Thursday, September 30, 2010

Cherry Creek Info and Pictures

The Cherry Creek Invitational is Saturday. The meet starts at 9:30. The gym opens for stretching and open warm up at 7:45.
This is a varsity only meet. Gymnasts competing should arrive no later than 7:40, but I would prefer earlier.

Alexis's mom took some pictures at the Overland meet last Saturday. The pictures are cool. This is the link
http://picasaweb.google.com/kgncolorado/Gymnastics2010#

T-shirts are in. They are $12. I will sell them until I run out. It is first come, first served for the sizes. If you are paying by check, make it out to PHS.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Gym Notes 9-26-2010

Great job at the Overland Invitational this Saturday. I know it was a long meet. A special thanks the Sara and Jessica for helping out by flashing scores and supporting the team.

This week:

Monday - Last Middle School practice. It should be a fun one.

Wednesday - Home meet against Rock Canyon and Heritage. Warm ups are at 4:00 the meet is at 6:00. Everyone will compete so long as they meet the attendance requirements. All four events will be run at once.

Donations for the concession stand are being accepted.

Friday - Optional practice at Chalkbox 3:30 - 4:45. These workouts are great for the girls to try new tricks into a pit. I recommend these workouts for everyone. Directions to Chalkbox are on an earlier post. Gymnasts also need to turn in a release form. The form is also on an earlier post.

Saturday - Cherry Creek Invitational at Cherry Creek in the Main Gym. This meet is varsity only. Gymnasts competing should arrive by 7:45. The meet will start at 9:30.
This meet is warm up four events, compete four events. It involves nine teams.
We are the first team up on beam.

There is also another fundraiser going on for the team through Pampered Chef. It is going on through October 4.
http://www.pamperedchef.biz/topeka http://www.pamperedchef.biz/topeka?page=host-search-results&showid=2757180






Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Cherry Creek Directions

Directions to East Gym:

Take I-25 to Belleview, then east on Belleview to Yosemite.

Make a left onto Yosemite, turn right onto Union Street and go past the school to Dayton. Make a right on Dayton, and second right into school. Gym will be in first building on your left.

Gymnasts should enter door connected to the parking lot, and parents / spectators should enter from the front of the building.

Parents - Please take your gymnast home after the meet. There is no return bus.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Gym Notes 9-17-2010

We had a great week in the gym. Thornton was a very positive away meet and a good experience for everyone involved.

The practice at Chalkbox was exciting and I saw some steps taken towards throwing bigger skills.
Next week, we have gym time at Chalkbox from 12:45 to 2:00. This is a time change.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Little Caesar's fundraiser. We made $505 towards Jeff. Kaylee rocked it and sold the most!

Next week we have two meets.

Wednesday is at Cherry Creek. The meet starts at 6:00. Timed warm ups are at 4:15 - I think.
Everyone with nine practices will compete in the meet.
I will post the bus leave times on Monday.
This bus is one way and gymnasts will need to have a ride home.
Gymnasts cannot ride home with anyone other than their parents if they ride the bus to the meet.

If gymnasts need to drive themselves to the meet, there is a form that needs to be filled out and turned in to Ponderosa.

Saturday is the Overland Invitational This meet is varsity only.
Competing gymnasts should arrive at Overland by 7:50.
The gym opens at 8:00 for stretching and open warm up.
9:00 - 10:00 is Timed warm ups for Floor and Vault.
March is from 10:00 - 10:15.
Competition for our first two events begins at 10:15. We are the first team on floor.
There is an admission fee of $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students.

Directions to Overland from the South:
Take 1-25 north to I-225 north. Take I-225 north towards Aurora to Iliff.
Take the Iliff exit and turn left, heading west on Iliff.
Turn right on Peoria heading north.
Travel roughly two blocks to Jewell and turn right.
The school is located at the southeast corner of Peoria and Jewell.
Enter through the northwest corner of the building.

12400 East Jewell Avenue Aurora, CO 80013





Thursday, September 16, 2010

Chalkbox Information

Friday, September 17 and next Friday, September 24 the team will be having an optional workout at Chalkbox Gymnastics in Elizabeth. All gymnasts on the team are invited to attend.
This Friday the practice is from 3:30 -4:30. Next Friday practice is from 1:15 to 2:30.

In order to participate, gymnasts need to turn in the release form they were given in practice today. The form is also available at this website. http://chalkboxgym.com/images/partyrelease.jpg

Directions from PHS: Bayou Gulch east to Flintwood Road, turn left. Flintwood Road to (East) Singing Hills Road, turn right on to Singing Hills Road. Take Singing Hills Road, past the elementary school, keep going until you see the sign for Chalkbox Gymnastics on the right hand side. Turn right on to Cricket Circle, bear left and continue up to the gym.

The directions on the website for those near PHS:
Parker Road to Hess
Turn (East) onto Hess Rd<>
3: Turn LEFT to stay on Hess Rd0.6
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4: Road name changes to Local road(s)<>
5: Keep STRAIGHT onto CR-71 [E Hilltop Rd]3.9
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6: Bear LEFT (East) onto CR-24 [E Singing Hills Rd]1.5
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7: Road name changes to CR-166 [Singing Hills Rd]1.7
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8: Turn RIGHT (South) onto Cricket Circle0.1
End: Arrive 40580 Cricket Cir, Elizabeth, CO 80107

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Gym Notes 9-12-2010

Thank you to all gymnasts who participated in the Little Caesar's fund raising. The money will go towards paying Jeff.

Also, thank you to Kohl's for helping at the meet on Wednesday. It was wonderful to have score flashers from the community.

This week the team has an away meet at Thornton.
Not all gymnasts are going to this meet. Gymnasts will be told on Monday if they should plan on attending the meet.
Here is the dismissal plan.
Gymnasts should be dressed for warm ups when they board the bus.

1:30 DC release from school
1:35 Castle View release from school.
2:00 PHS release
2:15 Bus with PHS, DCHS and CVHS leaves PHS.
2:15 Legend Release
2:25 Pick up at Legend
2:25 CHS release
2:40 Bus leaves CHS
3:10 - 3:45 stop at shopping center at I-25 and Arapahoe Road for food. Bring your own money to buy food to eat.
4:25 Arrive at Thornton
4:30 Warm ups start
6:00 Meet starts

This will be a round trip bus. I will have the girls call home when the bus leaves Thornton. I will also have them call when we are about 15 minutes away from Chaparral. Please be waiting to pick up your gymnast.

If parents plan on attending the meet and driving their gymnasts home, I need to be notified.
Gymnasts can only ride home with their parents.

The address for Thornton High School is 9351 North Washington Street Thornton, CO 80229

Directions from Ponderosa: (I think Mapquest is better than my directions.)
Parker Road to E - 470 (Go west)
E - 470 to I-25 north
I-25 North to 84th Avenue (Slight Right onto E 84th Avenue) Head East
Left (north) on to Washington Street.
Left turn into school at light - I think it is Eppinger BLVD.

There may be an opportunity to workout at a club on Friday. I will post more information if this works out.




Friday, September 3, 2010

Check out scores!!

There is a blog with scores from teams around the state. Check it out and see where the team ranks.

http://www.cohsgymnastics.blogspot.com/

Remember to sell your Little Caesar's kits.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Congratualtions!!

Little Caesar's fundraising is due on Tuesday. Sell Sell Sell this weekend!!!

Great first meet. I think there were a lot of positives that came out of the meet tonight. I am excited to see what the season holds for us.
Way to go Liz 8.5 on a vault worth 8.6, AMAZING!!!
Andie scored the first 9.0 of the season on floor. EXCITING!!!

Enjoy the long weekend.

Our next practice is Tuesday.

On Wednesday and Thursday we have meets.
Wednesday is against Heritage and Rock Canyon.
Thursday is against Thomas Jefferson.
We will be adding a few more girls to the line up as more and more get their 9 required practices.
Warm ups are at 4:00 the meets will start at 6:00.

Seniors - remember you captain application are due on Thursday.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

First Meet Tomorrow!!! - Thursday

Tomorrow is our first meet. I am really excited to see the girls start competing. There are eleven girls who have nine practices and are eligible to compete.

Competing gymnasts should arrive at PHS by 4:00. Non-competing gymnasts should arrive no later than 6:00.

The plan is to wear the new leotards. The cost of the leotard is $43. Please make checks payable to Ponderosa.

Thank you to both the Grimm's and the DeBoer's for hosting team gatherings. It is great to have the team get together outside of the gym and socialize.
Next week the team dinner is planned at Addison's house.

We have a few new gymnasts joining the program over the next few days. Below is information for ordering the leotard from GK.
Go to the GK elite website (It might be easier to google it)
Click on GK Gymnastics Leotards
Click on In Stock Gymnastics Leotards
Click on GK Sleeveless Leotards - Workout Tanks p10-11
The team leotard is 3601 - Team Merlot Tank Leotard

Additionally, the girls need to have the proper undergarments. I recommend flesh colored briefs and sports bras. GK has these items available. They can also be found at local stores like Kohl's and Target.

Remember - no nail polish or jewelry for the meet.