Cheer Hotline 9.11.25-9.18.25

ANNOUNCEMENTS 9.11-9.18

ALL TEAMS: WAIVER LINKS *posted 9/11*

All waivers are due by 10.2.25!! Your child will not be able to perform if these are not done!

Novice and Prep:

-You will be receiving an email on 9/11 from Redline and Bravo. These emails will include the links to be able to fill out your online waivers. If you have not received an email (be sure to check spam), then please email into cheer@excitegym.com. If you are self-pay for insurance, you may put NONE into those boxes.

Premier Prep and All Star:

-You will be receiving an email on 9/11 from Bravo. This email will include the link to be able to fill out your online waiver. If you have not received an email (be sure to check spam), then please email into cheer@excitegym.com.

-You must also fill out the Varsity online waiver here: https://varsity.tfaforms.net/316

- If you are self-pay for insurance, you may put NONE into those boxes.

ALL TEAMS: EXPO! *posted 9/11*

Volunteers Needed!!!

-We are in need of some strong helpers to get us set up and broken down for this event. This may require some heavy lifting so the more hands, the better and easier on us all! Our goal is to have at least 15 people per option! We will give you 1 free ticket to Expo per session you volunteer! Option 1: Set up 9am-11am/ Option 2: Break down will start right after final team performs and will take about 2 hours.

Please email into directors@excitegym.com with your name, your athletes name and team, and what session(s) you are able to help.

Vendor Spaces Available!

-We are always wanting to support our local business! If you have a business of your own or know someone who does, we will be allowing vendors to set up at our Expo. We will be leaving the doors open this year so everyone gets plenty of time to shop! Below is all the information: https://d0d0e1bc-e1d4-4604-a089-339b86c6ae21.usrfiles.com/ugd/d0d0e1_0d845d29f7824bc3bf1975779ba387b6.pdf

Performance Times:

We hope to have the schedule available for you next week. Your 10/18 extra practice times are now in the important dates section!

Tickets:

This link will be available next week!

ALL TEAMS: ATTENDANCE POLICIES *posted 9/4*

As we get closer to competition season starting, we want to include some reminders to help your child and our program be as successful as possible!

1. All practices are mandatory! At this point, the only absences should be for school graded events with the expectation to attend a portion of practice if possible.

2. Sick athletes- Tis the season for germs to be everywhere! When your child is not feeling well, please communicate with coaches as soon as possible. Please text all coaches if it is something the day of a practice. Attendance to practice will be on a case-by-case basis but we have the expectation that we will want them to come and at least watch practice or partially participate. This is especially important when we are 2 weeks out of any performance or competition!

3. Attendance 2 weeks prior to ANY performance or competition is absolutely necessary! Those final weeks leading up to events are very important to build perfection and confidence. This can only be achieved if EVERY athlete is present and participating. Missing within the 2-week mark can and may result in your athlete being alternate or replaced for that competition- regardless of the reason why they need to miss.

4. This sport takes us all to work together and being committed to getting the best possible result! We greatly appreciate your dedication!! Here’s to a GREAT SEASON!!!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FACILITY ASSISTANT *posted 9/4*

Requirements: Driver’s License (18 or older), Good Driving Record, Ability to drive pickup trick with trailer (experienced), clear background check, available on Fridays between 10-12 and/or 2-5pm and part time hours available during the week (flexible on times), ability to lift and haul equipment.

Additional Job Expectations: Work special events, handyman abilities and addressing facility issues.

Perks: Competitive Pay, Great work environment and vacation hours earned!

Apply here: https://forms.wix.com/c5b2591a-9bbe-4b9f-9daa-56c853b9892c:a4892078-5035-4193-a471-f02bc26b44cf

ALL STAR: NASHVILLE UPDATE URGENT!

*We should know something by the end of next week! *posted 9/11*

This week and last week Varsity opened for competition registration. They do this is in waves by event type to be sure they don’t get overloaded and their site functions. Our company is attending 3 Grand National events, and I registered in the order of our schedule starting at the exact time it was available. Unfortunately, the Nashville event was sold out and put on a waitlist after only 7minutes and I got to the page 12 minutes after registering for Spirit Celebration and ACA which have been sold out events in the past. We are currently on that wait list but will not know until next week (hopefully) if we will be able to be included. This event has never sold out before so there was no indication from or to Varsity to be aware of this potential- otherwise I would have gone to their page first! I have contacted everyone on all platforms to see what can be done and will continue to do so. All of this to say, please hold on to book any travel arrangements for this event until we know more details. We do know that they have added Friday 3/27 as a day of the event but we do not know what teams will perform on that day. We will share with you all as soon as we find something out! Thank you for your understanding and patience! This is a first for us after doing it for over 20 years! -Alison

1. O.A.R. Outstanding Athlete Recognition 9/4-9/10

Wish: Sutton

Tikis: Caroline

Moanas: AJ

Diamond Divas: Charlotte B

Believe: Mila

Dazzle: Gracyn

Tremor: Molly

Reckless: Blakely

Shadow: Evey & Mel

Dynamite: Paige

Secret: Jordyn

Wrath: Ariel

Smack: Jamie

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*

THURSDAY 9/11: Wear Red, white and blue for Patriot Day!

SUNDAY 9/14: White shirt, black shorts, hair bow, cheer shoes. ALL STAR- wear program sports bra under tank.

MONDAY 9/15. Black shirt, any shorts, hair bow, cheer shoes

TUESDAY 9/16:

Novice and Prep: White shirt, any shorts, hair bow, cheer shoes

Premier Prep: Black shirt, any shorts, hair bow, cheer shoes

WEDNESDAY 9/17:

-Novice: White shirt, any shorts, hair bow, cheer shoes

-All Star: Red shirt, any shorts, hair bow, cheer shoes

THURSDAY 9/18:

Novice: White shirt, any shorts, hair bow, cheer shoes

Prep and Premier Prep: Black shirt, any shorts, hair bow, cheer shoes

SUNDAY 9/21: White shirt, black shorts, hair bow, cheer shoes. ALL STAR- wear program sports bra under tank.

3. PROSHOP

ALL STAR: Your uniforms have arrived and were passed out at practices on Wednesday 9/10! All athletes tried on uniforms at the gym for coaches to approve and exchanged if necessary. If you feel the neckline is too tight, you may purchase a black bra expander if necessary. These can be found on Amazon. DO NOT LOSE THIS UNIFORM!!!! You would be surprised how many people have lost uniform pieces, you will pay the full price to replace any item so please put this in a safe spot! This uniform should only be worn for competitions- this is not a Halloween costume and needs to stay in good condition. Competition bows will be given later.

4. INSPIRE

Welcome to Inspire and the hotline for our newbies! Here is where you will find everything you need to know!

Announcements:

-Upfront costs are due this upcoming Sunday 9/14. This will be placed on your excite account. You can pay through the parent portal or bring check or cash this week. If the office is closed when you come by, please place it in the black mailbox by the front doors.

-We will be sizing for uniforms this Sunday! This will be required for all new members. Returning members- be sure you uniform fits so we can size you this week if needed.

PRACTICE 9/14: 12:45pm-1:30pm

-Athletes: Wear any athletic clothing and shoes until practices shirts are in.

-Assistant Coaches: Wear your Sunday practice wear clothing assignment.

5. IMPORTANT DATES

-October 12th and 13th: Gym is OPEN and practices are running. We realize this is a holiday for LISD, however, we will be practicing since Expo is that upcoming weekend!

-October 18th: Extra Practice- ALL TEAMS

Inspire, Novice and Prep Teams: 9am-10:30am

Premier Prep and All Star: 10:30am-12pm

-October 19th: Excite! Expo! This is our showoff to kick off our competition season. *MANDATORY*

-October 20th-23rd: Photos taken by MySportraits. Your team’s date and time will be determined later.

-October 31st: Gym Closed. No practice or classes.

-November 11th: Extra practice- Tremor and Reckless

-November 13th: Extra practice- Shadow

-November 16th: COMPETITION: Novice, Prep, Premier Prep, All Star and Inspire.

-November 23rd-29th: Gym Closed. No practice or classes.

-November 28th: Banquet Billing

-November 30th: *MANDATORY* Return practice for All Star. $100 fine and alternate status if missed.

-December 4th: Potential extra practice- All Star and Shadow

-December 6th and 7th: COMPETITION: Shadow, Tremor and All Star

-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 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 and 15th: COMPETITION: Half Season, Novice, Prep and Inspire.

-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. Show offs 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

-March 28th 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*

-September 30th: October Tuition

-October 30th: November Tuition

-November 29th: December Tuition and Banquet tickets for athlete and 1 parent ($ TBD) *additional tickets may be purchased at a later date*

-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

-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 *Posted 7.10.25*

6. 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

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:

https://forms.wix.com/f/7096980674329968931

Fall Practice Schedule:

https://d0d0e1bc-e1d4-4604-a089-339b86c6ae21.usrfiles.com/ugd/d0d0e1_4a9ee30531f1425c9a3c2c3933d58a66.pdf

2025-2026 Competition Schedule:

-Program Schedule: https://d0d0e1bc-e1d4-4604-a089-339b86c6ae21.usrfiles.com/ugd/d0d0e1_7fe6edf059a04e32bb5282e763d8d32a.pdf

-Team Detailed Schedule: https://d0d0e1bc-e1d4-4604-a089-339b86c6ae21.usrfiles.com/ugd/d0d0e1_b34d5412481347969db2e1674e1fa171.pdf