Slumber Party Pics

Christian fell!.................................................... Ms. Lachele and Precious

Cupcake face!.............................................. Robin, Janelle, and Janay chillin'

Precious, Aysia, and Tamyah........................... Dancin...

Cheer Pictionary.................................................... Cheer Charades

Haters ........................................................................ Crazy

Proof-Precious with the toothpaste!...................... Janay with a mischievous smirk

Backyard fun!

More stunts (their idea)................... Chalise, Chante, Jasmine L., and Aysia say bye.




Ladies, you should've turned the light on before you took these videos. lol

Important Nationals Info and Practice Dates

PRACTICE:

Our practice schedule for Nationals is as follows:

Monday, 12/1 -- 6 pm - 8pm

Tuesday, 12/9 -- 6:30 - 8:30

Tuesday, 12/16 6:30 - 8:30

Tuesday, 1/6 6:30 - 8:30

Tuesday, 1/13 6:30 - 8:30

Friday, 1/23 6:30 - 8:30

Tuesday, 1/27 6:30 - 8:30

Tuesday, 2/3 6:30 - 8:30

Tuesday, 2/10 6:30 - 8:30

Tuesday, 2/17 6:30 - 8:30

Tues-Thurs, 2/24-2/26 6:30 - 8:30

Leave for Ocean City 2/27 Nationals- 2/28

LODGING:

We will be staying at the Comfort Inn Suites at

12718 Ocean Gateway
Ocean City, Maryland 21842
Phone: (410) 213-7171
http://www.comfortsuitesoceancity.com/

There will be 6 girls per room (suite) and 2-3 chaperones.

Spectator Fees:
Saturday, February 28th:
$18.00 for Adults

$12.00 for Children/Seniors (under 12 years/over 65 years)

Children 4 years and younger get in FREE!

INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS:

Please let me know if your child would like to partcipate in the individual cheerleader solo (tumble or non-tumble) $50, the individual stunt group competition (4-5 girls, all stunts) $125, the jump off (three consecutive jumps or series of jumps) $10, or the tumble off (best tumbling pass) $10.

Though the entry fees are a little steep, please note the the highest scoring individual and indi stunt group will win $500.

Awards and Giveaways:

All Participants receive a Reach the Beach Nationals Beach Bag.

All Participants receive Free Tees

All teams will receive a team trophy!

Division winners will receive a National Championship Banner.
Grand Champion Winners receive National Championship Jackets

$500 Awarded to Highest Scoring Individual
$500 Awarded to Highest Scoring Partner Stunt
$5,000 Awarded to Highest Scoring Rec team
$5,000 Awarded to Highest Scoring School team

U.S. Finals Bids awarded to qualifying teams!

One Lucky Coach will win a VW Bug car giveaway for Coaches!

POSSIBLE BID TO US FINALS AND WORLDS:

This Nationals competition gives bids to the US finals competition. http://www.theusfinals.com/AboutUSFinals.asp If we place 1st through 3rd, we will win a bid and can choose which US Finals location we would like to compete at (Vegas 4 17, Oklahoma April 17, Cincinatti April 24 and Virginia Beach May 1st).

Should we make it to the US Finals, there is a possiblilty of getting a bid to Worlds (which is exactly what it sounds like, an international cheer competition againsts teams from all over the world).

Congratulations on First Place Once Again!

The Silver Hill BGC 14 and Under Squad won First Place at the All Capitol Spirit Championships this past Saturday, November 22, 2008.

Congrats team on another big win! We are undefeated and that is how we will stay!

If you want to check out and/or order photos from this competition, click on the following link: http://www.classic-photo.com/

You can also view the performance online, or any other teams from that competition at the following link: http://www.spiritunlimited.tv/




http://www.spiritunlimited.tv/_vti_bin/shtml.exe/index.htm

All Capital Spirit Competition

We are meeting at 12:30 pm in the parking lot of Flowers High.

Our squad's tentative performance time is 3:30 pm

• Spectator Fees: Adults ages 11 years and up – $10.00

Children ages 6-10 years / Seniors 65 years & up – $5.00

Children 5 years & under – FREE

Tickets are sold the day of the competition at the Spectator Entrance.

• Please check the website at www.spiritunlimited.com for a TENTATIVE performance schedule, two days before the competition.

Charles Herbert Flowers High School
10001 Ardwick-Ardmore Road
Springdale, MD 20774

Telephone Number: (301) 636-8000

From Upper Marlboro:
Take the capital beltway-495 to route 50 east, to the Martin Luther King Highway, Route 704 (the first exit off of route 50 east) south towards Glenarden. Martin Luther King Highway to Ardwick-Ardmore Road. Make a left (Shell Gas Station on left corner). Proceed to Charles Herbert Flowers High School at 10001 Ardwick-Ardmore Road on right.

From Bowie:
Annapolis Road, route 450 west to Martin Luther King Highway south proceed to Charles Herbert Flowers High School at 10001 Ardwick-Ardmore Road on right.

From Washington, DC:
New York Avenue to Route 50 east. Route 50 east to route 704, Martin Luther King Highway, south to Glenarden, make left. MLK highway to Ardwick-Ardmore Road, make left. Proceed to Charles Herbert Flowers High School at 10001 Ardwick-Ardmore Road on right.


Hair: Low bun: part on left, bun on right (low).

To make the bun, please use a "hair bun donut, " many scrunchis, or a sock to create a perfect sphere like below (unless the hair is extremely long--where you would braid or twist and then wrap around the base of the ponytail).

$60 Due Friday, 11/21 for Nationals

Just a reminder that the $60 for Nationals is due at practice Friday (11/21).

Joe Corbis submissions will still be accepted until this Saturday, 11/22.

If you aren't participating in the fundraiser, the $60 for Nationals needs to be turned in no later than Friday (11/21) along with any remaining balance for banquet, snack, etc.

OUR NEXT PRACTICE AFTER COMPETITION WILL BE MONDAY, DECEMBER 1st. THE JOE CORBIS FUNDRAISER DELIVERY WILL BE IN 12/1 AT 6:15 SO PLAN TO BE THERE TO PICK UP YOUR ORDERS IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING.

Silver Hill 1st Place Performance -Annual PGCBGC Competition

Sunday's Playoff Game 11/9

For Sunday's playoff game, we will meet at 4pm at:

PG Sports Park

Beltway I-95/495 Exit 15B (Central Avenue/Route 214 East) to left on Enterprise Road, right at light on Woodmore Road past overhead power lines to large complex/fields on the left. The sign reads, P.G. County Boys/Girls Club Sports Park.

Girls will wear their warm ups and bring poms.

Olympia Cheer and Dance Competition Saturday, 11/8

We will need to meet at Benjamin Stoddert at 7:30 am and leave no later than 8 am. Everyone needs to come fully dressed with hair done please. Make sure parents have map quest directions as well as any telephone numbers because we will pull of at 8 am sharp so that 7 and under can have a few minutes to get themselves together before they have to warm up.

Spectator Fees

5 and under Free

6-10 $5

11 and up $12

Warm-up time Compete time

7 & u 9 am 10:25 am

10 & u 9:30 am 10:55 am

14 & u 11:30 am 12:55 pm

Different subject.

There are play off games on this Sunday. Please let me know if your child would be able to cheer Sunday at 4:30 pm.

Nov. 9^th 150 lb 12 noon

125 lb 4:30 pm

110 lb 7:30 pm

PG Sports Park

Beltway I-95/495 Exit 15B (Central Avenue/Route 214 East) to left on Enterprise Road, right at light on Woodmore Road past overhead power lines to large complex/fields on the left. The sign reads, P.G. County Boys/Girls Club Sports Park.

Pics from the Skills and Safety Clinic and Show N Tell

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Practice Next Week W-F (11/5-7)

Next weeks practice days have been changed to Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (11/5-7) from 6:00-8:00 due to the election (Go Obama!).

EVERYONE needs to be there because we will have some position changes and additions to the tumbling sequence, etc.

11/2 PGCBGC Annual Cheer Competition

The Competition will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at the Cole Field House on campus of the University of Maryland (College Park, MD). It will begin at 11 A.M.

We will meet at the Burger King at 8 am to get ready and leave between 9 to 9:15 am. We have to give out bows, socks, tattoo and put make up on so PLEASE BE ON TIME!

Doors to the competition open at 10 am,

• Entry costs will be $6 per person, aged 12 and over.
• No food, drinks, or coolers will be allowed in Cole Field House.
• Cheerleaders must have their sanctioned, laminated I.D. badge to compete. Each cheerleader will be checked against the roster prior to performance.
• Only Coaches/Commissioners/Cheerleading teams will be allowed entry through the West Entrance (next to tennis courts). (Coaches/Commissioners must have a laminated badge to enter)
• No camera/video equipment will be allowed. Professional pictures/videos will be taken. Videos will be on sale in the alcove.
  

Other information will be forthcoming as we get closer to the competition.

• We are TENTATIVELY set to go on this Sunday at 1:40 pm. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE and the final schedule has not yet been released.
• I encourage everyone to stay all day, if possible, to show support for the other squads as well.
• The Awards ceremony will probably take place around 3pm. Plan to be there until 4pm. PLEASE NOTE THESE TIMES ARE ESTIMATES.

Please contact myself, or Commisionner Latrice Lee if you have any questions or comments.

Practice and Show N Tell

• Practice this week will be Tues -Thursday from 6:00-8:30, Friday 6:00-7:30, and Saturday 10:30-1:30 ALL at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School.

• SHOW N TELL will be held Thursday at 7:30 pm. Please be there to support the girls and take a look at everything we've been working on all season.Girls need to bring their ENTIRE uniform (sans poms). Parents are asked to contribute $2.00 each TODAY, 10/28, to go towards the pizza, sandwhiches, and other refreshments.

10/24 Friday Practice and Practice Next Week 10/28-10/31 from 6:00-8:30

Competition Practice

I do apologize for the need to add additional practices and times, but our squad is nowhere near being prepared for competition in less than 2 weeks.

We will meet this Friday (10/24) from 6:00-8:30 at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School. It is important for everyone to try to make it because we will pass out the competition uniforms this Friday along with shoes.

Additionally, we will extend practice next week Tues -Thursday from 6:00-8:30. Friday's practice on Halloween will still be from 6:00-7:30.

Lastly, we will meet from 10:00 am to 1:30 Saturday, November 1st (the day before competition) at the Blue House. Girls should dress warm, but in materials where they can perform full out (sweats, sweatshirts, long sleeves, layers, etc).

Please contact me if you have any questions or comments.

THURSDAY's Practice 10/9/08 CANCELLED

This Thursday's practice is canceled due to school closing.

We will meet at 6pm Friday, at the Blue House to prepare for the pep rally which will begin at 7pm.

Cheer Safety Skills Clinic--October 13th, 2008

The Boys and Girls Club Annual Cheer Safety Skills Clinic will be held this SundayOctober 13th, 2008.

We will meet at 12:00 pm at the
Kettering/Largo Community Center 431 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-390-8390
Location/Directions - Located in central Prince George's County near Watkins Regional Park, between Route 214 (Central Avenue) and Route 202 (Landover Road).
From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take Exit 15A (Central Avenue/Route 214 East). Follow Central Avenue to Watkins Park Drive. Make a right onto Watkins Park Drive. Follow Watkins Park Drive past the park and continue following to center on right.
From Route 202 (Landover Road), take Route 202 toward Upper Marlboro. Continue to Watkins Park Drive. Make a left onto Watkins Park Drive. Follow Watkins Park Drive (Route 193) to center on left.

It is very important that every member of the team attend because this is the only time we are able to meet with the safety judges and need to be able to execute every stunt sequence, some of which include every member.

Please call, email, or text me if you have any questions or need a ride for your child.

Homecoming Cabaret (adults only)

Please join us Saturday night, October 11th for our annual Cabaret. We had a great time last year. The tickets are $15. Please see me or Latrice if you are interested.

Tumbling--ID Cards

Please remember to bring your child's ID card to EVERY tumbling class.

Homecoming 2008 10/10-11/08

There have been several changes made regarding our upcoming homecoming pep rally and game this weekend, October 10th and 11th.

The Pep Rally will now be held at the Blue House at 7 pm, Fri, October 10th. The squad will meet at 6 pm.

The Homecoming game will now be played at North Barnaby (next to pool) and we meet at 8:20 am, Sat October 11th.
5000 Wheeler Rd, Oxon Hill

The Homecoming pictures for our team will now be held at North Barnaby Saturday morning at 8:20 am.

Please be on time.

THURSDAY 10/2 Shoe Sizing and PARENT MEETING

Thursday, October 2, 2008 we will be holding a Parent Meeting at 7:45 pm at Owens Road Elementary School.

I want to discuss the Nationals taking place in February in Ocean City. We must discuss registration costs, lodging, and transportation. We will also discuss other team business and address any questions you may have.

Also, we will have a SHOE SIZING Thursday. The competition shoes, Zephz Butterfly, run rather small. I am asking that all returning cheerleaders bring their old shoes to practice so that the team can all try them on and determine sizes.

Below is a link to the shoes we will be ordering, FYI...
http://gtmsportswear.com/gtm/cheerleading/product.asp?c=CHAFTFEA&id=SS3

Pics from Sturday's Game @ Marlboro 9/27/08

Precious's liberty.


Kortney trying to stick it.


Don't let the sweet faces fool you...

They're crazy!

Competitions

This year, we will be participating in a total of 5 Cheer Competitions

1. PGCBBG Annual Cheer Competition 11/2; University of Maryland Cole Fieldhouse

2. Olympia Cheer and Dance 11/8; Springlakes High School Reston, VA
http://www.jetzallstars.com/olympiacheer.htm

3. Annual Battle of the Recs 11/15; Friendly High School Fort Washington, MD

4. All Capital Spirit Competition 11/22; Flowers High School Springdale, MD
http://www.spiritunlimited.com/competitions/event.asp?id=45

5. Annual Reach for the Beach National Cheer Competition; Ocean City Convention Center Ocean City, MD
http://acdaspirit.com/rtbrec/home/

Please check out the websites of some of the competitions we will be attending to learn about costs, spectator fees, dates, locations and more.

We will discuss funds for the Nationals in a few months. Each girl will be responsible for $60 dollars. This will cover registration, lodging, and food.

We will be departing Friday, February 27th and spending the night in Ocean City. There will be 2 adult chaperones per room and 6 girls. Please contact me early if you would like to be a chaperone. Some parents have already requested to be a chaperone. Chaperones will need to drive and transport squad members to and from Ocean City as well.

Hotel Information will be provided if some parents would like to stay nearby or you could also just come up that Saturday to watch the competition.

We are looking forward to another First Place sweep this year. I hope you all can be a part of it.

Game/Competition Schedule

9/27 Sliver Hill @ Marlboro Sasscer Field (meet at 8:30)
10/4 HMB @ Silver Hill Hagen Field (meet at 8:30)
10/11 Beltsville @ Silver Hill Potomac High (meet at 9:30)
10/18 Silver Hill @ KLM Watkins Regional Park (meet at 8:30)
10/25 Clinton @ Silver Hill Hagen Field (meet at 9:30)

11/2 Annual PGCBGC Competition University of MD, ColeField House
11/8 Olympia Cheer & Dance Competition Southlakes High Reston, VA
11/15 Battle of Recs Friendly High
11/22 All Capital Spirit Competition Flowers High School Springfield,MD

Saturday's Game 9/27

The 125 lb team will be playing Marlboro this Saturday, September 27th. We will meet at 8:30 am and the game is at Sasscer Field.

Please make sure your child wears EVERY piece of their uniform: (RIBBONS, vest, skirt, briefs, WARM UPs, and POM PONS)

Sasscer Field
14201 School Ln Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
MD-4 S/PENNSYLVANIA AVE. 9 mi
Take the OLD CRAIN HWY ramp. 0.2 mi
Take the ramp toward UPPER MARLBORO. 0.0 mi
Turn LEFT onto OLD CRAIN HWY. 0.5 mi
Turn LEFT onto SCHOOL LN. 0.2 mi
End at 14201 School Ln Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Pics from Saturday's Game Ft. Washington @ SH 9/20/08

Fire It Up!

Half time Showcase

Kortney's torch.

Aysia's arabesque

Just for fun...

Flying bases...

Chalise staying tight. There are so many things wrong with this pic..(cell phone?)

Jazzmine smiling. Robin's prep.

Competition Squad Tryouts

Competition Squad Tryouts will be held this Thursday, September 25th. Girls will perform all aspects of the competition routine (dance, cheer, transitions, stunts, tumbling, etc.).

For those who would like extra help or preparation, I will be arriving early at Hillcrest Heights Tuesday and Wednesday (9/23-24) at 6:10.

September 25--$64 due

Please be sure to turn in your money for the competition fees and shoes. The last day for early registration is Sept 26 so I must receive all payments on or before Thursday, September 25th.

Tumbling--ADDRESS CORRECTION

Tumbling classes begin Monday, September 8, 2008.

Classes will be held at Cheer Connection Gym in Clinton, MD

7456 Old Alexandria Ferry Road
Clinton, MD 20735-1865


Take MD-5 S/BRANCH AVE
Exit COVENTRY WAY ramp toward CLINTON/ANDREWS AFB.
Turn LEFT onto COVENTRY WAY.
Turn RIGHT onto OLD ALEXANDRIA FERRY RD. 0.6 mi
End at 7456 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd Clinton, MD 20735-1865

It is near where the Emission Tests are held.

Money ($50 for the first month) is due no later than Friday, September 5, 2008.

Please arrive on time, or let me know in advanced if there will be some trouble with getting your child to the facility.

Encourage your children to be on their best behavior and receptive to learning the concepts and movements taught by the instructor.

This is our largest tumbling class in the three years I have been coaching at Silver Hill. I am glad that you as parents see the importance of tumbling in cheerleading, as well as in making your daughters well rounded individuals.

Practice 9/1/08-9/5/09 TUES, WED, FRI

This week's practices will be held TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY

We are practicing at the Blue House for at least another week. We are still waiting to get into the schools.

Parents please be there to pick up your Joe Corbis items this Wednesday (9/3) to get your orders between 6 and 6:45pm.

Captain Try-outs will be held this Friday (9/5).

Please make sure your child has red cheerleading briefs by Friday (9/5).

The football schedule will be released next week and I will post it here and email it as soon as I get it. I will also provide an updated calendar.

Many parents still have not submitted $10 for snacks. Please do so as soon as possible.

First Football (Scrimmage) Game

Here are a few pics from our first game.