Gymnastics Hotline | 9.10.26-9.17.26
Read the hotline in its entirety! Information is subject to change weekly without further notice.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
BILLING INFO
Meet fees will be billed on September 30th. Exact amounts will be posted on next week's hotline.
Level 1, 2, Bronze: $300-350
Level 3, 4, Silver, Gold: $325-375
Level 5, Platinum: $400-450
Level 6, 7, 8: $375-425
This is for qualifying meets only. Travel meet and state meet fees will be billed at a later date.
If you would like to set up a payment plan or split your meet fees into two separate payments, please email office@excitegym.com by Friday, September 25th.
LEVELS 1, 2 & BRONZE - STATE MEET 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!
TEAM PARENTS & GIFTS
-Team Parents: We have decided to not have team parents this season and will instead ask for volunteers throughout the season as needed. We will post these requests either on the hotline or in the band, so keep your eyes out if you’d like to step in and help!
-Team Gifts: The gym will be taking care of all athlete gifts during the season. If you have any ideas or items you think your team would enjoy, feel free to email those in!
EXPO
Make sure you have October 24th saved on your calendar for Expo! We will have the schedule posted within the next couple of weeks, along with drop off info, what to wear, and more! We are so excited to see your kiddos showcase their skills for the first time this season!
MONDAY USAG PRACTICE – (Will need at least 3 enrolled to open)
Who: Level 4 & Gold / Level 3 & Silver (requires approval)
When: Mondays 5:00-8:30
Cost: $80/month
This is an optional class addition – not required!
Email gymnastics@excitegym.com to enroll.
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!
Mondays on a Mission
-@ Trietsch Memorial UMC Room 292
-Starts Monday, September 14, 2026
-Join for four FREE Monday evenings focused on education, awareness, and conversations that can help save lives. From overdose prevention and hands-on Narcan training to breaking stigma and helping parents and youth start important conversations- there’s something valuable to take away each week.
MUSIC & CHOREO – Levels 6, 7, 8, Gold & Platinum ONLY
MUSIC
Parents of athletes in levels 6, 7, 8, Gold & Platinum have been emailed the music option we have chosen for your athlete. Please purchase your music and EMAIL it to gymnastics@excitegym.com at least one week before your choreography date. Some websites take a couple of days to send out the music – please plan accordingly!
CHOREOGRAPHY
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.
Please check with your choreographer ahead of time to find out whether any other coaches will be in the gym during your choreography session. If the gym will otherwise be empty, a parent is required to stay for the duration of the session.
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 13-15 – 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 Wednesday-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, September 10th: Wear pink
Saturday, September 12th: Wear any leo
Sunday, September 13th: Wear any leo
Monday, September 14th: Wear green
Tuesday, September 15th: Wear orange
Wednesday, September 16th: Wear Excite! Practice leo
Thursday, September 17th: Wear Excite! Practice leo
Saturday, September 19th: Wear red
4. UPCOMING DATES
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 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
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