Cheer Hotline 10.8.26-10.15.26
ANNOUNCEMENTS 10.8-10.15
REMINDER THAT WHILE LISD IS CLOSED WE WILL BE FULLY OPEN ON MONDAY 10/12! However, no Sunday practices on 10/11.
NEXT WEEK IS PINK WEEK!
Each team has a designated practice to wear pink to in support of breast cancer awareness month!
We will also be doing a contest between teams to see who can donate the most! Bring coins and cash to practices and we will donate all the winnings to a local family going through breast cancer.
Let’s see how much we can bring to give!
ALL TEAMS: FINAL WAIVER IS READY!
We have one final waiver that needs to be filled out! This will be sent to your email address.
If you haven’t received an email from 8Count by 10/14, please email to cheer@excitegym.com.
We sadly had zero teams hit the deadline for our last set of waivers- lets get them in on time this round!!! We will add 2 beads per athlete on team IF the ENTIRE team gets their waiver completed! DUE DATE: 10/26! Remember to please email if you did not receive it!
ELITE: OCTOBER TEAM PRACTICES
Heading into this BUSY month, we are need to make adjustments to ensure as many full team practices as possible. Tomorrow are the dates and times we will use for practices and tumble for this upcoming month.
Sunday 10/11: No practices
Monday 10/12: Lady Ex AND Gossip 7-8:30pm *edited 10.8
Wednesday 10/14: Optional Open Tumble for both teams: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Sunday 10/18: Both teams 12pm-2pm
Monday 10/19: Lady Ex 6-7:30pm/ Gossip 7-8:30pm
Wednesday 10/21: Optional Open Tumble for both teams 6:30-7:30pm
Saturday 10/24: Both teams 9am-10am
Sunday 10/25: Expo!
- We will not be having Elite Flyer but will allow you to enroll into our existing flyer class for free for this month! These are on Tuesdays at 5:15pm-6pm. Email into cheer@ if you are interested in this option!
-Please expect coaches to assign some reps to be completed before or after practices. This shouldn’t take more than 15-20 extra minutes and will be communicated.
ALL TEAMS- COMPETITION HAIR AND MAKE UP
-Novice: 2 Mini pig tails that will be topsy tail and lead into a high pony. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UjxQwhh2HoI
-Prep: Slicked back high ponytail with curls. No Tease. VIDEO COMING NEXT WEEK!
-Premier Prep: Poof high pony with curls with tease. TRIAL DAY- DO IT ONSUNDAY THE 18th. Poof Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yplLgVl3HP0 /Tease Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwwHu67_xFQ
-Elite: High pony tail with curls and tease. Curl ponytail video: VIDEO COMING NEXT WEEK! / tease video (video is of athlete with straight hair but teasing process is the same) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwwHu67_xFQ
-Makeup: Face make up should include semi heavy blush, light foundation (Junior and Senior aged teams), and red lip stick. Eye make up: Eye lid with liquid eye glitter- Stila Diamond Dust or similar. Brown, Gray or Black in eye crease- we should be able to see color there. Black eye liner and Mascara- no cat eye or drawn-out liner.
ALL TEAMS: EXCITE EXPO OCTOBER 25TH!
-Volunteers Needed: We need your help to put our performance floor together! This will require some heavy lifting but you will receive one free ticket per person you have come help! We need 15-20 for both set up and break down. Please email directors@excitegym.com with your athlete’s name and names of those coming. Set up time will begin at 9am and breakdown will begin as soon as the final team performs. We greatly appreciate your help!!
-Vendor Booths Available: Share with your friends and our community to be a vendor at our Expo! All details can be found here:
-Tickets: Tickets with be $15 if purchased before October 16th! After that, cost will be $20. Those that order before October 16th will also receive their tickets BEFORE Expo so you don’t have to wait in line!
Order Here: https://portal.iclasspro.com/excite/products
-Flowers: We are offering pre-made flowers to give to your athlete after performances. The arrangements are always beautiful! These at $15 if purchased before October 16th and will be $20 at the event with limited extras. Order here: https://portal.iclasspro.com/excite/products
-Times and Information: Please read ALL information!
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PREMIER PREP: USASF MEMBERSHIP- REQUIRED!
For the events that we attend under Varsity Brands, your athlete must be a member of USASF.
-Go to usasf.net > Log in or create account > Pay for USASF membership > If new-enter age verification document (passport/ birth certificate). If you are creating an account, you must complete the step to add to our program by .8entering Excite Gym and Cheer.
-Tips: Do not use autofill- this website can have issues with that. If you have any issues, email support@usasf.net. The gym is unable to adjust, fix or complete any steps for you unfortunately.
-Have completed by October 16th!
1. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK 10.1-10.7
Wish: Juliet
Tikis: Malia
Moanas: Lily
Divas: AliBeau
Believe: Laine
Dazzle: Emily
Ambition: Emma
Crush: Harper Sandridge
Reckless: Landri
Gossip: Jessica/ Preston
Lady Ex: Brooklyn
2. WHAT TO WEAR 10.11-10.18
*Last week’s assignments can be found on the previous hotline.
*Reminder that all athletes, regardless of age, must wear sports bras underneath clothing.*
*Bows and cheer shoes must be worn to all practices!*
-NOVICE: PINK OUT! Wear all pink in support of breast cancer awareness.
-PREP: 1st practice (Mon or Tue depending on team) Black shirt and any shorts/ 2nd practice (Th) PINK OUT! Wear all pink in support of breast cancer awareness. See in announcement about our donation contest!
-PREMIER PREP: Sunday (10/11) No practices- Holiday weekend. Tuesday (Crush) OR Thursday (Reckless) Black tank and any shorts. Sunday (10/18) PINK OUT! Wear all pink in support of breast cancer awareness. See in announcement about our donation contest!
-ELITE: (10/4)- Sunday (10/11) No practices- Holiday weekend.. SEE ANNOUNCEMENTS SECTION FOR UPDATED TIMES FOR OCTOBER. Monday- Black tank with any shorts/ Wednesday-White tank with any shorts/ Sunday (10/18)- PINK OUT! Wear all pink in support of breast cancer awareness. See in announcement about our donation contest!
3. PROSHOP
Backpacks and Extra Practice Sets:
These have been handed out!
Spirit Sale Items:
Final items are coming in! We will be getting these orders out to you soon.
4. INSPIRE
Announcements:
-Event Waivers: There are 3 different waivers that are required for our events. These will be sent directly to your email address. One from Bravo, one from Redline and one from 8Count. If you have not received them, please email into cheer@excitegym.com.
-Practice Arrival: Reminder to please have athletes wait in the observation room for practices until their buddy comes to get them.
-Don’t forget to make your payments for our upfront fees and uniforms. We will be checking and contacting you next week for those missing.
Practice 10/11: No practices- holiday weekend!
Practice 10/18: Pink out! Wear all pink!
5. HALF SEASON TEAMS: SPARKLERS AND THRILL
You found the hotline- YAY!!! We are very excited to have you all and are looking forward to a great season!
Reminders/ Announcements:
-Please be sure you have read your team email thoroughly and have noted your day and times for Meet and Greets next week!
-SHOES: Our uniform does NOT come with cheer shoes so you can start shopping for those! Our only guideline is that they are all white; does not matter the brand or style. Our suggestion are the Nfinity Vengeance or Nfinity Evolution- both can be found on Amazon. They are ok to wear any athletic shoe to practice for now.
What to Wear:
-Until practice wear comes in, athletes can wear any red, black or white shirt with athletic shorts and shoes.
6. IMPORTANT DATES:
*COMEPTITION DATES AND ADDITIONAL CLOSING DATES ADDED 8.6.26*
-October 11th: No practices
-October 12th: Gym is OPEN! Practices and classes will be running!
-October 24th: MANDATORY Extra Practice- ALL TEAMS! Inspire, Premier Prep and Elite 9am-10am/ Novice and Prep 10am-11am
-October 25th: Expo! *MANDATORY* This is our showoff to kick off competition season!
-October 31st: Gym Closed.
-November 1st and 2nd: Gym is OPEN! Practices and classes will be running
-November 3rd: Election day- Gym is OPEN! Practices and classes will be running!
-November 15th: COMPETITION in Denton- Inspire, Novice, Prep (minus Dazzle), Premier Prep and Elite.
-November 22nd-28th: Gym Closed. Specialty camps and clinics available!
-November 29th: MANDATORY PRACTICE- Elite Teams. $100 fine and alternate status if missed.
-December 6th: COMPETITION in Frisco- Inspire, Novice, Prep and Elite
-December 12th: COMPETITION in Garland- Dazzle only
-December 13th: COMPEITION in Dallas- Premier Prep only
-December 14th-17th: MySportraits coming in to take professional photos of all athletes and Holiday Parties
-December 21st- January 2nd: Gym Closed. Specialty camps and clinics
-January 29th-31st: COMPETITION in Ft. Worth- Premier Prep only *you will only compete one of these days*
-February 5th: Elite athletes must arrive in Atlantic City by 9pm.
-February 6th” COMPETITION in Arlington- Half Season, Novice and Prep
-February 6th and 7th: COMPETITION in Atlantic City, NJ! Elite only. See travel dates in Detailed Schedule below!
-February 13th: COMPETITION in Frisco- Premier Prep and Elite
-February 15th: Gym is OPEN! Classes and practices will be running!
-February 26th: Inspire Banquet at Excite Event Center
-February 27th-28th: COMPETITION in Frisco- Half Season, Inspire, Novice, Prep, Premier Prep and Elite
- March 5th: Novice Banquet at Courtyard Marriott at the River Walk
-March 14th-20th: Gym Closed. Specialty camps and clinics available!
-March 22nd-25th: Final novice and Prep Practices
-March 25th: Prep, Premier Prep and Elite Banquet at Circle R Ranch
-March 26th-28th: Gym Closed.
-April 2nd: Premier Prep athletes must arrive in Corpus Christi by 9pm.
-April 3rd: COMEPTITION in Corpus Christi- Premier Prep only
-April 6th: Final Premier Prep practice – both crush and reckless will practice this day.
-April 8th-10th: Senior trip to Daytona
-April 12th: All Star Worlds Show off! Time TBD. Gossip and Lady Ex.
-April 13th: Elite athletes required to be in Orlando by 4pm.
-April 14th-15th ALL STAR WORLDS IN ORLANDO- Elite teams only. See travel dates in Detailed schedule below!
-April 28th: Final Elite practice
BILLING DATES:
- October 30th: November Tuition
-November 30th: December Tuition and Banquet Billing – each family will be billed for one athlete and one parent ticket for end of season banquets. Novice = $55 per ticket/ Prep, Premier Prep and Elite =$65 per ticket
-December 30th: January Tuition
-January 29th: February Tuition and Travel Fees billed- Elite = $150 for Atlantic City
-February 26th: March Tuition (Final Tuition payment for Novice and Prep Teams) / All Star Worlds Fees (Registration/ Travel Fees and Swag bag items- amount TBD)
-March 31st: End of season for Novice and Prep. April Tuition for Premier Prep will be 50% with sending ending on April 15th. April Tuition for Elite teams- final tuition payment for season.
-April 15th: End of season for Premier Prep
-April 30th: End of season for Elite
2027- 2028 Season Dates:
-June 11th-14th, 2027 at Oakridge Camp in Anadarko, OK. Elite teams only.
-July 26th-30th In House Camp at Excite!- Novice, Prep and Premier Prep teams.
7. ATTACHMENTS:
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
Anna Nelms: 940-206-2516
Blake Covington: 972-286-0917
Destiny Studer: 972-904-4939
Emily Reyes: 214-577-6659
Faith Mendez: 817-707-5547
Morayna Johnson: 469-996-6229
Tatum Florendo: 580-980-1216
Tiffany Parker: 972-489-3024
Wicam Smith: 914-233-6770
Absent Request Form:
Competition Schedule:
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