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Cheer Hotline 9.26.24-10.3.24

ANNOUNCEMENTS 9.26-10.3

ALL TEAMS: PINK OUT DAYS AND DONATIONS

You will notice in the ‘What to Wear’ section that we will be dressing in pink this next week for breast cancer awareness month! We are asking for donations to give to Breast Cancer Research. This can be loose change or cash; just bring it to practice and turn into the coaches. The team with the highest average per athlete will get to pie their coaches in the face! We will count all donations on Friday, October 11th so be sure to donate by then!

ALL TEAMS: COMPETITION HAIR AND MAKE UP

Coaches have made final decisions on hair and make up for this season! All tutorial videos are in the attachments section at the bottom. Below is just a brief description so please watch the videos to be sure you are doing this the correct way. Start practicing now to get things perfected for season! If you need some help, feel free to reach out to other parents on team!

-Novice (Tikis, Moanas and Glitter Girls): Hair- High ponytail with curls. Make up- light smokey eye, blush, eyeliner, mascara and red lipstick.

-Prep (Believe and Dazzle): Hair- High ponytail with curls. Make up- light smokey eye, blush, eyeliner, mascara and red lipstick. We will also do Red face glitter that will be applied and supplied by team parents or coaches at competition.

-Premier Prep: High ponytail with curls and tease. Make up- smokey eye, blush, eyeliner, mascara and red lipstick. We will also do face glitter that will be applied and supplied by team parents or coaches at competition.

-Shock: High Bun. Make up- Make up- smokey eye, blush, eyeliner, mascara and red lipstick. We will also do face glitter that will be applied and supplied by team parents or coaches at competition.

-Dynamite, Intense, Gossip and Fever: High ponytail with curls and tease. Make up- smokey eye, blush, eyeliner, mascara and red lipstick. We will also do face glitter that will be applied and supplied by team parents or coaches at competition.

NOVICE AND PREP: REDLINE WAIVER-DUE MONDAY 9/30

We have one more online waiver to be completed for you guys. This was originally sent to your email address on Tuesday 9/17 and has been sent several times after as well (if you did not already complete). This will come from a company called Registration Coordinator and/or Redline. If you do not see the waiver, please check your spank/junk mail first and then email into cheer@excitegym.com if you still have not received it.

ALL TEAMS: PRE-COMP SEASON MEETINGS

To be sure we are all back and on the same page for competition season, we will be doing a pre competition season meeting with all teams. It will be required for one parent or guardian to attend. Athletes will in the meeting but will have their normal practice time as well (before or after depending on your team’s time)

-Sunday, October 13th:

Gossip 11-11:15am / Fever 12:15-12:30pm / Dynamite 12:30-12:45pm / Shock 1:45-2:00pm / Intense 3-3:15pm.

-Tuesday, October 15th:

5pm-5:15pm Mini Moanas / Glitter Girls 6pm-6:15pm / Believe 5:15-5:30pm / Dazzle 6:15-6:30pm / Tremor 6:30-6:45pm / Electric 7:15pm-7:30pm

-Wednesday, October 16th:

4-4:15pm Tiny Tikisz

ALL TEAMS: BAND APP

As mentioned at the beginning of the season, we will be limiting the parent bands at this time. Only Coaches and Team Parents will be able to make posts, but anyone will be able to comment on these posts. This is not to discourage any questions or concerns, but we do want those sent to cheer@excitegym.com rather than being posted in the Band. This will be done, if not already, by the end of next week.

PREP/PREMIER PREP AND ALL STAR: UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

As posted about a month ago, right now we should only have absences for school graded events. Therefore, if athletes are missing for any other reason, we will be requiring outside work. This is not a punishment, just a way to be sure we don’t lose track of our progress.

-Prep athletes: They will have to complete a workout (given by coaches) within 1 week of the absence. This must be filmed via time-lapse and sent to all team coaches when complete.

-Premier Prep and All Star: They will have to complete a workout (given by coaches) within 1 week of the absence AND arrange a time before or after practice to get videos of a stunt section within 1 week. Coaches will let you know the number of stunt reps and the specific stunt required. Both of these must be filmed and sent to coaches; work out portion should be a timelapse, but stunts should not. Failure to complete this on time may result in being placed as an alternate.

ALL TEAMS: EXCITE EXPO

We are so excited to announce that we will doing our Expo this year at Marcus High School!

With this change of venue, we will be able to do more and have all of us together to celebrate the start of the season!

DATE/TIME: It will still be on October 20th with extra practices on the 19th. All the times for both days are in the Important Dates section.

HELP NEEDED: Thank you to all the volunteers!!! We have hit our goal number, but more hands will never hurt! Set up will start at 9am and break down will be 5:30pm (or as soon as last team performs). This should take a couple of hours to get complete. All volunteers will receive 2 free spectator tickets! Email directors@excitegym.com to sign up! Be sure to include your name and athlete’s name.

VENDOR/BOOTH OPPORTUNITIES: Anyone who emailed interest will receive an email by end of the day today, Thursday 9/26.

EXCITING EXPO OFFERS!!

We will be doing a special offer to Excite! Patches and Hats! We will also be offering a Flower Bouquet to order for your athlete! Both need to be pre-ordered so check the Proshop section for details!

1. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK 9/19-9/25

Inspire: Sarah

Tiny Tikis: Kollins

Mini Moanas: Rainey

Glitter Girls: Carsyn

Believe: Miranda

Dazzle: Reagan

Tremor: Locklyn

Electric: Audrina

Shock: Addie M

Dynamite: Jocelyn

Intense: Carissa

Gossip: Brooke

Fever: Camilla

2. WHAT TO WEAR

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

THURSDAY 9/26:

RED SHIRT/ ANY SHORTS/ HAIR BOW/ CHEER SHOES

SUNDAY 9/29:

PINK OUT PRACTICE! We are starting early to support breast cancer for October! Come decked out in all pink and don’t forget to bring your donations!

MONDAY 9/30:

BLACK SHIRT/ ANY SHORTS/ HAIR BOW/ CHEER SHOES

TUESDAY 10.1:

PINK OUT PRACTICE! Come decked out in all pink and don’t forget to bring your donations!

WEDNESDAY 10/2:

Novice: PINK OUT PRACTICE! Come decked out in all pink and don’t forget to bring your donations!

All Star: RED SHIRT/ ANY SHORTS/ HAIR BOW/ CHEER SHOES

THURSDAY 10/3:

RED SHIRT/ ANY SHORTS/ HAIR BOW/ CHEER SHOES

SUNDAY 10/5:

WHITE SHIRT/ ANY SHORTS/ HAIR BOW/ CHEER SHOES

3. PROSHOP

EXPO: Be sure to order your patch hat and flowers for Expo! Cut off date is October 1st! https://portal.iclasspro.com/excite/products

All Star: Uniforms will be passed out this Sunday during practice. This will only be uniform items, and warm up jackets. Competition bows will be in soon and handed out before Expo. If you have any urgent sizing concerns, please email into proshop@excitegym.com. Include a photo in the uniform and sizes requesting to be exchanged. Keep in mind that we have limited extras.

Novice/ Prep/ Premier Prep: Uniforms, backpacks, and competition bows will be handed out on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 1st and 2nd. If you ordered a warmup jacket, this will also be included in your bag. If you have any urgent sizing concerns, please email into proshop@excitegym.com. Include a photo in the uniform and sizes requesting to be exchanged. Keep in mind that we have limited extras.

All teams: Reminder to ONLY wear your competition bow to competitions and events. We want to keep theses in good condition. Do not wear them to practice until your season is over.

4. INSPIRE

Welcome Inspire Families! We are so excited to be kicking another great season!

Reminders/ Updates:

-Help recruit some more members! We are blessed with so many great volunteers right now but we are needing more athletes to buddy them up with. Talk with anyone you know and have them email into cheer@excitegym.com if they are interested!

-Absences: Please be sure to submit these using the form in the attachments section at the bottom of the hotline. Send any and all you know about!

-Upfront fees were due on 9/15.

-Waiver was sent out on Tuesday 9/17 to your email address. This is required for your athlete to be able to compete. Be on the lookout for an email from a company called 8count. This may show up in your spam/junk so be sure to check there. If you did not receive an email, please email alisonh@excitegym.com.

-Uniform fees and USASF account due on 10/1.

-Banquet date has been set for 1/26 from 5pm-7pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lewisville.

Practice 9/29 12:45pm-1:30pm

PINK OUT PRACTICE! We are starting early to support breast cancer for October! Come decked out in all pink!

Practice 10/6 12:45pm-1:30pm

Athletes: Any red, black or white t shirt, athletic shorts and athletic shoes.

Assistant Coaches: Wear their Sunday practice wear assignment- reminder to arrive at 12:30pm.

5. IMPORTANT DATES

-October 19th: ALL TEAMS- Potential Extra Practice.

Inspire, Tikis, Moanas, Glitter Girls, Believe and Dazzle: 9am-10:30am

Tremor, Electric, Shock, Dynamite, Intense, Gossip and Fever: 10:30am-12pm

-October 20th: Excite! Expo! This is our showoff to kick off our competition season. *MANDATORY*

Athletes will arrive at 2pm and Show off will begin at 4:15pm.

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

-November 16th and 17th: COMPETITION- Inspire, Tiny Tikis, Mini Moanas, Glitter Girls, Tremor, Electric, Shock, Dynamite, Intense, Gossip and Fever. See the Detailed Competition Schedule for more details.

-November 24th-30th: Gym Closed. No practice or classes. Premier Prep and All Star will have required workouts to be completed over break.

-December 1st: *MANDATORY* All Star practices- $100 fine and athlete on alternate status if missed!

-December 5th: Potential Extra Practice- Times TBD. Gossip and Fever

-December 6th: Potential Extra Practice- Times TBD. Tremor, Electric, Shock, Dynamite, and Intense

-December 7th- 8th: COMPETITION- Electric, Shock, Dynamite, Intense, Gossip and Fever. See Detailed Competition Schedule for more details.

-December 8th: COMPETITION- Believe and Dazzle. See the Detailed Competition Schedule for more details.

-December 15th: COMPETITION- Inspire, Tremor, Shock, Dynamite, Intense, Gossip and Fever. See Detailed Competition Schedule for more details.

-December 22nd- January 3rd: Gym Closed. No practice or classes. Premier Prep and All Star will have --required workouts to be completed over break.

-January 5th: *MANDATORY* All Star practices- $100 fine and athlete on alternate status if missed!

-January 9th or 10th: Potential Extra Practice- Times TBD. Tremor, Electric, Shock, Dynamite, Intense, Gossip and Fever

-January 11th-12th: COMPETITION- Tremor, Electric, Shock, Dynamite, Intense, Gossip and Fever. See the Detailed Competition Schedule for more details.

-January 26th: Inspire Banquet

-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.

-November 29th: December Tuition and Banquet Tickets for one athlete and one adult. The athlete ticket is required whether they are attending or not. If you do not want to be billed for the adult ticket, you will need to email office@excitegym.com by November 1st. Additional parent tickets will be available for purchase at a later date.

-December 30th: January Tuition and National Event Billing for Premier Prep and All Star. Amount TBD.

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)

-NCA Nationals *MANDATORY* Practice dates over winter break: 12/21/25, 12/22/25, 12/28/25, 12/29/25, 1/3/26,1/4/26, 1/5/26 1/6/26, 1/7/26, 1/8/26. This is for Premier Prep and All-Star Teams. Missing any of these dates will make your athlete ineligible to compete at NCA Nationals for that season.

6. 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

Competition Schedule 2024-2025:

Program Schedule: https://d0d0e1bc-e1d4-4604-a089-339b86c6ae21.usrfiles.com/ugd/d0d0e1_a127f5e0b81b46b98d6a89a8dda86590.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*