2008 World Tour of Gymnastics Superstars...A must see!

It was great to see many of our Exxcel gymnasts out in support of the Olympic superstars this past Sunday at the tour stop in Boston. The athletes put on an amazing performance that rivaled anything you'd see in a circus or concert. I've been to the shows after the last 2 Olympics and this one topped them all by far. They've already been through Boston, but if you get a chance to catch the show anywhere else, I highly recommend it.

Reserve your spot for the Winter Session!

It's that time again...Preferred Client Enrollment starts November 3rd and runs for 2 weeks. Same class, day and time is guaranteed with payment during Preferred Client Enrollment. Stop by or call the office to register. There are no new class release forms to fill out.

On Monday, November 17th, Exxcel will accept registrations for class changes and new client enrollment.

Exxcel’s Winter Session runs December 8, 2008 through March 14, 2009.

Please note, Exxcel will be closed on Thursday, December 25th & Thursday, January 1st for the holidays.

We will be offering Special Makeup Classes for all Thursday classes on Sunday, January 11th from 9AM-12PM. Sign up for this special makeup when you register!

Have a Spook-tacular Saturday Night at Kids' Night Out!

There are still spaces available in Exxcel's Halloween Kids' Night Out this Saturday night (10/25) from 6:30-9:30PM. Ages 4+ are welcome! Call the office today to sign-up. Activities include gymnastics, climbing, bungee, zip line, halloween games, arts & crafts, pizza, popcorn and a movie!

Skill of the Month! The LUNGE

October's Skill of the Month is the Lunge. The Lunge is a basic gymnastics position that comes before and after many skills. The legs are separated, the front leg is bent, and the back leg is straight. The hips and torso should be kept square, and the arms and head should be up. The gymnasts’ weight should be distributed evenly between the 2 legs.

The Lunge is a strong and stable position when performed correctly. Handstands, Cartwheels, and many other skills start and finish in a Lunge.

In my classes, I like to teach the lunge position by calling it "Lunge-y Lady." We pretend Lunge-y Lady is a superhero that saves handstands and cartwheels around the world! Christine also has a lunge alter-ego... "Lunge-Bob Squarepants!"

Next Month:
The Scale

Back Handspring Clinic this Sunday!

Looking to master that elusive back handspring? Exxcel offers 1.5 hour back handspring clinics each month until the Spring. We still have a few spaces left for this Sunday from 8:30-10AM. The cost is $25 per clinic or $110 for 5 clinics. These clinics are a great way to work through all the various phases of this tough skill. Students should be working toward this element in class to attend the clinic. Pre-registration is required, so please call in advance if you're interested. Space is limited!

Have Columbus Day off? Come to Exxcel!

We still have spaces available in our Columbus Day HIGH SEAS ADVENTURE Camp on Monday, October 13th. Half (9AM-12PM) or full (9AM - 3PM) day camp is open to ages 3+. Extended day options are also available.

Camp is a fun-filled day packed with exciting activities like bungee, zipline, games, arts & crafts, climbing, and of course - gymnastics!

Call the office to sign up. If you can't make this camp, don't despair :-) We run vacation camps on every major school holiday, so plan ahead and spend your vacations with Exxcel!