AMKM Announcements 1/3
Good Afternoon!
***Lots of info, please ready thoroughly!
Happy New Year! There is a lot of information in this email, please take time to read it! Meet times, meet reminders, home meet worker list, meet fees, senior scholarship, etc.
AMKM January Shine Bright Invite & Showcase- Worker/ Raffle Basket Sign Up: Thank you to everyone who signed up to work or donate a basket! The sign-up sheets are now closed and jobs for the meet have been assigned. Please be sure to check them for your assignment and times! If you have any questions, please let us know!!
Worker Sign Up Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BLYxqbx0fVbBXFbgpqrscgLSz9XQSb7mD9ecqxdhuCA/edit?usp=sharing
AMKM Shine Bright Invite Programs: We will not be offering a printed program at the meet but here is the digital link to share, print your own or view on your devices!
Digital Program Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K6yjJervFTXeVwWn4ALLBMq_-qhsTnLj/view?usp=sharing
Meet Policies/ Reminders: As we head into our first big meet weekend, please take some time to review meet polices and reminders! Please let us know if you have any questions!
Meet Policies
Meet Fees: Meet information and deadlines are sent out via email and posted on the website as soon as we receive the invitation. It is the responsibility of the parent(s) to ensure they are signing up their gymnasts for the correct meets and paying meet fees on time. Meet fees are nonrefundable and must be paid in advance of the meet. We register gymnasts for meets solely based on the parent sign up list, so it is imperative that parents are aware of what they are signing up for - if a gymnasts name is on the sign up list, they are charged for the meet, regardless of attendance. We typically are required to register and pay for gymnasts a minimum of one month in advance of the meet, but sometimes as many as six months in advance to ensure space. We ask that parents communicate with us about any questions or concerns regarding meet sign ups.
Arriving to Meets: BE ON TIME! Please be sure you are on time to all meets! On time is being ready for the coaches to call you out to the floor at least 15 minutes prior to your open stretch/ gym opens start time. If you arrive after that, you are late! Being late causes unnecessary stress on the coaches and gymnasts!
Please arrive early to your session to use the bathroom, check in, find a place to sit, etc.- being late causes stress on the gymnasts and coaches- please plan your travel time accordingly!!
Please be dressed and ready to go before you get to the meet. (leotard on, warmups on, hair up with scrunchie). There is no dressing for the meet at the venue. Not all locations have the space needed for this.
Warm-Up Jackets are to be zipped ¾ of the way up, do not zip tight to the neck. Please fold the collar down neatly.
Hair must be done in a high (above the ears) tight bun with your scrunchie & sprayed back neatly at the face and neck. (do not secure hair with only your scrunchie, it will fall out. **hair is to be put in tight!!!
Hair items other than your scrunchie must be of a natural color- black, clear, natural color. (our leotards are accented in black, so black hair bands are preferred)
Undergarments: Bras must be SKIN COLORED- Underwear must be SKIN COLORED (neither of these items should be showing as it results in a deduction- try them on with your leotard prior to arriving to the meet!) **undergarments are optional.
You may wear glitter hairspray and makeup but not in excess.
No nail polish
One pair of stud earrings are allowed- no hoops or extras. Must match leotard- clear earrings are preferred.
No flash photography (PLEASE CHECK YOUR PHONE/ CAMERA- STILL PICTURES & VIDEO!!)
If your child uses grips, wrist supports, braces, etc. it is their responsibility to bring those items with to competitions.
Coaches will gather the gymnasts for the session & take them out as a group- Gymnasts/ Spectators should never be in competition areas without a coach- this can result in disqualification!
DO NOT send your gymnast to find a coach or out in the competition area unless instructed to do so by a coach.
Shoes/ socks are to be left with parents/ guardian or placed into your duffle bag/ back pack (only AMKM bags are allowed to be on the competition floor)
Name must be on your water bottle
Spectators should never be in the competition area for any reason. Please be respectful of the competition boundaries.
Please be respectful to competition, let your gymnast focus rather than waving and trying to get their attention.
Wear your AMKM Apparel to show your support for these great gymnasts!!!
AMKM Senior Scholarship: Senior AMKM Gymnasts are encouraged to apply for our annual scholarship! To apply, gymnasts should complete the following form and submit it before March 1st. We also ask gymnasts to share a senior photo with us via email (amkmgymnastics@gmail.com) by the deadline of March 1st. For more details & to apply, click the link: https://www.amkmgymnastics.com/about-6
Meet Times:
AMKM Shine Bright Invite: Jan 7th-9th AMKM Gymnastics 1415 West Wisconsin St Sparta, WI
***Masks required
AAU Schedule
Saturday, January 8th
Session 1: Level 1 & 2 (Abilene, Scarlett, Anelin, Jamesen, Emory, Caleah, Brooklyn, Ella O., Finley, Quinn, Lydia, Maiya, Jocelyn, Savana)
Open Stretch: 8am Awards: 10:00am
Session 2: Xcel Bronze
Open Stretch: 10:00am Awards: 12:15pm
Session 3: Xcel Silver: Ages 11 & under
Open Stretch: 12:15pm Awards: 2:30pm
Session 4: Level 3: All Ages & Xcel Silver: Ages 12 & up (Kirya, Avery, Coyah, Emma M., Marian, Jaelyn, Grace O., Chloe)
Open Stretch: 2:30pm Awards: 4:45pm
Session 5: Level 6, 7 & Xcel Platinum (Lillyan, Emma L.)
Open Stretch: 4:45pm Awards: 7:45pm
Sunday, January 9th
Session 6: Level 5, Open Optional, Xcel Diamond (Kalli, Gabby, Isabell, Ella H., Savannah, Amelia, Marlena)
Open Stretch: 8:00am Awards: 10:50am
Session 7: Level 4: All Ages & Xcel Gold: Ages 11 & under (Tessa, Nanea, Zoe, Brenna, Hadley, Anya, Peyton B., Charli, Sofiya, Elenah)
Open Stretch: 10:50am Awards: 1:30pm
Session 8: Xcel Gold: Ages 12 & up (Payten P., Grace G., Carlee, Kaylee, Laila, Morgan, Violet, Mya)
Open Stretch: 1:30pm Awards: 4:00pm
Dairy Aire Gymnastics Invite: Feb 26th-27th Monona Terrace 1 John Nolen Dr Madison, WI 53703
***Masks required
***Tentative Schedule, no times available yet, only days. Final schedule will be passed on once received.
USA Schedule
Saturday, February 26th
Gym A
Level 3, 4 & 5: Session A1 (Tessa, Kalli)
Level 7: Session A3 (Emma L.)
Level 9: Session A 5 (Gabby)
Meet Fees Due In January: **please be aware of deadlines and make arrangements to pay on time or set up a payment plan in advance**
January 15-16: PEG Meet: La Crosse, WI AAU OPTIONAL
Hotel Info: Stoney Creek 3060 S Kinney Coulee Rd Onalaska, WI
AAU Fees: Levels 1-5: $140 Levels 6-10: $140 Xcel: $140 Due: Jan 6th
March 4-6: Mississippi River Valley Classic: Dubuque, IA AAU OPTIONAL
Hotel Info: Holiday Inn 450 Main St Dubuque, IA
AAU Fees: Levels 1-5: $140 Levels 6-10: $140 Xcel: $140 Due: Jan 6th
March 12-13: AMKM Keep Your Balance Invite: Sparta, WI AAU REQUIRED
Hotel Info: Best Western 4445 Theater Road Sparta, WI
AAU Fees: Levels 1-5: $145 Levels 6-10: $145 Xcel: $145 Due: Jan 6th
March 19-20: Elite Gymnastics Academy Invite: Baraboo, WI AAU OPTIONAL
Hotel Info: Best Western Baraboo Inn 725 W Pine St Baraboo, WI
AAU Fees: Levels 1-5: $130 Levels 6-10: $130 Xcel: $130 Due: Jan 6th
March 4-6: Mississippi River Valley Classic: Dubuque, IA USA L4-L10 REQUIRED
Hotel Info: Holiday Inn 450 Main St Dubuque, IA
USA Fees: Levels 2-5: $160 Levels 6-10: $175 Due: Jan 6th
Important Upcoming Dates
January 3, 2022: Classes Resume
January 7, 2022: AMKM Recreational Showcase
January 7-9, 2022: AMKM Shine Bright Gymnastics Meet
March 11, 2022: AMKM Recreational Showcase
March 12-13, 2022: AMKM Keep Your Balance Gymnastics Meet
May 26, 2022: Last Day of School Year Session
2021-2022 Meet Schedule
***last updated 1/3/22
AAU Schedule
January 8-9: AMKM Shine Bright Invite: Sparta, WI AAU REQUIRED
Hotel Info: Best Western 4445 Theater Road Sparta, WI
***Schedule posted.
January 15-16: PEG Meet: La Crosse, WI AAU OPTIONAL
Hotel Info: Stoney Creek 3060 S Kinney Coulee Rd Onalaska, WI
AAU Fees: Levels 1-5: $140 Levels 6-10: $140 Xcel: $140 Due: Jan 6th
January 21-23: Lake Geneva Vacation Classic: Lake Geneva, WI AAU OPTIONAL
Hotel Info: Grand Geneva Resort 7036 Grand Geneva Way Lake Geneva, WI
***Fees paid, no schedule posted yet.
January 28-30: Wisconsin Dells The Circus Invite: Wisconsin Dells, WI AAU OPTIONAL
Hotel Info: Chula Vista 1000 Chula Vista Parkway Wisconsin Dells, WI
***Group: Dells Vacation Classic 2022 Group ID: I36572 (i-3-6-5-7-2) Rate: $159/ night #: 800-388-4782
***Fees paid, no schedule posted yet.
Feb 5-6: KAATS Heart of Gold Invite: Rochester MN AAU OPTIONAL
Hotel Info: Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester North 2870 59th St NW Rochester, MN
***Fees paid, no schedule posted yet.
February 19-20: LumberJill Invite: Chippewa Falls, WI AAU REQUIRED
Hotel Info: Holiday Inn 12858 26th Ave Chippewa Falls, WI
***Fees paid, no schedule posted yet.
March 4-6: Mississippi River Valley Classic: Dubuque, IA AAU OPTIONAL
Hotel Info: Holiday Inn 450 Main St Dubuque, IA
AAU Fees: Levels 1-5: $140 Levels 6-10: $140 Xcel: $140 Due: Jan 6th
March 12-13: AMKM Keep Your Balance Invite: Sparta, WI AAU REQUIRED
Hotel Info: Best Western 4445 Theater Road Sparta, WI
AAU Fees: Levels 1-5: $145 Levels 6-10: $145 Xcel: $145 Due: Jan 6th
March 19-20: Elite Gymnastics Academy Invite: Baraboo, WI AAU OPTIONAL
Hotel Info: Best Western Baraboo Inn 725 W Pine St Baraboo, WI
AAU Fees: Levels 1-5: $130 Levels 6-10: $130 Xcel: $130 Due: Jan 6th
April 2-3: EXA Sports Invite: Menomonie, WI AAU OPTIONAL
Hotel Info: Hampton Inn & Suites 2017 Stout St Menomonie, WI
AAU Fees: Levels 1-5: $135 Levels 6-10: $145 Xcel: $145 Due: Feb 3rd
April 8-10: Hub City Badger Games: Marshfield, WI AAU REQUIRED
Hotel Info: Holiday Inn Conference Center 750 South Central Ave Marshfield, WI
AAU Fees: Levels 1-5: $135 Levels 6-10: $135 Xcel: $135 Due: Feb 3rd
April 29-May 1: AAU Wisconsin District Championships: Onalaska, WI AAU REQUIRED
Hotel Info: Stoney Creek Hotel 3060 S Kinney Coulee Rd Onalaska, WI
AAU Fees: Levels 1-5: $165 Levels 6-10: $165 Xcel: $165 Due: Feb 3rd
June 28-July 3: AAU Nationals: Springfield Illinois AAU OPTIONAL
Hotel Info: Not available yet
AAU Fees: All Levels: $300 Due: Mar 3rd
USA Schedule
January 21-23: Lake Geneva Vacation Classic: Lake Geneva, WI USA L4-L10 REQUIRED
Hotel Info: Grand Geneva Resort 7036 Grand Geneva Way Lake Geneva, WI
***Fees paid, no schedule posted yet.
January 28-30: Wisconsin Dells The Circus Invite: Wisconsin Dells, WI USA L4-L10 REQUIRED
Hotel Info: Chula Vista 1000 Chula Vista Parkway Wisconsin Dells, WI
***Fees paid, no schedule posted yet.
Feb 5-6: KAATS Heart of Gold Invite: Rochester MN USA OPTIONAL
Hotel Info: Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester North 2870 59th St NW Rochester, MN
***Fees paid, no schedule posted yet.
February 19-20: LumberJill Invite: Chippewa Falls, WI USA L4-L10 REQUIRED
Hotel Info: Holiday Inn 12858 26th Ave Chippewa Falls, WI
***Fees paid, no schedule posted yet.
February 26-27 Dairy Aire USA L4-L10 REQUIRED
Hotel Info: Hilton Madison Monona Terrace 9 E Wilson St Madison, WI
***Fees paid, no schedule posted yet.
March 4-6: Mississippi River Valley Classic: Dubuque, IA USA L4-L10 REQUIRED
Hotel Info: Holiday Inn 450 Main St Dubuque, IA
USA Fees: Levels 2-5: $160 Levels 6-10: $175 Due: Jan 6th
March 25-27: USA Level 6-10 WI State Meet: Elkhorn, WI USA L6-L10 REQUIRED
Hotel Info: Not available yet
USA Fees: Not available yet
April 22-24: USA Region 4 Level 6-10 Regionals: Location TBD MN USA L6-L10 REQUIRED
Hotel Info: Not available yet
USA Fees: Not available yet
May 13-15: USA Level 9 Westerns: Location TBD USA L9 REQUIRED
Hotel Info: Not available yet
USA Fees: Not available yet
Please let us know if you have any questions or need help signing up!
Thanks,
Meg
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