Gymnastics Hotline | 12.4.25-12.11.25
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Read the hotline in its entirety! Information is subject to change weekly without further notice.
1. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATTENDANCE STANDARDS
*As we are now into the part of the season where we are preparing for meets and polishing routines, it is extremely important that your athlete is at practices on time and for the entirety of the practice. Coaches build practice schedules with drills that build on each other, so missing practice can make athletes feel behind when they return. Please communicate any absences in advance with coaches by emailing gymnastics@excitegym.com, and if it a day-of absence due to an emergency or being sick, please text with Coach Caitlin and your team’s coaches all included in the text. If your child is sick and it’s within 2 weeks of a meet, it might be requested that they make up the time missed to prepare for the meet.
HOLIDAY PARTY
*Our Holiday party will be on December 13th during regular practice times. Athletes can wear holiday attire – no leo required.
*Gift exchange: we are doing a Holiday gift exchange for our teams. Participation is optional – anyone who brings gifts for their teams will be a part of the exchange!
*In lieu of our typical gift exchange, we are doing smaller team gifts this year – bring a small gift for each person on your team ($2-3/person).
Level 1: 11
Level 2: 6
Level 3: 9
Level 4: 10
Bronze: 5
Silver: 14
Gold: 9
Optionals: 13
NASHVEGAS EXTRAVAGANZA – UPDATE
pre-team, level 1, level 2, and bronze can skip this section!
We are keeping a close eye on the website for the schedule to be posted! We will post it as soon we receive it.
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)
MEET DAY UNIFORM
All meet leotards, backpacks and jackets have been distributed.
Do not wear your meet leo or scrunchie to regular practices, school, as a “dress up” costume – or any other time other than when competing! These leotards are expected to be kept in like-new condition, and if they get damaged, you will be required to purchase a new one.
We suggest keeping your meet capris folded on a hanger, with your meet leo, meet jacket, and meet scrunchie all on the same hanger for an easy meet-day grab!
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
• All garment(s) must be washed separately.
• Turn garment(s) inside out.
• Use a mild liquid detergent and gently hand wash in cold water. Rinse immediately.
• DO NOT allow garment to soak.
• Hang to dry.
• DO NOT use fabric softeners.
• DO NOT dry clean.
• DO NOT iron.
IN HOUSE MEET – MANDATORY FOR ONE PARENT/FAMILY!
Our annual In House Meet will be on January 10, 2026! 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!
2. COMPETITION SCHEDULE
January 15-18: Kurt Thomas (L8)
Jan 30-Feb 1: Tx Tough (Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, Bronze, Silver, Gold)
Feb 12-15: Nashvegas Extravaganza (Levels 3, 4, Silver, Gold, 6 & 8)
February 19-22: WOGA (L8) USAG LEVEL 6
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)
Level 6:
*Please see email sent on 12/3 for USAG info!
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, December 4: Wear orange
Saturday, December 6: Wear any Excite! Leo (except your meet leo 😊 )
Monday, December 8: Wear purple
Tuesday, December 9: Wear yellow
Wednesday, December 10: Wear practice leo
Thursday, December 11: Wear practice leo
Saturday, December 13: Wear Holiday attire – no leo required
4. BILLING
Upcoming billing dates:
November 28: Banquet tickets billed for athlete & 1 parent ($65/ticket)
February 27: State meet fees billed
Accounts must be caught up by November 1st. If you have any questions or concerns, please email office@excitegym.com.
5. UPCOMING DATES
*Save all meet dates for your athletes’ level listed in section 2 of the hotline!
November 23-29 – Gym Closed for Thanksgiving break (see gym team practice times below)
November 24 & 25: 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
December 19-January 2 – Gym Closed for Christmas break
December 22, 23, 27, 29, 30: 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
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 –
Level 2 –
Level 3 –
Level 4 –
Bronze –
Silver –
Gold – Lily
Optionals –
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
*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.
Click on link to join the Band!
Level 1: https://band.us/n/a7a0b8H746p8w
Level 2: https://band.us/n/aba3b4H946Q77
Level 3: https://band.us/n/aeaeb9Hd42Q6n
Level 4: https://band.us/n/a1a0b8Hf47r4B
Bronze: https://band.us/n/a8a7b8Hd4brcQ
Silver: https://band.us/n/aea1b6H641r1Y
Optionals: https://band.us/n/aaa1b4H44ardt
Resale: https://band.us/n/a0a4Ab95zeIeG
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