Girls Newsletter

Andrew is Broken

2012-05-18T14:23:35Z

Dear team parents.
Hey everyone! As you may or may not know I have broken my leg :) fun fun! I ended up breaking it once in the middle of my leg and a few times in one bone on my ankle. I also did some severe ligament damage to my ankle. I will be getting admitted to Banner on Monday to have my surgery on Tuesday.

I really do miss the gym terribly and am doing everything I can to ensure a speedy recovery so I can be back in the midst of things. Seeing has how that will take a little bit of time I just wanted to give everyone the heads up on what will happen while I am gone.

Different coaches will be covering the workload for me until I can walk in the door. Please make sure and communicate with them the same way you would with me as they are responsible for your athlete over the next few days. This changes NOTHING for the summer schedule or the workouts planned for your athletes we will continue right on course with the plan. Please keep in mind that I will be returning shortly and am fully capable as always of training exceptional athletes.
I thank you all for your support and patience in such a rough time. Miss you all tons! See you soon!!

Andrew Perry

Recital Practice

2012-05-18T13:44:03Z

All team girls participating in the recital!
Practice is at 3:30 on friday bring your medals, your numbers and your clothes pins.

Andrew

Olympic Trials Gymnastics Tickets in San Jose

2012-01-10T18:48:38Z

All Boys Team and Girls Team Parents, We have the chance to attend Olympic Team Trials for Gymnastics in San Jose, Ca Thursday June 28th – Sunday July 1st. We will be purchasing the Silver Package by Thursday so we can all sit together as a group. If purchased after Friday you will not be able to sit with everyone! So Please! If you are interested let me know by Thursday!

EARLY BIRD SAVINGS UNTIL FRIDAY Jan 13th!
Gymnastics Community All-Session Package Discount:
Price Level Public Gymnastics Community (after 1/13/12) Gymnastics Community (good until 1/13/12)
Platinum $895 $895 $895
Gold $525 $525 $500
Silver $310 $250 $200
Bronze $210 $210 $210

As you can see they are offering the silver tickets for $200 until 1-13-12 which is less than the Bronze level package.

Thanks!

Brock

Olympic Trials Gymnastics Tickets in San Jose

2012-01-10T18:33:07Z

Olympic Trials Gymnastics Tickets in San Jose

2012-01-10T18:27:47Z

GIRLS TEAM: Parents T-shirts

2011-09-19T15:33:56Z

Hi Everyone,

We are doing parent t-shirts (siblings too) this year. Very simple graphic so that dad's, mom's and family alike can wear them out and about and to meets.

We are requesting that you bring in a SOLID BLACK T-SHIRT in your fit and size of choice.

Please have these into the gym by WEDNESDAY of this week. No later than 7:00. That is September 21st.

A BIG Thank You to Kathy Berg for taking on this tedious task and getting it done for us. It's greatly appreciated.

It will be wonderful for all of us to show our support and unity as a team by wearing matching shirts. And besides it's just plain cool.

If anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to catch us at the gym or give a call.

Have a great day!

SWGSO Meeting Minutes � Monday September 12, 2011

2011-09-19T12:44:17Z

SWGSO Meeting Minutes – Monday September 12, 2011

Call to Order: A General Booster Club meeting of the SWGSO, was held in Tempe, Arizona on September 12st, 2011. The
meeting was called to order by Kristie Wickland at 6:34pm.

Member Attendees:
Kristie Wickland, Julie Barry, Kathy Berg, Laura Horochowski, Sharon Berk, Cheryl Kindred, Suzie Dierks, Jill Reingold,
Amy Nolan, Laurie Halverson

Treasurers Report: (Julie Barry)
Statements are in boxes. Treasurers report was handed out.
Rock-n-Roll classic registration fees are due
PGA will be next registration fees due

Fundraising Update: (Laura Horochowski)
• Fry’s card fundraiser is still ongoing. If you don’t already have one, additional cards pre-loaded with $5 can be
purchased at the front office. 3% of sales come back to our organization; 4% if sales exceed $10k.
• Girl’s Team has earned $174.56 from Fry’s card purchases this past 6 months (up from prior 6 months which was
$113.60). Please don’t forget to use your card; you can pre-load with your credit card at the register right before
checkout.

Fall Flip:
• IPAD Raffle ticket sales are underway…sell, sell, sell! Tickets/Money due back by 9/26 (next meeting).
• Details on raffle baskets were sent in an e-mail from Kristie on 9/7. If you will be providing a donation ~$25
in lieu of a raffle basket, please bring to the gym by 9/19…that gives us enough time for those that need to have
baskets "built" to be able to go out and purchase items. We are not charged a meet fee for this meet ($70.00) so
this is a significant savings over paying a full meet fee. If you are making a basket, please turn completed baskets
into the gym during week of 9/19 as well.
• Update on Concessions: Bernie has agreed to cater food concessions again...either burritos or Indian fry bread!
• 90 Gymnasts are registered; still anticipate one or two more gyms to confirm.
• Will have 2 sessions again this year, level 4 at ~12:30, levels 5 & 6 at ~4:30
• Bleachers are ordered, gym setup will be Friday night starting ~6pm
• Laura has procured bagel donations from Einstein’s again this year for gymnast hospitality
• Jill offered to handle coaches food.
• T-shirts for gymnasts are ordered, will also have extras for gymnasts helping with event. Design is complete and
will be sent for printing 9/19.
• Parents/siblings/family that want a black T-shirt screened with ‘Southwest Gymnastics’ should bring in a black T-
shirt by Wed 9/21 at the latest so that we can get them made in time for the meet.
• Bring in tables, easy up shade tents, food, trays, fall decor the week of 9/26. More details on food will be
forthcoming.
• If you have not yet signed up for setup and/or a shift during the meet, please do so or see Kristie or Julie with
questions.

Next Meeting:
September 26, 2011 at 6:30pm

Meeting Adjourned at 7:15 by Kristie Wickland, Second by Laura Horochowski.

National Gymnastics Day Activities this Week!

2011-09-09T19:51:38Z

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to clarify what we are doing at the Gym over the next week in recognition of National Gymnastics Day.

This week (see dates and times) we will be conducting an Annual Fitness Challenge.   (Last year we did this and it was a huge success!). This is an opportunity for everyone –gymnasts and non gymnasts – 3 years to 50+ years – to test your skills in strength, flexibility, and agility. These are skills that we put our athletes through everyday here at Southwest. Some of these look easy from the viewing room so we are challenging you, parents and siblings see how you stack up against the gymnasts!

Every participant will receive an award on National Gymnastics Day, which is Saturday Sept 17th.   We will have an awards ceremony following the attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records. In addition, we will be recognizing the top finisher in each age group with a highly coveted trophy.

This event is sanctioned by USA Gymnastics and its member clubs.

Testing Dates & Times:

Saturday, September 10th                       12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM

Tuesday, September 13th                        4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Thursday, September 15th                       4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Friday, September 16th                            10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

National Gymnastics Day

Nationwide Handstand attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records (sponsored by USA Gymnastics and Member Clubs)

Saturday, September 17th

Registration of Handstand Contest    9:30 AM

Presentation of Fitness Challenge Winners to follow Handstand contest.

Funds raised from this event will support the Children’s Miracle Network

Brock & Office Staff

Upcoming Meet Fees

2011-08-12T17:39:04Z

Hi all,
Just want to remind all levels 4-6 that you have TWO upcoming meet fees due. The first is for the Critique meet September 10-11, 2011. Cost is $50.00. The second is Monsoon Madness September 17-19, 2011. The cost is $75.00. Both payments are due no later than August 18, 2011. Please make check payable to SWGSO and place in the white box at the gym. I know there are some new team members that will not be attending these meets. However, I would like all team parents to respond with a yes or no if your daughter is attending or not. Please remember, that meets are required to participate in unless Andrew has approved otherwise. If anyone has any questions about your accounts, competitions, or just want general information, please feel free to contact me either by cell, email, or find me at the gym.
Thank you,
Julie Barry
SWGSO treasurer
602-318-6190

SWGSO Meeting Minutes - Monday August 1, 2011

2011-08-09T10:28:05Z

SWGSO Meeting Minutes - Monday August 1, 2011

Call to Order: A General Booster Club meeting of the SWGSO, was held in Tempe, Arizona on August 1st, 2011. The
meeting was called to order by Laura Horochowski at 6:36pm.

Member Attendees:
Kristie Wickland, Julie Barry, Kathy Berg, Laura Horochowski, Sharon Berk, Cheryl Kindred, Tiffany Milstone, Suzie
Dierks, Kelly Moore

Treasurers Report:
Budget for 2011-12 season provided by Julie Barry. Need to raise ~$14,000 to cover planned expenses, else may need to
bill team assessments. We have Fall Flip meet coming up which in the past has brought in ~$5,000, but need to come up
with additional fundraising ideas to bridge the gap.

Fundraising Ideas:
• Fry’s card fundraiser is still ongoing. If you don’t already have one, 18 additional cards pre-loaded with $5 can be
purchased at the front office. 3% of sales come back to our organization; 4% if sales exceed $25k.
• Christmas wreath sales: Laura researched options online and brought in a print out showing one company’s
products/costs. Booster would net about $5 per wreath sold. Selling would start around Thanksgiving. Still
considering this as an option, please provide any input you may have.
• Garage sale fundraiser: Tiffany is willing to host and will coordinate a time for the fall.
• Other ideas? Cookie dough and Salsa sales were suggested…please bring any other ideas/specifics to the next
meeting, or e-mail to Kristie.

Teambuilding:
Girls team tie-dye T-shirt night is being planned for Friday August 19th and will start at 7:30 directly after practice. Girls
need to bring their own cotton t-shirt or tank top. Invite has been sent out by Kristie.

Fall Flip:
Julie is chairing, Kristie is co-chairing and Andrew is meet director.
Need someone to call gyms to confirm attendance – Cheryl volunteered.
Sign-up sheets have been posted in the hall; please sign up for areas you can help with.
Print outs will be provided at the next meeting with more details related to each task.
Kristie will check with Bernie if she will be willing to cater the food again.

Grips:
Gymnasts needing a new set of grips for the upcoming season will be sized and orders will be placed. Cost should be
around $20 to $22.

2011/2012 meet schedule:
The Fall and Spring meet schedule has been sent out by Julie. The Fall schedule is set, but the Spring may still have some
changes. If you did not receive it, a link is also posted on the website under the Girls competitive team section.

Congress:
Week of August 15th. Andrew will be attending, but practice is still on for all levels.

Next Meeting:
September 12, 2011 at 6:30pm

Additional Fall Flip planning meeting:
September 26, 2011 at 6:30pm

Meeting Adjourned at 7:24 by Kristie Wickland, Second by Kelly Moore.

SWGSO Meeting Minutes - Monday July 11, 2011

2011-08-01T09:38:45Z

SWGSO Meeting Minutes - Monday July 11, 2011

Call to Order: A General Booster Club meeting of the SWGSO, was held in Tempe, Arizona on July
11th, 2011. The meeting was called to order by Kristie Wickland at 6:39pm.

Member Attendees:
Kristie Wickland, Julie Barry, Kathy Berg, Laura Horochowski, Sharon Berk, Tiffany Milstone, Laurie
Halverson

Treasurers Report:
Hand out provided by Julie Barry. Reported checking balance was $4771.25 as of 7/11/11.

USAG forms:
Forms were due in to the office by July 20th to sign up in time to receive discounted fee ($49).
After that date the fee will be $54. Forms were placed in folders or handed out to new team members.
Gymnasts must be signed up prior to the first meet, or they will not be able to compete.

Leos and Warmups:
For gymnasts needing a new competition leo or warm-up for the upcoming season:
• Deadline for competition leo sizings through Marlina was July 22 (per e-mail that was sent by
Kristie). If you missed this deadline please contact Kristie. Leos are $85, and checks should be
made to SWGSO and placed in the white box in the girls envelope.
• Warm-ups orders to GK need to be sent in by August 10th at the latest. Kristie has placed an
order form with sizing chart in everyones folder. Warm-up jacket is $52, and pants are $22.
Please place order form and check to SWGSO in the white box in the girls envelope. (Leo and
warm-ups can be combine on single check)
• If you have a leo or warm-up that your daughter has outgrown and would like to sell to another
team member, you can still drop them off in the coaches office in a labeled bag.
• If you would like to see the selection of pre-worn leos and warm-ups that are available, please
stop by the coaches office. As in previous years, used leos and warm-ups will be sold at 50%
cost.
The Monday team leo can be ordered via the link to GymDigs which is below the girl’s team calendar
on the gym website. Team leos can also be re-sold to other gymnasts per the same process above.

2011/2012 meet schedule:
The Fall and Spring meet schedule has been sent out by Julie. If you did not receive it, a link is also
posted on the website under the Girls competitive team section.

Fundraising Ideas Requested:
We need to look into additional fundraising opportunities beyond our Fall Flip meet. Please bring your
ideas to the next meeting.

Next Meeting:
August 1, 2011 at 6:30pm

Meeting Adjourned at 7:05 by Kristie Wickland, Second by Sharon Berk.