2013/2014 Competition Calendar

At a glance

December 14-15

North Shore Invitational

North Vancouver

P3-5 only

December 21-22

Zone 3 BC Games Trials

Surrey

P3-5 only

January 24-26

Winterfest- Aviva

Coquitlam

P1-2 and Gymstart

February 14-16

Christy Fraser Invitational

Langley

All Provincial

February 20-23

BC Winter Games

Mission

P3-5 only

February 28-March 2

Surrey Classic

Surrey

All Provincial

March 14-16

BC Provincial Championship/ Wild West Fest

Kamloops

All

April 3-6

Twisters Invitational

Abbotsford

All Provincial

April 24- 27

Western Championships

Saskatoon

P5 only

May 9-11

Delta Invitational

Ladner

All Provincial

January

Splitz in house Competition, Gym Start Skill

Cloverdale

All

November 2013, Coaches Newsletter

We would like to congratulate our October Athlete of the Month:

Deandra McNaught

Coach’s note: 
Deandra has put an exceptional amount of effort in to achieving her goals and conquering her fears this past month, and her hard work is really proving useful as she is progressing with each training day. As a multi-sport athlete Deandra has shown a lot of dedication to balancing the demands of her many athletic schedules and is determined to be the best she can be in every aspect of her life. We are so proud of you Deandra, you are a great example of what can be achieved with hard work and determination. Keep it up! 

 Reminders and Updates:

1. Team Wear Update: Bodysuits have been ordered and are in the process of being manufactured. All families will be receiving an email once the bodysuits have arrived with payment details and deadlines. The approximate pricing for the bodysuits is as follows:
Provincial Bodysuit $136
GymStart Bodysuit $60

Track Suits: All gymnasts who needed a new track suit have been sized, and you will be receiving notification on cost and payment deadline once the tracksuits have been received by Splitz.  

2. Competitive Communication Board: Please be sure to check the communication board located upstairs at Splitz for important training updates and competition schedules. Any healthy recipes to share? Send them to clubteamz@splitzgymnastics.com and we may be posting your recipe for everyone to try. Nutrition is an essential piece of every athlete’s training!

3. Christmas Training: As Splitz will be closed for regular classes from December 22-28th we will be having some alternate training times over this week for the Christmas holidays. Please stay tuned for the holiday training schedule! 

4. Competition Calendar: Our competitive team will be attending the following competitions this year:
North Shore Invitational: December 14-15
Splitz In-House Competition: January 18-19
Winterfest: January 25-26
Christy Fraser Invitational: February 14-16
Surrey Invitational: February 28-March 2
Provincial Championships: March 14-16 Kamloops
Wild West Fest: March 14-16 Kamloops
Twisters Invitational: April 3-6
Delta Invitational: May 9-11
Some of these competitions will not be offering all levels, so please check the Blog or Communication Board to view the full schedule which is broken down by level. 

5. Bell Ringer Challenge:  Through the month of November, the athletes will be challenged to achieve as many new skills as they can. When a child achieves a new skill at Splitz, they ring the bell and are able to show their new skill to everyone in the gym. We will keep track of the number of “bell ringers” to share with everyone in next month’s newsletter and each time an athlete rings the bell, they will be entered into a draw for a prize! Watch the communication board to track the number of bell ringers in November!

6. Coping with Fear: Fear is a very real part of gymnastics training, and every athlete is likely to face it at one time or another. The coaching staff is very invested in helping our athletes work through their fears and achieve all of their goals. If your child is experiencing fear and voices their concerns to you at home, please encourage them to talk with their coaches about their fears to formulate a plan to help them to move past it and reach their potential. If your child is experiencing fear, and you are unsure how to help them work through it, check out http://familyfitness.about.com/od/kidssports/a/Help-Your-Child-Cope-With-Sports-Anxiety.htm for some great tips. 

7. Additional Training: Additional private training sessions may be available to athletes on a case by case basis. If your gymnast feels that she is struggling in a particular aspect of her training, please bring your concerns to Tracy and Renée and private training may be arranged if all are in agreement that it would be beneficial. Private training sessions will be $35/ hour and will be arranged with Tracy and Renée with payment through the Parent Portal or through the office during office hours. 
Training Updates & Upcoming Events: 

Rememberance Day: There will be no training on Monday, November 11th as Splitz will be closed for Remembrance Day.
Our first competition is approaching quickly,  “Good Luck” to Mackenzie, Deandra, Jordanne and Hannah as they complete their pre-season preparations and head into the competition season!  T-minus 44 days!

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.
~ Dale Carnegie