Gymnastics Hotline | 1.22.26-1.29.26

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Jan 22
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Read the hotline in its entirety! Information is subject to change weekly without further notice.

1. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRACTICE UPDATES:

*Bronze, Silver, Level 6 & Gold will not have practice on January 31 since they are competing at TX Tough that day. All other levels will have practice at the following times:

Level 1, 2 and 3: Regular practice times

Level 4 & 8: 9:00-12:30

WEEKEND WEATHER

We are aware of the potential severe weather this weekend. As of now we are planning to have Friday practice in lieu of Saturday’s practice.

Friday 1/23:

-Level 1, 2, 3, Bronze: 4:00-6:00

-Level 4, Silver, Gold, Optionals: 5:00-7:00

*We are aware that LISD has closed campuses starting at 5:00 pm tomorrow. Please keep an eye on your Band for notifications – we will make the final call by 2:00 tomorrow afternoon.

PRE-MEET SEASON MEET & GREETS

RESCHEDULED

We will have mandatory parent meetings January 27-29^th the last 20 minutes of practice. We will go over the upcoming meet season, what to expect, our expectations for our athletes and parent, re-introduce our staff, and give practice updates!

Tuesday January 27:

Level 3: 5:40-6:00

Level 4: 7:10-7:30

Silver: 8:10-8:30

Wednesday January 28:

Level 1 & 2: 6:10-6:30

Bronze: 7:10-7:30

Thursday January 29:

Gold & Optionals: 8:10-8:30

EXCITING CHIROPRACTIC OFFER

Coach Johnathen Baggett that works here during late evenings is also a licensed Chiropractor! We are excited to announce that he will be offering services within our building to our customers! As someone who cheered through college, he understands the physical demands of athletes and tailors his care to meet those needs. See information below to learn more about Johnathen and how to book!

Information: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d0d0e1_e92db7a05f9b4f5a9233adc526b2c8ff~mv2.png

LOST & FOUND

Lost and found will be donated the first week of February. Please check for any lost or missing items before this date.

STATE MEET SHIRTS

It’s time to order State Shirts for parents and siblings! If you would like to purchase a shirt, click the link below. All orders must be placed by January 23^rd at noon. Athletes will receive a shirt; you do not need to purchase one for them. ONLY $12!!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR STATE MEET SHIRTS!

BANQUET INFO

Location & Date: Circle R Ranch – Thursday Apr. 30th, 2026 (6:00-9:00)

Tickets: Athlete tickets + 1 parent ticket were billed with your November tuition. Additional tickets will be available for purchase on your parent portal between Monday Mar 2nd – Monday Apr 13th

Additional Ticket purchases will not be available after April 13^th!

Athlete/Parent Tickets are $65/person.

Due to space in the venue, siblings are not allowed at the event. Guests are limited to 2 adults/athlete, or 4 adults/athlete for split families.

Please email tammyh@excitegym.com with any food allergies by January 25^th.

CHARITY COMMUNITY EVENT AT EXCITE!

We will be hosting a ‘Sock Hop’ to help raise funds for Lion’s Club to help fundraise for vision care, youth programs, hunger relief, disaster response, health screenings, scholarships and assistance for families in need. This is an adult only event that will include classic tunes, party games, food and drinks! Adult beverages will be available for purchase as well! We would love to see our Excite parents there!

Date: February 6th 6pm-9pm

How to get tickets and more info: https://www.excitegym.com/sock-hop

NEW CLASS OFFERS!

Back Handspring and Conditioning!

This class is designed to help those get extra focus on their back handsprings to achieve this monumental skill. Conditioning is a major part of development. 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. Conditioning elements and drills will be incorporated for strength training. Ages 7 & up. 45-Minute class.

Small Group!

This class is going to be put together in part by custom design! You will pick your own group of 4 with a similar skill set and a time offering that best fits your schedule. If you have had issues getting multiple kiddos to the gym at once or want to have a few friends tumble together, this is a great option. The 4 to 1 ratio is unbeatable for skills training and overall fun. Ages can vary, but students should be within 3 to 4 years of one another. This will be a 45-minute class set for the attendees to achieve similar goals.

2. COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Jan 30-Feb 1: Texas Tough (levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, Bronze, Silver, Gold)

Meet Location: Fair Park Automobile Building

1010 1^st Ave

Dallas, TX 7210

Schedule:

Saturday, January 31:

Level 6: Arrive @ 7:45 am

Gold: Arrive @ 11:15 am

Bronze: Arrive @ 3:00 pm

Silver: Arrive @ 3:00 OR 5:45 – Arrival time will be determined based on divisions – we will post each athlete’s arrival time as soon as possible

Sunday, February 1:

Level 1 & 2: Arrive @ 7:45 am

Level 3: Arrive @ 10:45 am

Level 4: Arrive @ 1:15 pm

Important Info:

ADMISSIONS per day:

$30 - Adult Entry (ages 12+)

$20 - Children (ages 3-12), Military & Seniors (60yrs +)

*All major cards accepted with a $3 additional fee

PARKING $15 - All day parking per day

Feb 12-15: Nashvegas Extravaganza (Levels 3, 4, 6, 8 Silver & Gold)

Meet location: Willamson County Ag Expo Center

4215 Long Ln,

Franklin, TN 37064

Schedule:

Friday, February 13:

Silver: Arrive @ 11:00 am

Gold: Arrive @ 2:30 pm

Saturday, February 14:

Level 8: Arrive @ 6:15 pm

Sunday, February 15:

Level 6: Arrive @ 7:45 am

Level 4: Arrive @ 2:00 pm

Level 3: Arrive @ 5:30 pm

Important Info:

Once we receive the schedule, we will do our best to plan a full team get together (schedule permitting). Information for the get together will be posted on the hotline. Once the schedule is posted, you are welcome to adjust your stay around your level’s meet times. We do require you to arrive in Franklin/Nashville the day before your athlete competes to plan around flight delays and make sure the girls are well rested for their meet!

Hotel information: Here are a couple of hotels that are close to the venue. It’s not required that you stay in one of these, however we do suggest talking with your teammates and trying to stay close by each other!

Residence Inn by Mariott Franklin Berry Farms: (6-minute drive)

Hampton Inn & Suites Franklin Berry Farm: (6-minute drive)

Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Franklin Cool Springs: (10-minute drive)

Tru by Hilton Franklin Cool Springs Nashville: (10-minute drive)

February 19-22: WOGA (L8, LEVEL 6)

Meet Location: The Star in Frisco – Ford Center

9 Cowboys Way

Frisco, TX 75034

Schedule:

Friday, February 20:

Level 8: Arrive @ 11:15 am (Gym 1)

Level 6: Arrive @ 2:45 pm (Gym 4)

Important Info:

Tickets:

DAY PASS TICKETS – $35 Adult; $25 Child (3-12 yr)

WEEKEND PASS TICKETS - Deadline to purchase Weekend Passes is February 20, 2026 and available only through Seat Geek

$80 Adult; $55 Child (3-12 yr)

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLOOR MAP

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PARKING MAP

CLICK HERE TO VIEW BAG POLICY

Future Meets:

Feb 28-March 1: Richardson (Levels 1, 2, 3, 4,6,Bronze, Silver, Gold)

March 6-8: Level 6 USAG State (Plano, TX)

March 14-15: Classic (Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, Bronze, Silver, Gold)

March 27-29: Level 8 USAG State (Spring, TX)

April 11-12: Trevino’s (Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, Bronze, Silver, Gold)

April 24-26: Level 1, 2, Bronze State (Brenham, TX)

April 17-19: Level 8 USAG Regionals (OKC,OK)

May 1-3: Level 3 & Silver State (local)

May 15-17: Level 4, 6 & Gold State (Hillsboro, TX)

3. DRESS CODE

*For dress code, you don’t have to wear a leo that is the specified color. If the color is yellow, but you don’t have a yellow leo, you can wear yellow shorts, a yellow headband, a yellow scrunchie, etc.

*It is mandatory that all gymnasts wear a leo to every practice. Hair must be neatly pulled back, secured out of their face. Tight fitting bar shorts or capris are allowed. Baggy pants and sweatshirts are not permitted.

Thursday, January 22: Wear any Excite! Leo

Saturday, January 23: Wear purple

Monday, January 25: Wear green

Tuesday, January 26: Wear red

Wednesday, January 27: Wear black

Thursday, January 28: Wear black

Saturday, January 31: Wear yellow

*See altered practice times in section 1!

4. BILLING

Upcoming billing dates:

February 27: State meet fees billed

5. UPCOMING DATES

*Save all meet dates for your athletes’ level listed in section 2 of the hotline!

March 16-22 – Gym Closed for Spring Break

March 17-19 - Gym Team Holiday Practices: (Optional & encouraged for those who are in town)

Level 1, 2, 3, Bronze: 9:00-11:00

Level 4, Silver, Gold, Optionals: 10:00-1:00

April 3-5 – Gym Closed for Easter

April 30th – Gym Team Banquet (6:00-9:00) @ Circle R Ranch

Travel camp 2026 - June 12th-15th, 2026 - SAVE THE DATE!!

Added on hotline – 7.10.25

6. O.A.R. – Outstanding Athlete Recognition

Level 1 – Maddie

Level 2 – Emma

Level 3 –

Level 4 – Lyla

Bronze – Charlotte

Silver – Mila

Gold – Hayes

Optionals – Hannah

7. IMPORTANT NUMBERS (TEXT PREFERRED)

Caitlin – (281) 610-4941

Dilynn – (972) 890-7558

Dustin – (469) 964-4106

Kevin – (817) 874-6741

Tia – (469) 486-2780

Julie – (214) 674-5451

Excite! – (972) 874-8500

8. Important Links

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2025-2026 GYMNASTICS HANDBOOK

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT AN ABSENCE REQUEST

CLICK HERE FOR FALL PRACTICE SCHEDULE!

*Please note that practice times may vary slightly from those listed in the handbook. While we do our best to accurately project practice schedules when the handbook is created in April, adjustments are sometimes necessary to ensure all athletes receive high-quality coaching and have sufficient access to equipment. If there is any discrepancy between the times listed above and those in the handbook, please refer to the times listed above as the most current.