Welcome to the Sunnyvale Rockets-Jr. PeeWee Blog! This Blog will be used throughout the 2014-2015 Season to assist in effective communication between Coaches, team and parents. We will work to update frequently with important events and reminders.
Competition THIS Sunday 9.15
Arrival time is 6am SHARP. Check in and our meeting time has a fast turn around so please arrive a little earlier than 6am to account for parking and what not.
Location: Pioneer High School
What to Bring:
Please come with Game tops on (sport bras under neither in either black or matching red)
Competition shoes on
LOW CUT white socks (no color showing on the top)
Spankies/Briefs
Skirts
Hair in high pony tail or bun- just for this competition
Warm ups ON
Bring a brush in bag
GAME THIS SATURDAY
Location: King's Academy. This is our first home game. Show your support!
Time: Arrival is 10am Sharp
Game Kick off: Noon
Last Week was VERY hot, please make sure your child is fed and has water. Last week we took a longer break than they will be given this week. We will be cheering for half of the third quarter.
Dress: Same as every game. scroll below for requirements if forgotten.
WE LOVE SEEING OUR PARENTS HAVE SPIRIT IN THE STANDS. After all, our job is to help the crowd CHEER for the team! I have provided a small link with some ideas for making noise makers. I will later get a full list of what we can and cannot have. Homemade noise makers are usually ok, but items such as blow horns are NOT ok. Bottles filled with beans, rice, pop corn kernals are awesome and I would love to see them out there! http://scjohnson.com/en/family/family-economics/post.aspx?date=10-10-28&title=Homemade-Noise-Makers
BUYOUTS AND FUNDRAISER: If you are purchasing tickets or you were able to sell tickets, the due date is TODAY, THURSDAY. You need to email me right away so I can let them know that we have some orders. If not, your buyout is due TOMORROW FRIDAY. Children WILL sit out starting MONDAY if the payment is not received. Contact me IMMEDIATELY if there is a problem with this. Late contact WILL result in your child sitting out. Failure to attend practice to avoid your child sitting out WILL result in double earned demerits for missing practice. I repeat. Failure to attend practice due to not wanting them to sit out will result in DOUBLE earned demerits per missed practice.I 100% agree that it is not something the child should sit out for, but it ISTHE PARENTS JOB TO contact me PRIOR to the due date.
NOTICE ABOUT PRACTICE FOR NEXT WEEK. We may be moving location to Fair oaks again, in the building. Our mats are on order, but practicing at Fair Oaks has some mats already available. Please keep posted. This would start NEXT MONDAY. I will let y'all know by Friday if we will be doing this.
Thanks everyone! This weekend will be a busy one, but a GREAT one :)
*Times and information is subject to change. Stay up to date through Blog and Email
I HAVE TAKEN LOCATIONS OFF THIS BLOG FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, THE LOCATIONS AND ADDRESSES ARE INCLUDED IN THE TEAM EMAIL THAT WAS SENT OUT. IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE THE TEAM EMAIL PLEASE LET ME KNOW!
GAME
VS
GAME DATE
GAME TIME
Game 1: AWAY
Gilroy Browns
9.7.13 (SAT)
12:00
Game 2: HOME
East Bay East Warriors
9.14.13 (SAT)
12:00
Game 3: HOME
Redwood City 49ners
9.21.13 (SAT)
12:00
Game 4: AWAY
Berkley Jr. Bears
9.28.13 (SAT)
12:00
Game 5: HOME
Almaden Mustangs
10.5.13 (SAT)
12:00
Game 6: AWAY
Santa Clara Lions
10.13.13 (SUN)
10:45 AM
Game 7: AWAY
Southern Marin Broncs
10.20.13 (SUN)
10:00 AM
Game 8: HOME
Coyote Creek Wildcats
10.26.13 (SAT)
12:00
*NOTE ALL CHEERLEADERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE AT THE FIELD 2 HOURS PRIOR TO GAME TIME. GAMES MAY START EARLIER AND IT IS IMPORTANT THAT GIRLS ARE ALL PRESENT TO CHECK IN.
APPEARANCE AT GAMES: Girls are expected to wear: -Skirts -Game Tops -Sports Bra BLACK OR RED ONLY -White or Black shoes -Low Cut Socks -Hair in High Pony Tail or Bun -Game Bow
A bit later than usual, but here is the reminders from yesterday.
Practice Reminder: Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Attendance is mandatory in order to compete on Sunday. Every practice is just as important.
Sports Bras: Under game tops, girls are highly encouraged to wear a black Or RED sports bra. NO white will be allowed. Tank tops will not pass. The girls need to be uniformed when performing at competitions.
Scholastic: Check out the Sunnyvalepopwarner.com website. In the bottom left corner it shows those who were recognized for Scholastics last year. Congrats to all those that were eligible! Sunnyvale takes a huge pride in grades and academic work. Hard work on the field is nothing if you are ineligible, so make sure you take the time needed for homework!
Competition Time for Sunday: 6am Sharp. DO NOT SHOW UP LATE. We have check in at 7am so this is a quick turn around. Need to be full dressed with:
-Game top on
-Skirt on
-Spankies/briefs on
-SHORT white SOCKS on
-Competition Shoes
-Hair in HIGH pony tail or bun (we will change hair for future competitions)
-Warm ups ON
If parents are interested in doing a breakfast again, that would be AWESOME, but if not girls are expected to be fed. We cannot have the same incident as last week with girls not eating before games. Competition and performances are as stressful as is. If the child does not want to eat before the game, please tell me as I will make them do some form of punishment. Food is a necessity. Even if it is just half of a sandwich.
Saturday is our FIRST home game. Come out and wear your RED BLACK AND WHITE :) The bigger crowd, the better. The time will be released tomorrow. I have emailed the coach for the football team, and hopefully I will get a schedule if he has one.
As noted in previous postings, PRACTICE TONIGHT (MONDAY), WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY. IT WILL BE AT ORTEGA PARK IN SUNNYVALE.
*FAILURE TO ATTEND ANY PRACTICES THIS WEEK WILL RESULT IN NOT PERFORMING ON SUNDAY AT JAMBOREE COMPETITION.
This is crunch time. We have only 3 practices left until performance. If your child is sick, they MUST be at practice to see changes. This is in the contract that parents AND cheerleaders signed at the beginning of the season. It is not fair to any of the girls if someone misses practice and does not know the routine.
PRACTICE IS AT ORTEGA. DO NOT DROP YOUR KID AT FAIR OAKS. PLAN ENOUGH TIME TO GET THERE ON TIME. All I ask is that you communicate with me if there is any problem. And communication MUST occur at least 2 hours prior. To these girls, practice is like a "job." In order for me to plan accordingly for practice... I NEED TO KNOW.
I do want to say thank you to the girls that are always there and are always on time. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. It is not time to start slacking! :)
BUYOUT AND FUNDRAISER. Due date is THIS THURSDAY. We will not be practicing on Thursday, so Wednesday is OUR due date. If you need the extension until Thursday, YOU will be responsible for letting me know AHEAD of time. YOU will also need to drop it off at Fair Oaks or at the location it needs to be on Thursday. By letting me know in advance, we can help make plans.
60 dollars is the Buyout if you are not selling the 4 tickets. THIS HAS BEEN EXTENDED A WHOLE MONTH SO THERE SHOULD BE NO EXCUSES FOR NOT MEETING THIS DEADLINE. I want to say it is already last minute if you are going to tell me now if you are unable to pay by this deadline. In other words, I better get an e-mail in the next couple hours to know the circumstances.
Including the buyout, starting at next Monday's practice, cheerleaders WILL be sitting out until things are collected. I hate to get to this point, but it is way passed all the deadlines to be collecting funds. If you are unsure about your balances and what not I highly suggest contacting Team Mom Terri to find out.
Thank you and see everyone tonight!
We take the mat in... 6 days... :) ARE YOU READY?!
Phew! It was extremely warm out there today. Great job with everyone keeping the spirits up throughout the whole game. I'm very impressed with the progress the girls are making every day. Note I say progress because throughout this season they should be constantly striving for more. Teams go year long and still have things to improve on, so best believe we will still be working for more.
Couple things I want to note. Starting NEXT game, girls will only be allowed to wear black or the same color red sports bras with their tops. In other words, no more tank tops and no more white showing. This has to do with uniformity within the team and appearance. Pop Warner does regulate that everyone is uniformed.
Half time Performance: Looked really good today girls. We still have a TON of work to be ready for competition next week, but we are at a good point for right now. Keeping practicing. I encourage cheerleaders to perform for their parents so they can help and see the growth.
Practice from here on is MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. It will be at Ortega Park unless otherwise noted. Please keep posted on the blog. Again, I do this on my own time for everyone to use as a resource. My schedule is very busy and I appreciate that y'all take a time to look it over.
GIRLS BE READY TO PUSH IT THIS WEEK. PERFORMANCE SUNDAY. ANY PRACTICES MISSED THIS WEEK MEANS NO PERFORMING. THIS IS OUTLINED IN THE CONTRACT THAT WAS SIGNED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON. I AM VERY TOUGH WHEN IT COMES TO COMPETITION WEEKS. NOT HAVING A RIDE IS NOT A VALID EXCUSE TO MISS PRACTICE. CONTACT ME EARLY IF THERE IS A PROBLEM.
There will be a Game Next Saturday and Jamboree Cheer Performance SUNDAY. Times will come later during the week. At certification I was not given the full schedule, so I am working to obtain it. As soon as I have all the information you will too.
Please see the Game information below. This flyer was handed out to girls and parents for Saturday's game. Previous Post.
Practice went very well today ladies. Keep up the good work. The routine is officially done as far as Jamboree goes. Please come ready to learn more material and be ready to clean up because we will begin preparing for our October 5th competition.
Practice tomorrow: Fair Oaks Park 6-8:15pm
PRACTICES STARTING NEXT WEEK WILL BE MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 6-8:15 ORTEGA.
Buyout or Fundraiser is MANDATORY. They have given an extension until September 13th to complete this fundraiser. That is less than 9 days from today. If you plan on participating you should start now. This also means that Buyout will be due on SEPTEMBER 13TH AS WELL. FAILURE TO PAY BUYOUT OR PARTICIPATE IN FUNDRAISER WILL RESULT IN YOUR DAUGHTER SITTING OUT AND NOT COMPETING IN THE JAMBOREE COMPETITION. It is already BEYOND pass the due date which was originally set for August 19th. Please do not make me have your child sit out, because I will. You must contact me immediately if you have questions regarding this.
Music went out in the E-mail about this Blog Posting. Please Save it and keep it for just you and your daughter. It is not for other teams.
We have a cheerleader near Downtown San Jose that needs assistance with carpooling to practice. If you can offer help that would be greatly appreciated! I believe she is also offering to contribute to gas. Please e-mail me or Team Mom Terri so we can set up arrangements. Team Mom Terri will also be e-mailing out in regards to this matter. Please come together and help us arrange something. QUOTE OF THE DAY: YOU CAN HAVE RESULTS OR EXCUSES :)
I want to start with thanking everyone for making the first game and certification a very smooth process. We worked through what we needed to and got things done. Please make sure you are checking THIS BLOGfor the most updated times and information on the team. Each cheerleader and parent is responsible for being updated on this information. I do want to note that I go out of my way and strive very hard to make communication as effective as possible. I use the tools and insights to make the decisions I find best for the team. Please keep that in mind as we proceed forward with this season.
Topics Covered:
Buyout: If you have not and do not plan on doing the Raider Fundraiser, the buyout is $60 this is not optional. These funds go directly to putting safe equipment on the field for your kids. New due date is September 13th, since the fundraiser was extended
Fundraiser Extension: Due to many questions about wanting to buy more tickets, the Raider's organization has allowed us to extend our due date to September 13th. If you plan on participating, I highly suggest getting started now and not waiting until the last minute. This is the absolute last date to turn in orders. The sooner the better. This is the best way to avoid the buyout. Get out of the comfort zone and asking around about people wanting tickets. I know these may not be the easiest to sell, but if you don't ask around, the answer will be 100% no. If you at least ask, sometimes people like to still donate money, and that can go to your buyout for your child.
Practices: We will be doing ALL practices this week at Fair Oaks, due to building permits. Practices will be Thursday and Friday.
Game Saturday: Game this week will be Saturday at Gilroy. Arrival time will be 10am sharp. Game starts at Noon for parents if they want to come later, girls NEEd to be there early in order to check in. If they do not get checked in on time, they will not be allowed to cheer at the game. If getting a ride there is a problem, I need to be contacted AT LEAST 24 hours in advance to allow for me to reach out and try to find a ride. Please remember, it is not my job to get the kids to the events. It is my job to communicate the information of where and when to be there.
Girls will wear just as last game. Game tops, Skirts, Spankies/briefs, low cut socks, white or black low cut shoes, hair in high pony tail or bun. In there bags they MUST have there warm ups and sweats (black ones for this year). Failure to have any of these requirements will result in discipline actions.
JAMBOREE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH AT PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL.
PLAN FOR EARLY ARRIVAL AROUND 7AM. THE TIME WILL BE POSTED AND EMAIL OUT. PLEASE REFER TO THIS BLOG AND EMAILS AS OPPOSED TO THE SUNNYVALE WEBSITE.
This blog is designed for the purpose of keeping everything transparent and up to date. I have control over making sure this is updated as opposed to a third party. It should be your number one resource for meeting times and specific events.
PRACTICE CHANGE FROM ORTEGA TO FAIR OAKS PARK FOR TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND.
Hello All,
Important change in practice tomorrow! We will be practicing at FAIR OAKS again tomorrow, Tuesday September 2nd. This means we will not be at Ortega until Friday. The league will be having a meeting for cheerleader parents at 8pm at the Baseball field. This is just to prepare everyone for the remainder of the season. Shortly (Friday) we will be moving to an indoor facility and that means all teams will be at different locations. I encourage parents to attend as it is scheduled to be just a bit earlier than the girls will be released.
Please Reply with an e-mail as simple as "got it" to make sure you are aware of the change. Parents that do not reply, will be receive a call from me tomorrow about the change of practice location and meeting. This is just to ensure that all the girls get taken to the right location for practice.
Thank you guys for a great weekend of events! Game schedules will be released tomorrow at circle up.
Don't forget to regularly check the Blog for changes such as this.
Great job today to the Junior Pee Wee ladies! Their stunts are starting to look amazing!
Uniforms were handed out today at practice!
Certification Reminder:
We will NO LONGER be meeting at 5:15 for carpools due to low participation in needing rides. This means EVERYONE is responsible for meeting at Santa Clara Fairgrounds tomorrow by 6AM. Do NOT be late. Any late arrival will receive Start Jump Punishment Tuesday at practice.
For specific details such as what to wear, please read previous posts.
Parking is 5 dollars Cash.
Team Bonding:
This will follow right after Certification. Due to a later start than usual for being certified, this team bonding will go until roughly 1pm. We will be providing a light lunch as well as a light breakfast.
I highly suggest to bring something comfortable so that they are able to run around for activities we will be doing.
JAMBOREE CHANGE
The time for the game SUNDAY AUGUST 1st will be at 4pm @ Menlo Atherton High School
Arrival times will be 3pm! Please do not be late.
I do want to apologize that this change is a big difference from originally being 10am, but please be understanding that I am solely the messenger. As a volunteer Head Coach, I too have to adjust to all the changes on this schedule including work and school schedules. I am understanding if previous plans were made (only for this game) but do keep in mind that Pop Warner only allows 3 absences from games or your child will not be able to compete.
WHAT TO WEAR at Jamboree:
Skirts with game tops. GAME TOPS NEED SPORTS BRAS UNDER.
Low Cut Socks with White/Black Shoes. The same shoes used for Certification. I highly suggest to purchase some black or white shoes that are comfortable for running in because they will be what the girls are expected to wear at all games.
Hair in High Pony Tails.
Game Entrance for spectators is 10 Dollars. Girls will get in for free
Side Note:
I just want to commend the girls again for the progress they are making. They amaze me everyday and I know that this work extends through the parents for all their help and continued help with making this a successful season. I feel that we are headed in the right direction and the possibilities are endless. Keep up the great work!
First, I want to start with thanking everyone for sticking around for the League Meeting although it was cancelled last minute. I greatly appreciate that!
We reviewed many points during circle up that are found more in depth in previous posts so please read below if you need a refresher.
Items worth reviewing:
Mandatory Certification!!! Santa Clara Fairgrounds: Address: 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111 Carpools Meet at Fair Oaks Park (where we practice) at 5:15am. Cars will head out by 5:30am. If you are running late PLEASE call me prior to 5:15am. If you are choosing to meet us there, you NEED to be there by 6 AM Wear: Black cheer shorts, White Shirts, Black or White low cut shoes, Hair in high pony tail or buns. PLEASE WEAR YOUR WARM UPS TO CERTIFICATION OVER YOUR BLACK AND WHITE CLOTHES PARKING IS 5 DOLLARS PER CAR. HIGHLY ENCOURAGE CARPOOLING, ESPECIALLY SINCE BONDING WILL TAKE PLACE RIGHT AFTER CERTIFICATION.
TEAM BONDING!! Location: See E-mail
When: Right after Certification. Pick up time will be 12:30pm Feel free to bring any items such as small snacks or sides. Keep in mind we have 2 peanut allergies! This is a GREAT opportunity for the girls to spend quality time with girls on their team. In my 18+ years of experience within all different fields of cheer, it is much more enjoyable for all (parents, children and coaches alike) when they invest time into the relationships that connect to cheer. We will be providing breakfast as well as coordinating small activities. This is a CHEERLEADER only event. Sorry parents! But we will be planning a family get together in the near future.
NEW INFORMATION
GAME SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST- JAMBOREE Girls arrival time is 8:30am in Menlo Atherton High School. Exit is Middle Field RD off 280. For parents, game starts at 10am. Girls NEED to arrive ON TIME in order to cheer at the game. Failure to attend games will result in 3 demerits. I want to note that if a child misses more than 3 games throughout the entire season, they will NOT be able to compete. I am aware that this information was relayed a little last minute, so PLEASE communicate with me immediately if there is a problem. I need sufficient notice to excuse any absences.
PRACTICES FOR NEXT WEEK: No Monday- For Labor day We have a new location for practices ! Ortega Park. This will also be enclosed in e-mail sent out. Practices will be: Tuesday- Ortega- 6-8:15pm Thursday- Fair Oaks Park: 6-8:15pm Friday- Ortega- 6-8:15pm NO PRACTICE SATURDAY Next week starts our 3 day weeks of practices, dropping us to 6 hours a week. This means we will be expecting the girls to review at home on days off and to come ready to work to make up for the extra hours. Also note that games will be starting on a weekly basis. I will try to get more information ASAP on locations, dates, and times. Practices from here on out will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday. This is due to location. They will ALL be at Ortega Park starting the week of September 9th.
UNIFORMS: Uniforms are IN and we will be handing them out at tomorrow's practice (FRIDAY AUGUST 30th). In order to receive your child's uniform, a parent or guardian WILL need to sign off that they received what they ordered. We will be available for signatures before practice and after practice. If your child is getting picked up by another parent please e-mail me so that we can make other arrangements. Buyout Reminders: If you did not purchase/sell 4 or more tickets for the fundraiser, a 60 dollar mandatory buy out will be due no later than September 3rd at practice. Failure to pay the buyout will result in your child sitting out. Practice is STILL mandatory and this is not a valid excuse for your child to not attend practice. I am not a huge supporter of girls sitting out for punishment, but I do feel it is the best way to approach this issue. This buyout and fundraiser was mentioned since the 1st week of practice and the due date was August 19th. September 3rd is more than enough time for the funds to be collected. As always, Contact me if there are any questions in regards to this.
Here are some IMPORTANT updates that were discussed at practice
Certification: See more information below. We asked about who will be needing a carpool and who will be wanting to drive. I mainly requested for girls to ask parents and come with an answer for practice Thursday. There will most likely be a parking fee. By carpooling we SAVE money. I like to save money so carpooling is a great option.
Team Bonding: I want to make this mandatory. It is in place of practice time on Saturday. Your coaching staff will be providing a breakfast which the girls may help cook depending on how we are going to go about it. Girls are more than welcome to bring food to contribute. Suggestions for items include fruit, juices, or small items that girls can snack on throughout (chips, vegetables, etc) Please remember we have a couple NUT ALLERGIES. Do not bring anything that may contain nuts.
Lay out for Saturday's Schedule.
5:15am- Meet at Fair Oaks Park
5:30am- Leave Fair Oaks Park to meet at Fairgrounds
6:00am- Arrive at Santa Clara Fairgrounds (If I have a parent that volunteers for small snacks/fruit for the girls that would be AWESOME)
Certification occurs some point between 7-9am. If we all get there early and are prepared, we can make this nice and smooth.
9:15am (If we finish on time) Leave Fairgrounds for Team Bonding (Address will be e-mailed)
9:30/9:45am Arrive at Team Bonding
945am-12:30pm- Team Bonding activities including breakfast I HIGHLY encourage participation at the Team Bonding. It is HUGE that I am allowing a team bonding instead of a practice. The coaching staff has discussed that practice might be a bit much for the girls after certification, but a team bonding is perfect. It creates the opportunity for the girls to come together and really see themselves as a TEAM.
Game: Sunday there IS a game. It is our FIRST game. Attendance is MANDATORY to ALL games. Failure to attend games or to show up late will result in demerits earned. I was asked a great question last night if the information will always be this late. I wish I could say no, but it really does happen quite often. We do our best to get the information out, BUT it changes so frequently and because we are working with other leagues for games, it is practically out of our hands. Please bare with us and know that I am keeping you as informed as I can.
Uniforms: This season for games we will be wearing our skirts and game tops. We are hoping to have these ready Saturday. Jackets will be MANDATORY to bring to all games. We may be collecting uniforms after all games so that girls do not have pieces go missing.
Practices Next Week: After Labor day, practices shift to only 6 hours a week as opposed to 10. That means only 3 days instead of 5. Awesome! But that also means less practice time, so we need to make sure those practices are just as effective. The schedule for next week will be TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY. The location MAY be at an indoor facility so please stay up to date. NO MONDAY AND SATURDAY. This is JUST for next week. It is set up to give you Labor Day off to spend with the family. Practices after next week will be released on Friday. I am waiting to hear about locations for remainder of the season. Commend on Hard Work: These girls are working hard at practice and out of practice. It is not going unnoticed! I am very proud of these girls and could not ask for a better bunch this year. They impress us everyday (even if we have to push them to get there). That goes all way through to the parents. Thank you for getting your daughter out there and being on top to make sure they succeed. We really are teaching skills and helping build character to make them successful in all that follows cheer. Everyone, Keep up the great work!
I wanted to Provide the girls a Chance to check out this video. I will eventually be showing this video at practice, but I want them to see what cheer really entails and that they are on their road to success.
This movie STILL gives me the chills. I have provided you with the wording for it, because I LOVE it. It still motivates me on the daily.
Life is tough. That's a given. When you stand up you're going to be shoved back down. When you're down, you're going to be stepped on. My Advice doesn't come with a bunch of bells and whistles. It's no secret, you'll fall down, you'll stumble, you'll get pushed, you'll land square on your face. Every time that happens you get back on your feet as fast as you can. No matter how many times you need to do it. Remember this:
Success has been and will be continued defined as getting up one more time than you've been knocked down. If experience has taught me anything, it's that nothing is free and living ain't easy. Life is hard. REAL hard. INCREDIBLY hard. You fail more often than you win. Nobody is handing you anything. It's up to YOU to puff up your chest, stretch your neck, and overcome all the difficult, the nasty, the mean, the unfair. You want more than you have now. PROVE it. You want to be the very best there is, get out there and earn it. Once you decide that, you will know where it is you want to be. And you won't stop pushing forward until you get there. That's how winners are made. At the end of the day, success is what we ALL want. We all want to win. And the race WILL be one. There is no question about that. So Come on! Get out on top. Run Faster, Dream Bigger, Live better than you ever had before. This is in you! You can do this. Do it for yourself. Prove it to yourself.
Reminder of Dates to Keep up with. Please DOUBLE CHECK to make sure these are the same dates that you have, some of them have changed.
August 31- 6am- Certification- Fairgrounds
September 15th- Cheer Jamboree- This is a performance to make sure that they are placed in the proper level for competition- Pioneer High School- Plan for All day
October 5th- Invitational Competition- Saturday- Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View- Plan for all day. Release time will most likely be around 6 pm, start time may be as early as 7 am
November 9th- Conference Competition- Qualifier for Regional Competition - Saturday- Santa Clara Convention Center- Again Plan for all day from early morning to past 7pm- We will also be planning for pizza/food afterwards
November 29th- Regional Competition- Black Friday- Santa Clara Convention Center- Plan for all day with Pizza/food afterwards
December 9th-13th National Competition- TBD- Disney World, Florida.
If for some reason you will not be able to make ANY single competition or date posted above, I need to know NOW. Please e-mail or call ASAP as these are MANDATORY events. These are the events that your girls work for day in and day out.
Also a reminder, Games will be every weekend, most likely every Saturday. As soon as I get better dates, I will post those.
Stay updated with this Blog as it will be our main communication method from here out.
Certification is HUGE! If your daughter does to come and complete certification, she will NOT be allowed to cheer for the season. No ifs ands or buts.
In order for this to be a smooth process we will be asking everyone to meet at the Santa Clara Fairground at6am.
I believe there is a parking fee so in order to avoid this, we will be doing Carpools from Fair Oaks meeting at 5:15AM. Rides will be leaving by 5:30 absolute latest. Please be on time as we will leave earlier if I do not get any phone calls for being late.
Do NOT plan to let your child out at the gate and have them find us on their own. If you are planning on dropping off your child and returning, Coach Jackie or I need to see your face and your child's face. I will NOT have my girls roaming around trying to find the team.
Any child to arrive later than 6am at the Fairground will receive punishment at the following practice. Please plan ahead to make sure you have time to find the team. Certification is a mandatory Pop Warner event and we need to comply with their regulations.
What: Certification
Where: Santa Clara Fairgrounds
When: 5:15AM Fair Oaks Park for those needing rides 6:00AM meeting at the Fairgrounds
Clothing: Black Cheer shorts, White Shirts, Black or White low rise Shoes with White socks.
This will be substituting practice for Saturday, August 31st.
*I will be Making it a Priority to start posting More to this Blog for those of you to reference. I will try to touch on anything discussed at Circle up on this Blog. PLEASE use this as a a resource. PLEASE save this to book mark to check regularly. Hello all,
Hope everyone is doing well! I just wanted to touch on a couple important things. Many of these were discussed at the parent circle up last night.
Pick ups: Parents need to be on the field for pick up. This is for safety reasons. That means, please don't have your kids meet you at the car. This brings me to the next point.
Practice Times: School has started and we'll be ending at 8:15 every night. To make this work, breaks will be a bit shorter. This means smaller to no snack. Please make sure your child is fed prior to practice to allow work out. Next Thursday they'll be doing the big family group circle up and we want all of our girls out there. Pick up will be a little later because of this family circle up.
After Labor Day: Labor Day is the first week of September. We are waiting to hear about where our practice location will be. Once it's Labor Day, we cut back to practices 3 days a week. Because it is difficult this year to find a facility, the dates are not set in stone. I am crossing my fingers for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, but don't quote me on that because it will depend heavily on when is available.
Homework: Please remind your child it is their responsibility to complete homework prior to practice. There is plenty of time prior to practice for them to work on their homework.
Buyouts and Fundraiser: This is a MANDATORY fundraiser and it was due last Monday. If you did not turn in money for tickets, you MUST pay the buy out which is $60. This fundraiser and buyout money is what the league uses to cover expenses for the program. This includes the lights for the field, the building facilities, practice gear, banquets, trophies, etc. It is not cheap. The league helps pay for it. Please bring the money/orderforms at practice TONIGHT.
I appreciate the work the girls have putting on the field. They are really making headway. We still have A LOT of work to do to make them National Champion ready, but I am confident that I can see the determination. Keep up the great work with getting your child out there on time and ready to work.
