January

2024

January

2024

Blaine/Ham Lake Xcel NEws

Blaine/Ham Lake Xcel NEws

January

• January 6th - Iron Maiden - Gold/Platinum/Diamond
• January 13th-14th - Chows Winter Invite (IA) - Silver (those that signed up)/Gold/Platinum/Diamond
• January 19th-20th - Spirit Week! - Flannel day! Lets get all comfy and warm! Remember to wear your leotard underneath.
• January 26th-28th - Legacy Luau - Gold/Platinum/Diamond

February

• February 3rd-4th - Xcel Spirit Week - Red Out! Which level can dress in the most red?
• February 10th-11th - Ice Valley - Gold/Platinum/Diamond
• February 23rd-25th - Arizona Sun Devil Classic - Gold/Platinum/Diamond (sign up only)

Fee Reminder

• Bronze 2/Silver - Coaches fee for Candyland and State will be added in December and charged with January tuition.
• Silver - Those that signed up for the Chow’s meet (IA) will have the meet registration and coaches fee added to their account in January to be charge with February tuition.
• Gold/Platinum/Diamond - Second installment of meet fees added in December to be charged with January tuition. These fees do NOT include State, Regionals, or optional travel meet
  
• Gold/Platinum/Diamond - Coaches fees for Holiday Spirit will be added in December and charged with January Tuition.
• Gold/Platinum/Diamond - coaches fee for Iron Maiden and Chows will be added to your account in January and charged with February tuition.

Modified Practices

• January 1st - No practice all levels - Happy New Year!
• January 12th - No Practice Platinum/Diamond (Gold will have normal practice time)
• January 15th - No Practice Gold - due to travel meet
• February 1st - Gold to practice at the Main Gym this day
  

Annabelle P.

Annabelle is part of Jam Hops Gold team and was chosen because of her great attitude in the gym. Annabelle always has a smile on her face and is ready to work hard every day!

• Nickname: Annabelle
  
• Favorite food: Chipotle
  
• Favorite summer activity: swimming
  
• Favorite winter activity: Ice Skating
  
• Something you are proud of: Overcoming major Injuries
  
• Someone you admire: My mom
  
• Favorite gymnastics skill: Giants (on strap bar)
  

Competition Recap:

Bronze 2 and Silver State!

Bronze 2 placed 13th out of 37 teams!

Silver placed 4th out of 42 teams and hit their season high team score!

There were many State Champions and lots of top 10, but more importantly there were many personal best and goal achievements!

Great work to EVERYONE that competed! We are so proud of your accomplishments!

Gold/Platinum/Diamond:

Gold did very well on their first meet at the Holiday Spirit, taking 2nd as a team.

Platinum also had a great time and took 2nd as well!

Diamonds will compete for the first time at the Iron Maiden meet in January, we are so excited!

2nd Chance!

Due to popular demand, MN USAG has opened a second order for the state leotard. Click the picture if you would like to purchase a MN state leotard. Please list your athlete’s name and leotard size. Sign ups will need to be completed by January, 17th!

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out!

Carly Rosa

Xcel@jamhops.com

This month we are focusing on meditation and tips to help keep our emotions in check. Ever deal with self doubt or anxiety? Ever think that everything is just overwhelming? Click the picture for some tips to help keep yourself calm and focused! Remember to reach out to someone if you are ever feeling as if you need more help!

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CONFIDENCE WITH

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JAM HOPS-BLAINE/HAM LAKE

1/2 Camptastic

1/3 Adult Open Gym

1/6 JHDCo REVIVE Midseason Workshop

1/7 Comp Dance Parent Costume Clinic

1/13-14 Domitrick Workshops

1/15 Camptastic

1/20 Pizza & Open Gym

1/20-21 JHDCo Pre-Dress Rehearsal

1/27 Under the Sea Preschool Event

1/27 Floor & Tumbling Skill Clinic

1/27 Movie & Pizza Night

EXPANSION TOUR WITH JEFF

SUMMER CAMPTASTIC

Camptastic is available most week days this summer, and is for kids entering grades 1-6 for the 2024-2025 school year.

Summer 2024 registration is OPEN so don’t delay - spots will fill.

Children participate in a wide variety of activities at Jam Hops’ Camptastic!

• interactive games
• daily reading (bring a book!)
• ninja obstacles
• engineering activities
• science experiments

REGISTRATION

NOW AVAILABLE