What a great way to end last week! I'm so happy for our finish at State, and the party on Saturday was a BLAST!!!! Thanks to all of the parents who contributed to both in food, gifts, and support!
I will be working on modifying our practice schedule for after winter break during winter break. We will likely not be adding to any practices currently scheduled, but I will be taking some off the schedule. Please keep in mind that as we wind down for the season, practices are STILL mandatory, as well as games for which you are scheduled. Timely changes are ok (timely for me is greater than 24 hours) but I've had a few last minute game switches and cancellations just in the first week we've been on Basketball games. This cannot become the norm. You can have a free game and a switch game. If you didn't use your free game during football, you can take another during basketball. With that being said, you may also choose to cheer at any game you are not scheduled for! The more, the merrier, and we would love to have you!
Please get your October, November, December Peak balances paid! ($85)
I need to know by Monday of next week if you will continue tumbling in January and February. It is tentatively scheduled from Jan 6 - Feb 17 with breaks for MLK and President's Day. Plan on cost being around $75, but I have to get the contract together before I can give an absolute firm number. If roads get nasty in Jan/Feb, as they often do, we will reschedule "snow" days in to March if needed. If you are a returner, now is the time to start focusing on tumbling/stunting skills for next season through private or semi private lessons and/or open gyms. The (somewhat) relaxed schedule should allow for you to do this. You tumble once per week for maintenance, and twice per week for progression. Harder skills (standing tucks, fulls, etc) should be worked on three times per week if you are really serious about gaining the skill.
December 21st game - if you need to be put in the lottery for the free game on December 21, please tell me on Monday at Peak. Please only put yourself in the lottery if you are going to be OUT OF TOWN. I will take three for the free game. Anyone else if you are going to be OUT OF TOWN, you can cheer an extra game in January or February to cover missing the December 21st game if you don't get chosen in the lottery. If you are here, you must be at the game. Members of the basketball team don't miss. We can't, either.
Mid-Year evals for Sophomores and Juniors: On Monday Dec 16, you will receive your mid-year evaluation to fill out at your convenience at Peak. Check the schedule to find out when you meet with coaches to discuss your progress and areas for improvement this year. Mid Years will be held for you on either Jan 7th, 9th, or 16th. Senior exit interviews will be held in February. More information to come.
We have a date for the mini-cheer clinic! Mark your calendars for January 25th from 7:30 - 11:30 am. The clinic will be from 8- 11. We need parent help! The practice on January 7th will be shortened to accommodate dropping off flyers at nearby elementary/middle schools to encourage mini-cheers to attend. We will take age 5 through 7th grade. We will have another pre-high school clinic for 8th graders who want to try out in March or April. More details to come. If you can pass out flyers at day cares, etc, please let me know and I will give you a stack!
Upcoming schedule leading up to break:
Thursday, Dec 12: Post state Break
Friday, Dec 13 : Post State Break
Saturday, Dec 14: JV State! Cheers go on at 1pm at Arvada West High School. Please make an effort to watch them perform! Community Service Opportunity today, as well.
Sunday Dec 15: NO ATHLETE CONTACT
Monday, Dec 16: Peak and Basketball Game vs. Montbello Groups 1, 2, 5
Tuesday: Dec 17: Post State Break and Community Service Opportunity - check email from Ofc. Pacheco
Wednesday: Dec 18: Post State Break
Thursday, Dec 19: Wrestling vs. Arapahoe Arrive at 6:30pm Groups 1, 2, 5
Friday, Dec 20: No Practice
Saturday, Dec 21: Game vs. Regis @ 8pm - arrive at 7:30 (see above for details)
WINTER BREAK
Jan 6th: Peak? If not, we will hand out flyers on this day.
Jan 7th: Practice 3 - 4:15ish - stunts, then drop flyers for mini-cheers clinic if we didn't do on the 6th.
Jan 8th: No Practice
Jan 9th: Practice 3 - 5ish - stunts
Jan 10th: Games vs. OHS Game 1 groups 1, 2, 3 (arrive at 5pm) Game 2 groups 3, 4, 5 (arrive at 6:30pm)
Jan 11th No practice
Jan 12th NO ATHLETE CONTACT
Upcoming added to the schedule:
Jan 25th: Mini Cheer kid clinic 8 - 11 am
Please remember to get game switches/free games in to me in a TIMELY fashion!!!!
Enjoy your practice break!
