The Metro News - September 2009 - Gymnastics – Recreational & Lessons, Cheerleading, Preschool : Tigard, Oregon : Metro Gymnastics Center

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METRO BOYS TEAM / METRO GIRLS TEAM / REC GYMNASTICS / REC & COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING / MAGIC YEARS / PRO SHOP / NOTICES : NEW STUDENT REGISTRATIONS, LOST & FOUND, PARKING / HIP HOP DANCE CLASS / NOTICE : REGISTRATION FORMS / PARTIES / MINI-MOVERS / PRINCIPLE ELEVEN - A LETTER TO PARENTS OF ATHLETES / FALL SCHEDULES

Registrations for all Fall Classes! & Home Schooling Groups

Stop by the office or give us a call today to register for the 2009 Fall session!

Registration is ongoing throughout the school year.

*The Yearly Membership Fee for 09-10 is $30.00 per family, due upon registration!

Call Metro Gymnastics today at 503-620-8939, to register for the upcoming Fall sessions!

View current class schedules.

Home Schooling Groups
We would like to set up Home School Groups to do Gymnastics classes. We will offer classes for children 2 1/2 through school age. Call to discuss options for your children or group.

Metro Boys Team

by Trent Wells & Luke Cartmill, Boys Team Coaches

Looking Forward to the Fall!

We’re gearing up for great things this Fall! Please check back in the next issue for the latest and greatest from the Boys Team!

Metro Girls Team

by David Ward, Girl's Team Director & Marci Bell, Compulsory Head Coach

Who you gonna call!?!?

Come on out to the Ghostbusters meet on October 24th, 2009. We will be holding three sessions per level:

Level 4's: Open warm ups 8:00am Competition @ 8:30am

Level 5's: Open warm ups 1:00pm Competition @ 1:30pm

Level 6's: Open warm ups 5:00pm Competition @ 5:30pm

Admission is $4.00 per person, or $10 per family (children 6 and under get in free).
Our first meet for the Compulsory Team is September 12th, and Precision Elite so wish us luck!

News from the Rec Department

by Lynn McCaffrey, Recreational Gymnastics Director

We are glad to have Fall classes beginning and we still have openings in some of our Rec. classes.

If your child is interested in becoming a team gymnast they might want to consider taking that second or third day this year (and we do offer a discount for multiple classes). The more your child participates, the stronger and more flexible she will become.

Attire & Readiness
It is very important for your child to come to class ready for warm-ups, which means hair is pulled up, leotard on, or T-shirt tucked in. Coming in correct attire is an important safety component. Also, being "gymnastics" ready and participating in the entire warm-up is very important. Stretching is a vital component of becoming a successful gymnast.

New Staff
Madeline Oeth, is joining our Metro staff this fall. She was a team gymnast at Metro, has just graduated from college, and is back with us as a instructor. She will be teaching in the Mini-Movers and Rec classes.

Open Gym

Open Gym is available on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 for ages 6 and over for all Rec and Cheer students. There is a $10 per visit fee, or you can purchase a punch card for 10 visits for only $75 - a $25 savings!

Friday 11:30-12:30 for all Mini-Mover students up to kindergarten age. $6 per child for members, $8 per child for non-members.

Open Gym is available for both members and non-members, so bring your friends and work out with our excellent coaches. Work on tumbling, partner or group stunting, and any and all gymnastics skills... it's your choice, it's Open Gym!

Rec & Competitive Cheerleading

by Dale Agbayani, Metro Cheer Director

All-Stars Competitive Teams
We are excited to start the new school year with a brand new competitive team! Last season we competed in Los Angeles at the All-Levels International Competition and finished in the TOP 3! The event was viewed via the web by millions of people all over the world! This was just one of the awards Metro Cheer Center earned throughout the season. Metro Cheer Center also finished with a PacWest 1st and 3rd place Nationals titles (our banner is showcased in the new Bring It On: Fight to the Finish film!).

Also, we finished with 2nd Place finishes in the Oregon Cheerleaders Coaches Association State Championships. The list goes on and on… in short, if that’s what we accomplished last season, what do we have to look forward to this season? We are still accepting members on our team, so come out and join an award winning program!

Our practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 for those 8 years and over. We are developing a new Developmental Rec Program (see below) for 5-7 year olds who would like to someday be a part of our travelling competitive All-Stars team. Stop by some time and check out our practices.

The Future of Cheerleading
Did you know that this year the University of Oregon has a brand new Team Stunts and Gymnastics team? They are only the second college to offer Cheerleading as a Varsity Sport - University of Maryland being the first. For more information on the program visit: http://www.goducks. com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&SPID=11402&SPSID=105361

Developmental Rec Program

Be a part of a competitive team without the financial and time commitment! This program is designed for students ages 5-7 years old who aspire to be a part of a Youth Program, High School team, or Metro’s own All-Stars Competitive team and the costs is $75 per month, with uniform costs that will fit most any budget. Practices will be on Mondays at 5:30 and include a separate tumbling class. Participants will compete in at least 4 competitions throughout the season, making the Development Rec Program a great place for beginners to get off the ground in cheerleading!

For more information, please contact Coach Dale at 503-860-2966 or email at: Dalea@metrogymnastics.com.

Free trial class!

Call 503-860-2966 to sign-up for a free trial Cheer class! Not sure if you want to join our program? Come try a class, meet the coaches, and then make your decision. You can try a dance class, tumbling class, or any of our team practices! Our classes start as low as $40/month per person and we also offer group rates. Call and ask for details! Good for Metro Cheer Program only.

Practice Space Available

Have a group that is looking for a place to practice?

Contact us to schedule the Cheer studio! Perfect for cheer teams that need extra tumbling, stunting, dance or routine work. We can set up specialized classes that will fit almost any program! You can choose to have one of our instructors teach along side your own, or not! Call for group rates for any classes we offer or to create one of your own!

See the Revised Cheer Schedule!

Open Gym

Friday 11:30-12:30 for all Mini-Mover students up to kindergarten age. $6 per child for members, $8 per child for non-members.

Magic Years

by Marylynn Craig, Magic Years Preschool Director

A warm Hello from Magic Years Preschool

School has begun… It has brought with it new faces, new routines, new experiences and new joys. Children are creative, imaginative and curious about the world around them. They are bursting with energy and ready to have fun! Everything to them is a new experience! I believe that play is the work of childhood. It’s a child’s job to explore the world and figure out how he or she fits into it. I believe children are unique and our job is not to make children into what we want, but rather to help them grow into what they are. My expectations for children in my classroom are that they have opportunities to make choices, feel safe and secure, have a sense of belonging, feel loved, and that they have many opportunities to succeed! My hopes are that children in my classroom become confident, self disciplined adults who are not afraid to take risks and who have a strong understanding of who they are. I hope they will think for themselves, and solve problems on their own. Most importantly, I hope that they have high self-esteem, as this is the foundation on which one’s life is built - the foundation of successful, healthy, happy living. We are thoroughly enjoying your children - they are truly a delight to have in our class!

Sincerely,
Teacher Marylynn

We still have openings in our Newly added class that meets on Monday Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. ages 3 and 4 year olds. If interested please contact Marylynn Craig at 503 620-8939 or marylynnc@metrogymnastics.com I would love to meet with you and tell you about the wonderful program we have to offer.

Now enrolling for PLAYHOUSE!

This class is an extension of our MAGIC YEARS PRESCHOOL!
Playhouse is offered Monday thru Friday from 11:30-2:00.
For more information visit the Magic Years web page.

Pro Shop

by Lynn McCaffrey, Pro Shop Manager

Gear up for Fall!!!

With the fall classes underway, now is the time to get into Metro's Pro Shop and get that new leo and shorts for the season. New apparel is coming in weekly. We also have black trunks which work as an undergarment for leotards, they fit close to the body and stay in place. Need a need mat for your child's play room? Metro can order you one in a 4 x 8 or a 4 x 12 foot long. The bigger one is perfect for multiple cartwheels and round offs. Order forms are at the front desk.

Notices

NEW STUDENTS can download the required registration forms by clicking HERE. Bring the forms to your first class visit. YOU MUST CALL TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES—this form does not register your child/ren.

Parking Metro only has 7 parking spaces in the front of our building. We have a large parking area directly behind the building. You may enter through the double stairway at the far end of the parking lot. Please DO NOT park in Platt Electric parking spaces (to the left of the mailboxes facing Lower Boones Ferry Rd) or behind the blue fence in the back parking lot. Thank you for helping us to be a “Good Neighbor.”

You Asked, We're Bringing It!

Dance: Hip Hop Class

Join our Hip-Hop dance class with Coach Paige! Learn new and exciting moves and routines! Class is on Wednesdays at 6:30 and coming soon on Monday evenings (time TBD). Bring a friend or a group!

Instructed by Paige Parker
Dance Member of Liza’s Dream Team (LDT)

This class will focus on fun hip hop style dance technique

Ages 8 to 18

Wednesdays - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Contact Metro Gymnastics to enroll: 503-620-8939

Registration Forms

We are in the process of UPDATING our Registration Forms. If your family’s form needs to be updated, we will be calling to ask that you stop by the front desk to update them. IF you were enrolled prior to November 08, there are additional forms and updates that need to be filled out and signed. Please check with our office to see if you need to update your forms.

Parties

by Pam Maurice, Birthday Party Director

Parties are not just for Birthdays! Have a “Back to School” Party!

Plan your birthday party, brownies or scout party, or a just a "for fun" party at Metro!
Saturday and Sunday dates are available. All parties include a big inflatable!

Call 503.620.8939 today to book your party!

Mini-Movers

by Cindy Klein, Mini-Mover Gymnastics Director

Toddler Class on Saturday!
(ages 12mos till child turns 2 1/2)
**PARENT PARTICIPATION**
Call for 503-620-8939 for details.

Principle Eleven: A Letter to Parents of Athletes

Floridian Mike Dunford writes a blog called The Questionable Authority where he muses about “science, learning, and life.” He also works as a deck official at swim meets. Below are some of his suggestions to swimmers’ parents, which could apply to any sports parent.

A personal best is always a victory.
If doesn’t matter if they finish first or dead last. If they swam the event faster than ever before, it’s a victory.

Cheer for your children.
Do not yell at them. Do not tell them they’re swimming poorly. Never, ever ask them what the hell they thought they were doing, particularly in the first ten seconds after they get out of the water.

Cheer for other people’s children.
Your kid is on a team. Support the team. If you’ve got a pair of lungs that can rupture eardrums at 50 feet, why is it I only hear you during a few heats? If you don’t know anyone in a heat, cheer for everyone.

Be a role model for sportsmanship.
Swim meets are like cereal box contests: many will enter, few will win. Your kids are going to get a lot of practice at not winning. Teach them to show as much grace and class when they don’t win that they do when they do win.

Not winning is not the same as losing.
There are only two ways to lose in swimming. You can fail to show up or you can give up in the middle. Nobody who tries hard and makes it through the event is a loser. This is particularly true of little kids who take three minutes to finish a 25-yard freestyle.

Respect the officials.
Officials are not there to get rich. Or, for that matter, paid. The majority of officials are parents of swimmers. You can complain about the quality of the officiating, but we will be thinking, “If you think you can do it better, why aren’t you sweating your tail off on this deck?” This is particularly true if you’re complaining about why your kid got dinged while swimmer X did not when there’s only one stroke and turn judge for each end of the pool.

Principle Eleven of the Arizona Sports Summit Accord states that “Everyone involved in competition – including parents – has a duty to honor the traditions of the sport and treat other participants with respect.”

[scienceblogs.com/authority, 5/16/09]

Fall Schedules

We are NOW enrolling for Fall Classes. Check out the Fall Schedules or you may call our office at 503-620-8939.

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