Let Nothing Stop You!

I posted this one last season but it's a great reminder that we can accomplish great things. Keep us updated on your recent plans.

Buzz is required to run a 5k or 4miler on July 4. Anyone running a race? If so, which one?

Coaches Conference, Panther Runnin' and Camp Dates

Coaches Conference - Coach Heather, Coach Em, Coach Kelcee and Coach Abi will be leaving for the Jamfest coaches conference on Friday, June 26. While there, we'll learn about the newest trends with uniforms, hair and makeup. We'll also take classes to help us customize our conditioning and training programs. We'll attend stunting and tumbling classes (taught by the leaders in the cheer industry). We'll be back on Sunday, June 28 with a renewed spirt and ready to tackle the 2009-2010 season!

Let us know if you have any specific questions that you want us to ask World Cup, Top Gun or the other "big dogs"!

Panther Runnin' - Several Panthers, coaches and parents have been hitting the pavement. Bob Foote, Stuart, Coach Nicole, Amber, Vicki, Katie, Coach Abigail, Coach Em, Elaine, Julie Young, Chrissy Jacobs, James, Derick....they've all been out there running. Some of the crew is training for the Columbus Marathon. Be sure to support the Panthers by encouraging them to keep up the miles!

Tell us what races you're planning to do. How do you feel in this summertime heat? Did you get new shoes? Do you want a running partner?

Stunt Camp - (Fury and Fierce)
Monday, June 29
12-5:00 Fury
4:30-9:30 Fierce

Tuesday, June 30
12-5:00 Fury
4:30-9:30 Fierce

Choreography Camp (Fury and Fierce)
July 11, 12, 13 (both teams, all three days - time tba)
July 14 (fierce only)

Choreography Camp (Ferocious and Fabulous)
July 18
9-11:30 Ferocious
12-3:00 Fabulous

JUNE 20th

**The pretty version of the flier went home with the kids this week... but here is the info.

2009 Year of the Cat
Summer Baseline!
Coach Heather 614.361.7351; Coach Emily 614.314.2285

When?
Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m.

Where?
Homestead Park
4675 Cosgray Road
Hilliard, OH 43026
http://www.wtwp.com/parks/homestead.asp
Meet at the Caboose.

Who?
All teams
*Note: Mini Team does not need to do the fitness test. Mini team may arrive at 11:00

Why?
The Coaches need to get an idea of your baseline fitness level so that each athlete can receive proper training. Athletes should wear comfy workout attire and tennis shoes (not flip flops). Be prepared to run, do push ups, jump rope, crunch and etc. You will not compete against your team—instead you will only compete against yourself. The coaches will re-test your fitness level in a few months.
The Fitness Tests will run from
10-11:30 a.m.

Following the fitness tests, we’ll have a picnic and playtime. Bring a sack lunch and drink. You’re welcome to bring food/drink to share (if you want to).

Mom and Dad please join us to observe and participate in the fitness tests. You are also welcome and encouraged to join us at the picnic. Get to know the parents in the program too! We’ll be talking about goals for this season and ideas on how the coaches and the athletes plan to make this season top notch!

6.17.09 updates!

This Friday, June 19 is the Cirlce of Friends - info posted on the side of blog.

This Saturday, June 20 is the Panther Baseline Fitness Event - Homestead Park on Cosgray. Kids meet at 10 a.m. picnic at 11:30

18 weeks until the Columbus Marathon! We have several Panthers that will be training for this. Post your comments on the blog and support the runners!
http://www.columbusmarathon.com/

Panther updates for June 10 - Circle of Friends and Etc.

Panther stuff:

• Circle of Friends - see link on the right side of Blog. Friday, June 19 at New Albany Square. Many Panthers have done this race in the past. It's an awesome way to support Children's Hospital and Cancer research. Sometimes, it's special to run simply because
  "we can".
• Reminder that we do NOT have practice this coming Sunday, June 14. We do have practice the rest of the week.
• Fierce Level 5 athletes are not required to attend conditioning this Sunday. However, Coach Abi, Coach Kelcee, Coach Brian and Coach Nicole WILL be there are the regular scheduled time. If you want to above and beyond, they will be there for you. If you do choose to attend, please attend during your scheduled time. It's too crazy to have 15 of you there at one time.
• All Panther teams have been working hard and are doing a great job so far. Ya!

2009-2010 Summer Schedule

A few Moms and Dads have mentioned being firewalled from www.midwestpanthers.com. Therefore, in order to communicate to everyone, MPA coaches will plan to post information via website, email, facebook and blog.

Monday
7-9:00
MPA Fierce

7-8:00
Xtra tumbling- Fabulous

8-9:00
Xtra tumbling - Fury

Tuesday
6-7:00
Tumbling class

7-8:00
Xtra tumbling Fierce

7-9:00
MPA Fury

Wed
5:30-7:30
MPA Fabulous

7-9:00
MPA Fury

Thursday
5:30-7:00
MPA Ferocious

7-9:00
MPA Fierce

6-7:00
Hip hop- 8th grade and up

7-8:00
Xtra tumbling- Fabulous

8-9:00
Xtra tumbling - Fury

Sunday

2-3:30
Tumbling
Fierce Group A
Fury Group A

3:30-5:00
Tumbling
Fierce Group B
Fabulous Group A

4:30-6:00
Team practice
Ferocious (whole team)

4:30-6:00
Tumbling
Fabulous B

4:15-6:00
YMCA Level 5 training
Fierce Group A

6-7:45
YMCA Level 5 training
Fierce Group B

6-7:00
Tumbling
Ferocious group A

6-7:30
Team practice
Fabulous (whole team)

Fierce
Group A: Sabrina, Kaela, Kali, Roni, Lbug, Jenny, Adrienne, Buzzy, Hannah
Group B: Wobbles, Diana, Carlee, taylor, Shelby, Gretchen, Taryn, Eva, Heather
Fury
Fury group A – Danica, Micala, Lizzie, Sarah, Alexis, Lexi, Kayla, Erica, Taylor, Haley
Crossovers: Cienna, Peyton, Sarah, Destiny, Kalie, Jazzy, Gwen, Heather
Fabulous
Fabulous Group A = Alison, Madison, Nicole, Kendell, Brice, Katie, Regan, Kaitlyn
Fabulous Group B= Cienna, Peyton, Sarah, Destiny, Kalie, Jazzy, Gwen, Ana
Ferocious
Ferocious Group A = Ava, Chloe, Kassidy, Vivienne, Elaina
Crossovers: Alison, Madison, Nicole, Kendell, Brice, Katie, Regan, Kaitlyn