Blaine DP GIrls August 2023

DP Girls AUGUST 2023 Newsletter

Dates Coming Up

August 31st: Practice 8:30-12:30 ALL Levels
September 1st-5th: No practice ALL levels. Have great Labor Day, and Back to school!!
September 6th: Fall schedule begins
September 9th: Meet and Greet-Levels 3-5. See below for details.

USAG Memberships

All families should have received an email from USAG regarding a membership. If you have not already done so, please complete that membership purchase or renewal ASAP. Your athlete will not be signed up for gymnastics meets if they do not have a USAG membership

If you did not receive an email from USAG please reach out to Kristen. [email protected]

Uniform Fees

All uniform Fees will be added to September Auto-pay. Please use the link below to see what your athletes needs/fees are.

Please reach out to Nicole ([email protected]) if alternative payment arrangements are needed.

Click Here for Fees

Athlete Reminders

Remember to bring running shoes to practice
Drink plenty of water before, during, and AFTER practice! Hydration is important to keeping your body healthy.
Keep extra hair binders in your gym bag or locker
Bring a healthy snack to practice to help refuel your body during and after each workout.

Meet and Greet

We will be having a Meet and Greet for all athletes in level 3 through 5 and their parents on Saturday, September 9th at the Pizza Ranch in Andover. This is a great time to meet the coaching staff and the other athletes and families that your child will be competing with! Families are responsible for their own meal purchase when they arrive. Please use the link below to see the assigned time for your athlete's.

Click here for Details

Private Lessons:

USAG has required an additional waiver for any private lessons. If you are scheduled to do a private lesson with any of our coaches, please fill out the Private Lesson Waiver and turn into your coach. Thank you!

Fall Schedule and Meet Schedule

Fall Schedule starts on Wednesday, September 6th! Use the links below to confirm your athletes' practice times and meet weekends.

All athletes will be registered for all meets that their level is listed to attend. If you have a special circumstance or conflict please reach out to Kristen via email right away. Levels 3-5 have already been registered for many meets, and payment deadlines are approaching.

Click Here for Fall Groups/Schedule

Click Here for Meet Schedule

OPEN GYM REMINDER

Open gym has been filling up almost every week! Be sure to register early to guarantee a spot. Be sure to check in with a CCR before 15 minutes after the start time of the open gym you are attending, or you will be considered a NO-Show.

*Important - Athletes that register for a spot for open gym are expected to attend open gym. Athletes that register and do not attend will be charged the open gym fee. There are no refunds for this fee.

Registration opens every Monday, this can be completed online or by calling a Customer Care Representative at 763-413-0647.

Team Leaders

We would love to have some parents help keep our team spirit alive! If you are willing to be a team captain, please reach out to Kristen at [email protected]

Potential Team Captain duties:

Organize team/group dinners (planning for day/time, communicate to other parents, reserve tables if needed)
Plan gymnastics meet costumes/props (if applicable, such as Ghost and Goblin Halloween contest)
Plan for parents to sit together at meets, make signs, have fun!!!

***I will be reaching out to those that have volunteered already sometime this month. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions before you volunteer!