ANNOUNCEMENTS 1.30-2.6
NOVICE/ PREP/ INSPIRE/ HALF SEASON: COMPETITION 2.1!
-All information you need to know is provided in the document below. Including the ticket link, a spectator packet from the event company, competition times, etc. Please be sure to read ALL information!!
-DCC Competition Info: https://d0d0e1bc-e1d4-4604-a089-339b86c6ae21.usrfiles.com/ugd/d0d0e1_d5956db817414b7199b935aae131e44c.pdf
-There are 2 different floors that teams will be performing on. Once coaches arrive, we will let you know which floor is A and B. The middle floor/area will be used for awards.
NOVICE/ PREP/ PREMIER PREP AND ALL STAR: BANQUET TICKETS
*Posted 1.23*
-Information: You have been billed for one athlete ticket and one parent ticket, this link is for any additional tickets you’d like to purchase. You can only purchase for another parent/guardian; no siblings or grandparents allowed due to limited space.
-Deadline to order: Novice- March 3rd, Prep/Premier Prep/ All Star- March 17th
-Link to order: https://portal.iclasspro.com/excite/camps/50?sortBy=time *Be sure to select the correct banquet!*
-Banquet Dates: Novice- March 18th 6pm-8pm. Prep/ Premier Prep/ All Star- March 28th 6pm-10pm.
ALL TEAMS: SMARTY PANTS BANQUET AWARD
*Posted 1.23*
If your athlete has all As and Bs, they qualify to receive the Smarty Pants award at their banquet! Please email a copy of your athlete’s report card to alisonh@excitegym.com by March 1st! You may also drop off a hard copy to the front office to be placed in Alison’s box.
If your athlete is not in school and/or doesn’t receive grades yet, they will not be eligible for this award this year.
ALL STAR: TRAVEL COMP- CHICAGO!!!
Our travel comp is almost here!! Thank you for getting all of your travel information to our team parents!
Schedule: We have sent us a preliminary schedule which is listed below. We will not get a final schedule until next Wednesday so keep in mind that these may change. Awards times are not yet posted. Final schedule will still be posted the Thursday before the event on the hotline.
Event Website: https://www.varsity.com/csg/super-nationals/
Current Competition Times *keep in mind that meet times can be up to 3 hours before AND we require everyone to watch ALL Excite! Teams at this event!*
-Saturday: Dynamite 9:09am/ Shock 9:18am/ Fever 10:18am/ Intense 12:27pm/ Gossip 1:21pm
-Sunday 2/9: Dynamite 9:06am/ Shock 9:15am/ Fever 10:27am/ Intense 11:54am/ Gossip 12:48pm
-No awards sessions have been shared at this time.
Travel/ Packing List:
-All uniform items MUST go into a carry-on bag. This includes shoes, white socks, bow, warm up jacket, uniform top and uniform skirt.
-Travel day: where your team shirt! Be sure to take pictures and tag the gym!
-Pack new nationals shirt (handed out next week) and red practice tank. This will be worn over uniform for senior teams and used to be worn while watching other Excite! Teams perform.
PREMIER PREP AND ALL STAR: NCA NATIONALS
*Posted 1.23*
We know this is a little bit away but we wanted to go ahead and get you guys all the information for NCA week so you can plan ahead!
-Sunday 2/23
Practice Wear theme: Team Color! Tremor-yellow/ducks, Electric- Yellow/ Shock-pink/ Dynamite-blue/ Intense-Green/ Gossip-white/ Fever-Orange
Times: 11-12:30 Gossip and Fever/ 12:30pm-2pm Shock and Dynamite/ 2-3:30pm Tremor, Electric and Intense
-Monday 2/24
Theme: Neon
Times: 5-6:30pm Tremor, Shock and Dynamite/ 6:30-8pm Intense and Electric/ 8pm-9:30pm Gossip and Fever
-Tuesday 2/25
Theme: Out of this world! Space theme!
Times: 5-6:30pm Tremor, Shock and Dynamite/ 6:30-8pm Intense and Electric/ 8pm-9:30pm Gossip and Fever
-Wednesday 2/26
Theme: War Wednesday! Camo day and Show off!
Times: Tremor, Electric, Shock and Dynamite arrive at 5pm; parents enter 6pm for show off. Intense, Gossip and Fever arrive at 6pm; parents enter at 7:15pm
-Thursday 2/27
Theme: Black Out- wear all black
Times: This practice day and times are TBD. Coaches will let you know by end of day Wednesday 2/26 if they are having practice and what time it would be.
-Friday 2/28
Comp Day Tremor, Electric, Shock and Dynamite
-Saturday 3/1
Comp Day Shock, Intense, Gossip and Fever. Potential practice for Dynamite.
-Sunday 3/2
Comp Day Dynamite, Intense, Gossip and Fever.
-Monday 3/3
No practices! Enjoy a day off!
-Tuesday 3/4
No Tremor or Electric practices! Enjoy a day off!
1. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK 1/23-1/29
Inspire: Not Given
Tiny Tikis: Not Given
Mini Moanas: Adilynn
Glitter Girls: Carsyn
Believe: Ella
Dazzle: Not Given
Tremor: Rylee
Electric: Not Given
Shock: Addie M
Dynamite: Bella O
Intense: Kennan
Gossip: Not Given
Fever: Not Given
2. WHAT TO WEAR
*Reminder that all athletes, regardless of age, must have a sports bra on underneath their practice wear clothing.*
Thursday 1.30: BLACK TOP / ANY SHORTS/ CHEER SHOES/ HAIR BOW
Saturday 2.1: Competition! Half Season, Inspire, Tikis, Moanas, Glitter Girls, Believe and Dazzle.
Sunday 2.2: TEAM SHIRT/ ANY SHORTS/ CHEER SHOES/ HAIR BOW
*Gossip- reminder of time change 2:30-4pm*
Monday 2.3: BLACK TOP/ ANY SHORTS/ CHEER SHOES/ HAIR BOW
Tuesday 2.4: RED TOP/ ANY SHORTS/ CHEER SHOES/ HAIR BOW
Wednesday 2.5: RED TOP/ ANY SHORTS/ CHEER SHOES/HAIR BOW
Thursday 2.6: BLACK TOP / ANY SHORTS/ CHEER SHOES/ HAIR BOW
Saturday 2.8 and Sunday 2.9: All Star Competition- CHICAGO!!!
3. PROSHOP
ALL STAR:
-We will let you all know asap once our new summit sizers are in and when we can reschedule our fitting day.
-Nationals shirts will be handed out next week Wednesday. Be sure to pack this for Chicago!
4. INSPIRE
2.1 COMPETITION
Our final event of the season ☹ We can’t wait to get one more event together!! We hope to see you all back again next September for another season!!
-Competition Details and Times: https://d0d0e1bc-e1d4-4604-a089-339b86c6ae21.usrfiles.com/ugd/d0d0e1_d5956db817414b7199b935aae131e44c.pdf -There are 2 different floors that teams will be performing on. Once coaches arrive, we will let you know which floor is A and B. The middle floor/area will be used for awards.
-Assistant Coaches- Wear white tank top, black leggings, athletic shoes, hair half up half down. Light make up. You will have to pick up a coaches band, we will put the location for that in the BAND but plan to arrive early to get that done. If you are over 16, be sure you have your ID with you!
5. HALF SEASON: SPARKLERS AND THRILL
Announcements/ Reminders:
-We are SO proud of how the teams did at their first competition!!! They did amazing! Parents- you guys did amazing as well! Getting your athlete there on time and being ready for pick up was so smooth- we greatly appreciate it!!
-All practices are considered mandatory. If you must miss, please use the absent request form: https://forms.wix.com/f/7096980674329968931
-COMPETITION 2.1 INFORMATION: Everything you need to know is on the document below. Please read everything! Competition Document:
*There are photo options again this competition, that information will be posted in band.*
-URGENT: END OF SEASON PARTY DATE CHANGE! Our coaches will be travelling next Thursday for a travel competition with our All Star teams. We will not be having practice on February 6th and we will do our end of season celebration/ last practice on February 13th instead! This has been updated in the important dates section as well. At the end of this practice, we will be giving each athlete a quick evaluation form. This will help guide you on what tumble class to enroll in, if you aren’t already, and what coaches feel would be the best classification for our full season teams if your athlete decides to tryout.
NEXT STEPS! WHAT TO DO AFTER OUR SEASON ENDS- Special offer for our half season members!
Try-out prep class: Thursdays March 20th - April 30th from 5:15pm-6:15pm
Description –Motions, Jumps, Performance and Stunts ONLY- (tumble possible but will be just technique training not progression training). We will have multiple coaches to be able to split by age.
Costs: $80.00 / monthly (March tuition will be prorated) **If enrolled in these classes and for try-outs, they can get the tumble class team rate of $69.00/month**
Enroll: Enroll online by February 20th! It will be listed under Classes
What to wear: Please wear the practice shirt, athletic shorts, cheer shoes and hair in a pony tail with a bow to all practices.
Important Dates:
-February 1st: DCC Classic at AT&T Stadium
-February 13th: Celebration and last practice at Excite! Sparklers 4pm-4:45pm/ Thrill 5pm-5:45pm
-Gym Closings: October 31st, November 24th-30th, December 22nd-January 5th
6. IMPORTANT DATES
-February 1st: COMPETITION- Inspire, Tiny Tikis, Mini Moanas, Glitter Girls, Believe and Dazzle. See the Detailed Competition Schedule for more details.
-February 8th- 9th: ALL STAR TRAVEL COMPETITION!! See the Detailed Competition Schedule for more details and travel instructions.
-February 23rd-27th: NCA Week! Premier Prep and All-Star teams will practice each date listed. 26th will be show off and 27th will only require practice if necessary.
-February 24th-27th: No Novice or Prep Team Practices due to NCA Nationals. Classes will still be running.
-March 8th: COMPETITION- Believe and Dazzle. See the Detailed Competition Schedule for more details.
-March 9th-15th: Gym Closed. No practice or classes.
-March 18th: Novice Banquet
-March 21st: Potential Extra Practice- Tremor and Electric. TBD for All Star
-March 22nd-23rd: COMPETITION- Tremor and Electric. TBD for All Star. See the Detailed Competition Schedule for more details.
-March 28th: Prep, Premier Prep and All Star banquet
-March 30th: COMPETITION- Tiny Tikis, Mini Moanas, Glitter Girls, Believe and Dazzle. See the Detailed Competition Schedule for more details.
-April 5th-6th: Regional Summit in New Orleans, LA. TBD for All Star. See the Detailed Competition Schedule for more details.
-April 24th-25th: Youth Summit in Tampa, FL. TBD for Shock. See the Detailed Competition Schedule for more details. Extra practice schedule for this event will be released later.
-May 1st-4th: The Summit in Orlando, FL. TBD for Dynamite, Intense, Gossip and Fever. See the Detailed Competition Schedule for more details. Extra practice schedule for this event will be released later.
BILLING DATES:
*Reminder that if you need to set up a payment plan you need to contact the front office at office@excitegym.com* Monthly tuition will always be billed on the last business day of the month, below are the special billing dates only.
-January 31st: All Star Chicago Travel Fee $58
2025-2026 SEASON DATES:
-June 19th-23rd, 2025: All Star Camp *MANDATORY* (posted 8.22.24)
-July 14th-20th, 2025: All Star Choreography *MANDATORY* (posted 9.12.24)
-July 30th-August 1st, 2025: In House Camp/ Choreography for Novice, Prep and Premier Prep teams. *MANDATORY* (posted 1.23.25)
7. ATTACHMENTS:
Competition Hair Tutorial Videos:
Novice and Prep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfhYurp40Aw
Premier Prep/ Dynamite, Intense, Gossip and Fever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3nADtLDuA4
Competition Make Up Tutorial:
Competition Schedule 2024-2025:
Program Schedule: https://d0d0e1bc-e1d4-4604-a089-339b86c6ae21.usrfiles.com/ugd/d0d0e1_6a54ecc835864bc69a5a4fadf4eef69d.pdf
Detailed Schedule: https://d0d0e1bc-e1d4-4604-a089-339b86c6ae21.usrfiles.com/ugd/d0d0e1_bd34cd9d9dbe4954a4543d8420d64fc0.pdf
Coach Cell Numbers: To be used on day of absences, private lessons or emergencies:
*Please include ALL of your team coaches in your texts regarding practices/emergencies*
Alison Howard: 214-649-5624
Alyssa Palnau: 972-821-1481
Blake Covington: 972-286-0917
Danni Gray: 682-478-9877
Destiny Studer: 972-904-4939
Morayna Johnson: 469-996-6229
Tiffany Parker: 972-489-3024
Wicam Smith: 914-233-6770
Absent Request Form:
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