GMS Team Informational Meeting

Agenda 1.Background and philosophy of team 2.Background of program and skills 3.Team vs Rec 4.GMS Teams 5.Travel vs House 6.Schedules 7.Placement

GMS Team Started in 1982 with Rec Competitive team since 1984 Benefits of competition and team – Team unity – Self motivation – Perseverance – Gives gymnasts a goal to work toward – Time management and accountability – Learn how to deal with failure and success – Learn how to appreciate benefits of hard work

Skill Requirements GMS follows the USAG guidelines for progressions ( manual) Requirements change every other Olympic year. Our program follows the USAG requirements both for team and Rec gymnastics

GMS Programs Recreational Programs Developmental and Team Programs Alpha Beta Gamma Rising Star Shooting Stars Pre-Team 1,2,3 XCEL House Team XCEL Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond JO Level 3 through 10 Flexible schedule Different teachers and kids from class to class Focused on skill development Designed for kids to have a fun experience and the opportunity to learn new skills Non competitive Open to all Set schedule Focus on team building and skills to work together Competitive in nature Uniforms required Same kids and teachers for the year Placement required as decided by the head coach and director

Rising Stars Designed to prepare gymnasts ages 3-4 for high level gymnasts Accelerated learning and focus of form and strength Demonstrate in mini meets Practice 1.5 to 3 hours weekly in the summer Fall- 1 to 2 hours in the Fall

Shooting Stars Designed to prepare gymnasts ages 5-6 for high level gymnasts Accelerated learning and focus of form and strength Demonstrate in mini meets Practice 1.5 to 3 hours weekly in the summer Fall- 1 to 2 hours in the Fall

Pre-Team 1, 2,3 First of the House team programs Divided into 3 groups based on gymnasts age and ability, maturity, group dynamics Designed to prepare gymnasts for competitions and higher skills levels Focus on form, strength, flexibility, proper technique of basic skills Skills checklist is passed down from our level 9 and 10 head coach Practice 6 hours in summer, 5 hours in Fall

XCEL House Team Comprised of XCEL Bronze, Silver and Gold Gymnasts Gymnasts get their own routines on each event depending on strengths In house competitions only Coaches follow XCEL Guidelines 4 hours practice summer and Fall

XCEL Bronze A,B,C First of the Travel Teams Girls are placed based on age, skill and group dynamic Designed to introduce gymnasts to competitive gymnastics and develop confidence in different settings Skills based on strength of gymnasts Skill requirements developed by head coach Practice 8 hours in summer Fall practice 6-7 hours

Silver A,B Second of the XCEL travel teams Gymnasts grouped by age and skill level More challenging requirements for competition based on XCEL rules and policies 9 hours training in summer 7 hours in the Fall

Competition requirements Team Name Summer HoursCompetitionsTravelBooster Obligation Uniform Rising Star 1x week- 1.5 hrs 2x week-3 hrs 1 Demonstration required No Leotard in November $48.00 Shooting Star1x week- 1.5 hrs 2x week-3 hrs 1 Demonstration required No Leotard $48.00 Xcel-House Team 4 hours weeklyYes/in house only 1 required yearly No Leotard $48 Pre-Team 1 6 hours weekly-- summer 4-5 hours - Fall Yes/in house only 1 required yearly No Leotard $48 Pre-Team 2 6 hours weekly- Summer 4-5 hours in Fall Yes/in house only 1 required yearly No Leotard $48 Pre-Team 3 6 hours weekly 4-5 hours in Fall Yes/in house only 1 required yearly No Leotard $48 Xcel Bronze 8 hours weekly 6-7 hours in Fall Yes Est meets per year Yes$650/yr Estimated Leotard-$48 Jacket-$105 Pants-$55 Silver 9 hours weeklyYes 6-7 Meets per year Yes$650/yr Estimated Leotard-$48 Jacket-$105 Pants-$55

House vs. Travel House TeamTravel Competes in 2 in house non sanctioned meets Leotard required Competes in mostly home and local meets, state meet may be in VA beach, usually is Leotard and warm ups required Assessment fees ( go toward coaches expenses and travel) required Assessment amounts correspond to competition frequency, may vary year to year depending on budget Competitions are mandatory

Travel Information Bronze team usually compete in 5 meets a year- 3 home meets and 2 away, if they qualify to the State Meet it may add one meet. Meets are typically once a month starting in December or January. Away meets are not far, they are typically local Woodbridge, Chantilly, Fredericksburg, etc.. State meets are usually in VA Beach Meets are mandatory unless they interfere with a family vacation or preplanned event.

Fees There are certain fees associated with being on a travel team. These include: Meet fees- Fees due per meet the gymnasts attend. Fee goes to host gym for judges, awards, insurance etc. Range from $75.00 to $ per meet. They are not all due at the same time, they have due dates in which the team mom will notify families of.

Fees (cont) Booster Fees: BGBC There are fees due to cover coaches expenses and general travel team expenses, holiday gifts, end of year banquet and gift, summer kick off party, Fall pep rally, team events. (see budget) Assessment ( Booster fees) – XCEL Bronze fees for 2016= ( estimated) These fees are due in 5 installments Families are encouraged to fundraise throughout the year to go toward assessments

Placement Placement is determined by head coach and recommendation of current coaches We try to place gymnasts where we feel they will be the most successful Summer schedules begin in July through August 27 th Fall schedules will be out in June Students will be reevaluated in August for placement, it may change from summer placement