Cheer Hotline 12.4.25-12.11.15

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Dec 4, 2025
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ANNOUNCEMENTS 11.20-12.4

TREMOR, SHADOW AND ALL STAR TEAMS: SPIRIT CELEBRATION COMPETITION 12/6-12/7

General Information:

-Event Website: https://www.varsity.com/scb/spirit-celebration-grand-nationals/

-Tickets: All tickets must be purchased online here- https://www.showclix.com/tickets/spirit-celebration-christmas-grand-natls--didiid833iam

-Reminder to be loud in the stands and to cheer on all Excite! Teams you can make it to!

-This is a massive event and parking will be difficult to find- the parking garage will likely have a long line or be full the entire day. Please plan ahead for this!

-Tremor and Shadow: Due to the time of doors opening, our meet time is very short before we enter warmups. PLEASE be sure to be on time!!! You will be able to go into the convention center before our meet time, the halls just wait to open up for seating. Early is always better than late!

Competition Times and Info:

***Final schedule was sent today at 3pm! Below are the accurate times for this weekend.

-Excite Times: https://d0d0e1bc-e1d4-4604-a089-339b86c6ae21.usrfiles.com/ugd/d0d0e1_4093bb6791de4e69891dea50b8d98a31.pdf

NOVICE AND PREP: BRAVO CHRISTMAS CLASSIC 12/13

General Information:

-Toy donations: All toys should have been brought last week, but if you forgot, you can still bring them this week! Be sure to take them to the gym before Thursday 12/18!

-Tickets: Pre-purchase online at: https://tickets.curtisculwellcenter.com/p/ticket/bravo-cheer1 . You may purchase tickets there but it will be cash only! 5 and under are FREE.

-Parking: Pre-purchase pass online to save $3! Go to : https://tickets.curtisculwellcenter.com/p/ticket/bravo-cheer1

-CLEAR BAG POLICY: Clear Totes: Can be made of plastic, Vinyl, or PVC. Bags cannot exceed 12”x6” X12”. Plastic storage bag: This must be a clear, resealable, one-gallon bag. Small clutch purse: Should be approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap. Clutches cannot be larger than 6.5” and 4.5” without a handle or strap. Athletes may bring in program bag! More Information: https://curtisculwellcenter.com/plan-your-visit/visitor-guide-what-you-need-know/guest-safety-policies

-Times:

These will be posted here next week!

TREMOR, RECKLESS, INSPIRE AND ALL STAR: NCA HOLIDAY CLASSIC 12/14

General Information: -There is a Marathon happening the morning of the event in Dallas that will affect road closures. Specifics on roads and times will be posted next week!

-Event Website: https://www.varsity.com/nca/all-star/competitions/

-Tickets: Must be purchased online! https://www.showclix.com/tickets/nca---holiday---classic--didiipa7mtgxtzy1cjj

Times:

-These will be posted here next week!

ALL TEAMS: HOLIDAY PARTIES! 12/16-12/18! *posted 12/4*

We will be doing our annual holiday parties the last week before break! We are asking that everyone brings a wrapped gift costing around $15. You do not need to put your child’s name on the gift as we will be playing a fun game to get one! If you happen to forget, the gym will provide one for you and will charge your account $15 so they get to participate.

Tuesday 12/16: Moanas, Divas and Shadow

Wednesday 12/17: Tikis, Dynamite, Secret, Wrath and Smack

Thursday 12/18: Wish, Believe, Dazzle, Tremor and Reckless

ALL TEAMS: ATHLETE REVIEWS *posted 12/4*

We wanted to give a heads up that coaches are beginning to work on Athlete Reviews! These will be handed out at your final practice before break, and they all include some homework to be completed during break. We hope this helps gives insight to what we see in practice, what they are doing amazing at and to help your athlete continue to grow in this sport! These reviews are for yours and your athlete eyes only- these are done with full focus on your child!

NOVICE AND PREP: UPDATE ON DCC COMPETITION *posted 12/4*

We have confirmed that all novice and prep teams will be performing on Saturday 2/14/2025. This is updated in the important dates for you guys!

PREMIER PREP AND ALL STAR: FEBRUARY 15TH *posted 12/4*

We WILL be practicing this date! Our competition for our other teams is now only on Saturday. This is updated in the important date for you guys!

ALL TEAMS: NEW CLASS STARTING UP! *posted 11/20*

Back Handspring and Conditioning

Ages: (7 & up)

Time: 45 minutes

This class is designed to help those get extra focus on their back handsprings to help achieve this monumental skill. Conditioning elements and drills will be incorporated for strength training. Students must be able to execute Round off with a rebound and a Back Walkover. Have the knowledge and physical ability to hold themselves in a back bend or strong bridge.

Enroll online today!! Class offers are Tuesdays at 6:30pm and Wednesdays at 5:15pm.

1. O.A.R. Outstanding Athlete Recognition 11/20-12/3

Inspire: Hollee

Wish: Not Given

Tikis: Loni

Moanas: Lucy

Diamond Divas:

Believe: Cameron

Dazzle: Charleigh

Tremor: Jessica

Reckless: Not Given

Shadow: Not Given

Dynamite: Jocelyn

Secret: Zoe

Wrath: Not Given

Smack: Not Given

2. WHAT TO WEAR

*Reminder that all athletes, regardless of age, must wear sports bras underneath clothing. All shirts must be this year’s given practice wear to receive credit for gold stars and smiley awards*

*Bows and cheer shoes must be worn to all practices!*

THURSDAY 12/4:

-Wish and Prep: White shirt and any color shorts

-Tremor, Shadow and Reckless: any black shirt and any color shorts *Shadow extra practice 7-8:30pm*

SATURDAY 12/6: COMPETITION! Tremor, Reckless, Dynamite, Secret, Wrath and Smack

SUNDAY 12/7: COMPETITION DAY 2! Dynamite, Secret, Wrath and Smack

MONDAY 12/8: Black Tank and any color shorts

TUESDAY 12/9:

Moanas and Divas: White shirt and any color shorts

Prep and Premier Prep: Black shirt and any color shorts

WEDNESDAY 12/10:

-Tikis: White shirt and any color shorts

-All Star: Red tank and any color shorts

THURSDAY 12/11:

-Wish and Premier Prep: White shirt and any color shorts

-Prep: Black shirt and any color shorts

SATURDAY 12/13: COMPETITION! Wish, Tikis, Moanas, Divas, Believe and Dazzle

SUNDAY 12/14 COMPETITION! Tremor, Reckless, Dynamite, Secret, Wrath and Smack. Shadow- no practice!

3. PROSHOP

Jacket Updates: Jackets have started being passed out as we receive them. Novice and prep will all be passed out this week. All Star some jackets came in misprinted, we are working to get replacements right now as it was a vendor error and we expect to have the rest soon. These will be passed out as soon as we receive them.

Stocking Stuffers and Gifts: Check out our proshop for some great items to use for the Holidays!

4. INSPIRE

Announcements:

-Uniforms do take time to be made and we will pass them out as soon as we receive them!

No practice 12/7: This is due to your buddies and coaches having another competition on this day.

12/12: Extra Practice

-This will be CANCELLED. We feel we are prepped and ready for our competition!

12/14: Competition!

-Event Website: https://www.varsity.com/nca/all-star/competitions/

-Tickets: Must be purchased online! https://www.showclix.com/tickets/nca---holiday---classic--didiipa7mtgxtzy1cjj

-Times: These will be posted here next week!

5. Half Season Teams: Sparklers and Thrill

Announcements:

- Uniforms and backpacks will be passed out 12.4! Bows will be passed out as soon as they arrive. If you have any sizing concerns, please email proshop@excitegym.com and include a photo of your athlete in the uniform they received.

-Practice shirts went out 11.20. If your athlete misses practice that day you will be able to pick up their shirt from the front desk during office hours.

-Be sure to purchase your own cheer shoes! These must be all white. Our suggestion is NFinity Evolutions or something similar. Once they arrive, we will hand them out to you!

What to wear:

12/4: Black practice shirt, athletic shorts, hair bow and cheer shoes.

12/11: Black practice shirt, athletic shorts, hair bow and cheer shoes

12/18: Holiday Party! Wear your favorite holiday items! We will still practice so be sure it is something you can do cheer in! We will not be doing a gift exchange, but we will be having a small treat 😊

Important Dates:

December 20th-January 2nd Gym Closed

January 16th: Extra practice and show off at Excite! Athletes arrive in full uniform, comp hair and light make up with competition bow and white cheer shoes. Athletes arrive at 5:30pm to practice/warm up, parents will enter at 6:30pm.

January 17th: Redline Winter Showdown at Comerica Center

February 14th: Bravo DCC Nationals at Irving Convention Center

February 19th: Celebration and last practice at Excite! Sparklers 4:45-5:30 (edited 11.6)pm/ Thrill 7pm-7:45pm

6. IMPORTANT DATES

-December 4th: Extra practice- Shadow and Smack

-December 6th and 7th: COMPETITION: Shadow and Tremor are only on the 6th and All Star teams compete both days.

-December 9th: Extra Practice- Tremor and Reckless

-December 13th: COMPETITION: Novice and Prep

-December 14th: COMPETITION: Tremor, Reckless, Inspire and All Star

-December 21st-January 3rd. Gym Closed. No practice or classes.

-January 4th: *MANDATORY* Return practice for All Star. $100 fine and alternate status if missed.

-January 5th-8th: Choreographers coming in for All Star teams- adjusted practices will occur. Times TBD.

-January 17th and 18th: COMPETITION: Half Season and Prep.

-January 27th: Extra practice- Tremor and Reckless

-January 29th: Extra practice- Shadow

-January 31st- February 1st: COMPETITION: Shadow, Reckless and All Star

-February 14th: COMPETITION: Half Season, Novice, Prep and Inspire. *edited 12.4*

-February 15th: Premier Prep and All Star teams WILL have practice *added 12.4*

-February 20th: Inspire Banquet 6pm-8pm at Courtyard Marriott

-February 21st-25th: NCA WEEK! Premier Prep and All-Star Teams will likely practice each of these days. Showoffs will be on Wednesdays, 2/25/26.

-February 23rd-March 1st: No Novice or Prep Team Practices due to NCA Nationals. Classes will still be running.

-February 27th-March 1st: NCA Nationals in Houston, TX for Premier Prep and All Star. See Detailed Competition Schedule in attachments for your mandatory travel requirements.

-March 2nd: No All Star practices- travel home day.

-March 6th: Novice Banquet 6pm-8pm at Courtyard Marriott

-March 14th and 15th: COMPETITION- TBD for Premier Prep and All Star

-March 14th-March 20th: Gym Closed. No practice or classes.

-March 22nd: *MANDATORY* return practice for All Star and Premier Prep!

-March 26th: No Novice, Prep or Premier Prep practices due to coaches travelling.

-March 27th and 29th: COMPETITION: Travel competition to Nashville for All Star teams! See detailed competition schedule in attachments section for mandatory travel requirements.

-March 30th: No All Star practices- travel home day.

-April 11th and 12th: COMPETITION: Premier Prep and TBD for All Star. Extra practices and show off leading to event TBD.

-April 19th: Prep, Premier Prep and All Star Banquet 6pm-9pm at Circle R Ranch

-April 24th-26th: YOUTH SUMMIT in Tampa, FL. Bid required to attend. Secret only. Extra practices and show off leading to event TBD.

-May 1st-3rd: THE SUMMIT in Orlando, FL. Bid required to attend. Dynamite, Wrath and Smack only. Extra practices and show off leading to event TBD.

BILLING DATES: *Dates and fees are subject to change*

-December 30th: January Tuition

-January 15th: Premier Prep and All Star NCA registration and travel fee billed ($ TBD)

-January 30th: February Tuition

-February 27th: March Tuition and Nashville Travel Fees

-March 30th: End of season for Novice and Prep Teams. April Tuition for Premier Prep and All Star.

-April 30th: End of season for Premier Prep and All Star (unless competing at bid event in May). All bid event billing will be detailed out when bids are received.

2026-2027 TEAM DATES:

JUNE 12TH-15TH, 2026 All Star Travel Camp *Posted 7.10.25*

July 12th-19th: All Star Choreography *Posted 9.25.25*

July 28th-31st: Choreography and In House Camp for Novice, Prep and Premier Prep Teams *Posted 9.25.25*

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

Blake Covington: 972-286-0917

Danni Gray: 682-478-9877

Destiny Studer: 972-904-4939

Emily Reyes: 214-577-6659