January Newsletter 2023

Ryan Brown

January 2, 2023

Welcome to the New Year-2023

            I am not sure where year has gone, but I am sure it has passed a lot quicker than we could ever anticipate. We have built Rebels Elite SF to be a strong powerhouse of amazing athletes, passionate families as well as great coaches! We are excited to see what this next year has for us. The newsletter will have A LOT of dates and important information for our ELITE teams as well as our PREP teams. 

 

            ATTENDANCE POLICY (Rules and Regulations Page 5 & 6) 

  • Arrive to practice 15 minutes prior (SPECIFICALLY be ready to START ON TIME)
  • If an athlete will NOT be on time, the PARENT must contact the coach PRIOR to practice beginning. ATTENDANCE will be taken, late athletes will be marked
  • Missed practices: TWO-WEEK (MINIMUM NOTICE). MUST find a substitute who can perform skills of the routine. 
  • NO MISSED PRACTICE THE WEEK OF COMPETITON (including Saturdays).
    • Attached below will be a list of dates for the rest of the year (has been included in previous newsletters as well)
    • Multiple absences and/or practices may result in the coach of your team to replace an athlete. 
  • If you have SPOKEN to coaches previously, those dates are already taken into consideration. 

 

Practices begin January 2, 2023

            We are excited to have everyone back in the gym as we get ready for or upcoming competitions, showcases and performances. Please ensure your athletes make Rebels Elite SF a priority as we go into a “major” competitions and build momentum for the rest of the season. 

 

Additional ELITE team practices

            Your COACHING staff will be posting the January “extra practice” schedules. Please pay close attention to the dates and times (as they are also posted in the attachment in this email). 

 

The below items will be IN ORDER of which they occur during the following months

 

The American Championships (Archers, Mavericks, Rioters, Soliders)

            Jan 21-22, 2022: This is an ADDITIONAL COMP (charges will be posted to your account for the amount of $180 per/athlete (this includes the 2-day comp fee as well coaches fees). To keep costs down for this comp as much as possible, the staff will NOT be staying IN San Jose overnight for this competition) 

            BLOCK SCHEDULE:

                        JAN 21 (Saturday)- Session #3: ALL DII Programs

                                    COMPETITION TIMES: 3:00-6:00pm

                        Jan 22 (Sunday)- Session #2: ALL DII Programs

                                    COMPETITION TIMES: 2:00-5:00pm

                                    AWARDS: 6pm (ALL TEAMSMUST STAY) 

 

Showcase: January 28, 2023

            CANCELLED: We want to make sure that with the addition of the new comp, that our ELITE athletes get some post competition freedom and relaxation. We realize that there has been changes, but with the integration of families post zoom/covid/in person school and back to work, as well families travelling and school activities picking back, we are doing our best to ensure that we can provide a competitive program that allows for allowable balance and normalcy. 

 

NCA-Stockton (Feb 11-12, 2023)

            Mini Prep 1 (Warriors) and Junior Prep 1 (Rangers) will be competing for the FIRST time at NCA. Please keep the ENTIRE weekend, but more information will follow

 

JAMZ Nationals-D2 (Feb 17-18, 2023)

            Junior 1, Senior 1, Junior 2 and Senior 3 will be competing. ARRIVE: THURSDAY, Feb 16 by 5pm (team practices will occur at 6pm), Athletes will compete Friday Feb 17 and Saturday Feb 18. Please plan to depart SUNDAY, Feb 18, 2023. We will have more information later. 

            COMPETITION LOCATION: Orleans Hotel

              Hotels: Please choose ANY hotel of your liking. Ensure that your athlete can arrive and    depart in timely matter to the competition venue. 

              Competition Info: https://www.jamz.com/dii-all-star-nationals

 

American Cheer Championships (March 11-12, 2023)

              Mini Prep, Junior Prep, Mini 1, Junior 1, Senior 1, Junior 2 and Senior 3 will be competing. There is NO requirement to stay overnight. Please keep FRIDAY, March 10 open as a possible send off/practive (if teams need it). 

 

USA NATIONALS (March 18-19, 2023)

              Junior 1, Senior 1, Junior 2 and Senior 3 will be competing. ARRIVE: Friday, March 17, by 5pm (team practices will occur at 6pm). Athletes will compete Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19. Please plan to depart LATE Sunday or early Monday. 

              Competition Location: Anaheim Convention Center

              Hotel Location: PLEASE USE LINK BELOW (if not, please book a hotel nearby. Thanks!) 

https://app.eventpipe.com/event/3986acb0-357c-4b40-929a-d08da3b18fde/book/

Competition Info: https://www.varsity.com/usa/all-star/competitions/championships/

 

REMINDER: PLEASE CHECK ATTACHMENTS FOR SPECIFIC TEAM practice dates. 

            Elite Teams: Work with your coaches for additional dates/times

            Prep Teams: We would LOVE to add additional competition week practices, the coaches will be chatting with you as we get closer. 

 

ProShop Items have arrived! 

Please see Coach Ryan to pick up your items. If there any additional items visit our BRAND NEW ONLINE PROSHOP BELOW!!!

                        https://526edc.myshopify.com

 

2023-2024 DATES!!!

            SEE ATTACHMENT and SAVE THE DATES! 

 

Thank you for reading! Can’t wait to see everyone this week! 

-Ryan 

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