Ponderosa Gymnastics

Gymnastics Questions?

2012-01-22T17:38:00.000-08:00

As 8th grade orientations start across the district, I know questions come up regarding the gymnastics program at Ponderosa and what it means to be a co-op.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions through my school e-mail lisa(dot)fischer(at)dcsdk12(dot)org.

Directions to Einstein's 10:15

2011-11-03T16:00:00.001-07:00

CO-83 N/S Parker Rd and E-470 S
16.3 mi, 31 mins
CO-83 N/S Parker Rd and E Arapahoe Rd

Driving directions to 6650 S Yosemite St, Englewood, CO 80111

This route has tolls.

7007 Bayou Gulch Rd

Parker, CO 80134

	1. Head west on Bayou Gulch Rd toward S Parker Rd
		0.2 mi
	2. Take the 1st right onto CO-83 N/S Parker Rd
		8.3 mi
	3. Take the ramp to I-25/Colo Springs Toll road
		0.2 mi
	4. Merge onto E-470 S Toll road
		5.0 mi
	5. Take exit 1A for Interstate 25 N towardDenver Partial toll road
		0.7 mi
	6. Merge onto I-25 N
		2.1 mi
	7. Take exit 197 for Arapahoe Rd/CO-88
		0.3 mi
	8. Turn left onto E Arapahoe Rd
		0.3 mi
	9. Turn right onto S Yosemite St Destination will be on the left
		249 ft

6650 S Yosemite St

Englewood, CO 80111

Gym Notes 10-30-2011

2011-10-30T12:09:00.000-07:00

Here is the plan for this week.

Monday, October 31.

1. Tear down. Please try to get your daughters to Ponderosa as early as possible. I would really appreciate it if the girls could be in the gym ready to tear down by 3:30. The girls should wear tennis shoes and clothes that can get dirty.

2. The girls who did not qualify to state will turn in their leotards, warm ups and bags.

3. The team will vote on awards.

Girls who do not qualify to state are welcome to come to practices as long as they come to work out and do gymnastics.

Tuesday, November 1

Practice at Chalkbox.6:30 – 8:00

Wednesday, November 2

Practice at Chalkbox 3:30 – 5:00

Thursday, November 3

Practice at Castle Rock School of Gymnastics 2:30 – 4:00

Directions and the liability form were sent with last week’s email.

I will dismiss the state qualifiers from school at 2:00.

Friday, November 4

State at Thornton High School

5A Preliminary Session Friday Afternoon - Competition begins 2:30 p.m.

Tickets on sale at 1:00 p.m.

Thornton High School: 720-972-4800. 9351 N. Washington, Thornton, CO 80229.

Directions: I-25 to 104th, E to Washington, S to school.

Please be advised: Limited Parking until 3:30PM on Friday, November 4. Competing schools should park in the lower south lot.

Ticket prices –

All session pass $10. Students and senior citizens $8.00

Individual prelim tickets -

Adults $6.00. Students and senior citizens $5.00

Finals $7.00. Students and senior citizens $5.00.

I would like to talk to state qualifiers about a plan, but based on years passed...

Meet at Einstein’s Bagel’s off of I-25 and Arapahoe Road at 10:15.

10:15 – 11:15 Eat

11:15 Leave for Thornton

11:45 arrive at Thornton

12:00 Gym opens

1:08 Timed warm ups start

2:20 March in

7007 Bayou Gulch RdParker, CO 80134-5459

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1.	Start out going west on E Bayou Gulch Rdtoward S Parker Rd/CO-83 N.	0.2 mi
2.	Take the 1st right onto S Parker Rd/CO-83 N. If you reach Bayou Gulch St you've gone about 0.1 miles too far	8.3 mi
3.	Merge onto E-470 S toward Colo Spgs/I-25(Portions toll).	5.2 mi
4.	Merge onto I-25 N/US-87 N via EXIT 1Atoward Denver.	24.3 mi
5.	Take the 84th Avenue exit, EXIT 219.	0.3 mi
6.	Turn slight right onto E 84th Ave.	0.3 mi
7.	Turn left onto Washington St. Washington St is just past Pearl St Taco Bell is on the corner If you are on Essex Dr and reach Clarkson Styou've gone a little too far	1.1 mi
8.	9351 WASHINGTON ST is on the left. Your destination is just past E Eppinger Blvd If you reach E 95th Ave you've gone about 0.3 miles too far

9351 Washington StThornton, CO 80229-3520

Gym Notes 10-17-2011

2011-10-17T19:50:00.000-07:00

Tuesday practice at Chalkbox 10 am -11:30, use the side door. Remember if you want to be eligible to compete you need to come to one of the practices this week. If you did not show up today, you need to show up on Tuesday.

Wednesday League at Overland. Gymnasts competing should arrive by 3:00.

The meet starts at 5:00

Thursday JV league at Ponderosa. Gymnasts should arrive at PHS by 4:00. The meet will start at 6:00.

Friday, Saturday - off

Monday 10-24, practice 4-6 Secret sister?

Tuesday 10-25, practice 4-6 Secret sister

Wednesday 10-26 practice 4-6 Secret sister

Thursday 10-27 Secret Sister?

Regionals at Bear Creek. The meet starts at 5:00. I will get out more information regarding early dismiss and arrival times to the girls on Monday.

9800 West Dartmouth Place, Lakewood, CO 80227 303-982-8855

1.	Start out going west on E Bayou Gulch Rd toward S Parker Rd/CO-83 N.	0.2 mi
2.	Take the 1st right onto S Parker Rd/CO-83 N. If you reach Bayou Gulch St you've gone about 0.1 miles too far	8.3 mi
3.	Merge onto E-470 S toward Colo Spgs/I-25 (Portions toll).	6.0 mi
4.	E-470 S becomes CO-470 W (Portions toll).	19.6 mi
5.	Merge onto US-285 N toward Denver.	3.4 mi
6.	Take the Kipling St/CO-391 exit.	0.2 mi
7.	Turn left onto S Kipling St/S Kipling Pky/CO-391. Continue to follow S Kipling Pky/CO-391 N. If you reach US-285 N you've gone about 0.2 miles too far	0.5 mi
8.	Turn slight right onto W Dartmouth Ave. W Dartmouth Ave is 0.3 miles past W Girton Dr If you reach W Morrison Rd you've gone about 0.4 miles too far	0.1 mi
9.	Turn right onto W Dartmouth Pl. Passthrough 1 roundabout. If you are on S Kipling St and reach W Cornell Plyou've gone a little too far	0.2 mi
10.	Keep right at the fork to continue on W Dartmouth Pl.	0.03 mi
11.	9800 W DARTMOUTH PL is on the right. If you are on W Dartmouth Pl and reach S Independence Ct you've gone about 0.3 miles too far

9800 W Dartmouth PlLakewood, CO 80227-4332

Friday 10-28 off

Monday 10-31 Tear down. Mandatory attendance. Turn in uniforms for girls who do not qualify to state.

Gym Update 9-18-2011

2011-09-18T11:40:00.000-07:00

With a few meets under our belts and a first place finish at the Palmer Ridge meet, the season is starting off nicely.

Thank you to all of the parents who have helped out with various team activities over the past few weeks. Tricia for working on the pizza kits, Ramona for working on the pep assembly at Legend. Tricia, Ramona, Michelle, Adelia, JR and Brenda for helping with the concessions. Adelia for providing pre-meet food on Wednesday. I am sure I am missing people, but thank you to everyone for helping out. I truly appreciate it.

I think the Junior Gymnastics camp yesterday went really well. We had ten gymnasts participate. The girls did a great job of teaching and spotting the campers. We made $250. It will help in raising money to buy the required mats. The next camp will be October 8 from 10- 12.

Here is what is going on this week.

Monday - practice 4-6 Pizza pick up at Tricia's after practice

Tuesday - Practice 4-6

Wednesday - Practice - I need to leave early for conferences, but Jeff and Jen will be there the entire practice

Thursday - Home meet vs Palmer Ridge. The girls should be at Ponderosa round 4:00 to warm up. Timed warm ups will start at 4:45. The meet will start at 6:00. Gymnasts who meet attendance requirements and are healthy will compete.

Also - Pep assembly at Legend. Gymnasts who plan on participating should arrive around 1:30 according to the e-mail sent out by Ramona last week.

Friday - Optional practice at Chalkbox. The purpose of this practice is to work new skills in to the pit. This will involve vault, tumbling and bar dismounts. I encourage all girls to come and participate, but it is not required. I sent I release form out last week for girls who do not compete CARA for Chalkbox. The release form is also attached.

Practice at Chalkbox will be from 2:00 - 3:30.

Saturday - Varsity only meet at Overland. This meet is huge, it will have 16 teams. It is as big as the state meet and goes about as long. I have attached the coaches information. There is a $5 spectator fee. The sheet also includes directions to Overland. Gymnasts competing should arrive by 8 am for stretching and bar settings. The Legend girls attending their homecoming dance and competing can leave as soon as they are finished competing.

Directions to Overland:

Directions to Site: Overland High School is located at 12400 East Jewell Ave. in Aurora, CO 80013.

From the South: Take I-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 South -East corner of Peoria and Jewell. Enter North - West Corner of the Building.

From the North: Take I-70 East to I-225 South. Take I-225 South towards Aurora to Iliff. Take the Iliff Exit and turn Right 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 South -East corner of Peoria and Jewell. Enter North - West Corner of the Building.

The following week....

Monday, September 26 Practice 4-6

Tuesday, September 27 - home meet vs Pine Creek and Rock Canyon. All gymnasts who meet attendance requirements and are healthy will compete. The girls should be at Ponderosa round 4:00 to warm up. Timed warm ups will start at 4:45. The meet will start at 6:00.

Wednesday, September 28 - Practice 4-6

Thursday, September 29 - Practice 4-6

Friday - September 30 - Optional practice at Chalkbox 3:30 - 4:30.

Saturday, October 1 Cherry Creek Invitational. This is also a varsity only meet. I still do not have any information yet, but plan on the gym opening at 8:00, and March in at 10:00. There will be a spectator fee.

Directions To SunDance Studio

2011-09-10T09:59:00.000-07:00

Directions to Sundance Studio....

If you prefer to use map quest, the address is

1450 Cipriani Loop

Monument, CO 80132-8621

I-25 South to the CO-105 Exit, Exit 161 toward Monument, Palmer Lake

Turn Right onto CO-105

Turn right onto Knollwood Drive

Take first right on to Cipriani Loop

1450 Cipriani Loop is on the right

Gym Notes 8-24-2011

2011-08-24T18:47:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-22T19:28:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-08-16T14:07:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-10T20:00:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-03T17:19:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-01T19:19:00.000-07:00

Mental Training Link

2011-07-14T07:08:00.000-07:00

This link is to a great article.

http://www.headgames.ws/48/the-athlete-warrior-10-principles-for-becoming-a-champion-part-1.html

The article gives training tips and techniques on controlling both mind and body.

The first week of camp went great. The gym looks like a gym now.

We will continue with Monday and Wednesday practices from 9am to 10:30 through the rest of the month.

Gymnasts who need floor routines will have the opportunity to get their routines during this time.

Parent Meeting August 10 6 pm

2011-07-12T09:33:00.000-07:00

The parent meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, August 10 at 6 pm in the team room located off of the gym.

All parents need to attend or contact Lisa to get the information.

Remember to participate in summer gymnastics camp all gymnasts need to turn in the summer camp form. Please contact Lisa if you need one.

Gym Camp Starts Monday

2011-07-10T19:26:00.000-07:00

Gym camp starts Monday, July 11, at 9 am to 10:30.

All participating gymnasts need to have the camp participation form signed by a parent and turned in to Lisa.

I am excited to get started.

Sports Physicals Saturday, August 6

2011-06-30T07:35:00.000-07:00

First, thank you to everyone who helped with gym set up. There are a few things left to do, but those can be done during summer training.

It was wonderful to meet so many incoming gymnasts. It was also great to have some graduates of the program stop by and help. Of course, it was exciting to also catch up with returning gymnasts. Olivia was the rock star who made it to all three days!!!

Ponderosa will be offering sports physicals to all students in Douglas County on Saturday, August 6. The cost is $35. As I get more information about the physicals, I will post it on the blog.

I am going to be in Las Vegas next week. So no gymnastics.

Summer workouts will begin on July 11 from 9 - 10:30 am. Please remember to bring the camp form signed by your parent. No form means no gymnastics. If you need another copy, please send me an e-mail and I will forward it to you.

June 29 6-8 Last Day of Gym Set up

2011-06-29T07:50:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who came to help last night. I really enjoy meeting new gymnasts and re-connecting with returning ones.

We are almost done. Tonight we will flip the floor, unroll and tape up the wrestling mats, set up the carpet, and set up the competition bars.

The more people that come, the easier it will be.

Gym Set up June 28 6 -8 pm

2011-06-27T19:38:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who came tonight for set up. It went really well and we accomplished a lot. To have the beams and vault runway already in place is huge.

Tuesday we will start working on the floor and the bars. We might even finish setting up the beam and vault areas. Again wear tennis shoes and clothes that can get dirty.

I am excited to see everyone tomorrow.

Set Up

2011-06-26T20:07:00.000-07:00

Set up June 27, 28, 29 6 pm - 8 pm.
Wear tennis shoes and clothes that can get dirty.

The more people that show up the faster and easier it will be. Bring your friends, any one can help with set up.

We will start the star chart on Monday.

If you want community service go to your high school's website and print out the community service form, I will sign them at the end of each night.

Thank you to those gymnasts who have let me know about their status for set up.

Based on the schedule of the school and the gyms, this is our opportunity to get our gym ready to go.

I know this interferes with some club gymnastic practices, but the alternative would have us setting up in mid to late July.

I appreciate everyone understanding the scheduling issues.

See you all tomorrow.

Summer weight program

2011-05-31T07:35:00.000-07:00

I have sent out an e-mail to all gymnasts with the summer weight program. Remember if your school has a program, you should do the program your weight coach has designed.

There is a website called Couch Gymnast that has done a series on floor routines. Here is one of my favorites.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1ILWTOoe-E&feature=player_embedded

Sweet handspring full

2011-05-24T16:19:00.000-07:00

This vault is from my generation, but it still is a great example of how a handspring full should be done.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkn7wCB08bE&feature=player_embedded

Also, here is UCLA's (one of my favorite college gym team's) end of season video. It is 11 minutes, but there is some great gymnastics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfRgK4fzOQM&feature=player_embedded

I promise the summer weight program is coming. I will either post here or e-mail it to everyone, or both.

Summer Workouts - Tentative

2011-05-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

Here is a tentative gymnastics schedule for this summer.

Please remember that all gymnasts need to turn in the summer camp form to be able to participate.

Set up June 27, 28, 29 6 pm - 8 pm.
Wear tennis shoes and clothes that can get dirty.

All times can be checked at http://www.highschoolsports.net/Month/Ponderosa-High-School-Parker-CO/All/All/All/2011/July
This blog is the best place for information and times in the event of cancellations and rescheduling.

July 11 9 am - 10:30 am
July 13 9 am - 10:30 am
July 18 9 am - 10:30 am
July 20 9 am - 10:30 am
July 25 9 am - 10:30 am
July 27 9 am - 10:30 am
August 1 9 am - 10:30 am
Athletic forms including physicals and $150 athletic fee need to be turned in by August 8.
August 8 4 pm - 6 pm
August 9 4 pm - 6 pm
August 10 4 pm - 6 pm
August 11 4 pm - 6 pm
August 15 Mandatory practices start 4 pm - 6 pm
Try outs: Gymnasts must attend all tryouts and attempt a routine on every event in order to be eligible to make the team. Plan on attending.
August 22 4 -6 Tryouts Vault and some bars.
August 23 4-6 Tryouts Bars and some beam.
August 24 4-6 Tryouts Beam and some floor.
August 25 4-6 Tryouts Floor.

If you have questions, please contact Lisa.

Gymnastics Info is Coming

2011-05-13T11:01:00.000-07:00

I sent out information today. If you did not receive anything in your e-mail, either I do not have your e-mail, or I have the wrong e-mail. Please contact me at lisa(dot)fischer(at)dcsdk12(dot)org and I will send the information out to you.

Here is a slightly more current meet schedule

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

September 8 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

Tentative 2011 Schedule

2011-04-03T18:27:00.000-07:00

I have a working meet schedule. There are more meets here than we will go to.

I should have a final schedule closer to the end of school.

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

September 8 TJ @ Ponderosa 6:00

September 10 Palmer Ridge Invitational TBA

September 14 Overland and Rampart @Ponderosa 6:00

September 17 Pine Creek Invitational TBA

September 22 TBA

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

Sweet video

2011-04-01T21:02:00.000-07:00

I just joined stumble upon. It took me to this video. The tumbling is amazing.

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1InEIl/www.dailymotion.com/video/x115ur_tumbling-best_extreme

I should be posting the league schedule in a few days. Keep looking.

Bar release

2011-03-28T20:29:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CkKIWbMFo4

Cool bar release and direction change. Any one interested in learning it?

Thank you!!

2011-02-22T19:27:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all of the gymnasts (and Jen and Jeff) who helped out at 8th grade orientation tonight. I am thankful to everyone who was able to step up and help out tonight to promote the program.

Future gymnasts - Please feel free to contact me via the information given out tonight. I can also be contacted through the athletic office at Ponderosa.

All Gymnasts:

Please register for a strength and conditioning class fall semester, 2011. It will benefit both you and the entire team.

Future juniors and sophomores, taking a strength and conditioning class will help to demonstrate your intent to be a team leader.

Incoming freshmen, taking a strength class will help to prevent injuries and promote skill acquisition through out the season.

Class Registration

2011-02-09T20:56:00.000-08:00

As gymnasts begin to register, I cannot stress the importance of taking a strength and conditioning class during the fall.

All gymnasts should try to get strength and conditioning or a sports training class.

No excuses. It will improve the team. Do your part to improve the team.

Also, Tuesday, February 22. 8th grade night at Ponderosa. At 7:30 in the commons.

I am still looking for more gymnasts to represent the team. Text or e-mail me if you can help.

Still looking for volunteers on Feb 22

2011-01-20T15:19:00.000-08:00

I still need help with is 8th grade orientation.

It is February 22, at Ponderosa. In the commons.

Beginning at 7:30pm.

I need gymnasts to represent gymnastics to the incoming 8th graders and get some girls to sign an interest sheet. Jen and Jeff will be there to help.

Cool beam work montage. It is old school, but there are some unique moves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmsWuQuMi4A

Happy New Year!

2011-01-14T18:15:00.000-08:00

I still need gymnasts to help out at 8th grade orientation. Please let me know if you can help.

If you have the opportunity, I recommend attending a DU meet.

http://www.denverpioneers.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=18600&SPID=10867&SPSID=90225

Here is a link to their schedule.

http://www.denverpioneers.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=18600&SPID=10867&SPSID=90226

Here is a cool link to the changes on bars over the last 60 years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tid_Imnt0s&feature=player_embedded

Happy Holidays!!!

2010-12-16T15:38:00.001-08:00

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying some well deserved time off from gymnastics.

If gymnasts have not already turned in their leotards, warm ups, and bags, please do so soon.

If gymnasts are not participating in a winter sport, I encourage them to get involved in a club gymnastics program or to start lifting weights.

As gymnasts start to plan their classes and schedules next year, I strongly encourage signing up for a sports training or weight lifting class in the fall.

One more thing: I need help with is 8th grade orientation. It is February 22, at Ponderosa. In the commons. Beginning at 7:30pm. I need gymnasts to represent gymnastics to the incoming 8th graders and get some girls to sign an interest sheet. Jen and Jeff will be there to help. (I am going to be out of town.)

Last item. I surf the web to find cool gymnastics videos. One of my favorite sites is Gymnastike. They have a series called "Stick of the Week." I really feel for the coach in this segment. It is something that could happen to me, and embarrass the team.

http://www.gymnastike.org/coverage/237921-Christmas-on-the-Chesapeake/video/389303-Stick-of-the-Week-Dec-14

Post 100 Thank you!!!!!

2010-11-19T20:01:00.000-08:00

100 posts in two seasons.

THANK YOU to everyone for the wonderful banquet tonight.

Karen did a wonderful job of organizing the event.

Dan and I will use the Olive Garden gift cards soon.

Seniors you will be missed.

I am looking forward to next year. I hope to post monthly with updates and other information.

If you have not turned in your leotard, warm ups or bag, please drop them off at Ponderosa in my classroom when you get a chance.

Banquet Information

2010-11-12T16:47:00.000-08:00

Congratulations Andie, Haley and Liz for qualifying and competing at State.

Banquet Info

When: Friday, November 19 at 6:00

Where: Champps Park Meadows

How Much: $16 per person

Checks should be made payable to Karen Grimm. By November 12.

Please return you leotards, warm ups and bags before the banquet to Lisa, in her classroom.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the banquet.

Gym Notes 10-31-2010

2010-10-31T16:27:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!! I hope everyone has a fun and safe night.

Monday is gym tear down. Please come early if possible. Also bring your (washed and dry) leotard, bag, and warm ups to turn in. Please do not wait for the banquet, turn it all in Monday. (Unless you qualified to state.)

Tear down will last until we are done. Hopefully, that will be earlier than 6:00. Everyone is expected to attend tear down.

Gymnasts that do not attend tear down are not eligible for any end of season awards.

Wear clothes appropriate for tearing down equipment. Flip flops and skirts are not appropriate. It gets a little dirty.

Tentative practice times for next week. Right now I have practices scheduled at Chalkbox. Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 - 3:00. Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:00. I am working on finding gyms with other times for Thursday.

CHSAA will be announcing individual qualifiers on the CHSAA.org website at 3:00 on Monday.

Friday is state. I will discuss with qualified gymnasts what time they are excused from school.

5A Preliminary Session Friday Afternoon - Competition begins 2:30 p.m.

Tickets on sale at 1:00 p.m.

4A & 5A Saturday Evening Session - FINALS - Competition begins at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets on sale 4:00 p.m.

Ticket prices:

Adult: $7.00

K-12 Students & Senior Citizens: $5.00

Ticket Prices:

ALL SESSION PASS - Adult $10.00

K-12 Students & Senior Citizens $8.00

Individual Prelim Tickets:

Adults $6.00

K-12 Students & Senior Citizens $5.00

FRIDAY AFTERNOON PRELIMINARY SESSION

Noon Gym opens - bar setting & stretching

12:30 a.m. Coaches meeting

1:20 p.m. Judges meeting

1:08 p.m. Begin warm-up (rotation I & II)

2:10 p.m. Clear floor

2:20 p.m. March In

2:30 p.m. Competition begins (rotation I & II)

4A & 5A FINALS (Saturday)

4:00 Open warm-up 6:00 Competition

5:45 Clear Floor 9:00 Awards - Events

5:55 March In

Directions to Thornton:

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.

Gym Notes 10-26-2010

2010-10-26T14:12:00.001-07:00

Secret Sister starts today.

Motivational quote of the day: They can because they think they can.
Virgil

Release times for Thursday.

All gymnasts getting out of school early MUST have their warm ups. The ENTIRE team will march in. If a gymnast forgets her warms ups, she will not be allowed to go the the trip.

DC - 10:20
Castle View 10:30
Ponderosa 10:50
Bus will leave PHS at 11:05
Legend 11:00 bus at 11:15
Chaparral 11:10 bus at 11:25

Lunch at Arapahoe and I-25 around 11:45 - 12:45
Exchange Secret Sister gifts 12:45
Leave for Overland 1:00
Arrive at Overland 2:00
Sit on bus for a bit
Registration 2:45
Open gym 3:00 - 3:25
3:25 first team to warm up floor.

4:50 March in
5:00 First team to compete floor.

Admission fee is $6.00

Directions to Overland: I highly recommend avoiding Parker Road and Arapahoe Road.

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.

Regional T-Shirts

2010-10-22T08:31:00.000-07:00

If gymnasts would like to pre-order a regional t-shirt, I need to know today Friday by 3:00. Send me a text with your size.

T-shirts will be $15.

You Gotta Believe!!

2010-10-20T22:11:00.000-07:00

Link to regional assignments.

http://www.chsaa.org/sports/gymnastics/pdf/2010Regassign.pdf

Walk into the gym Monday believing we can qualify. It will take everyone at their best and on top of their game, but I know it can be done.

The first step is believing with all of your heart that we can do it.

The next step is leaving it all in the gym.

No regrets. It is time to push yourself and your teammates. Be ready and motivated.

Good job tonight. 4th place out of 8 is something to be proud of.

CC - 178.95 OHS - 176.25 Palmer Ridge - 161.4 Ponderosa 159.525 Heritage - 159.35 Rampart - 156.75 RCHS 152.3 PCHS 149.35

Congratulations to Andie - 2nd team on vault and all around. (And for holding her feet up on bars!!!)

Congratulations to Haley - Honorable mention on floor. (And for standing up the 1 1/2 and doing her tsuk to her feet first!!!)

Individual scores: (Place)

Vault: JB 7.75, ES 8.1, KDB 8.45 (14th), HC 8.1, AA 8.9 (5th), LC 8.55 (1th)

Bars : JB 3.6, ES 4.9, KDB 6.35, LC 7.875, AA 8.875 (7th), HC 8.225 (12th)

Beam: HC 7.825, ES 5.9, LC 8.25 (14th), KDB 6.675, JJ 7.05, AA 8.55 (10th)

Floor: ES 7.6, KDB 8.5, LC 8.65, HC 9.075 (10th), AA 9.025 (11th)

All Around: AA 35.35 (7th) LC 33.325 (14th) HC 33.225 (15th) KDB 29.975, ES 26.5

JV information

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

Arrive at Overland between 4:00 and 4:30. If gymnasts were at practice on Monday and did not do varsity all around at league, they are competing. If you are not sure about your status, text me on my cell.

Varsity gymnasts should come and support their teammates.

The meet starts at 6:00.

Gym Notes 10-19-2010

2010-10-19T08:18:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who helped out and participated in our first ever gymnastics camp. It was lots of fun and we have created a good foundation for future camps.

JV League is at Overland on FRIDAY. Gymnasts should plan on arriving around 4:00. The meet will start at 6:00.

Regionals is next Thursday, October 28 at Overland. I will post release times later on this week.

Gym Notes 10-15-2010

2010-10-15T12:53:00.000-07:00

THANK YOU to everyone who came and ate at Chic Fil A last night. It was fun and everyone enjoyed the event.

Remember Saturday (10-16) is our first ever Junior Gymnastics Camp at Ponderosa. Gymnastics helping out should be at PHS by 12:15 and plan on staying until 2:45.

Practice Schedule for Fall Break.
Monday October 18 3-5 at Ponderosa
Tuesday October 19 2:15 - 3:30 at Chalkbox
Wednesday October 20 League at Cherry Creek. Be there by 4:00. The meet starts at 6:00.

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.

Thursday is a day off.

Friday is either JV league or practice from 3:00 - 4:30.
If JV League is not Friday, it will be Saturday. When I know, I will let the girls know.

Thanks for everything so far this season. I really enjoy working with this group.

Gym Notes 10-13-2010

2010-10-13T20:12:00.000-07:00

Thursday is Chic-Fil-A night. Please promote the dinner / fundraiser for the team. Stop by pick up some dinner, when you do, tell them you are there for Gymnastics.

I will finalize the fall break schedule tomorrow and I will post tomorrow night.

Saturday is Junior Gymnastics Camp day. The girls should arrive at 12:15. They will be done by 2:30.

Next Wednesday (Oct 20) is varsity league at Cherry Creek , in the small gym.

JV league may be moving to Friday (Oct 22). It most-likely will be held at Overland. When I get the information, I will post. This is a great opportunity for JV gymnasts to compete. I have a few gymnasts who have not yet committed to either fall break practices or the meet. I just need to know so I can put line-ups together.

Gym Notes 10-5-2010

2010-10-05T20:10:00.001-07:00

All of the girls received an updated October calendar on Monday. Here are some of the highlights.

Thursday, October 7

Homecoming performance. Arrive at PHS around 12:30 to warm up. We perform at 2:00.

Warm ups for Ponderosa Championships begin at 4:00. The meet will start at 6:00. Everyone who has met the attendance requirement this week will compete.

This meet is Parent Night and Senior Night. We will be conducting the celebrations after march in.

Monday, October 11. The girls will draw for Secret Sister.

Wednesday, October 13. Home meet against Overland and Rock Canyon. Warm ups are at 4:00, the meet is at 6:00. All gymnasts who meet the attendance requirement will compete.

Thursday, October 14. Chic Fil A Night. Bring your family and friends and eat some food.

Saturday, October 16. 12:15 - 2:45. Junior Gymnastics day. The actual camp will run from 12:30 to 2:30. The camp is open to girls ages 8 to 14. The fee the $25. Registration forms will be available Wednesday. I need more gymnasts (especially freshmen) to volunteer to help.

October 18 Practice at 10:00 - 12:00.

October 19 Trying to schedule a practice at Chalkbox.

October 20 League at Cherry Creek in the small gym. I need to know if gymnasts are going to be gone and miss this meet.

October 21 Day off.

October 22 Practice for girls competing at JV league and anyone else who would like to come 10- 12:00.

Saturday October 23 JV League at Overland. Warm ups are at 8:30, the meet is at 10:00. There is no bus, gymnasts are responsible for their own transportation. Gymnasts can compete events that they do not compete on at varsity league. A few gymnasts are going to compete varsity at league to fill the spots of varsity gymnasts who will be out of town during fall break.

October 25 Begin Secret Sister.

Regionals will depend on where we are seeded, it will be on the 27, 28 or 29.

I would like to start gym tear down on the 29 if we do not have regionals that day.

Cherry Creek Info and Pictures

2010-09-30T12:57:00.000-07:00

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.

Gym Notes 9-26-2010

2010-09-26T18:18:00.000-07:00

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

Cherry Creek Directions

2010-09-22T12:08:00.001-07:00

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.

Gym Notes 9-17-2010

2010-09-17T17:36:00.000-07:00

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

Chalkbox Information

2010-09-16T19:35:00.000-07:00

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 Rd	0.6

4: Road name changes to Local road(s)	<>
5: Keep STRAIGHT onto CR-71 [E Hilltop Rd]	3.9

6: Bear LEFT (East) onto CR-24 [E Singing Hills Rd]

1.5

7: Road name changes to CR-166 [Singing Hills Rd]

1.7

8: Turn RIGHT (South) onto Cricket Circle	0.1
End: Arrive 40580 Cricket Cir, Elizabeth, CO 80107

Gym Notes 9-12-2010

2010-09-12T18:42:00.000-07:00

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.

Check out scores!!

2010-09-03T10:18:00.001-07:00

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.

Congratualtions!!

2010-09-02T21:15:00.000-07:00

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.

First Meet Tomorrow!!! - Thursday

2010-09-01T20:19:00.001-07:00

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)

http://www.gk-elitesportswear.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?PROCFUN+ELT_BUILD2+CHKDST1+DEV+FUNCPARMS+DSTCD_E%28A0070%29:ELITE

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.

Friday, August 27, 2010

2010-08-27T12:33:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all parents who came to the parent meeting on Monday.
We have a parent e-mail group now. If you wish to be added to the e-mail list, contact either me, or Tricia (Kaylee's mom.)

Tonight is the season kick-off dinner at Alexis house. The plan is to decorate t-shirts for the girls to wear during the season - AND EAT! Dinner (pasta, salad, etc...) will be provided. We hope to see all the girls after pictures on Friday. Please bring $6 to be applied towards the t-shirt and paint.

Fund raising is underway. We are selling Little Caesar' Pizza Kits. The goal is for each gymnast to raise $100. If each gymnast does this we can pay for Jeff. The program is also open to donations as well.

The warm up leotards are in.
The cost of the leotard is $43.
Please follow the care instructions!!!!

Today is picture day. The girls got picture info at practice last night.

Tryouts this week went well. We are on our way. For the next few weeks will be moving into a phase of mainly working on routines.

Monday is the start of our gymnastics feeder program. If any gymnasts would like to help out and get community service, they are welcome. I will start stretching the girls at 3:00, and it will go until 4:00.

In order to be eligible to compete in the first meet, a gymnast needs nine practices from August 16. If gymnasts have nine practices in by August 16, they will be competing on Thursday, September 2.

Gym Notes 8-22-2010

2010-08-22T18:22:00.000-07:00

The first week of practice went really well.

Monday is the mandatory parent meeting. It starts at 6:00 and I hope to have it done by 6:30. Come up to the gymnastics gym and I will direct every one to the classroom we are meeting in.

Monday - Thursday we have try-outs. All I want to see is the girls get through a routine on each event without breaking down mentally. We will practice until 6:00.

The girls should NOT plan on leaving early after their try-out. Once we finish one event we will move on to the next event.

Friday is team pictures at 4:00. Once the pictures are done the girls can leave. We will do the team picture first and then individuals. Please be on time.

Updates

2010-08-10T20:45:00.000-07:00

There is no gymnastics on Wednesday or Friday this week. There is gym Thursday, 4:00 to 6:00.

The first official and mandatory practice is Monday, August 16.

Please turn in all of your athletic forms by Friday to Mrs Mira, or to your high school's athletic secretary.

Parent meeting is 6:00 Monday, August 23. All gymnasts need to have a parent present.

THANK YOU!!!

2010-08-09T17:34:00.001-07:00

A big THANK YOU to Emma, Julia and Jessica for helping at the activities fair today. Great Job!

Season will be here soon. Please get all of your paperwork turned in to the athletics office this week.

Camp practice Wednesday will be determined. I will post tomorrow either way.

The parent meeting is planned for Monday, August 23 at 6:00. I will make it quick, but I need all parents to attend.

Season is coming!!!

2010-08-05T13:35:00.001-07:00

Today workout is from 3:00 - 4:30.
Next week 4:00 - 6:00.
Practices become required on Monday, August 16.

Here is a great floor routine I came across.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvaH0YwmXho

This beam routine is listed as one of the best of all time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R_zVUik2P0&feature=player_embedded

This beam routine has a killer dismount.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgO8pO6pjyk&feature=player_embedded

Cool Crazy Tumbling

2010-07-27T10:04:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiLSlYKbxjU&feature=player_embedded

This is the link to the video I was talking about at workout today.

Updated 2010 Meet Schedule

2010-07-19T08:24:00.000-07:00

September 2 vs Pine Creek at PHS 6:00

September 8 vs Heritage and Elizabeth at PHS 6:00

September 9 vs Thomas Jefferson at PHS JV as Varsity (Varsity still needs to attend.) 6:00

September 15 vs Thornton at Thornton Meet 6:00

September 22 vs Cherry Creek at Cherry Creek 6:00

September 25 Overland Invitational (Varsity only) 10:00

September 29 vs Rock Canyon and Heritage at PHS 6:00

October 2 Cherry Creek Invitational (Varsity only) 10:00

October 7 Ponderosa Championships 6:00

October 13 vs Overland and Rock Canyon at PHS 6:00

October 20 League Championships at Cherry Creek (I think) 6:00

October 27 Regional meet 5:00 TBA

October 28 Regional meet 5:00 TBA

October 29 Regional meet 5:00 TBA

November 5 State meet at Thornton High School 12:00

November 6 State meet Finals at Thornton High School 5:00

Judging High School Gymnastics

2010-07-19T08:19:00.000-07:00

If any parents or former gymnasts out there are interested in judging...

http://sites.google.com/site/chsggja/state-associations/metro-denver

The location is Highland Hills Recreation Center "Donald E VanArsdale Gymnastics Center" 3295 W 72nd Ave., Unit B (In meeting room off gymnastics gym)

Training dates are

Thursday, August 5, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Tuesday, August 10, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Friday, August 13, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Saturday, August 21, 9 AM

Summer Program July 20 to the start of school times and dates

2010-07-16T08:40:00.000-07:00

In order to participate in the summer workouts all gymnasts must turn in the summer program form.

Tuesday, July 20 9 - 10:30

Friday, July 23 9- 10:30

Tuesday, July 27 9 - 10:30

Friday July 30 9 - 10:30

Tuesday August 3 9 -10:30

Thursday August 5 3 pm - 4:30

August 9 will be the start of our regular schedule practice everyday from 4 pm to 6 pm.

The first official day of practice is August 16 all athletic forms must be turned in before this date if gymnasts want to be able to participate in practice.

From August 16 gymnasts will need 9 practices in order to be eligible to compete an any meet.

The August 16 practice is mandatory.

Seniors - If I have your e-mail address you were sent information about warm up leotards. If I do not have your e-mail I did not send it to you. Please let me know if you would like to participate in the process, and I will forward the e-mail to you.

All Gymnasts

Choreorgraphy - If you want a new routine on floor you must contact Lisa before August 1 to schedule a time to get your routine choreographed. You must also have your music selected and cut. I have demo cds available that can be listened to during summer practices.

A shout out to Haley and Liz for helping to get the carpet out. They were rock stars and worked very hard to get the carpet out.

2010-07-12T09:16:00.000-07:00

$35 Sports Physical

100% of funds raised go to Ponderosa Sports Medicine

Saturday July 17, 2010 8 – 11 am

*** ONLY Opportunity in 2010 ***

July Information

2010-07-04T18:02:00.000-07:00

In order to participate in the summer workouts all gymnasts must turn in the summer program form.

Happy 4th of July. I am in Vegas until the 10th.

Workouts for the beginning of the month....

July 6 9am-10:30 with Jen

July 8 9am -10:30 with Jeff

July 13 9am-10:30 with Lisa

July 15 9am-10:30 with Lisa

After the 15th times get tricky. I will figure it all out when I get back and post the information.

I have told both Jen and Jeff to wait until 9:15. If no one shows up by then, they should leave.

Workout Thursday, June 24 - 9 am

2010-06-23T20:16:00.000-07:00

In order to participate in the summer workouts all gymnasts must turn in the summer program form.

I will be running the workout.

From here on, I will only post about workouts if they are cancelled or have a time change..

Gym set up will be in July. I will talk to the girls to get an idea of what dates, days and times work best.

Summer Workout Tuesday, June 22

2010-06-21T16:05:00.000-07:00

In order to participate in the summer workouts all gymnasts must turn in the summer program form.

E-mail me if you need a copy. I will check my e-mail again tomorrow.

Jen will be running the workout.

2010-06-13T07:23:00.000-07:00

In order to pariticipate in summer workouts all gymnasts must turn in the Summer Gymnastics Form I handed out at floor set up.

Extra forms are in the closet, all forms require a parent signature. Andi and Jordan have turned theirs in.

Our June workouts will be:

June 15 9 - 10:30

June 22 9 - 10:30

June 24 9 - 10:30

June 29 9 - 10:30

July 1 9 - 10:30

I will post July dates soon.

I will be at gymnastics camp this week. Jeff has the first two Tuesdays.

The floor is DONE!!!!

2010-06-08T18:49:00.003-07:00

Nice work on getting the floor done tonight!!!!

I appreciate all of the hard work and all of the girls who came and helped. Andi, Amanda, Hayley, Liz, Brittni, Jordan, Emma, Jessica, Sara, Kristen, Brittany. If I missed anyone I am sorry, but my brain is fuzzy.

We are going to start tomorrow. We will have a summer practice from 6:00 pm to 7:30. (Wednesday, June 9) In order to participate, gymnasts need to turn in the form I handed out tonight. It needs a parent signature to be valid.

No form = No gymnastics.

The floor is DONE!!!!

2010-06-08T18:49:00.001-07:00

Set up Tonight 5:00 to 8:00

2010-06-08T09:27:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Emma, Sara, Britni and Jordan for helping with set up last night. The FOUR of them did a huge amount of work.

Tonight we are going to flip the floor, put the top layer of boards on, unroll the wrestling mats and tape the mats up.

The more people that come the quicker and easier the process will be.

If we get it all done, we will be able to have summer practice Wednesday.

In order to participate in Summer Practice I need gymnasts to fill out and turn in a Summer Gymnastics form. The form requires a parent signature.

No gymnast will be allowed to participate unless the form is turned in.

The forms were handed out last night and will be handed out tonight as well. I am unable to post them on the blog and there is no link.

Gym set up tonight 6-7:30

2010-06-07T13:59:00.000-07:00

It it time to start setting up the gym.

Tonight we are pulling out the boards, making new boards, and re-attaching wayward blocks.

Wear tennis shoes and stuff that can get dirty. Bring your own water to drink. Bring friends too. I will give community service to anyone who helps.

Let's Set the Floor Up!!

2010-05-26T10:23:00.000-07:00

Right now I have tentative dates to set the floor up.
I am planning on three days. June 7 , 8, and 9.
June 7: 6 - 7:30 pm
June 8: 5 - 8:00 pm
June 9: 5 - 8:00 pm

Those seniors interested in being a captain, have a great opportunity to demonstrate their leadership skills and commitment to the team.

Wear tennis shoes and clothes that can get dirty. NO FLIP FLOPS!!!!

Of course there is an incentive for all gymnasts who are on time and show up for the entire time all three days - you guessed it, free t-shirts.

If this date needs to be changed, I will post on the blog. Immediately with new times.

Athletic Registration Forms

2010-05-25T07:01:00.000-07:00

Athletic Registration forms can be found at:
http://www1.dcsdk12.org/secondary/phs/Athletics/forms.html

All five forms need to be filled out and turned in before an athlete can participate in any sport. I recommend getting a physical and these forms turned in as soon as possible.

Tentative 2010 Schedule

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September 2 Pine Creek at Ponderosa 6:00 pm

September 8 Heritage at Ponderosa 6:00 pm

September 9 Thomas Jefferson @ Ponderosa 6:00 pm

September 15 TBA @ Ponderosa 6:00 pm

September 22 Ponderosa at Cherry Creek 6:00 pm

September 25 Overland Invitational 10:00 am (?)

September 29 Rock Canyon and Heritage @ PHS 6:00 pm

October 2 Cherry Creek Invitational 10:00 am (?)

October 6 Ponderosa Championships 6:00 pm

October 13 Overland and Rock Canyon @ PHS 6:00 pm

October 20 League at Cherry Creek 6:00 pm

October 28, 29 or 30 Regionals TBA 5:00 pm

November 6 State 12:00 pm

November 7 State Finals 6:00 pm

Fund Raising

2010-04-21T16:37:00.000-07:00

Last year we made $400 doing stadium clean up and $675.64 selling concessions. We made approximately $300 selling Local Value Cards. That was enough to pay Jeff and a couple of judges for one meet.

Nice work and thank you for all of the support.

As I learn about the budget for next year, I am sure there will be more fund raising.

The athletic fee will increase to $150, but the extra $50 will not go to gymnastics, it will go into a general athletic fund.

Chances are most of our buses to away meets will be one way as well.

I have not been informed of any assistant coach cuts, and I hope there will not be any. We will need to fund raise for Jeff. Selling pizzas has been suggested. I am open to anything, just make it all as easy on me as possible.

I will be posting the league schedule soon.

Summer Weights Information

2010-02-24T20:09:00.000-08:00

I highly recommend summer weights either at Ponderosa or at your high school.

Athletes who participate in summer weights reduce the chance of injury.

Gymnasts who have 80% attendance in either Ponderosa's or their high school's summer weights program will be credited one varsity meet towards lettering.

Session Dates June 1 - July 31 (No training from June 28 - July 2) Monday - Thursday

Athletes will train four days each week, four weight training sessions and two speed and agility sessions, in order to increase strength, power, speed, running mechanics.

Session starting times (7:00 am) (8:20 am) (9:40 am) (11:00am)

Cost

Full eight week session $135 ($125 if registered before April 16)

1 four week session either June 1- June 25 or July 5- July 31 $75 ($65 if registered before April 16)

Fee includes four 1:15min sessions each week of training as well as summer training T-shirt.

Some session times may be sport specific depending on enrollment. If this effects your time you will be open to choose another session time.

Questions: Contact Coach Gentry

Tomorrow is 8th Grade Orientation

2010-01-11T16:33:00.000-08:00

If anyone can and represent the gymnastics program Tuesday night around 7:15, I would really appreciate it.

Check out http://www.youtube.com/user/thegymnasticminute
There are loads of new videos.

College gymnastic season has started. I have season tickets to DU. The meets are great. http://www.denverpioneers.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=18600&KEY=&SPID=10867&SPSID=90225 I went to the pre-season exhibition meet in December. Denver has some very talented gymnasts. Denver's first home meet is this Saturday at 6:00.

The website Gymnastike http://www.gymnastike.org/ has video from college meets. This link is to video from the Utah / UCLA meet. http://www.gymnastike.org/videos/coverage/view/236217-utah-2-at-ucla-5

Hope to see some of you tomorrow night.

Happy New Year!!!

2010-01-08T12:34:00.001-08:00

Welcome to 2010!!!

The banquet was wonderful. Thank you for the helpful Jazzercise attire and the gift card to Chili's.
It was an amazing season, and the seniors and their parents did a great job planning the banquet.

Next week on Tuesday, January 12. Ponderosa is having 8th grade orientation. I was wondering if any gymnasts could come and help represent the program. Gymnasts should arrive around 7:15, and will be done by 9:00. Basically, we just stand there and talk to people who are interested in gymnastics. Any help I can get, I can use.

Registration for next year is going to start soon. All gymnasts should try to get into their school's sports training (strength and conditioning) class for the fall semester.

It is also getting to be that time to start training again. I think participating in a spring sport is a great way to cross train and I highly recommend it.

There are also some great gyms around Parker that have programs to help those gymnasts that are not going to do a spring sport. If gymnasts want to do CARA, there is Chalkbox in Elizabeth and Aurora Illusions in Aurora. Both are wonderful programs. I also think the gyms in Parker: Alpha, Parker School and Universal are very good at what they do. Castle Rock has two good gyms as well. If there are any questions, please contact me. I am happy to help.

Enjoy January.

2009 Banquet Information

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The banquet will be Friday, November 20th at Country Buffet.
Time 6:30.
$12.29 plus tax and gratuity for adults.
Kids 2 - 11 $0.60 per year.
RSVP information will follow soon.
Please continue to check the blog.

Congratulations on State!!!

2009-11-09T18:07:00.000-08:00

The team finished 9th. We improved from our 10th place seed.
Overland 183.7, Broomfield 182.275, Fort Collins 181.525, Mountain Range 181.075, Bear Creek 179.2, Green Mountain 178.9, Cherry Creek 177.275, Rocky Mountain 175.625, Ponderosa 174.85, Thompson Valley 174.175, Standley Lake 171.525, Niwot 171.025.

All around - Alli 16th 36.475, Andie 19th 36.2, Liz 59th 33.325.
Vault - Alli 28th 9.05, Andie 37th 8.95, Kaylee 72nd 8.4, Emma 86th 8.2, Gioia 87th 8.15, Liz 88th 8.15.
Bars - Kristen 7th 9.375, Alli 10th 9.25, Andie 53rd 8.55, Liz 63rd 8.425, Haley 75th 8.2, Gioia 91st 7.45
Beam - Andie 7th 9.475, Alli 29th 9.05, Kristen 86th 8.6, Liz 66th 8.3, Haley 71st 8.2, Jessica 87th 7.175
Floor - Kristen 25th 9.225, Andie 26th 9.225, Alli 38th 9.075, Haley 71st 8.7, Liz 80th 8.45, Kaylee 95th 7.6

Andie qualified for beam finals, she placed 9th with a 9.225.
Kristen and Alli qualified for bars finals. Kristen placed 7th with a 9.325, Alli placed 15th with a 8.675.

Congratulations to all gymnasts. It was a good meet. We scored our highest team score of the season.