Post on 29-Jun-2020
SCI ENERGIZERS from
South Central Iowa Trampoline & Tumbling Team
Handbook 2014-2015
Table of Contents
Welcome to our Club 1
Parents Club 2
Rules of our Gym 3
Tumbling levels, skill requirements & dress 4-9
Double Mini Trampoline levels/skill requirements, & dress 10-11 Trampoline Beginner level, skill requirements 12-14 & dress
General Meet Rules to Remember 15
Session Fees 16
Exhibition Team 17
Leotard / Boys Step-ins 18
Our Home Meet 19
Visit Our Facebook page 20
Who to call with questions: 21
*NOTE: If I-35 schools cancel classes or dismiss early due to inclement weather, there will be NO TUMBLING that nite.
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Welcome to The Energizers Trampoline & Tumbling Team!!
We are all part of the South Central Iowa Energizers Trampoline and Tumbling Team, whether your child is just beginning his/her journey in Tumble Tots, on the Exhibition Team, or on the Competition Team and participates in one or all of the meets. If you have any questions or concerns about our program, please contact Sue or any of our coaches immediately! We are here not only to coach your child, but also to listen to your concerns, suggestions, etc.! We want this program to be a successful journey filled valuable life-skills for these young athletes. Our Team Motto is:
"Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain.
~Author Unknown
Take your journey one day at a time. Focus on the small successes. By the end of the year you will look back and be amazed at the distance you have traveled.
Again, we welcome each of you to our Club. Without the support from the parents, none of this program could be possible! Thank you for your dedication each week to get your child to the gym and also for your participation in our Parents Club/Booster Club! Coach Sue Cornelison suefcornelison@gmail.com 641-431-0471
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Parents Club Mission Statement The Energizers Trampoline and Tumbling Team Parents Club is compromised of parents, grandparents, coaches, volunteers, and fans of our Team. The objective of the Energizers Tumbling & Tramp Parents Club shall be to support, motivate, and encourage a comprehensive program of competitive tumbling and trampoline for athletes in South Central Iowa. The mission of our Parents Club is to:
1) Establish and promote camaraderie, friendship, and mutual respect and support among its members, athletes, coaches, and parents.
2) Provide an enjoyable, healthy, and safe environment for our tumblers.
3) Help plan and organize our Home Tumbling Meet.
4) Or do at least one fundraiser per year to help meet our team objectives. 5) Promote the activities of all of our athletes in the program. The Parents
Club will work with the coaches in identifying specific needs of the program, including boosting morale and participation in our Club.
Parents Club: President: Brandi Ransom Vice President: Treasurer: Natalie Cooley
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Rules of our Gym: 1. Please arrive just a few minutes earlier than your class time. Please do not bring them
early for safety reasons and it can be distracting to the others in the class. (we can’t monitor the bleachers while coaching class)
2. Please hang your coat and leave your shoes in the lobby. In the winter, we try to avoid tracking in snow/ice and having a wet slippery floor in the gym.
3. Please have your child use the restroom before you come to class. When one person wants to use the restroom, it seems like the whole class wants to go!
4. Be prompt in picking up your child from class, and please come into the lobby to pick them up.
5. Girls: Please wear your practice leotard to class. Feel free to wear shorts and t-shirts over your leos.
6. Please have your hair tied back and off your face – this is a safety issue!
7. No gum at class.
8. Head Lice: Tumblers will not be allowed to return to the gym for at least 7-10 days after the 1st treatment to insure that there is still not a problem. Because you can only treat it once in 7days and then retreat on the 7th day is recommended even if there are no signs of anything.
9. Pink Eye: Because pink eye is especially contagious, please take care not to bring your child to class if you suspect he or she might have pink eye.
10. No jewelry.
11. Please bring socks with you to class. It’s a good idea to carry a designated “gym bag” to keep a water bottle, and your socks or trampoline shoes in. That way you have your socks each week for class.
12. In the winter, our gym can be quite cool. Please have your child wear appropriate attire – leggings, or athletic pants and a long sleeve shirt. Please avoid having them wear hooded sweatshirts.
13. Be kind and courteous to your teammates at all times.
14. Parents – please wait in the lobby, or outside, or in your cars during class. Your presence typically causes a distraction for your child during class. We will have a “parents night” in the gym once we get a good routine going during class. We will try to do a Parent’s Night once/month, usually the last class of the month.
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Tumbling Levels:
Sub-beginner (not a National competition level) Beginner Advanced Beginner Sub-Novice Novice Intermediate Sub-advanced Advanced Elite
WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL WEAR FOR COMPETITION MEETS: ATHLETE ATTIRE: Athletes MUST be in competition attire from the beginning of their warm-ups through the end of their competition (athletes will receive one warning. Failure to heed warning will result in a 2.0 major deduction to be taken on their 1st pass) and during all Award Ceremonies. Men: A gymnastics step-in (without sleeves) is required. Uniform gym shorts (cannot be sweat material, cut-offs, boxers, jean shorts, baggy or oversized) finger-tip length or shorter, must be worn. Only one pair of shorts may be worn. Shorts may not be rolled down at the waist. No singlets, biking shorts, or t-shirts are allowed. Deduction 2.0 pt. per pass. Appropriate undergarments must be worn. Undergarments that show MUST match the color of the shorts. Deduction 0.3 pt. per pass. Women: A leotard must be worn. It may be long sleeve, short sleeve, or sleeveless (which means that a leotard must have arm/sleeve holes). No two piece leotards, unitards, halter leotards, skirts, or tights are allowed. No leotards with holes on the side(s) or below the waist on the back are allowed. Deduction 2.0 pt. per pass. Appropriate undergarments must be worn. Deduction 0.3 pt. per pass. 1. Briefs, if worn, MUST match the color of the leotard located around the leg
opening or be the athlete’s flesh color.
2. Sport bras that show MUST match the majority of the upper half of the leotard, be the athlete’s flesh color, or be neutral (any shade of beige).
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Footwear: Tumbling shoes are ok but not recommended due to slipping. Shoes may have an un-embellished manufacturer's trademark, but no other markings, designs, or decorations. Deduction 1.0 pt. per pass. Distracting Dress: Distracting dress, such as undergarments, etc. Deduction 0.3 pt. per pass. Jewelry: The wearing of jewelry or watches may not be worn in competition. Jewelry must be removed, taping over will result in deduction. Deduction 1.0 pt. per pass. Hair: All hair should be pulled back out of the eyes, even short hair. Hair that is distracting or falls in the face will result in a 0.3 pt. deduction per pass. Ribbons or scrunchies that fall off during competition will result in a 0.3 pt. deduction per pass. There will not be a deduction taken for glasses & hearing aids that fall off during competition. Hard hair beads and/or hard hair balls. Deduction 2.0 pt. per pass. Tattoos: All visible tattoos must be covered with flesh color or athletic tape. Deduction 0.3 pt. per pass. Athletic Wrap: Athletic wrap must be plain without designs. Athletic wrap with designs will result in a 0.3 distracting deduction. Casts: Athletes will not be allowed to warm-up or compete. Awards: Only competition attire may be worn on the award stand while receiving awards. Note: Attire deductions are taken on a per pass basis.
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Sub Beginner Tumbling (ages 6 & under)
(Sub-beginner tumbling is a State competition, but NOT a National Competition)
Age Categories: 3 & under, 4, 5, 6 Front Pass:
5 continuous FRONT rolls Tuck-Tuck-Straddle-Tuck, and Tuck to stand up (this is the regular pass, but Sue
may change at her discretion according to tumblers abilities)
How We Practice Counting: (count each time their head touches the mat!)
1 – REACH (tuck roll) 2 – REACH (tuck roll) 3 – OPEN (straddle roll) 4 – REACH (tuck roll) 5 – Straddle,Tuck & up (straddle, pass through pike, tuck & stand up)
Things to Remember: Start legs together, arms stretched over head, tight to ears Bend over in pike, to start first roll On tuck rolls, show pike (straight legs, pointed toes) before tucking legs in On straddle rolls, toes point OUT towards edge of mat, don’t let feet pivot forward ARMS TO EARS at all times…..Rabbit Ears, or Superman Arms, or
Squirtguns Don’t let hands/arms drag on mat…lift arms up to ears On roll #5 – legs are in straddle position; they pass through PIKE before tucking. At end of pass, remember to stand up, DON’T JUMP or MOVE… count to
10(quietly) before turning to judges to salute. Front Tuck Roll:
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Beginner Level Tumbling (Beginner tumbling is a National competition)
Age Categories: Girls: 4& under; 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & over Boys: 4& under; 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11 & over 2 Passes Performed in Continuous Movement:
In Competition, back passes are ALWAYS first. Tumbler will then walk back to their coach and wait for the scoring before they do their front pass.
How We Count Front Passes: How We Count Back Passes: 1 – REACH (tuck roll) 2 – REACH (tuck roll) 3 – OPEN (straddle roll) 4 – CLOSE (straddle to pike, tuck) 5 – Tuck & up (tuck roll & stand up)
1 – PUSH(tuck roll) 2 – PUSH(tuck roll) 3 – OPEN (straddle roll) 4 – CLOSE (straddle to pike, tuck ) 5 – Tuck & up (tuck roll & stand up)
Note: occasionally, Sue will change some passes to all tucks or all straddles depending on the tumbler. Small deductions apply for repeating tricks, but no terminations for repeats.
Things to Remember:
Start legs together, arms stretched over head, tight to ears Bend over in pike, to start first roll On tuck rolls, show pike (straight legs, pointed toes) before tucking legs in On straddle rolls, toes point OUT towards edge of mat, don’t let feet pivot forward ARMS TO EARS at all times…rabbit ears, Superman arms, squirtguns! Don’t let hands/arms drag on mat…lift arms up to ears On roll #3 – legs are in straddle position; they pass through PIKE before tucking. At end of pass, remember to stand up, DON’T JUMP or MOVE… count to 10 before
turning to judges to salute. Front/Back Tuck Roll:
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Advanced Beginner Level Tumbling
Age Categories: Girls: 5 & Under; 6 yrs.; 7 yrs.; 8 yrs.; 9 yrs.; 10 yrs.; 11 yrs.; 12 yrs.; 13 & O Boys: 6 & Under; 7 - 8 yrs.; 9 - 10 yrs.; 11 -12 yrs.; 13 & Over Competition Pass Requirements: (Two) five-skill passes are required. A competitor at this level has the option to start their passes from a run or a stand:
1. The FIRST PASS consists of all back skills, must have at least one limbering skill, and the completed pass (5th skill) must end with a two-foot landing.
2. The SECOND PASS consists of at all front skills, must have at least one limbering skill, and the completed pass (5th skill) must end with a two-foot landing.
NOTE: A cartwheel is a front skill. If performed in the back pass, a 2.0 deduction will be taken. SAMPLE PASSES: PASS 1 (Back pass) 1. Back Walkover, Back Limber, Back Roll, Back Straddle Roll, Back Roll 0.4 pt. difficulty 2. Back Walkover, Back Walkover, Back Limber, Back Straddle Roll, Back Roll 0.6 pt. difficulty 3. Back Walkover, Back Walkover, Back Limber, Back Walkover, Back Limber 1.0 pt. difficulty PASS 2 (Front pass) 1. Front Roll, Front Straddle Roll, Front Straddle Roll, Front Roll to a step-out, Front Limber 0.2 pt. difficulty 2. Front Walkover, Front Limber, Front Straddle Roll, Front Straddle Roll, Front Roll 0.4 pt. difficulty 3. Handstand Roll, Front Roll, Front Roll Step-out, Front Walkover, Front Limber 0.5 pt. difficulty 4. Front walkover, front walkover, front limber, front walkover, front limber (full difficulty) 1.0 pt difficulty Difficulty Ratings: 1. Handstand Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 pt. 2. Back Extension Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 pt. 3. Cartwheel (front skill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 pt. 4. Round-off (neutral skill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 pt. 5. Walkover (front & back) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2 pt. 6. Scissors (front & back) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2 pt. 7. Limber (front & back) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2 pt.
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Back Walkover: .02 difficulty
Front Walkover: .02 difficulty
Handstand rolldown: .01 difficulty:
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Double Mini Beginner Level
Age Categories: Girls: 4& under; 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & over Boys: 4& under; 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11 & over 2 Passes are Performed, each using a sequence of 3 jumps: First pass: Straight, tuck, tuck (1 ‘straight’ jump, followed by 2 ‘tuck’ jumps) Second pass: Straight, Straddle, Straddle (1 ‘straight’ jump followed by 2 straddle jumps) Mounting the double mini:
FOOTWEAR is REQUIRED for ALL TRAMPOLINE EVENTS: Trampoline Shoes or socks that are correct height: (either one is acceptable – shoes are NOT required, but help with feet slipping on equipment)
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DOUBLE MINI TRAMPOLINE DRESS CODE: MEN: gymnastics step-in (without sleeves are required). Uniform gym shorts (cannot be sweat material, cut-offs, boxers, jean shorts, baggie or oversized, and be no longer than finger-tip length or shorter). Only one pair of shorts may be worn. No unitards, biking shorts, t-shirts are allowed. Appropriate undergarments must be worn. Deduction 2.0 pts per pass. Athlete must be in competition attire during open workouts. WOMEN: A leotard must be worn. It may be long sleeve, short sleeve, or sleeveless. Matching briefs recommended (Briefs that show MUST match the color of the leotard located around the leg opening or be flesh colored). No two piece leotards, unitards, skirts, or tights are allowed. Deduction 2.0 pts per pass. Appropriate undergarments must be worn. Sport bras that show MUST if visible must be neutral color (any shade of beige) -0.3 deduction. Athletes must be in competition attire during open workouts. FOOTWEAR: *If gym shoes are worn, they must be white in color. Shoes may have the manufacturer's trademark. If socks are worn, they must be *white and no higher than ankle length. *EXCEPTION: Male only - colored foot covering may be worn provided they are the same color as their long trampoline pants. Violation of this rule will receive a 1.0 deduction from each judge. DRESS: Distracting dress, such as undergarments, will result in a 0.3 pt. deduction taken on the advice of the Superior judge. JEWELRY: The wearing of jewelry or watches in competition will result in a 1.0 pt. deduction per pass to be taken on the advice of the Superior judge. Jewelry must be removed, taping over is not considered acceptable. A medical medallion or bracelet may be worn if properly secured to the body. HAIR: Ribbons or scrunchies that fall off during competition will result in a 0.3 pt. deduction taken on the advice of the Superior judge. Hair beads will not be allowed in competition. Deduction 1.0 pt. per pass (treated as jewelry) to be taken on the advice of the Superior judge. All hair should be pulled back out of the eyes, even short hair. Deduction 0.3 pt. AWARDS: Only competition attire may be worn on the award stand while receiving awards.
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Trampoline Beginner Level Age Categories: Girls: 4& under; 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & over Boys: 4& under; 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11 & over Our Team passes are: Pass #1: Tuck, straddle, pike, seat-to-feet, half turn, seat turn, front drop & up. Pass #2: tuck, straddle, swivel hips, half turn, seat-to-feet, front drop
BEGINNER LEVEL PASS REQUIREMENTS
Beginner Trampoline competition consists of one routine of ten (10) contacts (skills) with the bed.
There are three (3) compulsory skills and seven (7) optional skills to be
included within the ten (10) skill routine with no particular order.
The three (3) compulsory skills are Straight Jump with 1/2 Twist (180(), Pike Jump or Tuck Jump, and a Front or Back Contact.
No Repeats allowed - repeated skills will result in a 0.5 pt. deduction. At this level only, A skill will not be considered a repeat if it is entered into or exited from in a different manner. Example: Seat drop-return to feet is different from Seat drop-2 return to feet; Seat drop to front drop-return to feet is different from Seat drop-return to feet and different from Front drop-return to feet.
List of Skills Permitted: 1. Return to Feet (Please keep in mind this is a contact) 2. Tuck Jump 3. Straddle Jump 4. Pike Jump 5. Seat Drop 6. Front Drop or Stomach Drop 7. Back Drop 8. Straight Jump with 1/2 Twist 9. Straight Jump with 1/1 Twist 10. Straight Jump with 12 Twist 11. Straight Jump with 2/1 Twist
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FOOTWEAR is REQUIRED for ALL TRAMPOLINE EVENTS: Trampoline shoes or socks that are correct height: (either one is acceptable – shoes are NOT required, but help with feet slipping on equipment)
TRAMPOLINE DRESS CODE: MEN: Boys must wear trampoline pants – Long white or solid team colored trousers which must come from a gymnastics supplier (no sweat pants allowed). Gymnastics step-ins (without sleeves are required). Uniform gym shorts (cannot be sweat material, cutoffs, boxers, jean shorts, baggie or oversized, and be no longer than finger-tip length or shorter) or long gymnastics pants must be worn. Only one pair of shorts may be worn. No unitards, biking shorts, t-shirts are allowed. Appropriate undergarments must be worn. Deduction 2.0 pts per pass. National Championships Open Workouts - Athlete must be in competition attire. WOMEN: A leotard must be worn. It may be long sleeve, short sleeve, or sleeveless. Matching briefs recommended (Briefs that show MUST match the color of the leotard located around the leg opening or be flesh colored). No two piece leotards, unitards, skirts, or tights are allowed. The hole in the leotard may NOT be below the waste of the athlete but, it can be above the waist without deduction. Deduction 2.0 pts per pass. Appropriate undergarments must
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be worn. Sport bras that show MUST if visible be neutral color (any shade of beige) -0.3 deduction. FOOTWEAR: If gym shoes are worn, they must white in color. Shoes may have the manufacturer's trademark. If socks are worn, they must be *white and no higher than ankle length. *EXCEPTION: Male only - colored foot covering may be worn provided they are the same color as their long trampoline pants. Athletes not wearing foot covering will be disqualified and will receive a score of “0”. Footwear that does not meet rule specifications will receive 1.0 deduction. DRESS: Distracting dress, such as undergarments, will result in a 0.3 pt. deduction taken on the advice of the Superior judge. JEWELRY: The wearing of jewelry or watches in competition will result in a 1.0 pt. deduction per pass to be taken on the advice of the Superior judge. Jewelry must be removed, taping over is not considered acceptable. A medical medallion or bracelet may be worn if properly secured to the body. HAIR: Ribbons or scrunchies that fall off during competition will result in a 0.3 pt. deduction taken on the advice of the Superior judge. Hair beads will not be allowed in competition. Deduction 1.0 pt. per pass (treated as jewelry) to be taken on the advice of the Superior judge. All hair should be pulled back out of the eyes, even short hair. Deduction 0.3 pt. TATTOOS: All visible tattoos must be covered with flesh color or athletic tape. Deduction for not covering the tattoo will result in a deduction of 0.3 pts per pass for distracting dress to be taken on the advice of the Superior Judge. AWARDS: Only competition attire may be worn on the award stand while receiving awards.
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General Meet Rules to Remember:
1. Arrive at least 45 minutes earlier than printed warm up time. The times Sue will give to you on your sheets are warm-up times!
2. Upon arrival, locate your tumblers competition # and write it on his/her hand for each event they compete in.
3. Wear competition leotard(girls) or unitard(boys). Make sure undergarments are NOT showing. Flesh colored or matching undergarments must be worn. (Deduction is .3 points)
4. Sports bras must match majority color of the leotard or be flesh colored (Deduction is .3 points).
5. No 2-piece leos, unitards, skirts or tights are allowed for girls. (Deduction is 1 point)
6. Footwear: Bare feet, ankle length socks or tumbling shoes. If socks or shoes are worn, they must be white. (Deduction is 1 point) *no writing or color on socks*
7. No Jewelry.
8. Hair – All hair should be pulled back out of eyes, even short hair. Hair that is distracting or falls in the face will result in a deduction of .3 points. Hair ties that fall off during competition will also result in a .3 deduction. Hair beads are not allowed and will result in a 1 point deduction (treated as jewelry).
9. Tattoos – all visible tattoos must be covered with flesh color or athletic tape. (Deduction is .3 points)
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Monthly Session Fees:
Session fees are due the first class of each monthly session. Please find your payment envelope, enclose your check, and drop the envelope in the “snake basket” found on the steps by the payment envelopes.
Please stay current on your session fees. A $10.00 late fee will apply by the 3rd
practice of each session if payment has not been made.
Please do not seal your envelopes!
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Exhibition Team: Each year, The Energizers put together an Exhibition Team that performs at half-time of high school and college basketball games. (cool, huh!) We try to perform at every highschool that kids on our Exhibition team attend. In order for your child to be on this elite team, certain skills are required, and your child must try out for the team. Our Exhibition Team consists of 2 groups: 1. The “Bag” group – these kids are the power tumblers that dance in
stretchy bags, and then perform their tumbling skills.
2. The “Balk-walkover group – These kids do a sequence of flexibility skills in between the bag team dance, and them getting out of their bags to start their power tumbling. These kids must have the following skills in GOOD, CONSISTENT form:
Cartwheels Handstand roll-downs Back walk overs Dive rolls
Tryouts for our 2015 Exhibition Team will be in late October this year. Tryouts will happen during class and you will be notified if your child met the skill requirements for this team. This team is optional and we typically can work on exhibition team during regular classes. Sometimes we have a few practices on the weekends prior to the first show. If you are unfamiliar with our Exhibition team, check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfys56XoSnM
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Leotards / Step-ins:
1. We will purchase practice leotards in the fall at the beginning of each season. These are option, and not required.
*Note: if you purchase a practice leo in our team color, your child can wear this at competitions.
2. Competition Leotards: We have 3 levels of competition leotards –
Beginner level – 2 tone purple long sleeve Novice level – black/lavender ice/dark purple long sleeve Advanced level – TBD
You may purchase competition leotards at the beginning of the season by purchasing them new, or purchasing a used leotard from someone else on the team that has outgrown them or is no longer in our program. *parents – feel free to use our Facebook page as a place to buy/sell your leotards*.
3. Boys Step-ins: Our Club owns the boys’ uniforms, and rents them for $40.00. This is a one-time fee. Please make sure you sign a contract and pay your $40 for the boys 3-piece uniform.
NOTE: Competition leotards should ONLY be worn for competitions and exhibitions. Please do not wear them to practices.
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Our Home Meet:
1. Our Home Tumbling/Trampoline/Double Mini Meet is scheduled for Sunday, March 29th. Please put March 28th and 29th on your calendar for this meet.
2. All parents are required to work our meet. This is the ONLY fundraiser
we will do this season and it takes EVERY ONE OF YOU to make this meet happen.
3. On Saturday, March 28th, we will transport our equipment from our gym in
St. Charles to the I-35 High school in Truro. We will set up all the equipment and awards, food stand, etc on Saturday.
4. On Sunday, March 29th, we will host our home meet and we will rely on
EVERYONE to make this meet a success. More information will be available on the Facebook page and in the gym lobby on the committees needed for this meet.
Our Home Meet is: Sunday, March 29th
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Energizers Facebook Page: Please be sure to friend our Energizers Tumbling Facebook page, as we will post important reminders and dates to this page. We will also post if classes cancel due to weather on this page! Energizers Tumbling – on Facebook.
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Contact us! With the class schedules we have in place, it is very difficult to get answers to questions in between classes. Please try to email or call one of us with any questions you have! Sue Cornelison suefcornelison@gmail.com 641-431-0471 Natalie Cooley ncooley@workspaceinc.net 641-414-3763