Gymnastics Hotline | 8.21.25-8.28.25

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Aug 21
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Read the hotline in its entirety! Information is subject to change weekly without further notice.

1. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRACTICE UPDATES

*August 23^rd – No practice – all coaches will be at a training conference in Austin, TX

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.

*August 29-September 1 – No practice – Happy Labor Day!

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 – however, absences on these dates will not go against gold star or allowed absences.

November 24 & 25 (Thanksgiving Break

December 22, 23, 27, 29, 30 (Christmas Break)

March 17-19 (Spring Break)

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

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

REWARD PROGRAMS STARTING!

*Oar: This season, instead of the torch, one athlete will take home an oar each week to reflect our “Row the Boat” theme. The oar is awarded to someone who stands out through effort, teamwork, work ethic, or growth. We pass the oar out each Saturday; at the end of the season, one athlete per level will be honored with the oar as our Athlete of the Year.

-If your athlete receives the oar, 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.

MUSIC AND CHOREOGRAPHY INFO – Gold, Platinum, Optionals ONLY

*MUSIC: It’s time to send in your top three music choices for the new year! Music is due on August 25^th (Please send in the link for each piece). Coaches will listen to your choices and let athletes know at practice on August 28^th which music they will use for the 2026 competitive season. Do not purchase music until you have been told by coaches which one to get.

-Use one of the following music generator websites to look through the options. Make sure all three choices you send are something that you would be happy with. You are welcome to put “first choice, second choice, third choice”, but it is not guaranteed that you will get your first choice of music.

-What are coaches looking for when choosing music? Floor music is best when there is a change of beat/tempo within the music. Sound effects are great too! Think about the style of movement that would match each piece of music and think about what you are comfortable trying. Faster music generally means faster movements—keep this in mind when sending in your options!

-Once you purchase your music, send it in to gymnastics@excitegym.com to give your choreographer time to listen to your music and start planning for your routine!

-WEBSITES:

http://www.energymmusic.com/

https://jumptwist.com/

https://floorexpressmusic.com/

-CHOREOGRAPHY: On August 28^th, we will post the sign-up genius on the hotline for you to set up a time to get your choreography done. Each coach will have a set number of spots and times to get everyone’s choreography done. Choreography time slots will be set up for three hours and cost $200 paid directly to your choreographer, the day that your choreography is done.

2. COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Level 1, 2, Bronze:

Tx Tough: Jan 31-Feb 2

Richardson: Feb 27-28

Classic: March 14-15

Trevino’s: April 11-12

State: April 24-26 (Brenham, TX)

Level 3, Level 4, Silver, Gold:

Tx Tough: Jan 31-Feb 2

Nashvegas Extravaganza: Feb 12-15

Richardson: Feb 27-28

Classic: March 14-15

Trevino’s: April 11-12

Level 3 & Silver State: May 1-3

Level 4 & Gold State: May 15-17

Platinum & Level 6:

*USAG participation will be by invitation only. Invitations will be based on athletes’ performance at Expo and during pre-season scoring. Our goal is to ensure each athlete is set up for a strong and successful season.

*If an athlete does not achieve the qualifying score at Expo but shows significant improvement afterward, we will submit video routines for re-evaluation and possible reconsideration.

*The final USAG roster will be announced by December 1st.

*All Platinum and Optionals will attend Nashvegas, regardless of if they’re competing a full USAG season or not.

U: Kurt Thomas: January 15-18

T: Tx Tough: Jan 31-Feb 2

U: Nashvegas Extravaganza: Feb 12-15

T: Richardson: Feb 27-28

T: Trevino’s: April 11-12 (Optional – required if wanting to compete TAAF State)

TAAF State: May 15-17

USAG State/Regional Meets: Pending qualification

Platinum USAG State: March 27 (River City Gymanstics)

Platinum USAG Regionals: April 17-19 (Loveland, CO)

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

Level 8:

Kurt Thomas: January 15-18

Nashvegas Extravaganza: Feb 12-15

WOGA: February 19-22

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

Level 8 Regionals: April 17 (OKC, OK)

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 21: Wear pink

Saturday, August 23: No practice

Monday, August 25: Wear purple

Tuesday, August 26: Wear a headband or scrunchie

Wednesday, August 27: Wear new Excite! Practice leo

Thursday, August 28: Wear new Excite! Practice leo

Saturday, August 30: No practice – closed for Labor Day