Gym Updates

All news isn't always good news. We are having a few issues in the gym that were discussed at practice today. The coaches want to let parents know that we are coming across some respect issues towards coaching staff and teammates during practice. We reviewed the expectations in the gym and hope that by re-itterating them we will see an increase in the respect level towards each other. Our practice policies are very important to us. The rules we have in the gym help us to create the best positive learning environment possible. Gymnasts, Coaches and Parents are expected to behave according to the YMCA Member Code of Conduct and the core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility during practice, at meets and everywhere within the Y. We need the support of families to help us do our job, knowing that what we do is with the best intention of the girls.

Please be aware of the fact that set up/tear down of the equipment is mandatory for all gymnasts. I know life happens and girls have to leave early. Parents, please make every effort to assist with set up/tear down so that we can have as much practice time as possible . All hands on deck is the only way to get the job done.

Discipline action will be taken if necessary. Please refer to the Monarch Handbook for a reminder of the disipline policy.

Thanks for all of your support!
Kristin, Anna, and Bekah

Captains

Monarch,

I wanted to let everyone know the outcome from our 2011-2012 Monarch Group and Team Captain Election. I just want to start by saying that being a Captain is a great honor and should be treated respectfully from the entire team. Being the leader of a group or team is a huge responsibility, leading by example is the best way to influence. Leadership is doing what is right when no one is watching.-- George Van Valkenburg. The role of a Captain isn't to be a coach but to be the voice of the gymnast. Every Monarch on our team is a leader in her own way and will only continue to grow in the direction as a great gymnast and leader.
We must become the change we want to see.-- Mahatma Gandhi

For Youth Development, For Healthy Living, For Social Responsibility.

Bekah's Group Captain:

Sophie

Kristin's Group Captain:

Becky

Anna's Group Captain:

Sarah

Team Captain (s):

Allyn and Kelly

Congrats girls!

~ Coach Kristin

Gym Updates

Monarchs,

New and returning, they're a ton of exciting things happening in the gym right now. On Monday the girls started to learn their new routines! This is a very new, exciting and hard time for both gymnasts and coaches. We as coaches do expect the girls to practice the dance at home because gym time is short . Sometimes we even ask them to right the routine down on paper. I know life can get busy but please help us coaches to better prepare the girls for our first competition of the season.
We also have "Bring a friend day" this Friday August 19th. The girls are very excited so please get those waivers signed by Friday so our gymnasts get to show their friends the gym and what we do. There's a lot of fun in store for Friday so we don't want anyone to miss out.

Also on Monday the Gallardo girls decided not to return for the 2011-2012 season. It wasn't an easy decision but it was their own and we respect them for that. We will miss them very much and wish them the best of luck on their next adventure.

Coach Kristin

Coaches News!

Monarchs,

I just wanted to update all of the Monarch Families of the news the coaches told the gymnast today. As of the week of July 11th 2011 coach Laura will not be permanently coaching the Monarchs. She has struggled with the decision to leave for the past few months and unfortunately her career isn't allowing her the commitment that is required for this team. We are going to make the transition as smooth as possible on the girls. Kaitlin is going to coach every Saturday practice this summer starting June 11th while Laura continues weekday practices. Coach Anna Battoclette, Blue Ash's former head coach will be joining our Monarch family. She will be coming in one practice a week starting next week to work with Laura to get to know the girls and our gym better. This again was super hard on all of us but is better for the girls in the long run. We love Laura and we wish her the best of luck starting her life. She will continue to sub in the gym and will be around to support us. We wanted the girls to know first so this was the best way I could think of to get the news to all of the families.

Thanks for your support,
Coach Kristin

Hello Monarchs,

Well it's be awhile and I have some very exciting news! The 2011 PCY Annual end of the year Banquet is right around the corner. Literally, May 6th 6:00pm in the Y Lodge. Invitations are in the family folders with more specific details. Please save the date, this Banquet means a lot to the girls and it's too much fun to miss out on. The great part about the Banquet is the girls stay with us coaches in the gym all night long:) Pick up from the sleep over the next morning is 8:00am, unless they stay to help with classes;) Listed below are a few items to sign up for so the girls have some snacks and a quick breakfast in the morning. The movie for the night will be Tangled. Any questions regarding the Banquet/Overnight you know what to do!!

Beverages

1) Milk – ½ gallon only needed

2) OJ - - 1 gallon only needed

Snacks- 6 total

Breakfast food – bagels, fruit, donuts

*If you bring bagels please remember to bring cream cheese.

If you want to bring something that's not listed for breakfast then feel free, these are just some suggestions. Please just email me the item(s) and I will post them to keep everyone informed of what we still need.

Thanks for all your support throughout the season, let us come together to celebrate.

~Coach Kristin

Up Coming Events

Monarchs,
I want to start by saying Thank you to all of you and your families for doing such a great job with our home meet. It's one of the most successful meets we have hosted. I've received such great feed back from our Executive Director and class participants that came to support us. I know that girls had a great time so it was totally worth all of the hard work. Everyone really came together and created such a positive experience.
Back to business, everyone should have received districts information in their family folders on Friday and it's also posted on the our website if you need to find the information. This is our last meet for some of the gymnast so we are trying to get them prepared and staying focused. This is the meet that we work so hard for all year long. The girls are going to go into Championships with a positive attitude and no holding back. Good luck Girls:)
This Saturday March 12th at 12:30-2:00pm we're holding a Free Vault Clinic coached by Denise Brunck and Rebekah Grossman. The focus is only going to be on Vault. I encourage everyone to come and benefit from this Free vault practice. While the girls will be working hard in the gym I'm holding the Parent Nationals meeting right outside my office at the same time. If your gymnast(s) is a level 5 or higher and has received the nationals score you are strongly encouraged to come and listen what Nationals is all about. Please let me know if you can or can't make it.
Zones information will be shared whenever it gets to me. Please book hotels now and then cancel if need be.
Please keep the Cleghorn family in your prayers, they are going through some hard ships right now and could really use the extra thoughts and prayers.

Any questions please do not hesitate to call or email me.

Thanks for everything you do,
Kristin

Gym Updates

Monarchs
We have a meets 1/30/11, 2/12/11 and our home meet, 2/19/11. The first two schedules are posted on the website and our home meet will be going out this week. Please don't forget about the decorating party we have scheduled next Saturday morning 2/5/11 from 9am-12 in both Multi-purpose room and the Aquatic Club room.
In the gym the girls are working hard preparing for future meets, and as coaches we try our best to let you the parents and gymnast know how the progress is and how hard everyone is working. Their just isn't enough time in the day to talk to every parent after every practice. If you the parents aren't in the gym to help with the equipment then it gets even more challenging. So, what us coaches have decided and came up with is, sending out progress reports about every 2 weeks. Communication is key to success and we feel this will help let the parents know what's going on. We feel that this will be a great tool and the girls will be able to share with the family how they are doing in the gym. The report will have 3 categories; Work Ethic, Attitude and Progress. We feel these are 3 of the most important qualities to have to be a successful gymnast and a great teammate. The progress reports will be in the family folders today after practice. When a new progress report is ready there will be a email sent out informing the parents. Please don't forget to ask your gymnast to share it with you:)

Thanks for all you do,
Coach Kristin

Updates

Monarch Families,
Now that the Holidays are over and mid January is approaching we have a ton to stay on top of when it comes to our home meet February 19th. Please get with the parents you need to in order to accomplish yet another great home meet. It will come sooner than we think. Before the home meet we have 2 away meets. First is Darke County, January 30th. It's the Sunday meet so please let me know right away if you will NOT be attending. As of right now it's going to be a 3 session meet. Level 4's will be first session and they're trying for level 5 and 6 second session, which leaves optionals and prep-ops third. Their gym is super cold this time of year so please dress accordingly. February 12th is the Miami County meet, it's in Piqua so be prepared to drive. I will be in New York that weekend starting from Friday 2/13/11-Tuesday 2/15/11. I know it's not the ideal time to be taking a vacation but sometimes you don't get to choose. I will have my cell phone on me at all times and emailing frequently.
Sarah Voit is our Featured gymnast so congratulations to her. She has been working really hard in the gym and the hard work has shown and most certainly paid off. Great Job Sarah.
Parents please please please write your daughter(s) a note if they're going to be late getting into the gym. Even if they're a minute they have been asked for a note. You can also call or text one of us three coaches. This has been an issue for weeks now so that is why it's being brought up.

Thanks so much for all of the effort and dedication from everyone!
~Coach Kristin

Great Job to level 4's and 5's for both taking 2nd place as a team at Counrtyside! 1,2,3...PC