unday, March 25th - come and join us from 2 - 5pm at Liberty Christian School in our annual Excite! Hometown Pep Rally where all of our athletes have the opportunity to showcase their talents to family and friends! There’ll be tons of activities to go around to make this year’s a truly remarkable event. 2018 marks a new start for the athletes interested in

developing their skills further, and pursing collegiate cheer or acro teams.

Come and check out athlete perfor-mances, college performances,

and much more!

As a reminder: If you’re enrolled in any Cheer or Tumble (excluding levels 3+), your athlete will be automatically enrolled and billed for $15 for Pep Rally Fees. This will cover entry for your athlete, a t-shirt, one parent ticket, and extra practices.

Extra practice days available FOR FREE in March! Friday (3/2 and 3/23) from 4-4:45pm

-OR- Sunday (3/4) from 3-3:45pm

Just sign in at the checker desk.

S

A&T combines Artistic and Acrobatic Gymnas-tics with high-level aspects of competitive cheerleading. In recent years, it has become an NCAA sanctioned sport where schools give athletic scholarships to students. Acrobatic athletes train like any other sports team at University level. They practice a max of 20 hours per week, receive gear and uniforms., and get all-expens-es-paid travel opportunities with teams. Seasons go from February to April and have 6-10 meets. Coaches will work with athletes to prepare them for compulsory events, acro, pyramids, basket tosses, and scoring - and all of the distinctions they have from Cheerleading. To sign up or get more information, email o�ce@excitegym.com today.

ooking for a way to continue pursuing your love of gymnastics or cheer even into college? Due to a lack of program and scholarship opportunities for college level gymnastics and cheer, it may seem like a stretch to keep your passion for either alive.... but did you know that acrobatics is the biggest growing sport in college with scholarship opportunities for girls? We’re happy to announce our new class in which our experi-enced and e�ective coaches will lead and teach aspiring athletes the ins-and-outs of collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling.

Thursdays • 6:45-7:45pmAges: 6-18

Tuesdays • 7:15-8pm

re you ready to spring back into action and gear up for school cheer tryouts this season? Excite! wants to help you realize your dreams with our Team Training Intensive going on January through March. Our special pricing plan lets you decide on your own schedule while still getting valuable practice hours! Choose to come once, twice, or 3 times a week, and you can even tag on a skill-based tumble class to really nail those skills. Wanna wow them this season?

January-March, choose to come to our gym...

Once a week for $45 | Mondays 8-9pmTwice a week for $55 | MON&THU 8-9pm3x a week for $65 | MON,TUE&THU 8-9pm

You can also add a skill-based tumble class to any package for $65/month!

alling all boys and girls wanting to learn to perform partner stunts: You can come to Excite! as a pair now (boy & girl or all girl duo). Come as a stunt pair and pay $35/person per month, or come solo at $70/month. Classes will cover everything you should know about drills, stunting, and training from the best coaches available. Email o�ce@excitegym.com for more information!

DID YOU KNOW...DAY PLAY IS FREEFOR MEMBERS?

Any preschool parent,anytime, for FREE! Share the fun

and bring a friend for only $5.

omtimes it feels like there’s just not enough time in the week to get everything done - That’s why we’ve come up with MMO! Let your kids learn, get crafty, and tuckered out with our “Gym-and-Learn” program; leaving you some time to slow down and enjoy the little things in life!

Ages 2½ - 5 (potty trained)$40/month - Fridays 9:30-11:30amDay Drop-In $15/day - call ahead for availabilitycheck excitegym.com/moms-morning-out for more info

embers, did you know that in addition to all the great programs, classes, and services you get to enjoy at our gym, you also get the added bonus of FREE Day Plays! Day Plays are welcome to all ages and are all about fun under parental supervision. Happening just about every day, these are an excellent way to get your kids active and moving! For more information, check the Excite! calendar and/or website for the most up-to-date times we o�er. Let’s play together!

If you ask any parent about what they think are essential qualities that kids growing up should be taught, probably the majority will say that near the top of the list is building excellent character. At Excite!, we understand this and try our best everyday to implement good-character building techniques into our programs across the board. Our preschool gymnastics program is no exception. We put a lot of care and e�ort into making sure young, impres-sionable minds are taught the best practices while growing as individuals. We also understand that we can also have some serious fun in the process! Here are 7 areas that we highlight in our preschool gymnastics program that make them worth considering:

Gymnastics is all about using the body. From picking up small objects on the floor (fine motor-skills), to rolling and tumbling around on the floor (gross motor-skills), our preschool warm-ups and games are designed to teach and develop these skills. Recent studies have shown that kids who learn and refine their motor skills early in childhood also show an increase in the rate of their cognitive development – including language learning!

Learning how to cope with separation from a caregiver helps kids develop independence and foster a sense of self. Just by even leaving their caregiver in the lobby and going to class solo is the beginning of how they can learn to separate. This can ease something more monumental, like going to school for the first time.

Following instructions is important for functioning e�ectively across many di�erent environments; like home, kindergarten, or going over to a friend’s house. We use gymnastics to teach kids how to follow multi-step directions as they go around obstacle courses. Additionally, having to remember what to do at each station is all about information processing and recall – all of which helps further cognitive development.

Listening and understanding rules and boundaries doesn’t only help kids stay safe in the gym, but also teaches them how to prepare for the real world. Providing a framework with understood consequences for going against rules helps kids know what is expected of them and the potential dangers of breaking rules. This also helps reassure kids in their own behavior, and provides a sense of order and belonging.

It’s a virtue that’s di�cult for even adults to master, but a skill necessary to be mature. Having kids practice standing in line or containing their excitement helps them learn the value of delaying gratification - and in a world of smartphones and streaming services, that’s something increasingly invaluable!

Having kids put away their stars or game equipment after themselves is our way of instilling a sense of responsibility in our students. With clear and positive instructions, we try to teach children about decision making and cooperation in an environ-ment outside the home.

Gymnastics is a sport that pushes us out of our comfort zone. By allowing kids to conquer di�cult, new experiences, our gymnastics program lets kids recognize and cope with feeling of fear, apprehension, or anxiety in a positive way. Developing courage when faced with new obstacles also helps kids in all other aspects of their childhood, like attending a new school or making friends!

SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SATFast Start

High School / College Stunt1 hour / $2

Flyer & Flexibilityflexibility, body control, body positioning

(30min)

Back Tuck3 back handsprings

Back Handspringheavy spot & training drills for back handspring

3:45pm

5:15pm

3:45pm 3:45pm

12:15pm

4:30pm

8:15pm 8:15pm

Enroll online at excitegym.com. All clinics are 30min - $15/members, $18/non-members. Students encouraged to stretch and warm up beforehand. Parents responsible for child’s safety until clinic begins. Please sign up in advance to avoid clinic cancellation. If minimum enrollment of 2 is not met, clinics will be canceled 72 hours in advance and notification will be made via phone call. Nontransferable or refundable if canceled less than 48hrs in advance without doctors note.Waivers are required from each participant.

Times and days may vary within the month, go to parent portal to see all current clinic days and times o�ered

We care about your child’s health.That’s why we’ve cleaned over 5kpieces of toys by hand, disinfectedall our mats, and sanitize every room regularly!

Zumba & Strong by Zumba at Excite!

Fit 4 Mom GroupExercises at Excite!

Tues & Thurs 6:15-7:15pmSat 11am-12pm

$5 Drop-In / $35 10 Class Punch Cardexcitegym.com/zumba

Yoga at Excite!Mondays 9-10:15am

$12 Drop-In / $40 Per Monthexcitegym.com/yoga

South Asian Dance at Excite!-sundays-

excitegym.com/arya

Stroller Strides: Fri 9:30-10:30amFit 4 Baby: Tue 7:15-8:15pmBody Back - Tu&Th 5-6am

excitegym.com/fit4heradults 3-5pm / ages 4-6 8-10pm

Girl Scouts at Excite!Excite! has had the privilege of workingwith Girl Scouts for over 12 years. Emailgirlscouts@excitegym.com to book a

patch/badge event for your troop. Girl Scout Programs o�ered are listed

under “Extras” on excitegym.com

These programs are lease space from Excite! and are not directly a�liated with the gym. Please contact them directly with questions or for enrollment

Excite! Other Programs

e’re excited to announce that Warrior Martial Arts Academy will be holding classes at Excite! They o�er mixed martial arts classes that get children excited about learning important life skills and staying fit, while preparing them for potential self-defense or bullying situations. They o�er many kids classes throughout the week to accommodate di�erent family schedules. Students will be exposed to a well-rounded martial arts curriculum including elements of Taekwondo, Kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (ground defense/grappling). Their classes for children o�er a great way to promote a healthy, active lifestyle for your child. An added bonus is that parents train for FREE! Call (972) 439-6336 or email EastFM@WarriorMartialArtsAcademy.com to reserve your spot in our FREE promotional Kickstart program held at Excite Gym! Make sure to check out their Flower Mound location when it opens soon!

W

Spirit Celebration