type up everything we went over so you could have it at your fingertips.  Hopefully it all makes sense to you.  Let me know if not!

One highlight that I wanted to point out…there is going to be a VERY small crew the Saturday after Thanksgiving.  I wanted to make practice available for those of you that were sticking around but I certainly understand family plans.  Since it will be a small crew, we are just going to practice 10-12 that day.  Enough time to shake it out and stretch a bit.  Keeping them moving!

I have details about the Turkey Tumbler, meet schedule, meet attire, etc. in the notes.

We do need a level 2 and level 4 parent volunteer to head up the goody bags.

You will not be responsible for doing the bags for every week just organize, collecting money or items, etc.  

Level 4 parents..I have had volunteers to help with the bags so maybe you guys could just go in pairs to take a meet at a time if that would make it easier.  I am going to try and get a phone/email tree together for the levels.  This may help!  If you would like to organize for levels 2 or 4 please let me know and I will get you contact information.

We will NOT worry about goody bags for the Turkey Tumbler on the 22nd!

Parent Meeting Notes from 11-8-14

Some Upcoming Reminders

1.  November 1st- Last day to let Coach Erin know if your daughter will be participating in the Rock and Roll Classic(optional January Meet).  We will put an email out to all those signed up by the 3rd with final details of payment.

2.  Sign Up Genius was sent out for Private Lessons-This is the easiest way for the coaches to keep track of extra time in the gym.
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C084EAFAD28AAF94-novemberdecemeber/

3.  Saturday, November 8th - Girl's Team Parent Meeting (Pre-Team Included) 12:30-1:00
We don't have tons to share but just want everyone to feel ready for the upcoming season.  Please email me any questions you may have that you would like addressed.  I will try to weave those answers into our agenda in an effort to be respectful of everyone's time.

4.  Please make sure your $25 has been paid to the Booster Club for the Turkey Tumbler on November 22nd.  This is our home opener and we will have judges to score our gymnasts.  It will be some nice feedback before the season officially begins.

5.  A CHANGE…Coach Nate sent out some closing dates for the upcoming holiday season.  He originally stated that the gym would be closed the Saturday after Thanksgiving.  We will still be having practice for the girls team our normal time.  So, that would be Saturday, November 29th.  Normal Practice for the Girls Team.

6.  November Gymnasts of the Month-(wow, October went so fast we didn't get any gymnasts highlighted!) We will double our November gymnasts of the month to get as many girls highlighted before our season begins.  I will email those parents to get your permission to highlight your gymnast!

Booster Meeting on SATURDAY at 12:40pm. We have a few important pieces of information you'll want to hear about!

1st OPTIONAL MEET FOR LEVELS 3-5

I am placing a sign up sheet for the first optional meet for levels 3-5.

I need to know if you are interested in having your daughter attend:

Gym World's 2015 Rock N' Roll Classic

Will be held on

Jan 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2015
at
Brecksville-Broadview Hts. High School Broadview Hts., OH

It could be anywhere from $110-$150 depending on how many girls we register.  It is important to make sure your child's name is on the list by Thursday, October 16th.  I will then email those who have signed up with an exact amount and due date.  Money will have to be collected in November for this meet to make sure we are on time with our registration.  Thanks all!