February
2024
February
2024
Blaine/Ham Lake Xcel NEws
Blaine/Ham Lake Xcel NEws
February
- February 10th-11th - Ice Valley - Gold/Platinum/Diamond
- February 12th-14th - Xcel Spirit Week - RED OUT! Which level can dress in the most red? **this date has changed from the previous newsletter
- February 23rd-25th - Arizona Sun Devil Classic - Gold/Platinum/Diamond (sign up only)
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 team!
- March 15th-17th - State Meet - Gold/Platinum/Diamond
Fee Reminder
- Gold/Platinum/Diamond - coaches fee for Iron Maiden and Chows was added to your account in January and charged with February tuition.
- Gold/Platinum/Diamond - Coaches fee for Chow’s (remainder), Legacy, and Ice Valley will be added to your account in February and Charged with March tuition.
- Gold/Platinum Diamond - Meet registration fee for State and Arizona (sign up only) will be added to your account in February and charged with March tuition.
Modified Practices
- February 15th - last day of practice at team gym for Gold, Gold to start practicing at main gym on 2/22.
March tentative modified practices:
- March 15th (Friday) - No practice Gold/Platinum/Diamond - State meet
- March 18th/March 19th - No Practice Gold/Platinum/Diamond - practice after State off
- March 29th/30th - No practice ALL levels - Easter weekend.
The Monthly Jam
BHL Xcel News
February 2024
Competition Recap:
Chow’s Winter Classic:
Jam Hops Gold/Platinum/Diamond and a few of the Silvers braved the IA blizzard and continued on to compete in Chow’s Winter Classic! The athletes had a phenomenal meet with many champions and personal records! As a team - Silver, Gold, and Platinum placed 2nd, and Diamond placed 3rd.
Legacy Luau:
The Legacy Luau was so much fun! There was a lot of progress and improvements. The team finishes were: Gold 1st, Platinum 4th, Diamond 3rd.
Save the Date!
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.
Caitlin is part of Jam Hops Gold team and was chosen because of consistency and willingness to try new things. Caitlin is ready to work hard and makes the most of every practice.
- Nickname: Caitlin
- Favorite food: Pasta
- Favorite summer activity: Swimming
- Favorite winter activity: Skiing
- Something you are proud of: Achieving goals
- Someone you admire: My mom
- Favorite gymnastics skill: Kips
february Athlete of the MOnth
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.
Caitlin C.
BHL Xcel News
February 2024
- Recreational Gymnastics Coaches
- Recreational Ninja 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 nutrition and hydration. Good nutrition and hydration is linked to strong athletic performances. Make sure you are keeping your body fueled with the necessary nutrients!
Inspiring Kids to
Become LIFE CHAMPIONS!
You can find us on social media!
The Monthly Jam
BHL Xcel News
February 2024
REGISTER NOW FOR
‘GAME ON FOR HOPE’!
This year's Jam Hops fundraiser, “Game On for HOPE”, will be an inclusive night for the whole family to have fun for a good cause. Our retro game night will include:
- Family Game Show Competitions (all ages; kids 0-17 must be accompanied by an adult)
- Open Gym (ages 0 - 18; kids 0-5 must be accompanied by an adult)
- Dinner (Jimmy John’s sub, bottled water, chips, & cookie included)
- Dance Party featuring DJ Kenny
- Silent Auction (ages 18+)
- Carnival Games
- Retro Video Gaming Room
- ...and more! Please don’t delay!
from our
INTERVIEWING LEAP-N-LEARN
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!)
- outdoor activities
- engineering activities
- science experiments
REGISTRATION
NOW AVAILABLE
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!
Spirit Week is
February 11-17
Spirit Week is
February 11-17
THEME:
#JHLove
THEME:
#JHLove
Wear Valentines-themed clothes!
- board games/BINGO
- arts & crafts
- movies
- gymnastics rotations
- open gym
