Posts Tagged ‘Team Camping Trip’

1. Help Send Jordan to Portugal
2. Camping Trip Success
3. Mandatory Parent Meeting
4. Where are Ron and Susan
5. Woodward Camp
6. Letters to Coach Jamie
7. USAG Registration
8. APTTA

1. Help Send Jordan to Portugal! – Donations needed to send Team AP’s 2010 Olympic Development Team member Jordan to Portugal. Until last week, we thought that Team USA may not have an International assignment for the ODP team, but details have been finalized to attend the World Cup event in Loulle Portugal.  Unfortunately due to the timing after Nationals, it creates a funding hardship.  If anyone would like to donate to help send Jordan on his first International
assignment- please contact Courtney at APTTA or Amy at the gym.  If we do not raise enough money we will have to notify USA-Gymnastics that Jordan will not be able to attend.

2. Camping Trip Success - Once again an amazing experience on the annual team camping trip.  What a great opportunity to get to know the athletes and their families and build the bonds of friendship and trust that keeps the children involved and growing into healthy, happy adults. Thanks to everyone that attended and especially the families that brought their boats to keep the water fun flying!

3. Mandatory Parent Meeting – Reminder of our mandatory parent meeting on Monday August   . We hope to have the competition schedule for the upcoming season as well as updates to our team program and handbook.

4. Where are Ron and Susan – Just in case you forgot- This is the annual week we head to Michigan to coach at the T&T Scholarship camp.  Camp Wakeshma is the major funding source for the Trampoline and Tumbling college scholarship program.  We would love to see many AP athletes joining us next year at camp! Following Wakeshma, is the Visa Elite Nationals Championships in Hartford Connecticut.  Fantastic timing for Coach George Sr to return to the program to assist in class coverage in our absence.  This is the time of the year where we test and review all basics in addition to the fun 100 skill challenge. Additionally Coach Tyler is home working at Sunsplash and will lend his double mini expertise as his other schedule allows. Our women’s’ artistic coach George Jr  who narrowly missed the Olympic Team in Men’s gymnastics but also represented the USA at the T&T World Championships is helping the T&T team while we are gone. Haley is also there to provide her excellent coaching skills as well- We have left you all in VERY capable hands!

5. Woodward Camp – The Woodward camp is just around the corner.  IF you would like your child to ride in one of the carpools headed south over Labor Day weekend please notify us of that need and we will arrange transportation for them.  We anticipate leaving around noon that Friday.

6. Letters to Coach Jamie – Coach Jamie is half way through his Marine Officer Candidate School and is doing very well. He has been appointed Platoon Leader for his company.  The team made some notes of encouragement to let him know we are thinking of him If your family would like to send a note of your own ask Amy or Coach Stephanie for his address.  He returns August 26th.

7. USAG – registration is due today. Your child’s current membership will expire tomorrow. All you need to do is fill out the form that is in your family folder and return it to Amy. She will process all registrations/renewals online and use your credit card that we have on file.

8. APTTA Board – We are looking for someone to be the Fundraising Coordinator for the parent board. If you are interested, please talk to Courtney Oh or Jennifer Garcia ASAP. Also if you would like to help out but are not wanting to be on the board, please let us know as we have other “jobs” that we are in need of help with. A huge THANK YOU to Carrie Morris and Jackie Rampenelli for taking on the Silent Auction for our January meet!

APTTA- Used Book Sale
Many thanks to all of the families that have donated books so far. We have raised $337 since May 2010! If you haven’t donated books yet or have extras lying around and would like to donate them, please place them in the Rubbermaid container in the parent room.  If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Hill.

1. Team Camping trip this weekend
2. Uniform orders
3. Tumbling Camp
4. Acro Team

1. Team Camping trip this weekend – Just a reminder that the team camping trip is this weekend at Folsom Lake. If you are unable to stay overnight with us, please try to come up just for the day on Saturday. We do a lot of team building activities throughout the day as well as family-getting-to-know-you games, boating, swimming, and just relaxing at the water. We cap off the night with a potluck dinner and campfire. This is an awesome experience that you do not want to miss.

2. Uniform Orders – Uniform orders were due this week. Please have your child try on their uniform to see how it fits. Now is the time to order a larger size for next year, if needed. Also, we have families that are interested in buying a used uniform if your child has outgrown theirs. Please let us know if you need something new, or have something to sell.

3. Tumbling Camp - Next week we are offering an tumbling camp taught by George Sr, and George Jr. It is Monday through Friday from 9am-1pm. The cost is only$129 for all five days.

4. Acro Team - The new Acro team will begin training here next week. Please help us welcome them and their coach, Ethan, to the AP family!

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!