Welcome!
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This is where you will find all the information you need as a Spokane Gymnastics Team Member!
Scroll down to see information on your Team and other resources!
If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 509-533-9646 or email me at sam@spokanegymnastics.com. Thank you!
News, Special Events, & Programs
COmpetitive Season SCHEDULE
Xcel Bronze Teams
Xcel Bronze Bounders
Tuesday & THursday from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
with Coach Nathan, Ally, & Hailey
Xcel Bronze Springers
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:15pm – 7:15pm
with Coaches Hailey, Ally, & Hailey
Competitive Season Training Schedule
August 24th, 2026 through May 29th, 2027
Xcel Silver Team
Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:00pm – 6:30pm
with Coach Max & Coach Holland
Competitive Season Training Schedule
August 24th, 2026 through May 29th, 2027
Xcel Gold Team
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:15pm – 7:15pm
with Coach Max & Coach Holland
Competitive Season Training Schedule
August 24th, 2026 through May 29th, 2027
Team Member Resources
Important Reminders
Welcome to team! We look forward to welcoming your gymnast to our competitive program! After reading the following information, please reach out if you have any questions. The phone number is 509-533-9646. Our service desk staff, or Sam, our Team General Manager, typically will be available to assist.
Gymnasts (and spectators) should not be out on the floor or equipment outside of structured training under the supervision of their coach.
At Spokane Gymnastics, we have a pre-planned lesson for each practice and start training on time. Due to insurance requirements and the need to have all gymnasts properly warm-up and be both mentally and physically prepared for activity, only children who arrive on time for training will be allowed to participate. If you have a schedule conflict or you are running late, but are on your way, please call 509-533-9646 so we can discuss the best options to safely accommodate your child. Lesson plans are organized from start to finish, and it is important that gymnasts attend full training as much as possible. We do have many make-up options available.
Gymnasts use their own chalk for the Bars. All chalk should be kept in a sealable container. Blocks of chalk are available for purchase at the service desk. If needed, gymnasts may also bring their own supply of athletic tape.
Gymnasts may have or need grips for the bars. If so, we recommend having two pairs of grips that are broken in. Grips do wear out and typically will fail towards the end of a gymnastics season. For the Xcel program, girls typically start wearing grips at the Silver level, but the timing depends on personal preference and need. It is not time-sensitive for gymnasts who are new to team to get grips right away, but if you would like to purchase grips – please see the “Team Resources” section at the bottom of the page.
Please have your child pack a large water bottle each day. We do have filtered water available at the refill station.
Gymnasts are always welcome to take a break as needed, and we encourage constant and open communication between the gymnasts, coaches, and parents. If your child needs any special accommodation at any time, please communicate in advance of practice directly with your coach.
Parents are invited to stay and watch any or all activities from the viewing areas or may drop children off. For the first several days especially, please come inside with your child when dropping off. At pick-up, please come inside or wait directly outside the exit door to be reunited with your gymnast.
Please have your child eat nutritious food before practice. Gymnasts tend to burn a lot of energy, so also pack plenty of snacks. We take a quick snack break mid-way through training each day. Please provide food that does not contain nut products. We have many students in our program who have SEVERE and LIFE-THREATENING allergies. Gymnasts have access to our refrigerator and microwave.
We also have snacks, water, and sports drinks available for purchase at the service desk. Payment accepted is cash, check, and (minimum of $5 purchase, plus tax) Visa or Mastercard. You may also pre-purchase a “snack tracker” for your child. The log is kept at the service desk, and they can make purchases at will. If you have any restrictions or would like to authorize your card on file to be charged at specific increments when the snack tracker is low on funds, please communicate to the service desk staff, and they will accommodate you.
Gymnasts should wear comfortable clothes, similar to what children would wear to PE classes. For girls, the best attire from the standpoint of instruction is a leotard. Fitted “bike shorts” are acceptable, as well as athletic pants. Please no bare midriff; if sports bras and shorts are preferred by the student, then a fitted tank top or t-shirt must be worn as well. Please have your child remove all jewelry (besides stud earrings) before all activity, and if her hair is shoulder length or longer, please have it tied back. Gymnasts in artistic gymnastics go barefoot.
If you ever need to confirm what your child is registered for, you may log into your account: Access your account. Your primary email address is your login, and if needed, you may reset your password.
Please bookmark this website 2026 Team website and refer to it often; it is the one place where we will link all other pages and updates.
As always, if you have any questions or if there is anything we may do to assist, please reach out. Thank you!
Makeup Options
Please register at least 48 hours in advance!
All team members may attend make-ups in the Saturday Open Gym, or Saturday Afternoon Gymnastics Camp (recommended for up to age 12)!
Year-round make-ups
August 25, 2025 through May 31, 2026
Gymnasts may schedule a make-up with another team
Please register at least 48 hours in advance! All make-ups for missed training between June 1 and November 1 need to be attended before December 31, 2025, and missed practice between November 2 and December may be attended in 2025 or before May 31, 2026. All missed training from January 1 – May 31, 2026 needs to be attended in the same season as the training was missed, so before May 31 for the 2026 teams.
Thank you!
Xcel Bronze Bounders
Make-up options with:
Xcel Bronze Springers (Tuesday & Wednesday from 5:15pm – 7:15pm)
Xcel Silver Team (Monday & Wednesday from 4:00pm – 6:30pm).
Xcel Silver
Make-up options with Xcel Gold (Tuesday & Thursday from 4:15pm -7:15pm)
Xcel Gold
Make-up options with Xcel Silver (Monday & Wednesday from 4:00pm – 6:30pm )
Special Events which may be used as a make-up for missed training:
Monthly Team Huddles
September huddle notes
No notes yet.
Secret Siblings
Secret Siblings will kick off in November and will go for the entire season! Information coming soon!
How it works:
The coaches choose strategically and assist each team member to another. (We have information saved as to which gymnast has who, and also the answers to the “intel-questions”)
The purpose is to infuse fun and bonding into training for all of Fall, Winter, and Spring. The goal is to keep it secret for the entire season, the reveal at the end-of-season parties.
Each participating gymnast should plan to give something to their secret sibling each month, November – May. Giving does not need to be associated with meets or involve big or elaborate gifts—small notes of encouragement, and the more random, the better. Items (addressed to the recipient) can be dropped off at the service desk or discretely to the coach, and we will ensure they get them without revealing the giver’s identity. Random, fun surprises are the intention of this program.
For gifts to be delivered at meets, please drop them off at the Service desk by the Wednesday before.
Be sure that all gifts are clearly labeled on the outside with the recipient’s name and team.
Not all gymnasts will attend all meets. If you have any questions, please inquire.
Questions that each gymnast answered (that then was passed on to the girl who has them as a “Secret Sister”)
Gymnast:
Team:
Favorite Gymnastics Event:
A song you like:
Three words to describe you:
Favorite candy:
Favorite food:
Favorite Snacks:
Any diet restrictions or allergies:
Favorite TV show, movie, character, etc:
Favorite color:
Birthday:
Hobbies (in addition to gymnastics):
What do you NOT need more of or notable things that you do NOT like:
Do you have any pets? If so, what kind and what are their names:
Ears pierced:
T-shirt size:
Bigs & Littles
Kicking off in November and will continue for the entire season
How it works:
Strategically planned (by the coaches) partnerships where one gymnast from one team connects each week with a gymnast from another team. Unlike “Secret Sisters,” with Bigs and Littles, everyone involved knows who they are connected with (not secret at any point), gymnasts from a separate team.
The purpose of Big Sister Little Sister is friendship, support, mentorship, and the opportunity to be or have a role model. One gymnast will be a bit younger, the “Lil Sister,” while the other older gymnast will be the “Big Sister.”
Once kicked off, the connections will be incorporated into practice each month and include 10-15 minutes for the Big Sisters and Little Sisters to connect, get to know each other, share their goals and experiences, and occasionally complete a challenge together.
This partnership will remain consistent through at least May, but as relationships naturally form, it can continue indefinitely.
Grips for bars
Grips take a long time to break in. Swinging from the bar and time is the best way to accomplish this, long before using them for skills or routines. It is highly recommended to have two sets that are broken in. If one set fails, it is ideal to have another set which can be used immediately.
Be sure to also buy (or have) wrist bands.
Please WAIT to order grips until your coach recommends it. If you have any questions, please reach out.
Sources:
Reisport.com (men and women)
USGlove.com (women and great options for small hands)
Turn.com (men’s)
English Bulldog at Unitedathletic.com (men’s and women’s, great small hand options)
Ten-O.com (women’s pixie grips are great for small hands)
https://www.gripsetc.com (Women’s Standard Dowel)
There are measuring guides so you can order the correct size.
Experienced team parents have shared that they found it beneficial to have a spare set of tiger paws, wrist bands, etc, and to be sure to wash them regularly 🙂
Another pro-tip? Always have an extra leotard or athletic clothes packed in your gymnast’s gym bag.
Feel free to reach out with questions – team@spokanegymnastics.com or 509-533-9646.
The gymnast should look well-groomed for a meet. Hair shoulder length or longer should be tied back and secured so that it is not in the gymnast’s face. Excessive use of hairspray and glitter are not required and are up to the gymnast’s preference. Please be aware that certain hairstyles, bows, and clips can impede the gymnast while performing. Buns and clips are not required, but braids or “space buns” are great options. Hair should not touch the ground when the gymnasts does a handstand, etc.
Spokane Gymnastics Team Staff
