Cheer Hotline 2.6.25-2.13.25

directors4270

Feb 67 min read

ANNOUNCEMENTS 2.6-2.13

ALL TEAMS: LOST AND FOUND

We will donate all items in lost and found on 2/20. Be sure to grab your items!!

ALL STAR: TRAVEL COMP- CHICAGO!!!

Our travel comp is here!!

Arriving: Please comment on Coach’s post in BAND to let us know when you have arrived!

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/tickets/csg-grand-nationals-di-dii-1jbee36

*** HIGHLY ENCOURAGED: Spectator tickets will be available for pick up on Friday from 4pm-8pm. This will be in the Main Foyer of the Schaumburg Convention Center (where the event is held).

Event Website: https://www.varsity.com/csg/super-nationals/

Current Competition Times -We will require everyone to watch ALL Excite! Teams at this event!

-Awards times will not be shared with us until after hotline is posted. We will send in band those times and release instructions for Sunday as soon as we get those!

-Door open at 8am both days. Shock and Dynamite- this makes our meet times very short so please be on time!

-Excite! Times and info: https://d0d0e1bc-e1d4-4604-a089-339b86c6ae21.usrfiles.com/ugd/d0d0e1_b60c3c5419b34ec386855e62f13ec9fb.pdf

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 Wed 2/5) and red practice tank. This will be worn over uniform for senior teams and used to be worn while watching other Excite! Teams perform.

ALL STAR AND PREMIER PREP: FREE STUNT AND TUMBLE OPPORTUNITY!

As we build into NCA Nationals, we want to give every opportunity for success. We offering a stunt and tumble time to be able to come in and work on any routine elements in the routine with a coach present. This will be on Sundays from 12pm-1:30pm. This is not a training time to work on upper level skills, but a time to come in and perfect the skills needed for their NCA routines. Athletes should not plan to attend for more than 30 minutes as the purpose is not an open gym- just a chance to rep skills and get coaches corrections.

*Dates Running: 2/16 and 2/23

*No pre-enrollment necessary. However, if you are planning to work on stunts- your entire choreographed group must attend (no fill ins).

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.

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 1/30-2/5

Tiny Tikis:

Mini Moanas: Madilyn

Glitter Girls: Not Given

Believe: Landri R

Dazzle: Paige

Tremor: Mia

Electric: Emma

Shock:

Dynamite:

Intense:

Gossip:

Fever:

2. WHAT TO WEAR

*Reminder that all athletes, regardless of age, must have a sports bra on underneath their practice wear clothing.*

Thursday 2.6: BLACK TOP / ANY SHORTS/ CHEER SHOES/ HAIR BOW *Tremor- no practice due to team coaches travelling with All Star*

Saturday 2.8 and Sunday 2.9: All Star Competition- CHICAGO!!!

Monday 2.10: NO PRACTICES- Enjoy the night off!

Tuesday 2.11:

Novice: Valentine’s practice! Wear red, pink or your favorite Valentine’s shirt!

Prep/ Premier Prep: BLACK TOP/ ANY SHORTS/ CHEER SHOES/ HAIR BOW

Wednesday 2.12:

Novice: Valentine’s practice! Wear red, pink or your favorite Valentine’s shirt!

All Star: BLACK TOP/ ANY SHORTS/ CHEER SHOES/ HAIR BOW

Thursday 2.13: Valentine’s practice! Wear red, pink or your favorite Valentine’s shirt!

Sunday 2.16: Valentine’s practice! Wear red, pink or your favorite Valentine’s shirt!

3. PROSHOP

ALL STAR:

-Nationals shirts were handed out this Wednesday, 2/5. Be sure to pack this for Chicago!

-Summit Sizing: This will be on Wednesday, 2/12 at the beginning of your practice. We would like parents to attend to verify sizing as we do not order extras. If you are ok with them handling the sizing, that is fine as well, but we will not be able to exchange once the order is made. Feel free to arrive 15 minutes early so we can get it done as quickly as possible!

4. HALF SEASON: SPARKLERS AND THRILL

Announcements/ Reminders:

-Thank you all for such an amazing half season!!!!! See notes below on our end of season party and next steps!!

-URGENT: END OF SEASON PARTY DATE CHANGE! Our coaches will be travelling on Thursday 2/6 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. Athletes can wear their practice shirt and athletic shorts- we will be playing some games! 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 for full season.

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.

Important Dates:

-February 13th: Celebration and last practice at Excite! Sparklers 4pm-4:45pm/ Thrill 5pm-5:45pm.

5. IMPORTANT DATES

-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)

5. 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

Shock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tALv8jiFcj0

Competition Make Up Tutorial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4pb49OldsY