Archive for October, 2009
Gymkidz
Oct 25th
I can’t believe that we are 8 weeks into our Gymkidz school year! It has been so much fun getting to know the kids and watching them grow educationally and physically. We learn about a new letter every week, and add in life skills as well. September was all about kicking/soccer skills, and in October we added in toss and catch. The kids have also learned about sharing and respecting each other. I cannot believe how far they have come in just 8 weeks! Last month, we also did apple tasting, and it was such a big hit that this month is pumpkin tasting – Miss Susan will have all kinds of treats for us! Our field trip to the pumpkin patch was a ball, and I have added a class picture. We will also be dressing in our halloween costumes this week, so there will be more pictures to come. I can’t wait to see all my ghosts and gobblins on Monday. Have a great week.
Phones
Oct 20th
GTCO is not listed in a number of phone books, 411 or even some search engines have a hard time finding us. Thanks to all of you for your persistence in tracking us down. Back in August we realized a problem with our phone system, which quickly became a problem with our internet provider. Our phones are a VOIP system, so if you have ever called and not received an answer, or gone straight to voicemail, We apologize. We are currently working with Time Warner and this problem hopefully will be cleared up by the end of the week. Thank you for being patient with us.
WVU Gymnastics Schedule 09-10
Oct 12th
YES! I’ve finally found time to share this with you guys! I’m so excited…I’ve never been to Maryland nor Nebraska and now I get my chance :] It’s sad cause at first I thought we went to Ohio State this year to compete but they come here (darn!) BUT next year (wow sophomore year) we get to come to Ohio State so I hope see some of you! But here it is, the Mountaineer Schedule! These college meets are going to be amazing…especially with my dad in the stands. They won’t know loud til they hear him! haha…LET’S GO MOUNTAINEERS!
| Date | Opponent | Time |
| Jan. 2 | Gold and Blue | 7 p.m. |
| Jan. 8 | at Michigan State with Penn State and Western Michigan | 6 p.m. |
| Jan. 16 | at Pitt with Kent State | TBA |
| Jan. 24 | NC STATE, GEORGE WASHINGTON and MARYLAND | 1 p.m. |
| Jan. 30 | at Maryland with Denver and Rutgers | 4 p.m. |
| Feb. 5 | MICHIGAN AND WILLIAM & MARY | 8 p.m. |
| Feb. 12 | OHIO STATE | 8 p.m. |
| Feb. 20 | at Penn State | 7 p.m. |
| Feb. 28 | at Nebraska with Arizona and Denver | 2 p.m. |
| March 6 | BOWLING GREEN ^ | 1 p.m. |
| March 13 | at North Carolina | 1 p.m. |
| March 19 | BRIDGEPORT | 7 p.m. |
| March 27 | EAGL Championship (at New Hampshire) | 2 p.m. |
| April 10 | NCAA Southeast Regional (Morgantown, W.Va.) | TBA |
| April 22-23 | NCAA Nationals (at Florida) | TBA |
* All times are local
BOLD – home meet
News: Message from Allan Powers
Oct 12th
SESSION 2
Mr. Powers
I would like to thank everyone for giving their child the wonderful opportunity to experience the many benefits of gymnastics. Recent events have made me come to appreciate even more the efforts you go to have your children involved here at GTCO. It has come to my attention that GTCO is not listed in a number of phone books, 411, or even some search engines have a hard time finding us. Thank you for your persistence in tracking us down. Back in August we realized a problem with our phone system, which quickly became a problem with our internet provider. Our phones are a VOIP system, so if you have ever called and gotten no answer, or gone straight to voicemail, I apologize. I am told our network shuts down because of a possible Bandwidth problem. We are currently trying to work with Time Warner cable to correct the issue. However speedy service does not seem to be in their vocabulary when it comes to business class. I am talking with new people at TW and hopefully the next couple weeks will see the situation rectified. Until then hang with us and realize our technology is failing us. I am relying on the patience I learned through gymnastics to get through this process.
Which brings us to thanking you again for providing your child with an activity that instills confidence, strength, balance and perseverance? As society becomes more and more demanding More >
News: Tumbling
Oct 12th
It's tumble time!
Allan, AmiBeth, Lindsay, Steve, Jake, and Jenny are excited about another session of tumbling and the fun of teaching you and your child bring to us. Our classes are designed for the beginner to the Advanced with special” clinic” dates to zero in on a specific skill. Whether it is a cartwheel or a double full, the thrill of achieving your goal is our priority. Tumbling at GTCO is a great compliment to any other activity you may do. The balance strength and co-ordination achieved through the class is easily transferred to other athletic endeavors. Cheer, Dance, Diving, Soccer and a host of other sports can be positively impacted from a tumbling class at GTCO. We are currently looking for “extreme sports” enthusiasts to share our tumbling knowledge with, if you know one…..send them our way. We also welcome cheer squads to come together, with or without a GTCO instructor. You can contact us at 937-746-2213, email GTCOINC@aol.com or stop by the front desk and leave a note for Allan for more info.
News: PreSchool
Oct 12th
Welcome to SESSION 2!!
This session has a tendency to be one of the favorite sessions among our Preschool Staff and students!! We will be celebrating ‘Fall Harvest Week’ the week of October 26!! We invite all the children to wear their Halloween costumes to gymnastics class! After warm ups, we will have them take off any items that may be a safety issue while doing gymnastics (masks, hats, etc.). This is always a great time for the instructors and students—some children decide not wear costumes that week and that’s ok! We will have mazes, pumpkins, our fog machine, the inflatable jumper and lots of FUN while learning!
Pass out PUMPKIN COUPONS to all your friends during Trick or Treat!!
Once again this year we will have pumpkin coupons available at the Front Desk to pass out to your friends, family, and neighbors during this festive season! These coupons contain NO SUGAR and will go a long way in promoting good health, fitness, and FUN for all children!
Share our love of gymnastics with everyone you know!!
GTCO ONE DAY CAMP!!!!!!
We had such wonderful success with our SHOP til you DROP camp last year that we are doing it again this year!!!
Here’s the scoop…… More >
News: Tumblegarten & Educational
Oct 12th
Boys Tumblegarten:
Looking forward to another great session of high energy fun and movement that will allow us to learn the basic body positions and skills needed to move to the next level. The Tumblegarten program is an excellent platform for learning balance strength and flexibility that will aid in every athletic endeavor, whether they stick with gymnastics or move on to other sports. We work on a lot of strength, but the boys rarely notice it because Lindsay, Jake and Allan keep the class fun and moving as they challenge the physical and mental capabilities of the boys. This class is a great base for the boys and we have a great time teaching it. If you ever have any questions please feel free to catch us after class, contact us at GTCOINC@aol.com, or phone 937-746-2213. Don’t forget…bring a friend and you get a referral credit and your friend can receive $15.00 off their registration.
Girls Tumblegarten:
New Coach – Tumblegarten has a new coach! Britney Riesenberg is a former GTCO gymnast and is very happy to be back in the gym coaching. She also hopes to compete gymnastics again on her college club team (Miami). Welcome Back Britney.
Welcome and Congratulations – We would like to welcome all new tumblegarten students. Tumblegarten 1 is an introductory level of gymnastics. It allows gymnasts to learn the basics of each of the gymnastics events; including vault, bars, balance beam, and floor exercise.
I would also like to congratulate all those gymnasts who moved up to the next level in Tumblegarten. Thank you for your hard work and Good Luck.
Evaluations – Last session Tumblegarten instructors began using a new evaluation form. Instructors can now check off skills as your daughter achieves them, therefore showing us how your daughter is progressing from week to week and session to session. Weeks 6 and 7 of each session you will be receiving a copy of these forms with comments on certain skills and recommendations for the next session. If you have an questions about your daughters progress in the Tumblegarten program please don’t hesitate to ask your instructor.
Amibeth – Girls Tumblegarten Director
Boys’ Educational class
Joey left for college in September so we drafted his brother to take over the class. Jake is having a lot of fun with the guys on Saturday mornings and there are still spots open in the class, so if you have a friend…..we can make a sweet deal for those who bring in another guy to the class. Check with the front desk for details. The educational class program is a great spot for those boys looking to have a lot (and I mean a lot) of fun while learning new and challenging skills. Jake will put them through their paces while being aware of the skills and strength necessary for the competitive team should the boys wish to take that avenue. As always, the class program is designed to help all students, no matter what they choose to do with the skills and strength acquired in our programs. Bring a friend, if they sign up, we will make each of you one sweet deal. We really want to see this program grow.
Girls Educational Gymnastics
Jake and Steve are looking forward to more fun and learning. Jake is a current member of the Girls competitive team coaching staff, and Steve a former member of the Franklin High School State Champions gymnastics teams. Their knowledge of the sport is a great asset and they really enjoy sharing the fun of gymnastics with the girls. The educational program works for all levels from beginner to High School gymnast looking to polish up their skills. The girls will benefit from a staff full of successful competitors, coaches and judges that a prevalent throughout our girls gymnastics program. We look forward to exceeding you and your Childs goals in our educational program. Please do not hesitate to contact Jake or Steve before or after classes with any particular question you may have. They can also be reached at 937-746-2213, or email GTCOINC@aol.com.
News: Girls Competitive Team
Oct 12th
Girls Competitive Team From the Dance Corner:
If you hear your gymnast quoting crazy french words, congratulate them on remembering important ballet vocabulary! Words like deme plie, releve, and battement; all terms we refer to while leaping and turning. One of our goals this season is to dissect our leaps and turns, and find ways to improve them. We’re on our way! We’re also building strength in our legs and shoulders by doing barre exercises. Finally, by practicing choreography to music, we’re learning fluency and rhythm. Whether it’s compulsory or optional routines we’re working on, or optional choreography, there is always something going on in “the dance corner”!
Miss Dawn
I am excited that the season is coming closer!!
With the season almost here, here are a couple of reminders:
*Make sure if you are feeling ill to stay at home. A sick gymnast cannot work hard and makes other team mates sick.
*Healthy snacks are essential to a productive workout.
*Make sure you are getting enough sleep. Perfecting skills is easier when you are at your best and not tired.
*If you have any problems, concerns, or questions, Please don’t hesitate to ask. You can call, email, or leave a message and I will contact you.
And again thank you for giving us the opportunity to make your gymnast the best she can be.
We would like to welcome a new member to our optional level team. Sarah Pietryga is a gymnast from Mew Mexico who has moved to the Centerville area. She is a freshman at Centerville High School. She plans to compete for Centerville High School and our team.
Coach Faye Girls Team Director
TOPS NEWS:
What is TOPS? - TOPS (Talent Opportunity Program), is a competitive talent search and educational program for gymnasts ages 7-11. Girls compete in June and July of each year for the chance to compete in Houston, Texas at TOPS Nationals. Girls compete doing handstand holding, press handstands, rope climb, sprinting, vertical jump, leg lifts, cast handstands, splits, and bridges. Training TOPS is a great way to increase strength and flexibility along with improving body awareness which leads to advances in actual gymnastics skills. If your daughter is younger than or meets the age requirements for this program and you are interested please contact Coach Amibeth.
Girls on the Move - The TOPS team has been training very hard these last couple of months. I wanted to highlight a few gymnasts as they accomplish their goals.
- Chloe Hemm ran a 2.9 second 20 meter sprint (now that is fast).
- Alivia Kendrick, Alyssa Wiedeman, Alicia Fitton, Chloe Hemm, and Emily Hamlett each held a 60 second handstand.
- Alivia Kendrick and Emily Hamlett each completed a tight body cast handstand.
All the TOPS athletes are working very hard at each practice and making improvements each day. We are very proud of all their hard work.
Morning Practices – The TOPS program and Girls Competitive team are excited to introduce Friday morning practices. Each Friday morning girls are invited to come into the gym and receive extra work on strength, flexibility, body shaping, and basic skills. A coach will be in the gym between 6:00 am and 9:00 am leaving you the opportunity to come and at your convenience. If you are interested in these morning workouts please leave a message for the girls team.
Tumbletime Treasures
Oct 12th
Don’t forget to check out the gift shop for that something particularly suited for the athlete in your family. We also carry Yankee candles, gift bags and various other “last minute “gift ideas. Most recent attraction for the girls……Sweaty Bands. Look for them to be highlighted in the November issue of Womens Health. It is the latest craze, and they really work. When you think of gifts, think Tumbletime, your one stop, “oops, I forgot that” gift shop. Any ideas on items you would like to see email Tumbletime @gtcohio.com.
News: Boys Team
Oct 12th
The GTCO boys team is preparing for the competitive season which will start at the Winter Cup at Hocking Valley Gymnastics Center in Lancaster, Ohio on Dec. 5-6. The following week GTCO will host the GTCO Co-ed Invitational to be held in Franklin, Ohio at the Kingdom Sports Center on Dec.11-13.All levels will be competing at these meets. The optional team will travel to Chicago, Illinois for the Windy City Invitational on January 15-17, 2010.
Tommy Mistretta has qualified for the Future Stars National Championships to be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the US Olympic Training Center on Nov.12-15. Tommy is currently on the US Developmental Team. Good Luck Tommy!
New team members are: Jonah Klumb and Joshua Schnipke. Congratulations and welcome to the GTCO boys competitive team!
Any boy having an interest in becoming a member of the GTCO boys team, please contact:
Don Sellman- Boys Team Director.
937-746-2213
GTCOINC@aol.com
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