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icon08/16/2010 - Camp Info

 

SOT Spirit Camp 2010


Aug. 20th-22nd Glass Recreation Center, Tyler, Tx. (903) 595-7271


Camp time is finally here and I am so excited! SOT camp is a time for all our squads to get to know each other better and a time for us to get down to business and put together the routines we are using for competition season this year. The theme of camp this year is: “Be all you can BEE”. Here is a note with all the important info you are going to need to know.


THE BASICS:
1) Camp is MANDATORY. Unless you have spoken directly with me about an issue, every SOT member is expected to be at camp. For those who have school conflicts, you are expected to get to SOT camp as quickly as possible when school is out. If you have to leave to attend a school event, you are expected to attend as much camp as possible before and after your school activity.
2) Parents and friends are NOT allowed to stay and watch camp practices. Drop off and pick up only. There will be a parent “show-off” time on Sunday to see some of what your child has worked on throughout the camp.
3) You are expected to arrive at camp ON TIME and ready to go. We have very little time to get a lot done. If you have an unexpected emergency, you are required to call and let someone know. There will be consequences for those who show up late with no reasonable explanation as to their tardiness.
4) SOT cheerleaders are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times, including nightly activities. If at any time a SOT camp staff member feels there is an issue with your child they will address it with me. I will resolve the problem as I deem necessary. If the action is a serious violation you will be called and your child must IMMEDIATELY be picked up from camp.
5) There will be at least 15 SOT camp staff members at camp, as well as an On-Site paramedic who is CPR certified.
6) Some of the camp rotations will be held outside. We are aware of the heat issues and will not have rotations over 45 minutes to an hour outside. We may also eat outside. We will have water available at all times, but you need to bring a water bottle with you. You may also want to pack sunscreen and bug spray.
7) If your child takes any type of medication on a daily basis, we will need a completed medication form turned in PRIOR to camp Friday morning. Any medications (including over the counter medications) brought with camper MUST be turned in to SOT staff to be distributed.
8) EVERY camper must turn in an emergency contact information form PRIOR to camp.
9) SOT campers will be provided lunch on Friday (pizza), and Supper on Saturday (hot dogs and hamburgers). They will need to BRING a sack lunch on Saturday. If your child will not eat any of the items listed, you will need to provide them with a sack lunch. MAKE SURE the lunch is in a THROW AWAY SACK that is clearly marked with their first and last names. DO NOT send lunch boxes that must be kept up with.
10) You may pick up camp wear at the gym Thursday night between 6pm and 8pm. If you are not able to come at those times we will give your child his/her camp wear at camp Friday morning.
11) Keep in mind that there are over 150 kids attending camp and ALL of them have the same camp clothes. CLEARLY MARK every item with your child’s initials. Also keep in mind we have 4 or 5 kids with the same first and last initials. Mark in a manner where we can identify whose items are whose. SOT staff is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
12) Camp awards will be given for best dancer, jumper, tumbler and stunt group according to squad. Encourage your child to stretch and practice prior to camp.
13) SOT will have a parent team competing this year. If you are an interested parent, we are looking for YOU.  We will have a special practice time set aside Saturday from 4:00-6:00pm for our parents to meet and practice. All are welcome.
14) We have planned nightly activities for all the kids on Friday and Saturday evenings after scheduled practice. These activities are just an extension of the day and will be great fun for the kids. It will be a more relaxed atmosphere and allow further bonding time for each. We also have some students traveling an hour or more to attend camp. If you are in need of a place to stay the night Thurs., Friday or Saturday OR if you would be kind enough to open your home to one of these kids for a night or two, please let me know ASAP. SOT is family and I know we can find a way to take care of each other.  We also have one activity planned that requires parent volunteers. We need parents from EVERY squad who would be willing to drive kids around for about 2 hours on Saturday night. If you are able to do this, again see me or Donna ASAP!
15) NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES Monday, Aug. 23rd or Tuesday, Aug. 24th. The kids will have worked hard enough throughout the weekend. Take the time off and rest. Classes will resume at their regular days/times starting on Sunday, Aug. 29th.
16) Please read over all information very carefully. We will have activities and camper pickups at several different locations. Watch closely for location changes!

SCHEDULES:
FRIDAY, AUG. 20TH:
8:00 am: Arrive at Glass Recreation Center
5:00 pm: Pick up from Glass Recreation Center
8:00 pm: Scheduled game activity for ALL ages at Green Acres South Campus. For these activities please wear OLD clothes, old swim suit and tennis shoes. Also bring a towel and probably a dry towel for your car ride home would be a good idea too! Campers will be wet and dirty! Do not send items that cannot be “messed up”.
9:00 pm: Pick up from Green Acres South Campus for kids 9 and under and those who do not wish to participate in Commando/Recon activity.
9:00 pm: Those 9 and over are invited to stay and participate in SOT’s Commando/ Recon. This is a very physically challenging game that is played in groups of 3, completely in the dark, and over some rough, unfamiliar terrain. If your child is not a fan of the dark or the woods, OR is scared easily, this may not be an appropriate activity for them. They may want to opt out of this one. This game REQUIRES campers to wear jeans/long pants and closed toed shoes! NO exceptions! If you show up in the wrong attire…you WON’T play! HINT: The more black you can wear…the better!
10:30 pm: Pick up for all remaining campers at Green Acres South Campus.


SATURDAY, AUG. 21ST:
9:00 am: Arrive at Glass Recreation Center
4:00 pm: PARENT TEAM practice at Glass Recreation Center. Wear work-out clothes.
5:30 pm: Parent volunteers arrive for nightly activity at Glass Rec. Center. Volunteers, campers and parent team members will enjoy a hot dog/hamburger supper before heading out on their nightly activity.
6:00 pm: Parent volunteers and campers will have a photo scavenger hunt. Teams will be divided according to squad. Each team will have a parent/staff volunteer driving. Parent volunteers will be asked to bring a digital camera.
7:30 pm: ALL campers and parent volunteers will arrive at the SPIRIT OF TYLER gym. Please pick up your campers at this time.

SUNDAY, AUG. 22ND:
1:00 pm: Arrival at Glass Rec. Center (no lunch provided). Girls must have hair ½ up, ½ down and curled on arrival. Make-up is encouraged but not required.
5:00 pm: SOT Show-off’s for all parents, siblings, relatives and friends.
6:00 pm: APPX. Ending time for show-offs. All campers must be picked up from Glass Rec. Center.


WHAT TO WEAR:
Friday: Girls: Cami and Black shorts with the BEE, white bow, and tennis shoes. Hair in high ponytail with NO whispies or hair hanging in face. Guys: Black T-shirt, black shorts and tennis shoes.


Saturday: Girls: Sports bra and yellow shorts, pink bow, and tennis shoes. Hair in high ponytail with NO whispies or hair hanging in face. Guys: Grey 2010 Nationals shirt (Jealousy is a disease shirt), black shorts, tennis shoes.


Sunday: Girls: Yellow T-shirt and pink shorts, pink bow, and tennis shoes. Hair CURLED ½ up and ½ down. Makeup encouraged but not required. Guys: Yellow T-shirt, black shorts and tennis shoes.


WHAT TO BRING:
1) Water bottle clearly marked with your name. To be used at all water breaks.
2) Decorated water bottle. We will be having a contest for the Best water bottle. Please decorate however you wish, but it MUST have a “Be all you can BEE” theme. These will be traded with other decorated water bottles so please make sure your child knows he/she will NOT get them back.
3) Girls only - $10.00 for bows
4) Any medications taken on a daily basis
5) Sunscreen
6) Insect repellant
7) Deodorant
8) Swim suit and towel (for nightly games and activities only)
9) A backpack to hold cell phones and misc. items
10) Sack lunch on Saturday (NO lunch boxes)
11) Old play clothes, swim suits and old tennis shoes. This is for the game activities Friday night. Campers will be wet and dirty! Do not send items that cannot be “messed up”.


DIRECTIONS:
Your best bet for directions is google maps or mapquest.


Glass Recreation Center: 501 W. 32nd Street, Tyler, TX. 75702.
When coming to Tyler from the South: Take Hwy 69 straight thru downtown. Stay on 69 until you reach Gentry Parkway. Go straight across Gentry. Keep traveling North. Look to the left for the Mother Frances Clinic sign on the left. Turn left onto 32nd street. Glass Rec Center is on the right.


When coming from the East: Get on Loop 323. Follow North on Loop 323. Turn left onto North Broadway. Turn right onto 32nd Street. Glass Rec Center is on the right.


When coming from the West: Get on Loop 323. Follow North on Loop 323. Turn right onto North Broadway. Turn right onto 32nd Street. Glass Rec Center is on the right.


Green Acres South Campus: 1010 CR 137, Flint, TX. 75762 : This campus is located right on Hwy 69S just a little ways up from FM346. When traveling North towards Tyler it is on the Left hand side of the road so you will have to do a U-turn to get across the highway. The campus is visible from Hwy 69.



Spirit of Tyler Camp Waiver

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the activities and programs at the Glass Recreation Center, Green Acres South Campus and Spirit of Tyler, and to use its facilities, equipment, I do hereby waive, release and forever discharge the Glass Recreation Center, Green Acres South Campus and Spirit of Tyler, and its employees, representatives, executors and all others from any responsibility or liability for injuries or damages resulting from my participation at said facilities. I do also hereby release all of those mentioned and any others acting on their behalf from any responsibility or liability for any injury or damage to myself, including those caused by the negligent act or omission of any of those mentioned or others, acting on their behalf or in any way arising out of or connected with my participation in any activities of the Glass Recreation Center, Green Acres South Campus facility, or Spirit of Tyler. I agree to adhere to all policies set by the Glass Recreation Center, Green Acres South Campus, and Spirit of Tyler.

Signature _________________________________________________________Date________________________


As legal guardian of all of my student(s), I hereby consent to the all person(s) participating in the Spirit of Tyler program. I recognize that potentially severe injuries can occur in any activity involving height or motion, including tumbling and related activities including cheerleading, tumble tramp, trampoline, stunting, pyramids, dance, swimming, martial arts, gymnastics and physical activity in general. I understand that it is the express intent of all staff and personnel to provide for the safety and protection of my student and, in consideration for allowing my student to use these facilities, I hereby COVENNANT NOT TO SUE and FOREVER RELEASE the Spirit of Tyler, affiliated and partner companies and organizations, property owners and lessors, staff, contractors, subcontractors, teachers, and coaches involved in the Spirit of Tyler program, from all liability and for any and all damages and injuries suffered by my student during instruction, supervision, and/or control during any and all classes.

Signature _________________________________________________________Date________________________

 

 

 

 


Medical Release Form

Camper’s Name _______________________ Date of Birth ___/___/____ Age _____
Address ______________________________ Telephone (_____)_________________
City/State/Zip ____________________________
Name of Parent or Legal Guardian __________________________________________
Address ______________________________ Telephone (_____)_________________
City/State/Zip ____________________________ Work(_____)_________________
Where can parent/guardian be reached during camp? ___________________________
Name of camper’s physician ________________ Phone (_____)___________________
Address ________________________ City/State/Zip ___________________________
Health Insurance _________________________
Identification Number_____________________
Please list two people who may be contacted in case parent/guardian cannot be reached in an emergency:
Name ____________________ Relationship ________________ Phone( )__________
Name ____________________ Relationship ________________ Phone( )__________

General Health and Medical History
1. List any chronic or long-term illness: _____________________________________________________
2. Serious Injuries or Surgeries: ___________________________________________________________
3. Known Allergies: foods ___________________ drugs _______________________________________
Plants _____________________ animals ___________________________________________________
Other ________________________________________________________________________________
Explain reaction and indicate medication used or other action to be taken:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. Explain any physical/medical conditions that we should be aware of: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Medication
Is camper bringing medication to camp? Yes ____ No _____
If yes, please list all medications on back of this form. Medication must be in pharmacy
container with patient’s name and the dosage instructions on it. If dosage instructions are different, please note, and sign your name.

Restrictions
Does camper have any activity restrictions? Yes ____ No ____
If yes, please specify: __________________________________________________________
In the event that I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to the physicians selected by the camp officials or camp nurse to provide necessary emergency medical or surgical treatment.

Signed ________________________________________parent/guardian Date______________________
 

icon05/24/2010 - June & July Class Rosters

 

Here are the class rosters for the months of June & July.  If we have accidentally overlooked you name on these lists, please let us know.  The classes below will begin Monday, June 7th.

MONDAYS 5:00

Bailey Sessions                                                               

Akya Turner

Bailea Mapes

Timayah Stewart

Alexis Muller

Ariyanna Lynch

Delaney Owens

Marissa Perry

Carlie Cobb

Conley Cavender

Maci Drewry

Kendall Westbook

Conley Evans

Laynie Hayes

Abby Franks

Anna Higginbotham

Alaya Weekley

Bailee Simon

Aubrey Brandon

Erin Monreal

Maisy Rowland

Sarah Peters

DeJa Hamilton

Bailey Huff

Kaitlyn deBose

Cameron Stokes

Taylor Winthrop

Sydney Clark

Skylar Epperson

Adrianna Wilhite

Cameron Attaway

Maddie Powell

Megan Meyer

Caleigh Hiltz

Cadance Hiltz

Kelsey Owens

Kayla Wilson

Rachel Roosth

Olivia Martin

Marina Powell

Lulu White

MONDAYS 6:00

Halle Hudson

Kelsey Duncan

Natalie Rose Steinkamp

Emman Khan

Erin Birdsong

Sarah Leonard

Caroline Brookshire

Regan Phillips

Hanna Leonard

Kaylee Scarborough

Larkin Manning

Kailey Wade

Brittany Nejame

Amber Jones

Lauren Wood

Alli Attaway

Brooke Mullins

Fate Richey

Greyson McGee

Julia Konsire

Molly Berry

Macy Perry

Zoe Bates

Haley Pyle

Brooke Godwin

Kirstin Pritchett

Mary Brian Clarke

Trace Wilkins

Karen Ralda

Nicole Bradley

Elizabeth Cobb

Brittany Yumul

Ally Wheeler

Hannah Matlock

Hannah Hightower

Rachel Callender

Cassidy Hale

Meagan Potter

Kellie Anderson

Jasmine Roberson

Kathleen Bolton

Mazie Jones

MONDAYS 7:00

Kamryn Walker

Caroline Callender

Cheyenne Day

Kesli Hill

Taylor Mullins

Meagan Williams

Kayleigh Westbrook

Kendall Negley

Abby Ventress

Lauren Brown

Hallie Stewart

Presley Bramlett

Victoria Willoughby

Lacy Smith

Sara Hall

Raven Landeros

Chynese Simmons

Nathan Burton

Abbie Nourse

Matt Lockwood

Shelbee Walker

Neely Williams

Avery Ruffin

Bailey Horneman

Macy Riley

Kamryn York

Madeline Pritchett

Courtney Johnson

Nicole Greenwood

Mckenzie Johnson

Christina Varela

Reagan Smith

Shelbi Rowland

Courtney Cannon

Mckensay Savell

Ashley Brown

Elise Martin

Tiffany Upshaw

Mason Swanner

Baileigh Ford

MONDAYS 8:00

Lani McNatt

Rebecca Valentine

Madi Hodges

Callie Moltz

Gabby Green

Riley Benthul

Hanna Clarke

Melissa Tillery

Haley Anderson

Jessica Brown

Hunter Sowards

Tessa Walley

Reanna Boone

Jacee Callens

Lisa Moore

Kaston Kincade

Sarah Dorsey

Sydney Kueck

Bailey Braquet

Kati Davis

Megan Carson

Kelsey Mundt

Ellen Reid

Amy Ewert

Tanner Cooke

Cici Haley

Rachel Pippin

Acura Blaylock

Savannah Nelson

Lyndsey Smith

Michele Stewart

 

 

 

 

icon05/23/2010 - Hip Hop Results

Congrats to all of you that that made a team. For those of you that did not keep trying and never give up on your dreams.  I really took into consideration those of you that were there today to improve and work hard, it really made the difference!!

For those of you that did make a team the first payment is due.  You will need to come up to the gym on either Monday or Tuesday from 6:00 - 8:00 to pay your fees.  If you are not a member of our cheer program you will owe $145 (first month's tuition $85, registration $40 and a choregraphy deposit $20).  You also will need to fill out some paper work.  If you are a current member of our cheer program you will owe $75 (first month's tuition $55 and a choregraphy deposit $20).  All fees must be paid by Tuesday.

Youth Hip Hop

Isabella W.

Kamryn W.

Maisy R.

Molly B.

Aubrey B.

Laynie H.

Zoe B.

 

Junior Hip Hop

Trace W.

Cameron A.

Meagan W.

Bailey H.

Sarah P.

Jacee C.

Shelbi R.

Mary Brian C.

Savannah N.

Olivia M.

Caroline C.

Macy R.

Kamryn Y.

Shelby M.

 

Sr. Hip Hop

Lauren B.

Courtney J.

Brooke R.

Hannah M.

Chelsea M.

Lauren W.

Rebecca V.

Cassie I.

Christina V.

Hanna R.

Haley A.

Marie R.

Cierra D.

Presley B.

Caroline B.

Jyssica Y.

Brittany N.

Hanna C.

Greyson M.

Acura B.

Madison H.

Lani M.

Kemian F.

Gabby G.

Blaire B.

Ally W.

Mckensay S.

Donald L.

Jessica B.

Scotty B.

Lindsay Y.(alternate)

Fate R. (alternate)

 

 

icon05/20/2010 - Tons of New Info.....

 

Hey SOT!  What a busy and exciting time it is.  Here are some important times/dates you will need to write down.

1)  Hip Hop tryouts are this Saturday, May 22nd.  Those who are age 9 and above will try out from 10:00 am - 12:30pm.  Feel free to wear whatever you are comfortable in.  Those ages 5-8 are NOT required to try out...however, you will need to come to the gym between 10:00 and 12:30 and get them signed up. Everyone is invited to try out.  Feel free to bring your friends.  There is a tuition discount for those who are also in a cheer class and those who have siblings wanting to join.  There will be a MANDATORY clinic sometime in the summer (TBA), but Hip Hop classes will not begin until September.

2)  June tuition will draft out June 1st.  It will take a few days before you see it hit your bank.  It will say "Panola State Bank" on your statement.

3)  Melinda is in NEED of any photos and videos anyone has taken from the 2009-2010 season.  Please email anything you have ASAP to Tiffany Upshaw.  Her email address is: tup405@gmail.com.  SENIORS AND SUPER SENIORS...we also need 8-10 pictures of you starting with a baby picture and going up til present.  Please..please get these emailed in NOW!

4)  Our annual SOT end of the year banquet will be held Thursday, June 3rd, at the Jalapeno Tree Mexican Restaurant in Tyler, from 6:30-9:00pm.  There are several changes regarding banquet this year that you will need to make note of.  (A)  Due to limited seating, we will not be able to invite new members this year :(  All 2009-2010 students, family and friends are invited to attend, but ALL must have pre-paid tickets.  (B) Banquet tickets will be on sale at the gym Monday, May 24th and Tues. May 25th during class times (6-8pm).  Tickets are $13 for adults and $10 for kids ages 12 and under.  That fee includes gratuity.  Food will be set up Buffet style, so everyone in attendance MUST have a ticket and MUST eat.  Restaurant staff stressed that point!  (C)  Tickets WILL NOT be sold at the door.  If you come without tickets the restaurant will charge an increased fee. The restaurant staff WILL NOT allow you to just come and sit, you must eat.

5) There will be NO tumbling classes Thursday, June 3rd.

6)  There will be NO CLASSES Monday, May 31st or Tuesday, June 1st.

7)  The new class schedule for June and July will be available this week.  The new classes will begin JUNE 7TH AND JUNE 8TH.  When your child attends class they will be told which class they come to on Monday nights.  They will be assigned to ONE of four classes on Mondays: 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 or 8:00.  Whichever Melinda tells them will be their class time for Monday nights through the month of July.  Tuesday nights they may attend ONE of four classes also.  Either 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 or 8:00.  They choose which they want to attend and they DO NOT have to attend the same class time each week.

8)  We will extend Booster Club sign ups.  You may join Monday, May 24th or Tues, May 25th.  The cost is $25.00 per child.  We will have our first meeing Weds, June 9th at 7:30pm at the gym.  PLEASE BRING LAWN CHAIRS!

9)  Just a heads up to get you prepared.  We will begin collecting $75.00 uniform deposits June.  If you have a uniform you would like to sell, please get it cleaned up and ready now.  MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR NAME ON EACH PIECE!

10)  Please note CAMP DATE CHANGE!  Camp has been moved to August 20th -22nd.  This is different than the dates on the parent handout.  Please make that change on your calander now!

11)  For those who ordered pictures...thank you for your patience.  We are working hard to get you the very best quality product.  Our goal is to have those to you at banquet. 

It's a GREAT time to be a BEE!  See everyone soon :)

icon05/03/2010 - SOT takes WORLDS by SWARM

We would like to say congrats to our Sr. Hip Hop team for qualifying for Worlds!  We recently returned from Orlando where our Sr. Hip Hop team competed at Worlds for the very first time.  The team qualified for the event at Cheer America Nationals.  There were over 40 different countries at this competition.  Spirit of Tyler competed against teams from Japan, Canada, China, Jamaica, Sweeden, Great Brittian, Mexico, Equador and Australia just to name a few.  Our team placed 16th beating several countries and many other teams from the US.  It was a once in a lifetime experience for our kids to compete and represent the United Sates in the only World competiton.  We really loved every minute!  Way to go SOT we are so proud of you!

 

icon03/27/2010 - Spirit of Tyler Try-Out Results

Try-out Results for 2010 - 2011

I want to congratulate all of you that have made the program.  I look forward to a wonderul season ahead!  It's going to be unBEElievable!

For those of you that did not make it I want to encourage you to keep trying!  Never give up on your dreams!

The names below are in no particular order:

Hanna Matlock

Brittany Nejame

Amy Ewert

Rebecca Valentine

Cassie Intelhouse

Mckensay Savell

Maci Drewry

Adriana Wilhite

Rachel Callender

Bailey Braquet

Jessica Brown

Donald Love

Timayah Stewart

Andria Nicole Ralda

Kaitlyn DuBose

Molly Berry

Conley Cavender

Trace Wilkins

Skylar Epperson

Bailey Horeman

Cameron Stokes

Deja Hamilton

Bailey Huff

Zoe Bates

Haley Pyle

Jacee Callens

Bailea Mapes

Kamryn Walker

Emman Khan

Meagan Williams

Alexis Muller

Erin Monreal

Carlie Cobb

Laynie Hayes

Kaleigh Westbrook

Kelsey Duncan

Cheyenne Day

Cameron Attaway

Kelsi Hill

Taylor Mullins

Maddie Powell

Alaya Weekley

Bailey Sessions

Aubrey Brandon

Cadance Hiltz

Caleigh Hiltz

Bailee Simon

Ariyanna Lynch

Caroline Callender

Sarah Peters

Halle Hudson

Maisy Rowland

Macy Riley

Abbie Grace Leisure

Avery Ruffin

Akya Turner

Elizabeth Cobb

Shelbi Rowland

Erin Birdsong

Shawanna Ford

Lisa Moore

Hallie Stewart

Reanna Boone

Nicole Greenwood

Riley Benthul

Brooke Ruiz

Julia Konshire

Acura Blaylock

Lauren Wood

Courtney Johnson

Brittney Yumul

Larkin Manning

Matt Lockwood

Connor Stubbs

Gabby Green

Olivia Martin

Mary-brian Clarke

Rachel Roosth

Callie Moltz

Hannah Leonard

Sarah Leonard

Tyra Land

Ladashaw W.

Greyson McGee

Brooke Mullins

Sarah Dorsey

Casey Tucker

Kaylee Scarborough

Ally Wheeler

Sydney Kueck

Kara Bolton

Natalie Orr

Kailey Wade

Summer Boswell

Kendall Negley

Kellie Anderson

Sara Hall

Courtney Cannon

Ronnie Alford

JJ Williams

Rickala Chaffold

Michelle Harris

McKenzie Johnson

Megan Carson

Sanannah Nelson

Cierra Davis

Ellen Reid

Abbie Nourse

Amber Jones

Melissa Tillery

Karen Ralda

Cassidy Hale

Kathleen Bolton

Christina Varela

Madison Hodges

Michele Stewart

Shelby Leisure

Regan Phillips

Lani McNatt

Lindi Leisure

Natalie Rose Steinkap

Megan Meyer

Abby Ventress

Kati Davis

Alli Attaway

Haley Anderson

Elise Martin

Hannah Hightower

Madeline Pritchett

Kirsten Pritcheet

Ashley Brown

Meagan Potter

Caroline Brookshire

Reagan Smith

Mason Swanner

Hanna Clarke

Lauren Brown

Kelsey  Mundt

Khrista Sihland

Vistoria Willougby

Fate Richey

Sabrina Newman

Kamryn York

Nicole Bradley

Raven Landeros

Presley Bramlett

Kendall Westbrook

icon02/23/2010 - Cheer America Information

 

Cheer America National Championship—Cheer Bowl 2010
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, Texas 77010
Convention Center Phone: 713-853-8000
Website: http://www.houstonconventionctr.com
***Hall A3-Located on Level 3—Performance/Competition--National Hall
***Hall B3- Located on Level 3— Performance/Competition—Grand Hall Hall
Hall B-Located on Level 1--Warm-up Hall
 
Doors will open at the following times...
Friday--3:00 PM
Saturday--7:30 AM
Sunday--6:30 AM
 
COMPETITION FEES:

national championship
per participant
 Cheer team and Senior Dance Team fee
$135
Team crossover (fee for 2nd team)
$98
 Dance team fee-Youth & Junior
$102

 
 
Directions to George R. Brown Convention Center…
 
I-45 SOUTH (Coming from Dallas, The Woodlands, Conroe, Bush Intercontinental Airport)
Take I-45 South > to I-10 East > to US-59 South (Exit #770A) > exit Downtown Destinations/Hamilton Street > right on Capitol >left on Avenida de las Americas.
 
I-45 NORTH (Coming from Galveston, NASA, Clear Lake, Houston Hobby Airport)
Take I-45 North > exit Downtown Destinations (Exit #45) > exit Pease Street > right on Chartres > left on Polk > right on Avenida de las Americas.
 
US-59 SOUTH (Coming from Kingwood, Humble, Bush Intercontinental Airport)
Take US-59 South > exit Downtown Destinations/Jackson Street > left on Franklin Street > right on Hamilton > right on Capitol >left on Avenida de las Americas.
 
US-59 NORTH (Coming from the Galleria, Missouri City, First Colony, Sugar Land)
Take US-59 North > exit Downtown Destinations/Polk Street > left on Polk > right on Avenida de las Americas.
 
I-10 WEST (Coming from Baytown, Channelview, New Orleans)
Take I-10 West > To US 59 South (Exit #770A) > exit Downtown Destinations/Hamilton Street > right on Capitol > left on Avenida de las Americas.
 
I-10 EAST (Coming from Katy, San Antonio)
Take I-10 East > to 59 South (Exit #770A) > exit Downtown Destinations/Hamilton Street > right on Capitol > left on Avenida de las Americas.
 
SH-288 NORTH (Coming from Pearland, South Loop, Reliant Park)
Take SH-288 North > to US-59 North > exit Downtown Destinations/Polk Street > left on Polk > right on Avenida de las Americas.
 
SH-290 EAST (Coming from Austin, Copperfield)
Take SH-290 East > to Loop 610 South > to I-10 East > to US-59 South (Exit #770A) > exit Downtown Destinations/Hamilton Street > turn right on Capitol > left on Avenida de las Americas.
 
Parking: Parking fees vary from lot to lot.
 
The George R. Brown features a 1600-space parking garage located at the corner of Polk Street and Avenida de las Americas. Conveniently connected to the GRBCC and the Hilton by Level 2 skywalks, parking couldn’t be easier.
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A NEW 650 CAR PARKING GARAGE LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE CONVENTION CENTER UNDERNEATH THE NEW PARK.
 
In addition, there are several privately owned surface lots surrounding the convention center. All are just a short walk away or across the street.
 
NORTH Parking is available in lots one block from the GRBCC on Rusk Street.
 
SOUTH Convenient parking is available in the 1600-space Hilton Americas-Houston parking garage, as well as lots near the Holiday Inn Express on Chenevert Street.
 
EAST Chinatown is located just east of the GRBCC and Highway 59. There are several parking lots open to the public, in addition to street parking.
 
WEST Several lots are located between the GRBCC and the Four Seasons Hotel/Houston Center. Houston Center has multiple parking garages available for convention center parking.
 
CHEER AMERICA RECEIVES NO COMPENSATION FOR PARKING.
 
Please NOTE: There will be a Rodeo Parade on Saturday, 27th 2010.  Please check the following website for street closures.  
 
For a complete Rodeo Parade Route, Click below.
 
 
SCHEDULES:
FRIDAY:

TEAM
LEVEL
ARRIVE
WARMUP
COMPETE
FLOOR
Youth Hip Hop
 
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Hall B
Level 1
7:10 PM
GRAND
Hall 3B
Level 3
Jr Hip Hop
 
5:30 PM
6:40 PM
Hall B
Level 1
7:50 PM
GRAND
Hall 3B
Level 3
Sr Hip Hop
 
6:30 PM
7:40 PM
Hall B
Level 1
8:50PM
GRAND
Hall 3B
Level 3
AWARDS
YOUTH &
JUNIOR DANCE
 
9:00 PM
GRAND
 Hall 3B
Level 3

 
SATURDAY:

TEAM
LEVEL
ARRIVE
WARMUP
COMPETE
FLOOR
Sr Hip Hop
 
7:15 AM
8:00 AM
Hall B
 Level 1
9:10 AM
GRAND
Hall 3B
Level 3
AWARDS
SR HIP HOP
 
12:30 PM
NATIONAL
Hall A3
Level 3
Jr Coed
3
2:30 PM
4:04 PM
Hall B
 Level 1
5:14 PM
GRAND
Hall 3B
Level 3
Sr Coed
3
3:30 PM
5:00 PM
Hall B
 Level 1
6:08 PM
GRAND
Hall 3B
Level 3
Sr Inter Coed
5
5:30 PM
7:12 PM
Hall B
 Level 1
8:22 PM
NATL
Hall A3
Level 3

 
SUNDAY:

TEAM
LEVEL
ARRIVE
WARMUP
COMPETE
FLOOR
Sr Coed
3
11:00 AM
12:54 PM
Hall B
 Level 1
2:04 PM
GRAND
Hall 3B
Level 3
Jr Coed
3
12:00 PM
1:54 PM
Hall B
 Level 1
3:08 PM
GRAND
Hall 3B
Level 3
AWARDS
LEVEL 3
 
4:15 PM
GRAND
Hall 3B
Level 3
Sr Inter Coed
5
1:45 PM
3:36 PM
Hall B
 Level 1
4:46 PM
NATL 
Hall 3B
Level 3
AWARDS
LEVEL 5 & 6
 
6:15 PM
NATL
Hall 3B
Level 3

 
 
NO BIG/SIS-BRO GIFTS FOR THIS COMPETITION!
 
Athlete Credentials
All athletes will be required to wear wrist bands. The Athlete’s Credential will be handed out to the coach at Coaches Registration on Friday. This band must be worn snuggly and around the wrist at all times. An athlete in uniform will not be able to enter the competition, warm-up area or on the competition floor without a wristband. 
 
 
Ticket Sales
Tickets for the Cheer America Cheer Bowl 2010 are $15 per day. Spectators may purchase a “3-Day” Pass for $40. Spectators 5 & under are FREE. Senior citizens 60 and up may purchase tickets for $10 per day. Senior citizen discounted bands must be purchased by the senior in person with a valid form of identification. Tickets are available at the George R. Brown Convention Center Box Office February 26-28, 2010. Box Office will open at 3:00 PM on Friday, February 26, 2010. The Box Office is located outside of Hall B.
 
Spectator Seating
There will be plenty of seats for all spectators. Please DO NOT SAVE SEATS WHILE AT THE
COMPETITION! Security will remove belongings left in seats, so please do not place items in unused seats.
 
Concessions
Concessions will be sold at the George R. Brown Convention Center throughout the event. CHEER AMERICA RECIEVES NO COMPENSATION FOR CONCESSIONS, AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PRICING OF THE CONCESSIONS.
 
Mr. Video   
Mr. Video will be professionally video taping the entire competition. Order forms to purchase DVD’S will be available at the Mr. Video Booth and at our website at www.cachampionships.com. DVD’s may also be purchased online after the event by visiting www.mrvideoonline.com . Absolutely NO video cameras will be allowed in any of the venues.
 
Universal Event Photography  
Universal Event Photography will be our photographers for this event. Photos will be available to purchase in Hall B3. Please visit their website at www.universaleventphoto.com
 
Spirit Store
The Official Cheer America Spirit Store Booth will be available for team members to shop for official Cheer America Merchandise.
 
No Stunts and Tumbling allowed in Hallways
Stunting and tumbling are prohibited in any area other than the warm-up area MATS during your allotted warm-up time.
 
Glitter and Air Horn Policies
For the comfort and safety of all patrons, No air horns or excessively loud noise makers will be permitted. Please warn parents that air horns will be confiscated!
 
 
 

icon02/15/2010 - Feb-March Newsletter

 

Spirit of Tyler News (Feb – March 2010)
SOT TEAM PICTURES: Team and Individual pictures will be taken at the gym WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17th. There will be picture packets available for sale. No one is required to purchase pictures, however attending and having your picture made is MANDATORY! Competition hair and makeup is required. Come to pictures DRESSED AND READY. Mini team needs to be ready at 5:30. Junior cheer and Youth Hip Hop teams at 6:00, Senior cheer and Junior Hip Hop at 7:00, and Coed Cheer and Senior Hip Hop at 7:30. COED CHEER WILL PRACTICE after pictures. ****Picture packets MUST be paid for when pictures are taken****
SHOWOFFS:   Show-offs are a great time for family, friends and those interested in joining an SOT team to see what our gym is all about. It close to home for those who cannot travel to see our kids perform. We strongly encourage ALL SOT kids and parents to personally invite everyone you know to come out and watch! This year we will have two showoff performances. SHOWOFFS ARE NOT OPTIONAL! The first session will be from 1:00-3:00 at TJC’s Wagstaff gym. The second is from 6:00-8:00 in our SOT gym. Admission will be $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for students and kids 5 and under are FREE. We will have concessions open and be selling SHOUT-OUTS for $1.00 each. Shout outs will go on sale this week, and you are welcome to purchase as many as you wish. It’s a great way to tell your friends and coach how much they have meant to you this year, as well as remembering those who will not be with us next year.
CHEER AMERICA: Congrats to all our SOT teams. Ya’ll have done an amazing job at every competition. Your hard work and dedication make us proud. Our next competition is Feb. 26-28th in Houston. The competition will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Dance Teams please take note! Youth, Jr. and Senior hip hop will compete FRIDAY, FEB. 26TH. Youth and Jr will ONLY COMPETE ONCE. Senior dance will compete Friday night AND AGAIN Saturday morning. ALL cheer teams will compete Saturday and Sunday. NO CHEER TEAM COMPETES FRIDAY NIGHT. Fees for this competition are: Cheer teams $135.00. Those who double compete on second cheer team add an additional $98.00. Senior Hip Hop: $135.00 (this is because you compete twice). Youth and Junior Hip Hop: $102.00. Cheer America will post a more detailed schedule the week of competition. We need ALL fees paid ASAP, but no later than Monday, the 22nd for sure.
MARCH TUITION: We are doing something a little different this year. Melinda is going to dedicate herself and gym to those Jr High, Middle School, High School and College bound cheerleaders who are preparing for upcoming school tryouts, and anyone else who just wants to come to the gym and work on individual skills and tumbling. There will be no SOT team practices.   She will set times and days that she and a tumbling coach are available at the gym. Anyone interested will pay a flat tuition fee of $80.00 and may come to as many sessions as they would like. For those not interested, there is NO March tuition due. Anyone interested needs to sign up in the foyer asap. If you are on auto-draft now, tuition can still be drafted out if interested.
ACCOUNT BALANCES: With the season coming close to an end, we need to clear our books. Many of you still have balances for tuition or fees. PLEASE get these accounts caught up and cleared now. If you have any question as to your account, please feel free to ask. Accounts must have a zero balance before students are invited to attend the end of the year banquet.
SPIRIT OF TYLER TRYOUTS: Team tryouts will be held SATURDAY, MARCH 27th. All current and new cheerleaders must tryout. Current SOT members are encouraged to bring a friend. More details as to time and fee will be posted on the website.
YEAR END BANQUET: Be watching the website for information about our end of the year banquet. It is always something special and something I’m sure you won’t want to miss.
 

 

icon02/04/2010 - Alamodome Information

Here is some information about the ALAMODOME.  I will add a link to their site for further information.  Click on SEATING to see Section layout of ALAMODOME.

http://www.sanantonio.gov/dome/parking.htm 

Parking Rates
for LOT A, B, & C:

Passenger cars & trucks-$10/day.
15 passenger vans & RV's - $25/day
Buses - $50/day
Cash only.


Parking Passes and Handicap parking only in LOT A. Limited Handicap parking spaces first come first served and must display handicap vehicle license plate or placard. Bus parking in LOT B.

Parking Lots B and C gates open two hours before event doors open.

No tailgating or overnight RV/Bus parking.

Major event parking- Patrons should plan to arrive at least one hour before start of event.


 

 

icon01/27/2010 - American Cheerpower Competition Info.

 

SATURDAY, FEB. 6TH & SUNDAY, FEB. 7TH  
ALL-STAR CHEER TEAM SOUTHERN NATIONALS
 
ALAMODOME
100 MONTANA ST.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78206
February 5-7, 2010
 
This Competition is for Large Gyms and Small Gyms, and will be on Saturday and Sunday.  Exception is Large Gym level 1 will compete on Friday and Saturday. 
 
ATTENTION PARENTS:  Our program schedule must be printed in advance!  many times the program will not have LATE CHANGES OR TEAM NAMES THAT REGISTERED LATE!  We also have Individuals that will add an event at the competition.  This event will not be on the schedule. 
 
No one may bring food or drinks into venue.  NO Video tapping allowed at this event
 
Thank you to all the great parents that bring their signs and noisemakers to our competitions to support your kids!  Bring YOUR spirit and you might win a Parent Spirit Awards at one of our Award Ceremonies!  

 

SATURDAY, FEB. 6TH
 

TEAM
ARRIVE
WARM UP
COMPETE
Mini        ( Show Team)
11:45 am
1:14 pm
1:46 pm       “A” FLOOR
Jr.       (Jr Coed Level 3)
5:00 pm
7:06 pm
7:39 pm       “A” FLOOR
Sr.      (Sr Coed Level 3)
6:00 pm
8:06 pm
8:38 pm       “A” FLOOR
Coed( Int Coed Level 5)
6:45 pm
9:04 pm
9:33pm     MAIN FLOOR

 
SUNDAY, FEB. 7TH

TEAM
ARRIVE
WARM UP
COMPETE
Jr.      (Jr.Coed Level 3)
 11:30 am
1:28 pm
2:00pm     MAIN FLOOR
Sr       (Sr Coed Level 3)
 12:30 pm
2:28 pm
3:00 pm    MAIN FLOOR
Coed (Int Coed Level 5)
 1:45   pm
4:18 pm
4:54 pm    MAIN FLOOR
AWARDS
 
 
5:05pm     MAIN FLOOR

 
Melinda & Michael have purchased a room at the Alamodome JUST FOR SOT KIDS! This room will allow the kids to have a place to change and store their things during the competition. We will have the room both days of competition. THIS IS THE AREA THE KIDS NEED TO REPORT TO WHEN THEY ARE ASKED TO ARRIVE. Kids will need to take the escalator downstairs. Once there, they can ask someone where our particular room is. It will be marked with SOT pics and signs on the wall and door outside the room. NO PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED DOWN THE ESCALATOR.   It is a large place. Please tell kids to stay together so no one will get lost. Not that we expect it, but SOT will NOT be responsible for lost or stolen items placed in the room. They should be safe and secure, but in these times you just never know. I would leave valuable items (ipods, camcorders, etc.) with parents in the stands.
 
Competition Details:
  • Teams compete twice! Preliminary Score (Day 1) will count 25% (one time). Finals Score (Day 2) will count 75% (three times) of the total score.
  • Teams in a division by themselves will have to meet a pre-determined score to receive National Champion Jackets. If the pre-determined score is NOT met, then the winner will be declared and announced as a National 1st place Champion. National 1st Place Teams will receive a Prestigious National Champion Trophy, Banner, Medals and 1ST Place Hoodies in place of the Jacket. Teams that are close to the pre-determined score will be reviewed by the Judging Panel (judges decisions are final).
·         Locations:
  • Competition Floors – Main Floor (Straight ahead - Front Entrance) and A Floor (Sections 130-135). 
Awards Procedure
  • All teams will line up for awards.
  • We will announce all teams as finalist and placements for the Top 5. 2nd and 3rd place teams will receive medals as well as a National Trophy!
  • Champions will be announced – the entire team will come to the floor to receive their Banner, Trophy and Medals. Then they will exit to the side of the stage.
·         All Champions will come back to the floor together during the infamous song: “We are the Champions” We will then announce Grand Champions!
·         All National Champion teams will then proceed immediately to pick up their jackets and then to the photographer for pictures.
 
National Champion Jacket Pick-Up Process:
  • Teams should go directly to Sections 114-115 and sit in stands to be fitted.
  • Coaches – Pick up forms for sizing, meet team in stands.
  • Coaches only – Pick up jackets for team in Registration. Coaches must sign for all jackets received.
  • We will exchange any jackets that do not fit!  
·         PARENTS: IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please pick you children up after awards in Section 114-115. You may not be able to get down to them, but you can see them coming up the stairs. WHEN…or possibly if, they win NATIONAL JACKETS, they will have to follow the guidelines Cheerpower has set. I know you will be ready to head home, but this is a very exciting time for the kids. There will be MANY teams trying to get their jackets and get the correct size. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE BE PATIENT! This is what the kids have been working all year for! We will get through the process as quickly as possible!
 
 
Explanation of Awards:
  • All teams receive a Prestigious Placement Trophy.
  • Top 3 Teams receive medals.
  • National Champions receive the following:
    • Gold Medal
    • National Champion Banner
    • National Champion Real Leather Letter Jacket
    • Game Day National Champion is determined by the team with the Highest Combined Score of 2 Game Day Divisions.
  • If you are in a division by yourself and do not meet the predetermined score you will be announced as National 1st place Champions will receive a Prestigious National Champion Trophy, Banner, Gold Medallions and 1st Place Hoodies in place of the Jacket (hoodies must be ordered at Registration).
  • SPECIALTY AWARDS
    • Choreography Plaques will be awarded (determined by Judging Panel).
    • Showmanship Plaques will be awarded (determined by Judging Panel).
  • GRAND CHAMPION TEAMS
    • Small Gym All Star Grand Champions will receive a Grand Champion Banner, Trophy and $500. The Highest Scoring Team per Ability Level determines Grand Champion.  
Spectator / Parent Information:
  • Weekend Pass: $30 (reduced from last season)
  • 1-Day Pass:      $20 – Adults
  • FREE – 10 years old and under & Senior Citizens 60+ (New this year)
  • National Programs are Free this year.
  • No Video taping at Nationals!
  • Event Shirts – May be purchased at the Cheer Power Store. Teams will receive a special National Championship Gift!
  • Cheer Power does not receive money from concession stands nor parking fees. We do not have control over these prices!!
 
Hotels:
Cheer Power Hotels are provided by Game Time Travel.  You can visit their website at http://www.gametimetravel.com/ACP or just click the logo.
Venue Information:
Alamodome
100 Montana St.
San Antonio, TX 78206
Directions:
Coming from IH-35 North
Use the New Braunfels Street exit, south on New Braunfels to Commerce Street, west on Commerce Street to Cherry Street, south on Cherry Street and into lots.
Coming from IH-35 South
Use US-90 East to New Braunfels Street exit, north on New Braunfels to Commerce Street, west on Commerce Street to Cherry Street, south on Cherry Street and into lots.
Coming from IH-10 East
Use Hackberry Street exit, north on Hackberry to Durango Blvd., west on Durango Blvd. To Cherry Street, North on Cherry Street and into lots.
Coming from IH-10 West
Use IH-35 north to New Braunfels Street exit, south on New Braunfels to Commerce Street, West on Commerce Street to Cherry Street, south on Cherry Street and into lots.
Coming from IH-37 South
Use Durango Blvd. exit, east on Durango Blvd. to Cherry Street, north on Cherry Street and into lots.
Coming from US 281 North
Use Durango Blvd. exit, east on Durango Blvd to Cherry Street, north on Cherry Street and into lots.
 
WHAT TO BRING:
1)      ALL pieces of uniform
2)      Shoes
3)      NO SHOW socks (NO PART OF SOCK SHOULD BE SHOWING WHEN SHOES ARE ON)
4)      Bow ( 2 bows for Mini)
5)      BLACK Spankies/booty shorts (the ones from camp are fine)
6)      Make up (Grey eye shadow, black eye liner, blush, and hot pink lipstick)
7)      Safety Pins (just buy a package….. you are going to need them all season)
8)      LITTLE SIS/BIG SIS GIFT! Do NOT forget this!!! 
          Anything extra you may need. Ex: Tylenol, deodorant, bobby pins, pony tail holders, Band-Aids
 
 
NOTES FROM MELINDA:
HAIR:
Mini should wear their hair in two high piggy tails on top of their heads.  They should have their hair in ringlet curls.   
Junior, Senior and Coed should wear their hair half up half down on top of their head.  Their hair should be hot roller curly.  No wispys or bangs all other hair should be slicked back. 
MAKE-UP:
 Full competition make up is required for all.  This includes blush, grey eye shadow (not silver), black eye liner and hot pink lipstick.
BIG/LITTLE BROTHER/SIS:
 Each child has a big/little brother/sister.  They will need to purchase a $10 to $15 gift for them and exchange it with them at the competition. 
A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:
1)       Please pack the night before. Use checklist to be sure you have everything.
2)      Leave from home EARLY. You need to allow time for traffic, directions, pit stops etc.
3)      If something unforeseen comes up, BE SURE TO CALL and let us know where you are and what’s going on.
4)      The LOUDER the crowd cheers…..the better the kids perform! It is also a part of the overall competition score. Bring your spirit and your noise makers!
5)      Wear Hot pink, black or white to support our teams!
6)      When entering the arena, do your best to sit together as a group
7)      DO NOT leave the arena without telling Melinda. 
8)      DO NOT eat in uniforms. Bring a shirt to wear over them.
9)      Be Dressed, with makeup and hair done WHEN YOU ARRIVE at the competition.
10)    Make sure your child gets a good night sleep! No all night slumber parties or strenuous activities the night before   competition.   Follow up with a good breakfast the next morning. 
 
 
CONTACT  NUMBERS:
Melinda’s Cell: 903-521-8183
Michael’s Cell: 903-312-4358
Valerie Valentine – Team mom: 903-343-2942
Donna Cooke – Team mom: 903-316-2060
 
 
 

          

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