April 2017 Newsletter
Gem City is busy with State Meets right now and preparing for summer! The summer schedule is out and we have a whole slate of events coming up fast.
Start Planning for Summer!
Evaluations – begins the Week of April 17
During Evaluation Week, coaches test each student during class and provide a written recommendation for what class your child should attend the following session. If you have questions about the evaluation, please feel free to speak with your child’s coach.
Summer Schedules
Check your mailbox for a printed summer schedule with pricing. They are being mailed directly to you the week before evaluations and is currently available here.
Summer Registration
Sign-up for summer classes begins Monday, April 24. Tuition is due upon registration. The Summer session runs from May 30 to August 8.
Cheer Squad Info Meeting
Thursday, April 13 at 7pm
Those interested in Gem City’s 2017-2018 cheer squad are encouraged to attend our info session. You’ll learn about tryouts, financial commitment, and time commitment of the squad. The meeting is in the gym lobby. Tryouts are May 13. There is a mandatory pre-tryout practice from 830-10 with closed tryouts taking place from 1130-1.
Pizza Fun Night
Easter Egg Hunt, Pizza, Soda, Candy, Fun!
Saturday, April 8 from 6:30-9:30
Call or stop by the office to register.
Members $12, Non-members $15
AGES 4-14 unless parent supervised (Unless parent supervised)
Book Your Summer Parties
Act fast to book Gem City for your summer birthday party or other special event. Our open party dates are filling up fast! Call us today at 217.224.8491!
Skill Clinics
Gem City is holding another round of Skill Clinics for members only. Each clinic is one hour focusing on technique. Register soon! Limited space is available. Each clinic is $15.
Pullovers
Friday, April 21 from 6:30-7:30
Registration deadline – April 13
Backhand Springs
Friday, April 21 from 7:45-8:45
Registration deadline – April 13
Read more about Gem City’s clinics here.
Day-time Playtime for Quincy’s Little Ones!
Every Wednesday from 9:30-11:30, $5 Gem City’s Preschool Playtime provides open, unstructured time for kids to come play in the gym. You can come for a half-hour or stay the whole two hours. Each child or small group needs a chaperone.Members and nonmembers alike can come play. Individuals, daycares, play groups, church groups, etc. are all welcome too! No membership fee or commitment.
Be sure to get your little ones to Preschool Playtime soon! This is a school year only offering and will not be available during the summer.
Good luck!
• Tumbling Team heads to State Championship in April
• Level 7 gymnasts head to Regionals in April in Michigan
• All-Star Cheer Squad competes at Nationals in May in Florida
Congrats
Gem City’s gymnastics teams had successful State meets for levels 3, 4, 5, and 7 in March.
Next Good Grades Quarterly Drawing for third quarter is April 7!
