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Gymnastics Team Carries Momentum into the New Year

IMG_0010Gem City’s gymnastics team saw so much success in 2014 and they’re carrying it right into 2015. They’ve had two meets so far with two strong showings.

The first meet was the King Arthur Invitational in Bourbonnais, Illinois, on January 23-25.  The level 3 girls brought home a second place team award. Great job, ladies!

The following weekend in Collinsville, Illinois, Gem City had its second gymnastics meet of the 2015. This meet was the Gateway Challenge. The level 4 girls earned a second place team award.

The hard work and dedication to perfecting the details is paying off!

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February 2015 Newsletter

Smell that? Love is in the air! Here’s our February newsletter, and don’t forget about our Pizza Fun Night. Celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early on Friday, February 13, when you get a little kid-free time by dropping the kids off at our Pizza Fun Night.

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February Pizza Fun Night: A date night for mom & dad?

We’re really excited for the next Pizza Fun Night. It’s on Friday, February 13, 2015 from 6:30 to 9:30.

There are two reasons for our excitement:

1) It’s a chance for a date night for mom and dad!
2) We have new games with our Fun Master Penny Lock!

$12 members, $15 nonmembers
Ages 4 to 14, unless supervised by parent

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Big Weekend for Gem City Tumblers and Gymnasts!

Congrats to the Gem City Tumbling Team on a great competition in Arthur, Illinois. It was the biggest competition of the season so far with around 800 athletes in attendance. The Gymnastics Team competed in Cincinnati, Ohio, with two athletes.

Lanie-HaydenTumbling Team Results:
Rylee Mellon SubAdv 1st
Hailey Simons Int 1st
Abigail Phillips SubNov 1st
John Bohnenbust SubNov 1st
Blayde Terrill Nov 2nd
Lydia Schrand SubAdv 3rd
Logan Covert Nov 3rd
Ashley Leonard SubAdv 5th
Hayden Frankel SubNov 5th
Emily Lennox Int 6th
Kadence Haskins Int 7th
Lanie Privett SubNov 9th

Haley AveGymnastics Team Results, Individual:
Haley Woodyard, 1st All-Around Level 4
Ava Winking, 2nd All-Around Level 4

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The Cold Continues: Cold Weather Closure on January 8

caution-snowWe are closed Thursday, January 8 for the cold weather. This is day two of Quincy’s cold weather saga. Please stay safe and warm!

Our policy states that when Quincy Public Schools close or release early due to weather we will also be closed.

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Weather Closure: January 7

caution-snowWe are closed Wednesday, January 7 for the cold weather. Stay safe and warm!

Our policy states that when Quincy Public Schools close or release early due to weather we will also be closed.

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And the winner of Gem City’s Snowflake Contest is…

Thank you for participating in our Snowflake Contest in December!  We had so many beautiful entries!  #Overwhelmed #SoPretty #KidsRock

We have all the snowflakes proudly hanging in our entryway and pro shop for all to see!  Matilynn Harvey is our winner!  You can see her big, wonderful snowflake hanging in the pro shop!

Matilynn Harvey is snowflake contest winner!
We had some many great entries!
We're loving how these snowflakes are adding a special flare!
Awesome snowflake!
It's true. No two snowflakes are alike.

 

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We’re back!

Gem City Staff

The Gem City staff is rested, energized, and ready for the new session. The spring session begins today, Monday, December 29.

Registration is open too, so call to reserve your spot today! (217)224-8491

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New Year’s Day Open Gym Fun with Mom & Dad!

We have had a great 2014 at Gem City and can’t wait for 2015. To ring in the new year, we’re holding an open gym on New Year’s Day from 1:00 to 4:00 for kids and parents to play.

$10 – 1 child, $15 – 2 children, $25 – family of 4 or more

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Big Wins at Our December Competitions

It was a full weekend of competition for our gymnastics team in Bloomington!

December has been a huge month for Gem City! Check out how well our tumbling and gymnastics performed below.

Tumbling Team:
December 7 in Canton, Illinois – 30th Annual Christmas Classic

Kobi Cookson Int 1st
John Bohenbust SubNov 1st
Blayde Terrill Nov 2nd
Gage Woolen Int 2nd
Lauren Cornwell SubNov 2nd
Hayden Frankel SubNov 4th

Gymnastics Team:
Decmeber 6 & Sunday, December 7 in Bloomington, Illinois – Horton Invitational

Level 3 and 4 both got 2nd Place Team Awards

December 13-14 in Indianapolis

Level 3-4th place team
Level 4-1st place team

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Tumbling Brings Wins Back from St. Louis

2014 St. Louis MeetOur tumbling team performed well in St. Louis this last week with all top five placements! Congrats Gem City Tumblers!

Ashley Leonard, Sub-Advanced: 2nd
Rylee Mellon, Sub-Advanced: 1st
Reagan Smyser, Intermediate: 2nd
Gage Woolen, Intermediate: 2nd
Maurice Silas, Intermediate: 3rd
Logan Covert, Novice: 1st
Blayde Terrill, Novice: 2nd
Abigail Phillips, Sub-Novice: 4th
John Bohnenbust, Sub-Novice: 1st
Lanie Privett, Sub-Novice: 3rd
Emily Lennox, Intermediate: 5th
Kadence Haskins, Intermediate: 3rd

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