Sonshine Gymnastics Newsletter www.sonshinegymnastics.com	November 2014 (919) 557-9990

Sonshine Gymnastics scheduled recreational & tumble class closings

Thanksgiving: November 24-29, 2014

NO Recreational Classes or Star Team practices
USAG Team: Modified practice schedule

Christmas & New Years: December 22, 2014 - January 3, 2015

NO Recreational Classes
Star Team: Modified practice schedule
USAG Team: Modified practice schedule

Please Note:

Our offices will be open periodically over Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Please contact the office for specific days and times.

Thank you!

Recreational Classes:

Skill of the Month:

Directional Tumbling

Every gymnast has strengths and weaknesses. Being able to take a front tumble, add a turn, then continue with a back tumble requires focus along with body and space awareness. During the month of November, the gymnasts will be working on connecting different tumbling skills to create different directional (forward, 1/2 turn, backward) sequences.

11th Annual Winter Fest Recreational Show January 24th & 25th, 2015

Preschool & Recreational Gymnasts along with our tumblers, are invited to participate in celebration of our 11th Annual Winter-Fest Show

January 24th & 25th, 2015.

Sign up sheets will be handed out to recreational classes the week of 11/03/14.

Girls will receive a leotard and trophy.

Boys and tumblers will receive a t-shirt, shorts and trophy.

Sizing Leotards, shorts, and t-shirts will be available at the front desk.

The cost is $60 per student.
(Tiny Beamer parents $10 for t-shirt)

Deadline to register: Saturday 11/22/14

Entries received after 11/22/14 will be subject to a
late fee of $10 per child.
Late registration deadline: 12/06/14

Join in the fun of Winter Fest!

March with us in the Holly Springs Christmas parade

Saturday December 13, 2014

Deadline to register: Saturday 11/8/13

For those who have already registered to march in the parade, information on where and when to meet will be handed out with your hoodies during the first two weeks of December.

Parents' Night Out

November 15th, 2014

Drop your children off with us for some gymnastics fun and experience a Saturday night on the town!

Parents Night Out is for ages 5 and up. From 5:30pm - 9:00pm, the kids will enjoy the rope swing, obstacle courses, foam pits, zip-line, trampolines and more.

Cost is $15 for members & non-members.

Pizza and refreshments are included.

Click Here to Register Online

Operation Christmas Child

Thank you to everyone for your help with operation Christmas child!

As a gym we were able to to fill 86 boxes for those in need.

Resilite order forms are now available!

Great Gymnastics and Tumbling
Christmas gift ideas.

Order forms are available at the front desk.
Order Deadline:

November 17, 2014

Inclement Weather Policies

As the winter months approach we would like to take the time to remind you that If there is inclement weather and Wake County Schools close, please call the gym at 919-557-9990. A message will be left on our voice mail and/or website, www.sonshinegymnastics.com regarding class schedules. Thank you!

Playgroups and Field Trips

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~ Scouts ~ Play Groups ~ Church Groups

~Daycares ~ Home School ~

Customize your field trip:

2 In-ground trampolines

Obstacle Courses

30-foot-long trampoline

Three 6-foot-deep foam pits

18-foot climbing ropes

Zip line

Badge requirements

Flexible Field Trip length

Fun in any weather!

Call to schedule a special event that will be planned, organized, and directed by one of our Qualified Coaches!

919-557-9990

Sonshine Gymnastics is Expanding!

UPDATES:

We are getting closer to completing the addition. Painting, installing the new floor and new equipment will be done over the next few weeks.

As the expansion continues we encourage you to ensure that children stay out of all construction areas to avoid possible injury.

Please excuse our mess and thank you for your patience!

USAG Women's Team

We are happy to announce that after many years of hard work in the sport of gymnastics the following Sonshine USAG Team members have verbally committed to the following universities for full gymnastics scholarships.

Class Of 2017

Emilie LeBlanc: University Of Maryland

www.gym-style.com/emilie/

www.youtube.com/user/KeepUpWithLeBlancs/videos

Lauren Kent: North Carolina State University

www.gym-style.com/laurenkent/

www.youtube.com/user/Pamelafk1/videos

Class Of 2018

Katelyn Cox: North Carolina State University

www.gym-style.com/katiecox/

www.youtube.com/channel/UCAPzl0lCFn-53NjJ8w2Bu5w

Congratulations, we are so proud of you!

Sonshine Track-Out, Holiday

& Teacher Workday Camps

Click Here to Register Online

Track-Out Camp Schedule:

Track 1

December 8 - 12

December 15 - 19

March 16 - 20

March 23 - 27

Track 2

November 10 - 14

November 17 - 21

February 23 - 27

May 18 - 22

Track 3

February 2 - 6

February 9 - 13

April 27 - May 1

Track 4

January 12 - 16

January 19 - 23

April 6 - 10

Teacher Workday Escapes:

November 11: Fall into Fun

January 19: Icy Adventures

January 20: Treasure Island

March 23: Wild and Wacky Sports

April 3: Carnival Day

Holiday Camps:

November 26

December 29

December 30

January 19

March 23 - 27

Half Day

(Boys & girls ages K & up)

9am - 12 Noon
$34 per day or $160 for the week

Full Day

(Boys & girls ages K & up)

9am - 5pm
$44 per day or $210 for the week

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$25 non-refundable deposit per child is required for each week
$10 registration fee per child for non-members
2nd child receives 20% off!

Star Team
Things to remember

November 23-29 no practice, the gym will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

December 13th Holly Springs Christmas Parade

Birthday Parties

at Sonshine Gymnastics!

Receive $20 off of your party when booked by 12/31/14! Just mention this discount in the comment section when registering.

Celebrate your child's special moment with us and make memories to last a lifetime.

Birthday child and guests will enjoy the:

Rope Swing
Foam Pits
Zip-Line
Trampoline
Bungee Ride for the Birthday Child

Book Yours Online

Click Here to Book your Birthday Party

Lost and Found

Please check the lost and found bin for any items you might be missing. Items not claimed by November 22, 2014 will be donated.

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As we approach the upcoming cold and flu season please keep the following in mind. Thank you!

** If your child has a fever or anything contagious do not send them to class

** Open wounds need to be covered

** Hair is to be pulled up off the neck and out of their eyes
** Encourage your child NOT to share drinks, combs, brushes, hats and head bands

** Food allergies: Please refrain from bringing in peanut products and tree nuts as snacks and placing them in your cubby

** Wash hands before and after class

** Let Sonshine's office know if your child attended class with anything contagious

PLEASE NOTE: Sonshine will continue to have the facility professionally cleaned, vacuumed and disinfected on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Open Tumbling

Join us for Open Tumbling on Friday's from 3-4 pm.

*Offered to ages 12-24

**Students must have a current registration form on file to participate.

Cost per class:

$8 members & $12 non-members

Pro-Shop Apparel!

SAVE 10% on any item in our Pro-Shop during your child's birthday month!

Leotards
Shorts
T-shirts
Scrunchies
Hoodies

Please keep in mind that we are unable to accept exchanges if a tag has been cut out. We suggest ensuring proper fit prior to purchasing.

New items arrive each month!

Recreational Class Make-ups

Gymnastics Classes:

Saturdays @ 12 noon

Tumbling Classes:

3rd Saturday of each month @ 12:15pm

Make-up Policy Reminders:

Tuition is not pro-rated for absences. Therefore, offering a make-up is a courtesy we extend to you. Students are eligible to make-up one class within 30 days as long as tuition and fees are up-to-date. Make-ups are held on Saturdays and sign-ups are required. Spaces are limited and not guaranteed. They may not be "saved up" and taken as a free class at a later time. A scheduled make-up will be counted if we are not notified 24 hours in advance that you are canceling. If you know your child will miss, please make arrangements ahead of time to make it up.

Make-ups are not held for classes that meet 1 1/2 hours or more per week. This has been factored into your class tuition rate.

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www.sonshinegymnastics.com

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Sonshine's USA Women's Gymnastics Team

Congratulations to the following gymnasts for winning an individual event and/or the All Around competition in their respective age groups!

Lights, Camera, Action! October 4 - 5, 2014 Statesville, NC

Level 2

Caroline Buffum: 1st on Beam & Floor

Addison Wyland: 1st on Vault

Catherine Tacto: 1st on Vault

Level 3

Sinead Valero: 1st on Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor & in the All Around competition

Hannah Hutto: 1st on Bars & Floor

Lynley Pusey: 1st on Bars

Kyla Petrocci: 1st on Bars & Floor

Hillary Brown: 1st on Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor & in the All Around competition

**Our Level 3 Team placed 1st in the Team competition for their second win this season!!!!

Congratulations Gymnasts, Coach Nicole Hay, & Coach Matt Lorion!

Level 4

Piper Slocum: 1st on Vault

Caroline Volk: 1st on Vault

Olivia Peters: 1st on Vault, Floor & in the All Around competition

Kylie Wilhelmi: 1st on Beam

Level 5
Olivia Bondurant: 1st on Beam

2014 Everest Challenge Cup October 18-19, 2014 Huntersville, NC

Level 2

Gabriela Somoano: 1st on Bars

Kylee Hayes: 1st on Vault

Caroline Buffum: 1st on Vault, Bars, Floor & in the All Around competition

**Congratulations to our Level 2 Team for placing 1st in the Team competition!!!!

Level 3

Sinead Valero: 1st on Vault, Beam, Floor & in the All Around competition

Lynley Pusey: 1st on Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor & in the All Around competition

Sarah Gracely: 1st on Bars, Floor & in the All Around competition

Elizabeth Leary: 1st on Vault

Olivia Childs: 1st on Vault & in the All Around competition

Kyla Petrocci: 1st on Bars & Floor

Hillary Brown: 1st on Vault, Bars, Floor & in the All Around competition

**Our Level 3 Team placed 1st in the Team competition for their third win this season!!!!

Congratulations again to our Gymnasts, Coach Nicole Hay, & Coach Matt Lorion!

Level 4

Caroline Volk: 1st on Vault

Abigael Brancato: 1st on Beam, Floor & in the All Around competition

Olivia Peters: 1st on Vault, Bars & Floor

Level 5

Isabella Ross: 1st on Vault

Excellence & Fun Rolled Into One!