March
2024
March
2024
Blaine/Ham Lake Xcel NEws
Blaine/Ham Lake Xcel NEws
March
- March 2nd-3rd - Gopher Invite - Gold/Platinum/Diamond
- March 11th-13th - Xcel Spirit Week - Team Spirit week! Dress in the Xcel team colors (Teal, White, Black), show off your support for the Xcel team!
- March 15th-17th - State Meet - Gold/Platinum/Diamond
April
- April 19th-21st - Xcel Region 4 Championships! - Gold/Platinum/Diamond
Fee Reminder
- Gold/Platinum/Diamond - Coaches’ fee for Chow’s (remainder), Legacy, and Ice Valley were added to your account in February and charged with March tuition.
- Gold/Platinum Diamond - The meet registration fee for Arizona (sign-up only) was added to your account in February and charged with March tuition.
- Gold/Platinum/Diamond - Meet registration fees for State and Regionals will be added to your account in March and charged with April tuition.
- Gold/Platinum/Diamond - Coaches’ fees for Arizona (those who attended) and Gopher will be added to your account in March and charged with April tuition.
- Bronze 2-Diamond - Commitment fee for 2024-2025 competitive season will be added in May and charged with June tuition. If your athlete will not be continuing with the Xcel team, please be sure to communicate with Carly. This fee is Non-Refundable.
Modified Practices
- March 15th (Friday) - Gold/Diamond - 4:30-7:30 modified due to platinum session at state.
- March 18th/March 19th (Monday/Tuesday) - Gold/Platinum/Diamond - No practice - practice after State off
- March 29th/30th (Friday/Saturday) - ALL levels - No practice - Easter weekend.
Tentative April Modified Practices
- April 18th/19th (Thursday/Friday) - Gold/Platinum/Diamond - No practice - Region 4 Championship.
- April 22nd/23rd (Monday/Tuesday) - Gold/Platinum/Diamond - No practice - practice after regional championship off.
The Monthly Jam
BHL Xcel News
march 2024
Thursday, May 23rd!
End-of-the-year banquet for Athletes who competed Bronze 1-Diamond for the 2023-2024 season.
Watch for more information as well as sign up for help with decorating.
For the safety of all our athletes, please park in a parking spot when picking up your athlete. We thank you for your attention in this matter.
March Fun: How many leprechauns can you find in this newsletter?
First person (Xcel athlete or parent) to respond correctly wins a prize from Carly!
Competition Recap
Ice Valley:
Jam Hops Gold/Platinum/Diamond competed at the Ice Valley meet in Shakopee, MN. The atmosphere was great and the athletes and coaches had a blast. Two of the Gold athletes received a Judges Choice Award for their hard work on Beam and Floor. Gold placed 1st, Platinum placed 2nd, and Diamond placed 2nd.
Arizona Classic:
Some of the Xcel Gold, Platinum, and Diamonds traveled to sunny Arizona for the Arizona Classic. It was a lot of fun with the athletes, amazing weather, and everyone brought home hardware! The Gold team placed 3rd. What a great time!
Important Reminders!
- Water bottle update: due to the amount of spills occurring in the gym, please send your athlete with a leak proof water bottle. If your athlete shows up with a water bottle that is not spill proof (such as the straw top Stanley), they will be required to keep the water bottle in their locker/cubby.
- As the days are getting warmer and longer, we may have athletes walk/run around the walking path outside. Please remind your athlete to bring running shoes to practice!
- Remind your athlete to bring hair binders or keep hair binders in their gym bag in case they forget a binder or if their binder snaps.
- Please remind athletes to speak up to their coaches if they are having any pain in the gym that is not normal soreness. If there is any pain that persists for more than a week despite modifying practices (such as no running and tumbling), please reach out to Carly for the next step!
- Reminder that level placements won’t be decided until end of June for Bronze/Silver and October for Gold/Platinum/Diamond. Your athlete will be placed in group that best aligns with their skill level. Please reach out if you have questions or concerns with their progression.
Avery N.
Avery is part of Jam Hops Silver team and was chosen because of her increased work ethic and progression in the gym. Avery has fought through many roadblocks and become stronger and more confident! Congratulations, Avery!
- Nickname: Avery
- Favorite food: Tacos
- Favorite summer activity: Hanging out with friends
- Favorite winter activity: Sledding
- Something you are proud of: Doing my round off back tuck
- Someone you admire: Simone Biles
- Favorite gymnastics skill: Double back hip circle
- Career choice: Teacher
March Athlete of the MOnth
Summer Camps:
Interested in signing your athlete up for a summer gymnastic camp? Check out these options! Keep an eye out for sign up for Region 4 Xcel Camp (competitive experience Gold and higher required). The camps listed below have deadlines as early as MARCH and some may already have waitlists. Sign up quickly if interested.
*Hamline Camp - Week 1: June 17-21, Weekend Hi-Level Day Camp: June 22nd-23rd (recommended level 8, 9, 10), Week 2: June 24-28
Gustavus Camp - June 9-12 (age 9-18), June 16-19 (age 9-18), June 23-26 (grade 9-12), July 7-10 (age 9-18)
UWEC Camp (WI) - Camp #1 June 10-14 (ages 5-18), Camp #2 June 19-21 (high performance camp, ages 13-18, recommended 8-10 but open to all), Camp #3 June 26-28 (ages 5-18)
*UW Stout (WI) - Camp #1 June 16-18 (ages 9-18), Camp #2 June 20-22 (ages 9-18).
UW-La Crosse (WI) - July 27-28 (recreational and levels 1-8).
*Flip Fest - Weekly camps from June 9-August 9. Lots of fun with guest coaches, located in TN.
I personally don’t have much experience with any of these camps, but the ones with a * were recommended to me. I highly recommend the Xcel Region 4 Camp (Gold and up competitive experience required) if looking to do any gymnastics camps. The region 4 Xcel camp will have a coaches fee along with it as the camp requires the athletes to have their Xcel coach attend with them. I will update summer camps as I receive more information.
Gold/Platinum/Diamond families - be sure to book a hotel for the Xcel 2024 Regional Championship!
*Hotel information will be under the “MEET INFORMATION” tab.
BHL Xcel News
march 2024
- Recreational Gymnastics Coaches
- Recreational Gymnastics Coaches
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out!
Carly Rosa
Xcel@jamhops.com
This month we are focusing on goal setting! The athletes keep goal books at the gym and review them once a month. Why not continue goal setting at home? Click the link to find some fun goal setting activities that can help you stick to your goals and achieve greatness!
Inspiring Kids to
Become LIFE CHAMPIONS!
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The Monthly Jam
BHL Xcel News
march 2024
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KIDZ OF KARACTER
Tina the Turtle
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- What makes a
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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!)
- outdoor activities
- engineering activities
- science experiments
REGISTRATION
NOW AVAILABLE
- board games/BINGO
- arts & crafts
- movies
- gymnastics rotations
- open gym
Save the date for our annual Spring Show! This fun & exciting event, showcasing skills we have worked on for friends & family, will take place on May 4 & 5 at both Jam Hops locations. Find out more at the link, including what classes are included, and registration information. You will find more information at our Special Events page, under the “Spring Show” tab!
SPRING SHOW - BONJOUR, JAMILY!
