Hello, families!
Good news that might help you weigh in on your decision for Nationals. Please check your email.
Coach
Friday, November 22, 2013
Link to Nationals Information Powerpoint
Hi Cheer Families!
In case you missed the meeting, here is a link to the nationals PowerPoint presented last night. If you need friends and family paperwork, I have extra copies.
A quick summary:
1. We need a commitment by Monday, Nov 25th to determine if we have enough athletes to attend. A commitment is officially taken when cheers have signed the commitment sheet and submitted a $100 deposit (which won't be cashed until we know for absolute certain we have enough athletes to go).
2. Ballpark price: approx $1150
3. Balance for Nationals is due to NFHSS by January 8th (which means I have to send it in a bit earlier).
4. Reminder that we need a "critical mass" of athletes to attend. If we can't get enough athletes, we won't attend this year - no hard feelings.
http://www.slideshare.net/trailvarsitycheer/nationalsnopics-28530415
As always, email or call with questions!
Bundle up for Saturday, it's going to be COLD!
In case you missed the meeting, here is a link to the nationals PowerPoint presented last night. If you need friends and family paperwork, I have extra copies.
A quick summary:
1. We need a commitment by Monday, Nov 25th to determine if we have enough athletes to attend. A commitment is officially taken when cheers have signed the commitment sheet and submitted a $100 deposit (which won't be cashed until we know for absolute certain we have enough athletes to go).
2. Ballpark price: approx $1150
3. Balance for Nationals is due to NFHSS by January 8th (which means I have to send it in a bit earlier).
4. Reminder that we need a "critical mass" of athletes to attend. If we can't get enough athletes, we won't attend this year - no hard feelings.
http://www.slideshare.net/trailvarsitycheer/nationalsnopics-28530415
As always, email or call with questions!
Bundle up for Saturday, it's going to be COLD!
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Week of Nov 20 - Nov 30
Hello, Cheer families!
Oh, my! We are getting busy!
You should have gotten a tumbling/nationals deposit invoice handed out at practice on Monday and an invitation to our holiday celebration for Saturday, December 7th.
I sent an email and a remind101 regarding a pre-nationals meeting for tomorrow, November 21st. Notice is short, but we need to get the wheels rolling and get initial questions asked and answered. If you can't make it, please be sure to email me and let me know so that I can get you the information.
*There is a pending schedule change to the Eaglecrest boy's basketball game. If your group is on that game, please be ready to make a schedule switch. I'll let you know when I do what the change is.
Still waiting on bag damage photos if you have them!
(Still) no word on our floor time for competition on Saturday. I will get it to you in a remind101 as soon as I get the information. Neither JV or Varsity has a schedule at this point.
We have a HUGE game on Saturday at 1pm. If we win, we will be playing for the State Title next Saturday, November 30th (this is the Saturday AFTER Thanksgiving). Depending on our mat time for Saturday, plan on arriving at school at noon for a lunch provided by athletics!
We will be doing fundraisers for Nationals - each fundraiser must go through an approval process, which takes time. If we provide a service-style fundraiser, it might pop up on the calendar quickly. Just a heads up.
Preliminary State Information: Transportation for your cheer will be provided to the Coliseum but must find a ride home. If this is your first experience with State, it's a long day.
We need a parent volunteer to head up the end-of-season banquet. I'd like to set it for March 10th pending Basketball Playoffs.
I'm beginning to work up the summer schedule for next season for families who are planning vacations. Plan on a very heavy practice schedule in June and August with a long break for July.
Here is the schedule for the remainder of this week and next week:
Wednesday: Practice 3 - 5
Thursday: Practice 3 - 5
Thursday: Preliminary Nationals meeting @ 6pm in room 152 - if you are planning to go but cannot make the meeting, please email me directly so I can get paperwork to you. Sorry about short notice.
Friday: Non-optional Team bonding 3 - 4:30
Saturday: ????? Spirit for change.
Game VS. Valor @ Legacy - arrive at 12pm for a 1pm game time. If we don't have lunch, we can arrive at 12:20.
Sunday: NO ATHLETE CONTACT
Monday: Peak
Tuesday: Practice 3-5 - (Team bonding to follow?) Possible?
Wednesday: No school/No practice
Thursday: Happy Turkey Day!
Friday: Black Friday Shopping! We will try to get approval for a Black Friday "Day Care" fundraiser for nationals. If we can't get approval, plan on one for an upcoming December Saturday.
Saturday: STATE TITLE GAME.
Oh, my! We are getting busy!
You should have gotten a tumbling/nationals deposit invoice handed out at practice on Monday and an invitation to our holiday celebration for Saturday, December 7th.
I sent an email and a remind101 regarding a pre-nationals meeting for tomorrow, November 21st. Notice is short, but we need to get the wheels rolling and get initial questions asked and answered. If you can't make it, please be sure to email me and let me know so that I can get you the information.
*There is a pending schedule change to the Eaglecrest boy's basketball game. If your group is on that game, please be ready to make a schedule switch. I'll let you know when I do what the change is.
Still waiting on bag damage photos if you have them!
(Still) no word on our floor time for competition on Saturday. I will get it to you in a remind101 as soon as I get the information. Neither JV or Varsity has a schedule at this point.
We have a HUGE game on Saturday at 1pm. If we win, we will be playing for the State Title next Saturday, November 30th (this is the Saturday AFTER Thanksgiving). Depending on our mat time for Saturday, plan on arriving at school at noon for a lunch provided by athletics!
We will be doing fundraisers for Nationals - each fundraiser must go through an approval process, which takes time. If we provide a service-style fundraiser, it might pop up on the calendar quickly. Just a heads up.
Preliminary State Information: Transportation for your cheer will be provided to the Coliseum but must find a ride home. If this is your first experience with State, it's a long day.
We need a parent volunteer to head up the end-of-season banquet. I'd like to set it for March 10th pending Basketball Playoffs.
I'm beginning to work up the summer schedule for next season for families who are planning vacations. Plan on a very heavy practice schedule in June and August with a long break for July.
Here is the schedule for the remainder of this week and next week:
Wednesday: Practice 3 - 5
Thursday: Practice 3 - 5
Thursday: Preliminary Nationals meeting @ 6pm in room 152 - if you are planning to go but cannot make the meeting, please email me directly so I can get paperwork to you. Sorry about short notice.
Friday: Non-optional Team bonding 3 - 4:30
Saturday: ????? Spirit for change.
Game VS. Valor @ Legacy - arrive at 12pm for a 1pm game time. If we don't have lunch, we can arrive at 12:20.
Sunday: NO ATHLETE CONTACT
Monday: Peak
Tuesday: Practice 3-5 - (Team bonding to follow?) Possible?
Wednesday: No school/No practice
Thursday: Happy Turkey Day!
Friday: Black Friday Shopping! We will try to get approval for a Black Friday "Day Care" fundraiser for nationals. If we can't get approval, plan on one for an upcoming December Saturday.
Saturday: STATE TITLE GAME.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Team bonding! Holiday Party Date!
Please also add to your calendars!
Saturday the 16th before competition, team bonding at Alex's house at noon! Pasta, sald, bread, desserts, and drinks! I will Remind101 the address.
Holiday party will be held on December 7th - most likely a 7pm start. Marissa's family will be hosting! I will Remind101 the address as the time gets closer.
Saturday the 16th before competition, team bonding at Alex's house at noon! Pasta, sald, bread, desserts, and drinks! I will Remind101 the address.
Holiday party will be held on December 7th - most likely a 7pm start. Marissa's family will be hosting! I will Remind101 the address as the time gets closer.
Week of Nov 13 - Nov 22
Hello, Cheer families!
Parents, please see Meredith's email re: parent tees/sweatshirts!
Tumbling costs!!! : $85. I will send out updated invoices early next week, but please be ready to write the check when it comes in! Again, this covers October, November, and December tumbling.
Also, waiting on photos of bags that have bitten the dust. Please email them to me directly so we can take care of getting new ones.
This weekend we have the Mile Hi Regional at the NATIONAL WESTERN COMPLEX and a Football game Friday night at Stutler vs. Creek! Please come to support!
Friday arrive at Stutler at 6:30pm
Saturday: NAT'L WESTERN COMPLEX at 3:45pm for a 5:45 "go time" - we are the last team to perform, so awards will happen right after our performance. We should be done by about 6:30ish.
address: 4655 Humboldt St Denver, CO 80216
Basketball Schedules are posted to the calendar - your cheer has been randomly assigned to a "group" and has been given a paper schedule. If unsure whether or not to attend a game, please click on the event details and see which groups have been assigned to go. We will still have one "free" game opportunity and one "switch" game opportunity. If you need to "switch" a game, it must be with someone who is in your matching stunt position and you can do this once per winter season. Again, I can only honor 3 free spaces per game, and I need at least 72 hours notice. A switch game can be moved the day before if necessary. Please inform coach of your switch game as soon as your know who is taking your spot!
Group 1: Lauren G, Kelsey B, Maz, Noah
Group 2: Malia, Mufaro, Sierra, Jam
Group 3: Bre, Caressa, Ciara, Chelsea
Group 4: Marissa, Alex, Swayne, Eric
Group 5: Savie, Tiff, Weslyn, Diego
The December 21st game has been on the calendar since Mid-September because the date is during winter break and I wanted families to be able to make travel arrangements that went with the schedule. All members are expected to attend the game. We know there are people who are traveling. If you are traveling and more than 3 members on the team need to miss the December 21st game, I will go by lottery for who gets to take the free game. If you are not one of the three who get pulled for the lottery, expect to make up an additional game somewhere down the line.
Holiday party! We will be having a holiday party - date TBD but likely either Dec 7th or 13th. As soon as the date is set, we will send out an email and add to the calendar.
Here is the week upcoming - please pay attention to the calendar as some practices are late in the upcoming weeks so that we can get gym space. Times are already up (primarily, Dec 4 & 5 - we practice at 7pm) We will also be holding a practice with GHS in the near future! December 5th we will have a candelight at CT starting at 5:30pm before practice. Cheers, bring a (short) something to share with the team - either a poem, quote, or open letter to the rest of the team to encourage one another before State!
Today: Tumbling at Peak
Thursday: Practice 3 - 5
Friday: Game vs. Creek at Stutler Bowl! Arrive at 6:30 pm, dress TBD.
Saturday: Coliseum - Mile Hi Regionals. Wear sparkle whites with comp bow (guys were burgundy uni to match the sparkle whites).
Sunday, Nov 17th: NO CONTACT.
Monday, Nov 18th: Peak
Tuesday, Nov 19th: Practic 3 - 5
Wednesday, Nov 20th: Practice 3 - 5 cafeteria
Thursday, Nov 21st: Practice 3 - 5 cafeteria
Friday, Nov 22nd: practice 3 - 5 cafeteria
Saturday, Nov 23rd: Spirit for Change (info TBD). Last competition before State!
Have a great week!
Coach
Parents, please see Meredith's email re: parent tees/sweatshirts!
Tumbling costs!!! : $85. I will send out updated invoices early next week, but please be ready to write the check when it comes in! Again, this covers October, November, and December tumbling.
Also, waiting on photos of bags that have bitten the dust. Please email them to me directly so we can take care of getting new ones.
This weekend we have the Mile Hi Regional at the NATIONAL WESTERN COMPLEX and a Football game Friday night at Stutler vs. Creek! Please come to support!
Friday arrive at Stutler at 6:30pm
Saturday: NAT'L WESTERN COMPLEX at 3:45pm for a 5:45 "go time" - we are the last team to perform, so awards will happen right after our performance. We should be done by about 6:30ish.
address: 4655 Humboldt St Denver, CO 80216
Basketball Schedules are posted to the calendar - your cheer has been randomly assigned to a "group" and has been given a paper schedule. If unsure whether or not to attend a game, please click on the event details and see which groups have been assigned to go. We will still have one "free" game opportunity and one "switch" game opportunity. If you need to "switch" a game, it must be with someone who is in your matching stunt position and you can do this once per winter season. Again, I can only honor 3 free spaces per game, and I need at least 72 hours notice. A switch game can be moved the day before if necessary. Please inform coach of your switch game as soon as your know who is taking your spot!
Group 1: Lauren G, Kelsey B, Maz, Noah
Group 2: Malia, Mufaro, Sierra, Jam
Group 3: Bre, Caressa, Ciara, Chelsea
Group 4: Marissa, Alex, Swayne, Eric
Group 5: Savie, Tiff, Weslyn, Diego
The December 21st game has been on the calendar since Mid-September because the date is during winter break and I wanted families to be able to make travel arrangements that went with the schedule. All members are expected to attend the game. We know there are people who are traveling. If you are traveling and more than 3 members on the team need to miss the December 21st game, I will go by lottery for who gets to take the free game. If you are not one of the three who get pulled for the lottery, expect to make up an additional game somewhere down the line.
Holiday party! We will be having a holiday party - date TBD but likely either Dec 7th or 13th. As soon as the date is set, we will send out an email and add to the calendar.
Here is the week upcoming - please pay attention to the calendar as some practices are late in the upcoming weeks so that we can get gym space. Times are already up (primarily, Dec 4 & 5 - we practice at 7pm) We will also be holding a practice with GHS in the near future! December 5th we will have a candelight at CT starting at 5:30pm before practice. Cheers, bring a (short) something to share with the team - either a poem, quote, or open letter to the rest of the team to encourage one another before State!
Today: Tumbling at Peak
Thursday: Practice 3 - 5
Friday: Game vs. Creek at Stutler Bowl! Arrive at 6:30 pm, dress TBD.
Saturday: Coliseum - Mile Hi Regionals. Wear sparkle whites with comp bow (guys were burgundy uni to match the sparkle whites).
Sunday, Nov 17th: NO CONTACT.
Monday, Nov 18th: Peak
Tuesday, Nov 19th: Practic 3 - 5
Wednesday, Nov 20th: Practice 3 - 5 cafeteria
Thursday, Nov 21st: Practice 3 - 5 cafeteria
Friday, Nov 22nd: practice 3 - 5 cafeteria
Saturday, Nov 23rd: Spirit for Change (info TBD). Last competition before State!
Have a great week!
Coach
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Week of Nov 7 - Nov 16
Hi, families! Another Wednesday post on a Thursday...
Our go-time for this upcoming Saturday has been moved to one hour later. Therefore, you don't need to be at the event center until 8:45. Please come ready to go as discussed in the previous post. Awards will now occur at noon. We should wrap up by around 12:30.
Friday we will leave for the volleyball tournament at 11:30 am and will leave either at 4:15 or 5pm, depending on when the matches begin/end. We ordered Subway for dinner during the transition time between volleyball and football, so you will get the chance to eat between events!
Next week - we have 2 competitions, Leagues and Mile Hi Regionals.
Here is the upcoming schedule, also on the calendar:
Monday, Nov 11: NO PEAK. We will have practice at CT from 3 - 5:15. JV has scheduled mat time at peak. We will take the Wednesday tumbling time slot.
Tuesday: LEAGUES. Arrive at EHS at 4:30 pm - parents, doors open at 5pm. We will compete at 6:59pm, right before awards and the parade of athletes. Wear sparkle CT/new guy's uniforms, white competition bows, blue spanks.
Wednesday: Practice 3:30 - 5 AT PEAK. NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE!!!!! Please organize your carpools sooner rather than later!
Thursday: Practice 3 - 5:30
Friday: Game? Playoffs? If not, practice 3 - 5:30 in the cafeteria.
Saturday: Mile Hi regionals at Denver Coliseum. This competition is HUGE. Standby for mat times and arrival times, I should know on Monday.
Sunday: NO ATHLETE CONTACT.
Two announcements:
Parents interested in a "bedazzled" CT Cheer shirt (same design as the cheer bag) we will be taking an order for those shortly. They will have your son or daughter's name on the back along with who you are (ie, Caressa's Mom) Dads or moms who want non-bedazzled shirts, we can arrange that, too. Standby for cost.
Also, if your cheer's cheer bag has faced excessive wear and tear, please take a photo of the damage and email it to trailvarsitycheer@gmail.com so we can get a replacement ordered.
I should have final tumble payments ready to go for you by Monday.
If we make the decision to go to nationals, we will have an informational meeting sometime in the next two weeks. The decision will be made Friday (as in, tomorrow!) as to whether or not we are going to go!
I think that's all for the next week or so! As always, call with questions.
Our go-time for this upcoming Saturday has been moved to one hour later. Therefore, you don't need to be at the event center until 8:45. Please come ready to go as discussed in the previous post. Awards will now occur at noon. We should wrap up by around 12:30.
Friday we will leave for the volleyball tournament at 11:30 am and will leave either at 4:15 or 5pm, depending on when the matches begin/end. We ordered Subway for dinner during the transition time between volleyball and football, so you will get the chance to eat between events!
Next week - we have 2 competitions, Leagues and Mile Hi Regionals.
Here is the upcoming schedule, also on the calendar:
Monday, Nov 11: NO PEAK. We will have practice at CT from 3 - 5:15. JV has scheduled mat time at peak. We will take the Wednesday tumbling time slot.
Tuesday: LEAGUES. Arrive at EHS at 4:30 pm - parents, doors open at 5pm. We will compete at 6:59pm, right before awards and the parade of athletes. Wear sparkle CT/new guy's uniforms, white competition bows, blue spanks.
Wednesday: Practice 3:30 - 5 AT PEAK. NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE!!!!! Please organize your carpools sooner rather than later!
Thursday: Practice 3 - 5:30
Friday: Game? Playoffs? If not, practice 3 - 5:30 in the cafeteria.
Saturday: Mile Hi regionals at Denver Coliseum. This competition is HUGE. Standby for mat times and arrival times, I should know on Monday.
Sunday: NO ATHLETE CONTACT.
Two announcements:
Parents interested in a "bedazzled" CT Cheer shirt (same design as the cheer bag) we will be taking an order for those shortly. They will have your son or daughter's name on the back along with who you are (ie, Caressa's Mom) Dads or moms who want non-bedazzled shirts, we can arrange that, too. Standby for cost.
Also, if your cheer's cheer bag has faced excessive wear and tear, please take a photo of the damage and email it to trailvarsitycheer@gmail.com so we can get a replacement ordered.
I should have final tumble payments ready to go for you by Monday.
If we make the decision to go to nationals, we will have an informational meeting sometime in the next two weeks. The decision will be made Friday (as in, tomorrow!) as to whether or not we are going to go!
I think that's all for the next week or so! As always, call with questions.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Week of Nov 4 - Nov 10th
Bid for Nationals? Check!
We did great at the comp on Saturday, but we will definitely be making some changes that will help our scores in upcoming competitions. Get ready for a packed week!
Tuesday: Practice in the gym 3 - 5:15
Wednesday: Practice either at Fox Ridge or in CT Cafeteria (TBD) 3 - 5:15 with Unified Banquet at 6 pm. All cheers (as mentioned in previous blog posts) are expected to attend. The cheer program is paying for the cheers to attend. Cheers who had a unified partner, plan on saying a few words about your unified partner. All other cheers show up to support!
Thursday: Practice: 4:30 - 6:30 with comp film review beginning at 3:45 in Room 152.
Friday: Volleyball State tournament (during the day) and football playoff game in the evening - location and time TBD, but I'm reasonably assured it's another home game. Plan on arriving at the location at 6:15. We will make determinations on uniforms on Thursday pending the weather forecast. I caught word that the volleyball team would like us to attend the state meet on Friday during the day, but haven't completely confirmed this yet through athletics. For now, to be safe, let's get the paperwork rolling to ride the Spirit Bus. If you have any reason why you cheer should be in school rather than at the game (ie, an exam or an AP class that can't be missed) , please contact me ASAP. Also, parents will be receiving (MORE) waivers for this Saturday and Mile Hi. I thought we could send photocopies of the ones from Pueblo, but they must be originals.
Saturday! Broncos Classic at Douglas County Event Center located at:
Douglas County Events Center 500 Fairgrounds Dr
Our warm up is at 8:45 AM and our current scheduled competition time is at 9:05am. Please be at the competition NO LATER than 8 AM and DO NOT BE LATE! Give yourself time to get down to the location and get in the door. Wear your sparkle whites (guys wear new uniform, as well) with white comp bow. Navy Spanks for the girls.
Upcoming for next week:
Leagues: 4:30 pm at Eaglecrest on Tuesday, Nov 11. Floor time will be updated on Wednesday.
Mile Hi Regionals: Saturday, Nov 16th at Denver Coliseum - no floor times yet.
Spirit for Change: Satuday, Nov 23rd at Rock Canyon High School - no floor times yet.
State: Friday, December 6th at the Denver Coliseum - no floor times yet.
I think this covers us for the rest of this week. Another update to come on Wednesday at the usual time.
We did great at the comp on Saturday, but we will definitely be making some changes that will help our scores in upcoming competitions. Get ready for a packed week!
Tuesday: Practice in the gym 3 - 5:15
Wednesday: Practice either at Fox Ridge or in CT Cafeteria (TBD) 3 - 5:15 with Unified Banquet at 6 pm. All cheers (as mentioned in previous blog posts) are expected to attend. The cheer program is paying for the cheers to attend. Cheers who had a unified partner, plan on saying a few words about your unified partner. All other cheers show up to support!
Thursday: Practice: 4:30 - 6:30 with comp film review beginning at 3:45 in Room 152.
Friday: Volleyball State tournament (during the day) and football playoff game in the evening - location and time TBD, but I'm reasonably assured it's another home game. Plan on arriving at the location at 6:15. We will make determinations on uniforms on Thursday pending the weather forecast. I caught word that the volleyball team would like us to attend the state meet on Friday during the day, but haven't completely confirmed this yet through athletics. For now, to be safe, let's get the paperwork rolling to ride the Spirit Bus. If you have any reason why you cheer should be in school rather than at the game (ie, an exam or an AP class that can't be missed) , please contact me ASAP. Also, parents will be receiving (MORE) waivers for this Saturday and Mile Hi. I thought we could send photocopies of the ones from Pueblo, but they must be originals.
Saturday! Broncos Classic at Douglas County Event Center located at:
Douglas County Events Center 500 Fairgrounds Dr
Our warm up is at 8:45 AM and our current scheduled competition time is at 9:05am. Please be at the competition NO LATER than 8 AM and DO NOT BE LATE! Give yourself time to get down to the location and get in the door. Wear your sparkle whites (guys wear new uniform, as well) with white comp bow. Navy Spanks for the girls.
Upcoming for next week:
Leagues: 4:30 pm at Eaglecrest on Tuesday, Nov 11. Floor time will be updated on Wednesday.
Mile Hi Regionals: Saturday, Nov 16th at Denver Coliseum - no floor times yet.
Spirit for Change: Satuday, Nov 23rd at Rock Canyon High School - no floor times yet.
State: Friday, December 6th at the Denver Coliseum - no floor times yet.
I think this covers us for the rest of this week. Another update to come on Wednesday at the usual time.
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