Last Team Party

W had our last team party on Friday, all the girls together one last time, it was really nice! Malea brought flowers for both of her coach's...her idea, she loves them both so much! She will continue to work with coach Rae this next year and will see coach Tammy due to being friends with Aria so life will not end at age 10yrs old LOL!!! Each of the girls got to pick out a trophy from the years of competing as a team which meant alot to them...I think it was more emotional for the coach's if anything since they are the ones that have seen the girls grow as gymnasts. But no matter where they go or who they compete for Rae and Tammy will somehow ALWAYS be in their lives...Malea's for sure!

How to say goodbye

This Friday comes the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one.  Our gym as we know it will be saying goodbye to all the team girls as GymStarz will no longer be offering competitive gymnastics just preschool, tummbling, trampoline and rec. At first Malea (well all the girls) had a hard time digesting the information since most of them have only been with GymStarz. It was not an east desition to make for the owners since for most of the girls they have watched them grow up....But its going to be okay!!! I will continue to work for GymStarz which I am very blessed at that...teaching all the classes along side Rae the owner. Malea if you are all wondering will actually compete this next season (second level 4) under the GymStarz name, working out at the gym after school, tummbling with the classes and doing some one on one coaching time. I have prayed long and hard over this decision and it feels right and I feel its the right thing for Malea and its what SHE wants to do. She is not ready to go to another gym yet. After this season however she will be ready to train for level 5 and then we will have to begin that journey.....Until then she is excited and looking forward to competing under the GymStarz name even if she is the only one!

Flipping Fun Work

Malea's ongoing struggles have now turned into some fun for her...thank goodness! Her backhand springs are coming along on the tumble track very nicely as you can see...3 in a row even! As the coach's even say if your not having fun too behind what you are doing then you are only going to be stressed out all the time and that is EXACTLY what was going on. So with a little fun on the side and some encouragement along the way this girl may just blow us out of the water yet!

A Gymnasts Prayer

Dear Lord, I bring to You My humble gymnast prayer; As I snuggle into bed with my favorite gym bear. I thank You for my hands All covered in painful rips; My sore knees, calloused feet And the bruises on my hips. I thank You for my leos and my grips and my wraps. For blessing me with power strength and grace, For giving me the determination and resolve to do what it takes. To get up and shake it off when I've made a mistake Watch over me Dear Lord as I swing on the bars, Clear hips and giants that reach toward the stars. Stand beside me Lord as I wobble on the beam, Grant sticky feet and pointed toes for the entire team. Push me as I run toward the vault so Up and over with straight legs for that perfect stick Remind me to look Lord at the judges and smile Lift up my leaps and help me perform with style Thank you for my Parents that give their support So much love, time and money to my costly sport But tonight Lord hear my one last request, Thanks all of my coaches for that I feel so blessed. They teach me so much more than just routines and drills, But the courage and resilience needed to learn my new skills. Now as I fall to sleep and my dreams start to unfold, they're filled with visions of medals all bronze, silver and Gold!

hello to all

Due to some technical issues I have decided to switch over to a blog instead of a website, it is more user friendly and I think we all may like it a little better. It will take me some time to get everything up and running but in the end I hope you will all enjoy this site. Pass it on and please register so you can all stay updated. Thank you all for your patience and happy handstands!!!!