GMS Team - PowerPoint Presentation

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GMS Team

Informational MeetingSlide2

Agenda

Background and philosophy of team

Background of program and skills

Team

vs

Rec

GMS Teams

Travel

vs

House

Schedules

PlacementSlide3

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 workSlide4

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 gymnasticsSlide5

GMS Programs

Recreational

Programs

Developmental

and

Team Programs

Alpha

Beta

Gamma

R

ising 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 directorSlide6

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 FallSlide7

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 FallSlide8

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 FallSlide9

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 FallSlide10

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 hoursSlide11

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 FallSlide12

Competition requirements

Team Name

Summer Hours

Competitions

Travel

Booster

Obligation

Uniform

Rising Star

1x week- 1.5

hrs

2x week-3

hrs

1

Demonstration

required

No

No

Leotard in November

$48.00

Shooting Star1x week- 1.5 hrs2x week-3 hrs1 DemonstrationrequiredNoNoLeotard$48.00Xcel-House Team4 hours weeklyYes/in house only1 required yearlyNoNoLeotard$48Pre-Team 1  6 hours weekly-- summer4-5 hours - FallYes/in house only1 required yearlyNoNoLeotard$48Pre-Team 2  6 hours weekly- Summer4-5 hours in FallYes/in house only1 required yearlyNoNoLeotard$48Pre-Team 3  6 hours weekly4-5 hours in FallYes/in house only1 required yearlyNoNoLeotard$48Xcel Bronze 8 hours weekly6-7 hours in FallYesEst. 5 -6 meets per yearYes$650/yrEstimatedLeotard-$48Jacket-$105Pants-$55 Silver 9 hours weeklyYes6-7 Meets per yearYes$650/yrEstimatedLeotard-$48Jacket-$105Pants-$55 Slide13

House vs. Travel

House Team

Travel

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 mandatorySlide14

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. Slide15

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 $120.00 per meet. They are not all due at the same time, they have due dates in which the team mom will notify families of.Slide16

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= 650.00

( estimated)

These fees are due in 5 installments

Families are encouraged to fundraise throughout the year to go toward assessmentsSlide17

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

2016-2017 placement, it may change from summer placement