August 2009 Newsletter



WHY GYMNASTICS?

Gymnastics works every muscle in the body, as well as strength, flexibility, and coordination.

Gymnasts are among the strongest and fittest athletes in any sport!
Even if your gymnast is not going to become a high level competitor, they will use physical and mental skills learned here in other sports and activities throughout their life.
 


Congratulations to Stefani Catour

Stefani earned the title of National Pre-Elite Junior All-Around Champion at the CoverGirl Classic in Des Moines, Iowa. She also placed 1st on Vault and Beam, 2nd on Bars and 3rd on Floor.

Also competing: Mykayla Skinner moved from Level 8 to International Junior in one year! Claire Hom competed as a Pre-Elite Junior and Tara Catour, Zoe Martin and Arianna Ruth competed in the youngest Elite Division - HOPES.

 


End of Summer Break Desert Lights will be closed from August 24-30 for vacation. The 4-week September session will begin on Monday, Augist 31. We will also be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. Monday class students may schedule their make-up through the front desk.

 

Team Competition!
Come watch our award winning Level 4, 5 & 6 Teams in their season opener on Saturday, August 22 at 2:30pm. They will be showing off their routines in the 14th Annual Desert Lights Pre-Season Intersquad.

 

Open Gym
Open Gym continues every Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00pm. This is the place for your gymnast, Level 1 through Team, to get extra practice, learn new skills, or just have fun in a supervised gymnastics environment. Only $5!

 

Pro Shop
Desert Lights has all your gymnastics needs - leotards, shorts, tank tops and t-shirts, grips, wrist bands, athletic tape and pre-wrap. See the front desk for selection and prices.

 



Refer your friends and neighbors to Desert Lights!!

During the month of August, current students may receive $50 off their lessons for the month by referring a new student. The new student must submit the form at the time of their trial class and registration. The new student must pay the registration fee and for a complete session of lessons.

<< CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT FORM >>

(Applies only to new students that have never attended Desert Lights before)

 

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