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(Yes it is the 7th season- It’s our sixth year, but we did compete our first year- I noticed the mistake of season #s last fall but decided I would just fix it now)

1. Congrats to Nationals Kids
2. T&T Camp starts Monday
3. USAG Member renewal time
4. Uniform & Shoe  Order
5. Camping Trip
6. Fall Schedules
7. Upcoming Comp fee deadlines
8. 100 skills in 100 days

1. Congrats to Nationals Kids - Our kids did great at Nationals We earned many medals and the kids really came through with their best of the season.  The standards have really been raised and the competition is very tough now- Next year is San Antonio, TX and we hope all will attend. Many on our team also got to spend time learning about the first American town of Jamestown and visit Washington DC! We are so lucky to have sport that lets us travel and learn about our history!

2. T&T Camp starts Monday - Join us for our awesome 5 day T&T Camp- this is the camp that kids will get skills that those not in attendance will regret not learning too!! We will spend most of our time on new skills and then major time for strength and flexibility.  If you have been absent more than one week this summer one for our two sports specific camps is mandatory! Athlete readiness is the only way to guarantee your space on the team.

3. USAG Member renewal time - It’s time to renew your athletes USAG membership. The form is in your family folder.  They must be completed with credit card before July 23rd to ensure continuous USAG enrollment and no loss of your magazine subscription. It is also mandatory if you are attending Woodward. Renew on time to continue the benefits of membership!

4. Uniform & Shoe  Order - If you need uniform pieces please notify us immediately by filling out the form on the desk. If your child has outgrown their uniform let us know and we may be able to find a trade for a larger size.  Additionally we will be ordering the new season exhibition/ show leo in time to wear to Woodward- So get those orders in right away! Tramp shoe orders will be placed July 26th.

5. Camping Trip – The team camping trip is just around the corner. We scouted the campground and lake today and it is VERY full! So full that the cliffs are under water- the cliff jump this year may be suited for the chickens!! Look for the potluck sign up sheet next week on the front desk.  This annual fun weekend IS CRITICAL to the ongoing success of the family based supportive culture we have worked hard to create.  Families are STRONGLY encouraged to attend. If you need help to reserve your site let us know and we can help.

6. Fall Schedules - There are going to be some changes to how the levels train in the fall. The Monday Wednesday class is now full and no room for additional athletes. However the Tuesday Thursday group will now offer a level 8 training group and we are looking to try to extend the Thursday practice. As we near the start of school we will have more details.

7. Upcoming Comp fee deadlines – The second installment of artistic gymnastics fees are due August 1st and the first installment of T&T fees are due on September 1st.  The T&T schedule will be out as soon at the National Office sets the Master schedule.

8. 100 skills in 100 days - Hooray it is finally here! The kids ask all year when it’s 100 skills time! As a team we are trying to get 100 new skills in the next 100 days! Last year we finished ahead of the hundred day deadline.  Ask your kids what they have learned….What goals they have made.

1. Awesome Luau
2. Gym Closed next week
3. AP Half Day T&T Camp
4. Team Camping Trip
5. Summer Coaching subs
6. Region 2 Benefit Camp at Woodward
7. Good Luck at Nationals & Elite Challenge

1. Awesome Luau – Thanks so much to all of you for coming and making the end of year team luau such an awesome experience for everyone! It was amazing to see the kids play together and participate in the all the fun activities that were there.  We also loved seeing the parents be able to visit in a relaxed family atmosphere outside of gym or competition. It was a pleasure to have you all at our place and look forward to many years to come!  Thanks for the great home depot card! Ron’s man cave ( the icky storage room) was finished on Father’s day in time for a fun evening of poker with dads, cousins, and nephews! Ask him to see a picture of the final result if you want! We also sure appreciate the hard work the APTTA Board ( Courtney, Jen, Lisa, & Carrie) for the food and our games and set up crew (Amy, Amy, Celeste, Haley, Nancy) putting it all together.

2.Gym Closed next week – Just a reminder that our gym is closed next week. The kids DO NOT have a conditioning list- They get a whole week completely off! The only thing we ask is that they stay active – find some fun summer activities to do!  We will open again on July 5th!

3. AP Half Day T&T Camp – Our half day T&T camp starts on July 12th  There is still space available in the T&T camp here, but I will have flyers at Nationals and expect it to fill before our return.  There will be many more drills and progressions for kids to get new skills than we have time for in regular class!

4.Team Camping Trip - Get all set  for team camping trip.. There a some sites still open to join in the fun, food, and great memories.  Water is high and should still be then.  We will be at Folsom again and will have big fun planned for Saturday if you can only come for the day!

5. Summer Coaching subs – With all the crazy schedules we just wanted you to know there will be sub coaches for team over the next few weeks. Jamie will be gone to marine Officer Candidate training from July 9th- August 26th.  Ron and Susan will be gone this time until July 8th and then July 27th to August 12th  for the National T&T camp wakeshma and then the Elite National Championships. You will see Haley, Hunter, George Jr, GeorgeSr, Denise, Chelsii, and maybe even Tyler out there giving your kids great skill advice and care in each of our absences.

6. Region 2 Benefit Camp at Woodward – This is the LAST call for entry to the fabulous fundraiser camp at Woodward over Labor Day. We currently have 16 athletes going and would love to have more and be the biggest team there!  It is a great opportunity to have your kids coached by many members of the National Team coaching staff in a VERY well equipped facility!

7. Good Luck at Nationals & Elite Challenge – Good luck to all of those headed to Virginia Beach!  Autumn, Alexander, Alyssa, Camille, Brenna, Brenten, Danielle, Jordan, Jake, Kyle, Taylor! We are so proud of you! Go kick some behind!!!

1. Team Luau & Parent Meeting Sunday
2. Awesome Youth Olympic Selection & Cirque Show
3. Dress Code for summer workouts
4. Team Camping Trip
5. T&T Day Camp at AP
6. APTTA- Saturday 6-8PM Open Gym fundraiser
7. APTTA – Book sales

1.Team Luau & Parent Meeting Sunday - The team luau end of year party, award ceremony, and mandatory parent meeting are this Sunday at the Jacobson’s new place in Penryn. The fun begins at 2PM with games and social time, followed by the APTTA sponsored meal at 5PM, and then the awards & parent meeting at 6PM. Be sure and bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on, drinks for the afternoon, marshmallow roasting sticks, & sun block.

As a child my Dad was a Shriner and every year we went to a family Luau at one of his friends houses in Las Vegas. It was always one of the highlights of my summer- he had a true oasis with every fun thing a kid could dream of doing.  We ran free on his acreage “Jerry Berry Berry’s Patch”, played volleyball and croquet, swam, fished, and ended the day with s’mores.  Ron & I hope to make this new property hold that same memory your family as time goes by! We look forward to having you at our own little “Berry Patch”.

2. Awesome Youth Olympic Selection & Cirque Show – This has been a spectacular week for our athletes to witness our sport at it’s highest form.  The USA chose Hunter Brewster and Savannah Vinsant ( both athletes coached by our regular clinician Dmitri Poliaroush)to represent our Country to the first Youth Olympic Games.  Both the Jr Elites and Sr Elites gave stunning performances in the competition held here Sunday night. Last night a large group from Team AP witnessed the spectacular grace and athleticism of the Cirque du Sloeil performance of Allegria.  The stunning aerial performances, feats of strength and flexibility kept the whole group on the edge of our seats.  Then through the kind hospitality of Cirque Staffer Isabel, We were able to wait after the show for a Q&A session with stage manager Alan and former Portuguese National Team member and Allegria’s Lead Trampolinist  Diogo Faria  The children got to ask questions and find out how they chose their cast, what they do, how much they train, and many more things from the gracious Cirque crew!  If you missed Allegria with us- it will be at Arco all weekend and we highly recommend seeing it if there are seats still available!

3. Dress Code for summer workouts - The heat is finally here! Just a reminder from our parent handbook that there is a dress code for workout! Girls must be in a leotard, shorts are permitted if they are the tight form fitting ones designed four our sport- hair must be in a ponytail or a bun, boys must wear a mens step in or a tight fitting shirt like our exhibition one with shorts or trampoline pants.

4. Team Camping Trip - Team camping trip is right around the corner- July 23rd -25th.  The levels 9 and up and ages 13 and up may arrive the 22nd for the leadership development day that begins early Friday morning.  There are a few spots still available in the campground and I hear many of you have yet to book your space! Do it now at  http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/map_of_Folsom_Lake_Sra/r/campgroundMap.do?camparea=91524790&contractCode=CA&parkId=120034 This is such a fun weekend that even non campers have transformed for this annual event!

5. T&T Day Camp at AP – The T&T Day camp still has space available – We run a fine summer day camp with great skill learning opportunities to drill in on those new skills and routines for next season! We strongly advice ALL team athletes to attend- remember if you took off more than one week plus our week of closure you MUST attend the camp and your card will be charged for the attendance.

6. APTTA- Saturday 6-8PM Open Gym fundraiser – This Saturday is the final fundraiser open gym for our 10 athletes headed to Virginia Beach for the JO National Championships. Tell all of your friends to come have a good time. the cost is $5 per hour and is tax deductible.

7. APTTA – Book sales – The book sales brought in $170 for the month of May!!! It will continue on through the summer thanks to the hard work and dedication of Lisa Hill.  Keep bringing in  those book donations – This has been a very successful idea for the team!

1. Move it Movement at AP today
2. Regionals tomorrow in Livermore
3. Annual Team Party/Meeting
4. “Like Us” on Facebook
5. Team T&T Summer Camp at AP
6. Annual Payment option
7. Realistic Optimism
8. APTTA

1. Move it Movement at AP today – The Cartoon Network Move IT Movement Nationwide tour makes it Sacramento stop today in the AP parking lot- Join NFL & NBA players along with skateboarding, soccer, karate, nutrition from the FDA as this fun interactive festival celebrates the need to stay active.  AP will offer our fitness challenge as well as allow team kids to perform on a trampoline set up outside.  This is a fun afternoon as well as a great way to promote our sport, our club, and maybe even be on TV!  The hours are from 3-7PM if you are not headed to Regionals today- stop by and join in!

2. Regionals tomorrow in Livermore – Please remember to arrive in competition apparel at least one hour prior to the warm up time for your child’s session. There will not be anyone at the gym tomorrow so get those tramp shoes from lockers today! Good luck this weekend – lets be our best yet!

3. Annual Team Party/Meeting - Please fill our your RSVP form for the end of the year Team Party Luau- Even new families are welcome! It is June 6th from 2-7PM at the Jacobsons in Penryn. This is a fun family event and a great way to get to know everyone away from the gym. Exciting details about some team changes and coaching will be announced at the mandatory parent meeting.

4.”Like Us” on Facebook – If you haven’t already added us to your facebook link- do it now!  we post special offers and news updates.  It also links your friends to the fun here at AP! Spread the word!

5. Team T&T Summer Camp at AP – We will hold at T&T summer camp the week of July 12-16th . This is a great way to really get those new routines, new skills, and mix with the whole team in daily fun activities.  Kids from other gyms come attend this annual AP tradition.  George Hery Sr, Ron, Susan, and other clinicians TBA will be added based on participation.  We may add some fun afternoon team activities outdoors too!

6. Annual Payment option – You can save 10% by paying for all 12 months of team in one convenient payment option.  You also get a free private lesson with either Ron or Susan. Atop by and ask Amy how to save time and money with this easy one pay team option.

7. Realistic Optimism – From the Goldfish Crackers Fishful thinking team—Another great idea!

There is a body of research that shows optimistic thinking has many important benefits in academic achievement, social relationships, and physical health. There is also debate about optimism and whether all optimism is good. I like the term Realistic Optimism because it highlights optimism that is wed to reality. Realistic Optimism is about seeing the good without denying the bad. It’s about seizing control while acknowledging that not everything is controllable. It’s about choosing to focus on the positive aspects of a situation, while still learning from, and accepting, the negative aspects.

One way to help your children develop Realistic Optimism is to help them notice the good in the world around them. You can make a “Good News” poster or bulletin board, where you and your children post newspaper clippings, photographs, or a written description of good news stories you hear (e.g., acts of kindness, successes, moments of joy, etc.). By teaching your children to notice goodness, you will help them value goodness and they will learn to be on the lookout for it.

Another way to build Realistic Optimism is to help your children identify where they have control. For example, if your child’s baseball team loses a game, acknowledge the disappointment or frustration and then ask questions that focus on what your child can control to increase the likelihood of a win next time. You can ask, “What is one thing you want to practice between now and your next game?” Or, “What was one thing you did really well in the game? How can you build on that during your next game?” When you notice your children lamenting about things that were outside of their control, gently point that out by saying something like, “It would be great if we could control the weather, wouldn’t it? But since we can’t, let’s focus on what you have some control over, like keeping your eye on the ball or working on your slide.”

Finally, you can cultivate Realistic Optimism in your kids by cultivating it in yourself! When you notice yourself thinking pessimistically, call a “Do Over” and model for your child how to challenge pessimistic thinking and change your perception. For example, if you hear yourself thinking “I’m never going to learn to play tennis well. I should have picked an easier sport!” Let your child know that is what you were thinking and then model a more optimistic response, such as “Well, I won’t learn tennis overnight, but if I practice I’ll get better and it’s fun to do something challenging!” By calling a “Do Over” you will show your child that everyone thinks pessimistically at times, and that if we pay attention to our thinking, we can change it so that we build positive emotions and motivation.

Sincerely,
Karen Reivich, Ph.D.
On behalf of the Goldfish® Brand Team

8. APTTA – The Nationals Open Gym Fundraiser raised $342! Thank you to everyone who came out and helped and/or brought your kids and their friends! We will be holding another Open Gym Fundraiser on Saturday, June 5th from 6pm-8pm for only $5 per child per hour. Pack up the neighborhood and join us!

1. Kids Fest This Sunday
2. Last Call Cirque Tickets
3. Fitchix for summer
4. Woodward Forms due
5. Luau Prep Workday tomorrow
6. Regionals next weekend
7. Move it Movement Tour here next Friday 3-7
8. APTTA- Open Gym fundraiser tomorrow

1. Kids Fest This Sunday – Join us from 12-4 at Whitney Ranch Park for the Kids Fest. Fun interactive booths for the whole family. Show your AP support and spread the word about our awesome program to those in attendance. Help needed answering questions and leading kids though small obstacle course.

2. Last Call Cirque Tickets – We have 10 tickets still available for the Cirque show on June 3rd if your family would like to attend or want to send your child with us- please send payment not later than Monday! You will be glad you got to go!

3. Fitchix for summer – The new Fitchix session starts Monday May 23rd. If you are ready to shape up for summer this is the most fun you’ll have doing it! You can workout while your kids train in the 5:45PM group.  They will even have an evening swim option starting in June. Sign Up TODAY!

4. Woodward Forms due – Registration forms have been available at the front desk with Amy, but we will send them home with athletes this week. Remember your check will not be cashed until July, but we MUST hold our spots as the camp is filling quickly. This camp will be for both T&T and artistic this year with the proceeds supporting athletes from our regions heading to the World Championships in France this winter.

5. Luau Prep Workday tomorrow - Please let us know if you plan to come help at the Luau Prep Workday tomorrow. We will begin working around 1PM. Bring Rakes and weed eaters if you have them! We want to create many fun areas for the families to enjoy at our end of the year awards ceremony, family gathering, and meeting on June 6th.  We will send directions via email or over phone if you are interested. Thanks!

6. Regionals next weekend - Regionals will be next weekend. The schedule is posted on the door. If you have questions please ask!

7. Move it Movement Tour here next Friday 3-7 – The Cartoon Network Move it Movement Tour is here next Friday night from 3-7PM. IF you are not heading down to Livermore until Saturday, we would love to have athletes come help with an exhibition to promote our program while this even is happening.  It is an awesome multi sport interactive even that encourages kids to get up and move! Our facility has been chosen as one of the Nationwide Tour stops!

8. APTTA – Open Gym fundraiser tomorrow- Be sure to bring yourself and TONS of friends to the bonus OPEN GYM TOMORROW night from 6-8PM. All proceeds will benefit the athletes headed across the country to Virginia Beach for the National Championships! Get in that extra practice, have fun, and show your friends the cool stuff you can do all while helping your team mates raise a little money to go to Nationals!!