October News from ATA Gymnastics

ATA Gymnastics Newsletter October 2018

ATA is Safety Month!

At ATA we strive to offer quality gymnastics instruction in a fun, challenging and positive atmosphere. Our goal is to accomplish all of the above in the safest environment possible. As with any activity, there is inherent risk in gymnastics. We want to provide our staff, parents and students with the knowledge and tools necessary for a safe experience every time they walk through ATA's doors. In order to do this, all recreational classes will be focusing on safety during the month of October. Week 2: Earthquake drill-classes will review and practice the steps that should be taken in the case of an earthquake. Weeks 3 & 4: Safety Falls-classes will discuss why safety falls are so important and practice performing safety falls going forward & backward.

Child Safety and Positive Coaching

Child Safety

At ATA we are vigilant to provide a safe environment with the best in gymnastics training and instruction. Please click here for further details.

Positive Coaching

ATA recently partnered with the Positive Coaching Alliance and believe in the Power of Positive. We believe in and implement the "Developmental Zone Culture" where the goal is to develop Better Athletes and Better People. Click here for more information.

Gymster Gymnastics

October Theme: Happy Harvest

This month all Gymster students will be heading to the ATA Pumpkin patch to enjoy harvest themed activities! Gymnastics stations will be dressed up with pumpkins, spiders and fall leaves. Your student can dress up for class the weeks of October 18th-31st.

-Please make sure your child can still tumble in their costume. No scary costumes, wings, hats or wigs on the floor.

The Gymster program is excited to welcome our newest coach! Ms. Monica has a background in child development and loves working with preschoolers. Ms. Monica has 3 children who have all participated in our Gymster program. She is excited to get on the other side of the wall and start coaching your little ones! Join me in welcoming Ms. Monica to our Gymster team!

Looking for a way to earn a little fun money while using your talents to shape young lives? Join our ATA Gymster team today! Flexible morning hours, competitive pay and discounts on classes. Click here to apply online.

September Flashback

Students celebrated National Gymnastics Day on Friday September 14th during a special Adventure Hour with free play, games and of course a popsicle treat!

ATA will be closed Wednesday, October 31st.

No make ups are needed for this scheduled day off as our calendar is based on an approximate average of 4 classes per month over a one year period.

Have a fun & safe Halloween!

Pumpkin Parade:

During the weeks of October 17th through October 30th, a pumpkin parade will be rolling through the gym in celebration of Fall! A harvest time theme will be incorporated into all Intro to Tumbling (4-6 yrs) gymnastics activities, which will follow ATA's curriculum and help to develop student's strength, balance, agility, coordination and flexibility. Celebrate in the festivities & send your tumbler to class in costume the week of the 24th through the 30th. (Please make sure that your child can still tumble in their costume. Please no scary costumes, wings, long dresses , wigs or hats).

*ATA will be closed on Wed. October 31st.

Parent's Night Out

Date: Sept. 27th Ages: 3-12 (must be potty trained)

Option 1: 5-10pm $37 enrolled/$42 non
enrolled

Option 2: 5-7:30pm $22 enrolled/$24 non enrolled

What: Games, Relays, Pumpkin coloring contest, Costume contest (G-rated, no scary costumes please) & loads of free play! Pizza provided. All activities supervised by experienced senior staff who are Safety Certified.

To sign up, go to www.atagymnastics.com and go to the Parties & Events\Special Events page or log in to your customer portal.

Acrobatic Gymnastics Team

September celebrated National Gymnastics Day and Team ATA celebrated it both in and out of the gym. All team athletes once again had the privilege to perform at the annual Almaden Art and Wine Festival to a large crowd of festival goers. Fun group routines showcased the athletes tumbling, dance and amazing and impressive acrobatic skills!

Later that same weekend, we switched it up and took our skills to the beach! Athletes and their families got together down at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz. It was an amazing day full of sun, sand, surf, and recreation which of course included "Acro"!! The day was finished off with a bonfire which of course included s'mores!

Last Month's Action Packed Fun

September was a month to remember! National Gymnastics Week was a hit and we hope all our students enjoyed the group warm up routine! If you took a pic of your child in our photo booth and haven't done so yet, share it on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and tag it with #ATANGD2018.

Students also participated in ATA's 2nd annual Ninja Warrior Month, by challenging themselves in areas of strength, stamina & stealth. Way to go Ninja Warriors!

Have a Great Day!

"Life needs balance. Life needs strength. Start with gymnastics and go anywhere"

Sincerely,

Aerial Tumbling and AcroGymnastics

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