Gymnastics Hotline | 8.13.26-8.20.26
Read the hotline in its entirety! Information is subject to change weekly without further notice.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lots of new info this week! Please read thoroughly!
PRACTICE UPDATES
Saturday practices will begin on August 15th. (No practice on 8/14).
We will be closed September 4-7 – No classes or teams running. Happy Labor Day!
There were slight changes from the handbook – please use the schedule above for the remainder of the season!
URGENT HOTLINE UPDATE!
We are in the process of updating our website and the hotline will be in a new location starting early next week! From our homepage, go to Programs (at the top), then select Gymnastics from the drop-down menu, then the link to the hotline will be found on the bottom right underneath the Gymnastics Team section. If you have our app (Excite! Gym and Cheer), you will still be able to access the hotline from there.
EXCITE EVENT CENTER OPEN HOUSE- AUGUST 16TH!
Come join us for our open house of our newly renovated event center!
Open House will be 1-3 and we will have FREE open gym at our main location from 1:30pm-2:30pm if you want to drop the kids off before coming to take a look.
Located at: 2300 Highland Village Rd Building 9- right across from 7 mile and behind Liquor King.
SPIRIT SALE!
-SPIRIT SALE IS LIVE!!! The spirit sale will be open through August 21st – make sure to get your gym teamwear!
HOLIDAY PRACTICE SCHEDULES
These practice times are optional & encouraged for those who are in town, however we understand that families are likely to be traveling during these times! Please send in absence requests as normal if you will not be able to attend these practice times so we can plan ahead for coaches & equipment needs – however, absences on these dates will not go against gold star or allowed absences.
Practice Schedule for ALL Holiday practices:
Level 1, 2, 3, Bronze: 9:00-11:00
Level 4, 5, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Optionals: 10:00-1:30
Holiday practice dates:
November 23 & 24 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 (Christmas Break)
March 17-19 (Spring Break)
-Please note – some levels have meets the weekends before/after Spring Break! If you have pre-existing travel plans that conflict with your level’s meet, please email gymnastics@excitegym.com ASAP and we will make sure you are taken care of!
REWARD PROGRAMS STARTING!
*Athlete of the week: This season, instead of the oar, one athlete will take home a railroad crossing sign each week to reflect our “All Aboard” theme. The oar is awarded to someone who stands out through effort, teamwork, work ethic, or growth. We pass the sign out each Saturday; at the end of the season, one athlete per level will be honored with the sign as our Athlete of the Year.
-If your athlete receives the award, take it home, feel free to add something to it, and return it at the next practice so it can be passed on.
-We track recipients to keep things fair, though not everyone is guaranteed to receive it. If your child is curious about how to earn it, we’re happy to talk with them at practice.
*Gold Star: Gold stars are based on criteria like attendance, wearing the correct color for the day, punctuality, and attitude. Athletes can earn one per week, with totals counted at the end of the season. The top gold star winners on each team will receive an award at the banquet. We look for the natural break when deciding these awards, and you don’t need 100% to earn the award.
FLOOR MUSIC & CHOREOGRAPHY
GOLD, PLATINUM, AND OPTIONALS ONLY
It’s time to submit your top three music choices for the 2027 competitive season! Music choices are due August 24th.
Please submit the link for each of your three choices.
Coaches will listen to all submissions and let athletes know at practice on August 29th which piece they will use.
Do not purchase your music until your coach confirms which piece you should purchase.
You may label your choices as first, second, and third choice, but your first choice is not guaranteed.
What are coaches looking for?
Music with changes in beat and/or tempo works well for floor routines.
Sound effects can be a fun addition!
Consider what style of movement fits each piece and what you feel comfortable performing.
Remember: faster music generally means faster movements, so keep this in mind when choosing your options.
Music Generator Websites:
Energy Music: http://www.energymmusic.com/
Jump Twist: https://jumptwist.com/
Floor Express Music: https://floorexpressmusic.com/
Once your coach confirms your music and you purchase it, please email the music file to gymnastics@excitegym.com so your choreographer has time to listen and begin planning your routine.
CHOREOGRAPHY
On August 29th, we will post a SignUpGenius on the Hotline for you to select a choreography time.
Each choreographer will have a set number of available spots and time slots.
Choreography appointments will be 3 hours.
The cost is $250, paid directly to your choreographer on the day of your session.
PARENT CONFERENCES
Parent/Coach Conference sign-up links were emailed out to all parents on August 8th. Conference appointments will be offered during your gymnast's regularly scheduled practice time.
Please note: Your gymnast will not have practice on the day of their team's conferences, as coaches will be meeting with families.
Some levels have more athletes than available conference time slots. To avoid asking coaches and athletes to miss additional practices, we will not be scheduling extra conference sessions in advance. If all of the available appointments for your level have been filled and you would still like to meet with your coaches, please email gymnastics@excitegym.com, and we'll be happy to arrange another time.
Conference Schedule (your athlete will NOT have practice on the date listed below for your level)
Monday, August 17: Levels 5, 6, 7, 8 & Platinum
Tuesday, August 18: Levels 3, 4 & Gold
Wednesday, August 19: Levels 1 & 2
Saturday, August 21: Bronze & Silver
HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM STARTING UP- FEEL FREE TO SHARE!
Our homeschool program is back by popular demand! Sign up for a family pack and get 3 classes and day play to share amongst siblings- all at a great price! See details in our E Blast on page 6! **SLIGHT CHANGE from E! Blast - Homeschool program will be starting on September 3rd! https://www.excitegym.com/_files/ugd/40d55e_52ddcc02a4664ef58950a4e234190d47.pdf
2. COMPETITION SCHEDULE
During meet season, you will find all of the information you need to know about your meets in this section – including ticket information, schedules, addresses, and more!
More information will be added for each meet within the next couple of weeks, including addresses, ticket information, flights when applicable, and more. For now please just save the date! :)
TAAF (Levels 1-4, Bronze, Silver, Gold)
Jan 30-31 – Classic (local)
Feb 13-15 – Edgewater Classic (Levels 3, 4, Silver, Gold ONLY – Level 1, 2, and Bronze will not attend)
Mar 6-7 - TX Tough (local)
Mar 20-21 – Irving Gymnastics (local)
Apr 3-4 – ASI Lakewood (local)
Apr 17-18 - Level 1, 2, Bronze State (Located at Velocity Gymnastics in Brenham, TX)
Apr 24-25 - Level 3 & Silver State (local)
May 1-2 - Level 4, 5, Gold & Platinum State (Whitney, TX)
HYBRID (Level 5 & Platinum)
Jan 30-31 – Classic
Feb 13-15 – Edgewater Classic
Feb 27-28 - Rose City (Tyler, TX)
Mar 6-7 – TX Tough
Apr 3-4 - ASI Lakewood
May 1-2 - Level 4, 5, Gold & Platinum State (Whitney, TX)
USAG (Levels 6, 7, 8)
Jan 16-17 – TX Dynamics (Rockwall)
Jan 23 – Texas Prime
Feb 13 – Edgewater Classic
Feb 27 - Rose City (Tyler, TX)
Mar 12-14 - Level 6 State
Apr 2-4 - Level 7 & 8 State
Apr 16-18 - Level 6, 7, 8 Regionals
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, August 13th: Wear yellow
Friday, August 14th: Wear black
Monday, August 17th: Wear pink
Tuesday, August 18th: Wear green
Wednesday, August 19th: Wear red
Thursday, August 20th: Wear red
SATURDAY, August 22nd: Wear blue
4. UPCOMING DATES
September 4-7: Excite! Closed for Labor Day
September 12, 13, 19: Mandatory choreography practices
-9/12 & 9/19 Levels 1 & 2: 9:30-12:00 / 3 & 4: 12:30-3:00
-9/13: Bronze: 9:30-11:00 / Silver: 11:00-1:00
October 24th: Excite! Expo
October 30th: Banquet tickets billed for athlete + 1 coach
November 30th: Travel meet fees billed
February 26th: State meet fees billed
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
There were slight changes from the handbook – please use the schedule above for the remainder of the season!
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