Gym Notes 8-24-2011

This is just a quick update to keep everyone in the loop.

Tryouts have been good. I am pleased with where we are at. We might water down routines for the first meet to build some confidence, so be patient, we are building towards our goal of going to state.

Warm ups leotards. I can order the leotards through Stacey at Chalkbox through her dealer account for about $35, if I order it though the Ponderosa account, it will be about $48. I would prefer the cheaper price. If there are no objections, I would like to go through Stacey and have everyone write a check to Chalkbox when the time comes. If there are any objections, please let me know. I will send out info letting everyone know exactly how much once I talk to Stacey.

Homecoming is coming.

The meet against TJ is now on Wednesday, September 7. The meet will feature JV gymnasts competing as varsity. Varsity gymnasts are expected to come and support their teammates. Varsity girls should plan on arriving by 6:00 at the latest and staying until 8:00 or when the meet ends. If the varsity gymnasts would like to come earlier and get some time in on the events, they are welcome to.

After discussion with the team, we will have practice on Thursday before the parade. It will be quick one, 4 -5.

Thursday, September 8. Homecoming parade from 5:30 - 8:00. I sent home a permission form that needs to be turned in to me by next Thursday. (September 1 our first meet. Please do not ask me at the meet for a form.) The girls will be walking / driving my convertible. The middle school program will be marching with us.

Friday, September 9. Homecoming assembly. I would really like all of the girls to come over and participate in the homecoming show, but school does come first. The assembly is at the end of the day. The girls should be at Ponderosa no later than 1:00, but can arrive earlier if they want extra time to warm up.

Saturday September 10, is a meet for the varsity girls at Palmer Ridge. I will send info when I get it about the meet.

Driver permission forms. So far only one parent has turned in a form to drive other students. Send them in with your gymnast.

Concessions. We got the football game September 9, we are on the visitor side. The more the merrier. No children under 14 allowed per state law. All stadium clean ups are taken.

Camp for youngsters. I am attaching a flier for the camp. The first camp is on Saturday, September 17. I need all of the girls to come and help. The second camp is on October 8. For both camps the girls need to arrive around 9:30 and plan on staying until 12:30.

Pizza. Tricia will be sending info out about pizza.

Concussion forms. These were sent home a few weeks ago. Please send them in if you are okay with the girls participating in the study.

I know this is a lot. Please let me know if you have any ideas or questions. The first meet is in a week and everyone will compete as long as they have enough practices.

Thanks for supporting your gymnasts!!

Schedule Update

Try outs have started.

Vault went well today.

I expect the girls to show me their routines on each event, to the best of their ability. The girls need to know their routines.

Here is the meet schedule again in case it is needed.

September 1 Cherry Creek and Palmer Ridge at Ponderosa 6:00

September 7 TJ @ Ponderosa 6:00

September 10 Palmer Ridge Invitational TBA

September 14 Overland and Rampart @Ponderosa 6:00

September 22 TBA @ PHS 6:00

September 24 Overland Invitational

September 27 Pine Creek and Rock Canyon at Ponderosa 6:00

October 1 Cherry Creek Invitational TBA

October 5 Heritage and Rampart @Ponderosa

October 12 Palmer Ridge, Rock Canyon, and Ponderosa @ Cherry Creek

October 14 Ponderosa Championships @ PHS 6:00 Senior night and Parents night.

October 19 League @ Overland 6:00

October 20 JV League @ Ponderosa 6:00

Regionals one of these 3 days. All regional meets start at 5:00

October 26 @ Rocky Mountain High School

October 27 @ Bear Creek High School

October 28 @ Overland High School

November 4 State 2:00 @ Thornton High School

November 5 State Finals 6:00 @ Thornton High School

The Season Has Started!

It is finally here!!! I am excited!!!

Information about ordering your own warm-ups.
The website is https://ponderosahsgymnastics.itemorder.com

If you decide to order pants, where it says embroidered name, enter your initials and graduation year. For example I would enter LF 89.

All warm ups must be ordered by August 22. Do not wait. I cannot change the deadline.

Any questions, please contact me.

Thanks for the attending the parent meeting

Thank you to all of the parents who attended the parent meeting tonight.

I really appreciate all of the interest parents have in making this a successful program.

If you were unable to attend, please contact me (Lisa) either through e-mail, or on my cell phone, and I will fill you in on the highlights.

A majority of the meeting was spent discussion fundraising. Key points as I recall them are

1. Work concession stands at football games. (Parents)

2. Stadium clean up (girls)

3. Junior gymnastics camps (girls)

4. Parents donating money.

5. A letter writing campaign to get others to give us money.

6. Sell pizza. Or other products.

Our overall goal for fundraising is to pay for Jeff and to buy beam mats.

I am putting together a parent e-mail list and I will be sending it out over the weekend. If you would like to be added to the list, let me know.

I look forward to having everyone in the gym on Monday for our first official practice.

August 3 Gym Info

Upcoming events

8-4 Camp from 3-5

8-8 Camp 4-6

8-9 Camp 4-6 Write team rules, possibly take program picture. Also possible check out uniforms.

8-10 Camp 4-6, Parent meeting 6-6:30

8-11 Camp 4-6

8-15 First day of official practice. Mandatory attendance.

8-16-19 Practice 4-6

For tryouts, gymnasts need to be in attendance for the entire practice. Gymnasts also need to be prepared to show their routine / progress on every event.

8-22 Vault tryouts, some bar tryouts

8-23 Bars tryouts, some beam tryouts

8-24 Beam tryouts, some floor tryouts

8-25 Floor tryouts.

8-29-31 Practice 4-6

9-1 First meet VS Cherry Creek and Palmer Ridge at PHS 6:00. Be at PHS by 4:00 for warm ups.

Somewhere in August I am scheduling team pictures. Keep reading the blog for more information.

Gym camp Wednesday &Thursday 3~5