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

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Sonshine Gymnastics.

We wish your family a peaceful and joyful time this holiday season.

Sonshine Gymnastics scheduled recreational & tumble class closings

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 Christmas and New Years. Please contact the office for specific days and times.
We will re-open & be back to regular program and office schedules on Monday, January 5th, 2015.

Thank you!

Recreational Classes:

Skill of the Month:

Body Shaping

We refer to conditioning as a high energy aerobic workout, which builds endurance and strength. Body shaping is used for static strength building to work the muscles used to hold basic body shapes for everyday gymnastics skills. These shapes include: hollow, arch, pike, straddle, etc. Practicing body shapes not only increases strength but allows students to focus on their form as well.

Sonshine's January Winter-Fest production has been postponed.

Due to the expansion of the gym and to give us time to settle in, Sonshine Gymnastics will be postponing January's Winter-Fest production.

We will be moving into the new area of the gym during the next few months. We want to ensure that our annual production is held at a time when our full attention can be given to preparation. We strive to hold a quality show for our participants, by postponing it we will reach that goal.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our Sonshine Families.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

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Parents' Night Out

December 13, 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

Holly Springs Christmas Parade

December 13, 2014

The Holly Springs Christmas Parade is coming up Saturday 12/13/14 at 11am.

For those recreational students marching with us, please stop by the front desk to pick up your hoodie order and parade instructions if you have not done so already.

Playgroups and Field Trips

Gymnastics-Recreation-Fitness

~ 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

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!

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!

Online Customer Portal

Sonshine families, access your account online!

Update contact information
Update credit/debit card information
View account transactions
View Student Skills
Make a payment
Send us an e-mail
Register for recreational classes

Go to our Website,

www.sonshinegymnastics.com

or Click here to Log In:

Portal Login

Visiting the Portal for the first time, or forgot your password? Click here:

First Time Login or Forgot Password

You will be prompted to enter your e-mail address. A temporary Password will be e-mailed to you from the database. Once received, you may log in to access your account. Don't forget to set a new Password!

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Sonshine Gymnastics offers FREE Wi-fi for your convenience.

Password: sonshine

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.

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

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:

January 19: Icy Adventures

January 20: Treasure Island

March 23: Wild and Wacky Sports

April 3: Carnival Day

Holiday Camps:

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

December 13th Holly Springs Christmas Parade

December 20th Registrations for January meet due

December 22-January 3rd Gym Closed for Holiday

December 29th & 30th Modified Practice

January 25th Star Home Meet

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

Sonshine Gymnastics is happy to announce that Tara Riordan is our
new Birthday Party Director.

With the gym expansion we have made fun and exciting enhancements to the birthday party program.

Sonshine Gymnastics is

now hiring!

Sonshine Gymnastics is looking to hire upbeat, positive, and energetic individuals for various programs. We are searching for eager, enthusiastic coaches/staff and we have flexible schedules available.

Sonshine Gymnastics is open Monday - Saturday and is in need of hiring for various daytime and evening shifts in the following departments:

Recreational class Coaches
Birthday party staff (Saturday only)
Track Out/Summer Camp Coaches

If interested, please email your resume, fill out an employee application or call the front desk for information. Thank you!

(919) 557-9990

info@sonshinegymnastics.com

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

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!

Turkey Tumble November 21 - 23, 2014 Winston Salem, NC

Level 2

Caroline Buffum: 1st on Floor & All Around competition

Level 3

Sinead Valero: 1st on Bars

Lynley Pusey: 1st on Vault, Bars, Bea, & All Around competition

Elizabeth Leary: 1st on Vault, Beam, Floor, & All Around competition

Sarah Gracely: 1st on Bars

Kyla Petrocci: 1st on Bars, Beam, & All Around competition

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

Level 4

Piper Slocum: 1st on Vault

Sage Duggin:      1st on Beam
Kylie Wilhelmi:    1st on Bars
Olivia Peters:       1st on Bars
Abigael Brancato: 1st on Beam & Floor

Excellence & Fun Rolled Into One!