Gymnastics Hotline | 10.22.26-10.29.26
Read the hotline in its entirety! Information is subject to change weekly without further notice.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXPO
We are so excited to see your kiddos showcase their skills for the first time this season!
Saturday, October 24th @ Excite!
Please read this document in full before Expo!
Tickets:
-If you pre-ordered your tickets, these will either be given out at practice on Thursday, or will be available at the will-call table at the event.
-Tickets at the door will be $20 each – cash or card. Children under 5 are free.
What to wear:
-We will wear our practice leos for Expo! For performances the girls will just wear their leo – no bar shorts. Please make sure that all sports bras and undergarments are completely covered by the leotard or have clear stripes.
Hair:
Wear your meet-day hair. See options in the “Meet Day Ettiquite” instructions.
Drop off & Spectator entry:
-Feel free to park with your kiddos and walk in with them. If you are running behind, the double doors will be open so you can quickly drop them off before you go to park. All spectators will need to enter through the front doors.
-The neighboring parking lot (towards Excite! Event Center & the carwash) is available for overflow parking.
Schedule:
Doors will open 15 minutes prior to each session. Please make every effort to be on time to help us stay on schedule!
Session 1: 12:30-3 – Silver, Level 1, 3, 5, Optionals
PRACTICE UPDATES
October 22nd – no regular practice. Happy Expo Day!
October 31st – no regular practice. We will have our annual gym team Halloween party & trunk or treat on October 31st. The party will be from 10:00-12:00 and trunk or treat will take place from 11:30-12:00.
If you are able to help out with a trunk, please email gymnastics@excitegym.com. Let’s fill the parking lot!!
November 21st – practice will be moved to Friday, November 20th to allow families and staff to get out early for Thanksgiving break.
-Level 1, 2, 3, Bronze: 4:00-6:00
-Level 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Silver, Gold, Platinum: 5:00-8:30
SAVE THE DATE - IN HOUSE MEET – MANDATORY FOR ONE PARENT/FAMILY!
Our annual In House Meet will be on January 16, 2027! This is an event that we host for our rec kiddos to show off their skills for their family and friends – they get medals and ribbons, and can order shoutouts and other fun athlete gifts! We run it just like a real meet and it is so fun for the kiddos!
It is mandatory for one parent per family to help with this event.
Gym team athletes will not attend this event!
UNIFORM UPDATE
Backpacks, meet leos, warmup jackets and pants have been ordered and are currently in production. We will distribute these at practice as soon as we receive them!
IN OUR COMMUNITY
There are so many great things happening in our community! We believe that supporting those around us will help our community to thrive and be strong! We will put in this section any fun happenings!
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
More information will be added as we get closer to each meet, including addresses, ticket information, flights when applicable, and more. For now please just save the date! :)
Jan 16-17 – Empire Invitational - USAG
Levels 6, 7, 8
North Richland Hills, TX
Location change from original meet schedule – same weekend!
Jan 30-31 – Classic - TAAF
Levels: 1-5, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum
North Richland Hills, TX
Feb 11-15 – Edgewater Classic – USAG
Levels 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Silver, Gold, Platinum
Meet Location:
Edgewater Beach Resort
11212 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Flight Info:
If you are planning to fly, please book your flight for Thursday-Monday. We require that athletes arrive the day before they compete, and we won't know the final schedule until much closer to the meet. Once the final schedule is posted, you are welcome to change your flight/hotel.
More info:
Feb 27-28 - Rose City - USAG
Levels 5, 6, 7, 8, Platinum
Tyler, TX
Mar 6-7 - TX Tough - TAAF
Levels 1-5, Bronze, Silver Gold, Platinum
Arlington, TX
Mar 12-14 - Level 6 USAG State
Level 6
River City Gymnastics - San Antonio, TX
Mar 20-21 – Irving Gymnastics - TAAF
Levels 1-4, Bronze, Silver, Gold
Irving, TX
Apr 3-4 – ASI Lakewood - TAAF
Levels 1-5, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum
Dallas, TX
Apr 3 - Level 7 & 8 USAG State
Level 7 & 8
Allen, TX
Apr 16-18 - Level 6, 7, 8 USAG Regionals
Level 6, 7, 8 (Pending qualification)
Location TBA
Apr 17-18 - Level 1, 2, Bronze TAAF State
Level 1, 2, Bronze
(Located at Velocity Gymnastics in Brenham, TX)
Hotel Info:
Brenham only has a couple of hotels and they fill up fast for this meet weekend! We recommend looking for hotels now. If Brenham hotels are booked or priced too high, College Station is about 45 minutes away and has lots of hotel options!
Apr 24-25 - Level 3 & Silver TAAF State
Level 3 & Silver
Lancaster, TX
May 1-2 - Level 4, 5, Gold & Platinum TAAF State
Level 4, 5, Gold & Platinum
Whitney, 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, October 8th: Wear red, yellow, and/or red – Fire week!
Thursday, October 22nd: Wear blue
Saturday, October 24th: Expo Day! Wear practice leo with meet-day hair.
Monday, October 26th: Wear black
Tuesday, October 27th: Wear red
Wednesday, October 28th: Wear yellow
Thursday, October 29th: Wear yellow
Saturday, October 31st: Wear your costume! See section 1 for altered practice times.
4. UPCOMING DATES
October 24th: Excite! Expo
October 30th: Banquet tickets billed for athlete + 1 coach
October 31st: Gym team Halloween party & Trunk or Treat (10am-12pm) no regular practice
November 20th: Friday practice in lieu of 11/21. No practice 11/21
Level 1, 2, 3, Bronze: 4:00-6:00
Level 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Silver, Gold, Platinum: 5:00-8:30
November 23 & 24: Thanksgiving Break Practices
Level 1, 2, 3, Bronze: 9:00-11:00
Level 4, 5, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Optionals: 10:00-1:30
November 30th: Travel meet fees billed
December 14-17: Professional picture days – times TBA
December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29: Christmas Break Practices
Level 1, 2, 3, Bronze: 9:00-11:00
Level 4, 5, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Optionals: 10:00-1:30
February 26th: State meet fees billed
March 17-19: Spring Break Practices
Level 1, 2, 3, Bronze: 9:00-11:00
Level 4, 5, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Optionals: 10:00-1:30
April 23: Gym Team banquet @ Circle R Ranch
2027-2028 Season Dates Added 8/20/26
-June 11th-14th, 2027 at Oakridge Camp in Anadarko, OK. Elite teams only.
-July 26th-30th In House Camp at Excite!- Novice, Prep and Premier Prep teams.
5. IMPORTANT NUMBERS (TEXT PREFERRED)
Caitlin – (281) 610-4941
Alex – (817) 600-6654
Dilynn – (972) 890-7558
Dustin – (469) 964-4106
Kevin – (817) 874-6741
Tia – (469) 486-2780
Julie – (214) 674-5451
Excite! – (972) 874-8500
6. Important Links
Compulsory Routines:
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