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January 2015

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them on TV, the gymnasts who perform gravity defying movements, high above the crowd, or who land just inches from the end of the mat during floor routines. Most recently, our minds and hearts have been captured by the 2012 Olympic Girls Gymnastic team, otherwise known as the “Fab Five,” Gabby Douglas, Jordyn Wieber, Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney and Kyla Ros, not to mention Nadia Comaneci, Shannon Miller, Mary Lou Retton, Paul Hamm, Chellsie Memmel and Carly Patterson, among many others.

According to industry experts, local gyms see an average 20% boost to enrollment during an Olympic year, as thousands of young kids (mostly girls) set out to emulate their new found heroes. The numbers drop off as the year goes on and the sport recedes from the spot light as the reality of hard work sets in.

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are over fifty thousand potential gymnasts! But there are just a hand full of elite gymnasts in all of Florida.

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KATELYN MEISTER Twelve year old Katelyn Meister is a Level 8 gymnast who attends Farnell Middle School in Tampa. She has trained at Victory Gymnastics Training Center in Oldsmar for the past 5 years and has achieved impressive results during this time period.

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to reach for their dreams. They strive to instill a life-long love of fitness, helping to create happier and healthier adults for our future world.

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Apollo also offers camps, clinics, kids night out, birthday parties and sleepovers.

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After suffering a devastating fire in June 2014 due to arson, Apollo has reopened with all new equipment, more space, and a better layout of the gym. Owners Brian Finnegan and Jessica Carillon are excited for everyone to see all the new changes.

Apollo School of Gymnastics offers a variety of programs and services with the focus of developing the whole child through an innovative curriculum that stimulates both the physical and cognitive domains.

They combine organized curriculums with props, themes and excited instructors to teach children in a fun, creative manner.

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Katelyn is a 3 time All Around State Champion and 2 time Regional All Around Champion. In 2013, Katelyn received the highest All Around score on both days of the XCEL Regional Competition out of over 200 gymnasts from eight states and left the competition with six gold medals. She was also selected as one of six gymnasts in Florida to compete as a member of the state team at the Regional Championship and “Team Florida” was awarded the 1st place title in the Region!

Most recently, Katelyn was recognized as a Level 7 All Around State Champion as well as a Level 7 Regional Silver Medalist on Floor in 2014.

Katelyn started gymnastics when she was 2 years old and has truly enjoyed the sport over the past 10 years. Her goal is to continue training and compete in collegiate gymnastics someday.

Classes are offered to boys and girls ages 1 and up in recreatonal and competitive gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling, adult fitness and homeschool gymnastics. There is an after school program which includes transportation from area schools.

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EURO STARS GYMNASTICS

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This organization has been around for over 30 years and works in conjunction with Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas County recreation centers. The organization is enrolling now for 2015 classes in over 40 locations.

The cheerleading programs provide the teaching of basic arm motions and choreographed dance/pompom routines with leaps and jumps.

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Semi-Annual Cheer Competitions are held locally in which every participant receives an award.

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Program: Euro Stars Gymnastics.

This program for the Cente of Palm Harbor began in May of 2005 for ages 3 and up. Students begin by learning the basics and work their way up as they progress.

Spring Break Camp, Summer Camp and Christmas Camp for ages 4-10 are also offered.

FLORIDA TOP DOG ALL STARS AND JUST TUMBLIN’

1200 Starkey Road, Suite 210 Largo, FL 33771

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www.floridatopdog.com Florida Top Dog All-Stars was founded in the spring of 2000 with a single Sr. Coed team consisting of only 14 athletes. The following year, a Jr. Coed team was added. In the spring of 2002, the Pups team was started shortly followed by a Sr. All-girl team in the fall. By 2004 the Florida Top Dog All-Stars had grown to seven competitive all star teams including a Special Needs team that proudly goes by the name ‘Top Dog Too’.

Just Tumblin’ is home to the Florida Top Dog Cheer Program. The Just Tumblin’ facility is a fully outfitted 16,000 square foot multi-use gymnasium that is built using all inground training apparatuses. This state of the art facility is ideal for cheerleading, gymnastics, dance and much more.

Athletes are encouraged to take advantage of the facility by taking extra classes or by coming in to work one-on-one with an instructor. The Top Dog teams are challenged to always strive to be the best together as one and to have fun while working hard.

Being a part of Florida Top Dog means being a part of a winning program! The past 15 years have brought numerous successes including: 235 National Titles, 36 State Titles, 26 Regional Titles, and 47 Grand Champion/High Point Finishes.

The Top Dog program has attended the Cheerleading Worlds seven times, finishing in the top 11 three out of the seven years. Since it began in 2012, Top Dog has had the honor of taking five teams to The Summit with three of them going on a full paid bid. Their Summit placings include one 5th, one 2nd, and two 1st place finishes!

FUTURE FLIPZ

1701 Coachman Plaza Drive Clearwater, FL 33759

727-796-3547

www.futureflipz.com Owner/Director: Stacy Thompson began her 8 year competitive gymanstics career at Apollo School of Gymnastics when she was 8 years old. While there, she became a nationally ranked Class I/Level 10 gymnast, placing at the 1990 Junior Olympic Games. She was also an NCA All-American Cheerleader in 1991 – 1992 and participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. She was also on the Tampa LaFleur’s All-Star

Cheerleading Squad and competed at Nationals in 1991. She is a graduate of Dunedin High School, Class of 1992. She attended St. Petersburg College for 2 years and studied business courses while starting her gymnastics career in 1992.

While at Apollo Gymnastics, she taught Competitive Team; Levels 5 & 6, Preschool Classes, was the Progressive Team Manager, and also taught Cheerleading and other Recreational Classes for almost 10 years. She is a professional member of USA Gymnastics and is USA Gymnastics Safety Certified, CPR/ First Aid Certified and is a USA Gymnastics Skill Evaluator. She has over 40 years of experience working with pre-school to advanced competitive gymnasts and opened Future Flipz in 2003.

Programs: Future Flipz offers gymnastics and tumbling classes for ages 2 and up. Classes begin at the preschool level and continue with regular recreational gymnastics and tumbling instruction and competitive gymnastics teams.

Other offeringss include play groups, mobile programs and clinics.

Additionally, Future Flipz offers Birthday Parties, Camps, Open Gym, Gym Rentals, Parent’s Night Out and Sleepovers.

GOLD MEDAL GYMNASTICS

6564 44th Street N, Suite 804 Pinellas Park, FL 33781

727-515-5796

www.goldmedalgym.net Owner/Director: John Stephenson has over 40 years of experience working with pre-school to advanced

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Facility: Located in Pinellas Park, the fully air conditioned 5,000 sf gymnastics school features a 30 foot tumble trampoline, regulation trampoline, multiple uneven bars, multiple balance beams, a full competitive floor area and developmental and pre-school age equipment. They also sell grips, leotards, shorts, gym bags, etc.

Programs: Gold Medal offers Olympic style gymnastics for preschool, recreation and competitive skill levels. Small classes of 6 per group insure each child gets the personalized Gold Medal attention he/she deserves.

Classes: Classes are offered for ages 2 1/2 and up and are structured into monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual sessions. ALL CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Also offered are Special Home School Classes at special rates for all ages during the day, Summer Camp (10-12 weeks), Birthday Parties, Parents Night Out, Gym Sleepovers (call office for the next scheduled event), Birthday Sleepovers, Open Gym on Fridays from 4:30 to 7:30 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 3:30 pm for all ages (under 6 years must be accompanied by an adult).

Adults are FREE when accompanied by a child. Gym Rentals are also available by the hour, with or without instruction.

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THE JUNGLE BUS Mailing Address: PO Box 596 Ozona, FL 34660

727-773-1287

www.thejunglebus.com The Jungle Bus is a school bus which has been converted into an airconditioned gym with padded floors and walls. It is full of preschool gymnastics equipment including monkey bars, balance beams, minitrampoline, zip line and much more.

Yes, the students actually climb on board the parked Jungle Bus into their own mini-gym for an exciting gymnastics class. The Jungle Bus program teaches children that physical activities can be FUN and EXCITING. The classes offer basic gymnastics, motor skill development, coordination, strength and flexibility while developing both listening and social skills.

LA FLEUR’S GYMNASTICS CLUB OF LARGO 8550 126th Avenue Largo, FL 33773

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www.lafleursgymnasticclub.com LaFleur’s Gymnastics, the original “LaFleur’s”, opened in December of 1980 and is owned and operated

by Mike and Melody LaFleur.

The gym remained in it’s original location for 24 years before moving just 1/2 mile away in the summer of 2004. La Fleur’s offers many different class and team options in their 20,000 square foot state of the art facility and provides the ultimate in safety and gymnastics training.

GYMNAST PROFILE

LUKE WILLIAM KALY Seven year old gymnast Luke William Kaly, who trains at Oldsmar Boys Gymnastics with Coach Alex Potapov, won four medals at his first ever gymnastics meet.

Born in Safety Harbor, the 4,’ 50 pounder is a first grader at Forest Lakes Elementary School where he lists art as his favorite subject.

Luke’s favorite movie is Big Hero Six and Avatar tops his list of favorite TV shows. Aang, who is the avatar, is his number one TV character.

When not training in the gym, Luke enjoys playing piano, his religious education, Legos, riding his scooter and playing chess with his brother and sister. His favorite sports team is the Florida Gators and Tim Tebow is his top rated athlete.

When asked the question, “What is the biggest problem in society today?”

Luke’s response was, “Too much garbage in the ocean and not enough people recycling.”

Luke’ future plans include becoming an engineer.

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OLDSMAR BOYS GYMNASTICS CLUB, LLC 805 Stevens Avenue Oldsmar, FL 34677

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www.oldsmarboys.com alexpotapov@verizon.net “Turning Boys into confident young MEN.” Head Coach: Alexander Potapov, who was an elite gymnast on the Russian National Team, began coaching in Russia in 1994. After a brief stint with the circus, he moved to the United States in 2000 when he began coaching boys gymnastics at the Gemini School of Gymnastics.

Alex has coached boys at all levels in local, state, regional and national competitions.

Some former students have achieved the following honors: Future Star champions, JO National team members, international competition participants, national & international

awards for top placements and partial and full scholarships. In May 2014, the coach’s son Nikita Potapov qualified to the National Gymnastics Championships and after two days of successful performance took 6th place All Around on 6 events.

Programs: Recreational and USAG Competitive Boys Gymnastics beginning at age 5, Future Stars Gymnastics, Tumbling, Conditioning and Flexibility Classes for the Non-Gymnast, Private Lessons.

The Oldsmar Boys Gymnastics Club LLC was formed by parents to keep a competitive boys team in the Oldsmar/East Lake area. Space is leased at the Victory Gymnastics Training Center, a 13,000 sf facility which opened in September 2005.

Oldsmar Boys Gymnastics plans to attend several competitions in 2014.

Gymnasts are among the best conditioned athletes in the world and

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Make friends while learning the fundamentals of cheerleading.

Choreographed pom-pom and dance routines will be taught along with jumps, stunts and other skills required for school tryouts.

SELF DEFENSE Emphasis is placed on self defense, communication and the appropriate use of skills practiced in class. Classes are taught by certified black belt insturctors.

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Come learn elements of hip hop and modern jazz. These classes improve movement, coordination, rhythm, timing and teamwork.

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gymnastics training can prepare you for any sport. Classes are limited to eight students per instructor. FREE trial classes are available. The goal is to provide a facility where boys can attain their highest level of achievement in conditioning, recreational gymnastics and, if so desired, competitive gymnastics in a fun, safe environment.

ROCK SOLID CHEER CENTER

8100 Park Blvd, Building D Pinellas Park, FL 33781

727-548-7625

www.rocksolidallstars.com Rock Solid Allstars began in 1998, to help cheerleaders achieve their goals and have fun doing it. The staff aims to strengthen and condition, teach proper motion technique, jumps, stunting and tumbling. Along with the physical side of cheerleading, their goal is to provide a solid foundation in basic training for “life,” teaching basic leadership skills, team building, encouragement, discipline and commitment.

Tampa Bay Pirates Cheer and Dance Allstars 359 East Douglas Road Oldsmar, FL 34677

813-814-2381

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TBT’s results speak for themselves!

They have one of the most successful, bottom to top, programs in the country. Their success is a direct result of their unbelievable class program. Gyms that do not achieve a similar level of success often lack a serious class program.

TBT considers the most basic levels vital for their athletes to progress successfully and find it imperative to fundamentally succeed before further progression.

Twelve year old Katelyn Meister, a Level 8 gymnast, of Victory Gymnastics Training Center in Oldsmar.

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TAMPA BAY TURNERS gymnastics AND swimming 2301 26th Street N St. Petersburg, FL 33713

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www.tampabayturners.com Gymnastics is a highly technical, complex sport that has to be taught properly the first time. TBT utilizes a time tested set of gymnastics progressions that really work and have achieved unparalleled results when it comes to teaching children.

TBT has a caring staff and is the most knowledgeable, experienced and professional program in the St. Petersburg area. TBT has the best equipped facility for a safe and funfilled learning experience.

A glassed-in observation lobby provides the staff and athletes with a most desirable environment, completely free of distraction.

TBT believes in building the strength of the child inside and out with physical fitness and the love of movement key to a healthy lifestyle.

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Remember how much fun you had driving Bumper Cars at Busch Gardens? Crashing into your buds and bros was a blast, right? Now imagine that the ENTIRE car is a giant bubble, and your feet are the wheels... Introducing Bubble Ball Soccer! Imported from Norway, it’s the newest, silliest, goofiest sport to hit the bay area.

Just vaguely resembling a normal game of soccer, the game consists of players trying to score goals by kicking a soccer ball into the opposing team’s net. This, however, is where the similarity ends! The players are encased in giant, bouncy hamster-balls, equipped with inside shoulder harnesses and handles, with their legs sticking out the bottom. As owner/operator Kim Ward further explains, “You will have a hard time not laughing, when you bump into opponents while trying to kick a soccer ball into the net.” It’s a laugh riot for the spectators, too.

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It’s comical for sure, but bubble baller Robert Whitcomb of Largo said it’s tougher than it looks. “When you’re looking at the goal or the ball or the other players, everything is a little

Players tumble during a recent demonstration game by Tampa Bay Bubble Ball Soccer at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park.

distorted because of the plastic,” he said during a recent demonstration game at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park. So players inevitably collide.

But never before has falling down been so gosh darned fun! “I love to roll around and crash into people,” said Whitcomb’s son Riley, 8.

Kim Ward, also owner of Tampa Bay SUP Stand Up Paddleboard and Kayak, started Tampa Bay Bubble Ball Soccer in September.

She regularly holds open plays at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park for $20 per person. She also brings the equipment and referees to other locations for birthday parties, church activities, family reunions and corporate team building events. Prices vary depending on location, number of players and so on. “It’s the perfect activity because you don’t have to know how to play soccer and anyone of any age or fitness level can play,” she said. Ward is also working on starting a bubble ball soccer league.

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Tampa Bay Bubble Ball Soccer has scheduled open play games for Saturday and Sunday, January 10th and 11th at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, 110 Veterans Memorial Lane. Games are limited to 14 people per game and players must be 18 or older for open play. Call or text (727) 324-3674 for required advance reservations. Visit tampabaybubbleballsoccer.com for more information and to view videos on facebook and YouTube.

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Team Coach: Tracy BartlettMaggiacomo is a native Texan who began her gymnastics career at the age of 2. From the age of 9 until she was 12, she trained under the tutelage of Bela Karolyi as an optional gymnast. After college, in 1995 she became the preschool director at her gym. Tracy then moved to Jacksonville, NC in 1996 and became an Assistant Gym Director and Head Team Coach. She coached many state champions and helped several gymnasts through to the collegiate level. In 2001, Tracy moved to Tampa where she joined Gemini Gymnastics as Gym Director through 2004.

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A Birthday Party Room is brightly decorated and doubles as a lunchroom during summer camps, and sometimes it’s a quiet place for parents to catch up on emails, or they can enjoy watching from the spacious observation area.

Many students who train at Victory Gymnastics Training Center excel at the sport of gymnastics. In fact, Victory sends congratulations to its own Lindsey Walker, a senior at Alonso High School and winner of the Gene Stowe Scholarship, who is walking on to the University of Florida Gator Gymnastics team with a Full Academic Scholarship!

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OLDSMAR Little League Walk-In Dates for the 2015 Spring Season Thursday January 8th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday January 15th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm @ Jersey Mikes Subs 3860 Tampa Road Free kids meal with every registration!

CLEARWATER LITTLE LEAGUE

2015 Spring Registration Wednesday, January 7th 6:30pm-8pm Saturday, January 10th 10:am-1pm Wednesday, January 14th 6:30pm-8pm Saturday, January 17th 10:am-1pm Wednesday, January 21st 6:30pm-8pm

MilPro Publications Saturday, January 24th 10:am-1pm @ Sid Lickton Field 714 Saturn Ave, Clearwater For More Info Call 727-639-0359

PINELLAS PARK NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE

Spring In Person Registration Saturday, January 10 from 10am-1pm Saturday, January 17 from 10am-1pm If you registered online and did not upload a birth certificate and 3 proofs of residency please bring them in on an in person date so that everything is documented properly. Payments can also be accepted on these days.

6301 94th Ave, Pinellas Park For More Info Call 727-544-1935

DUNEDIN LITTLE LEAGUE

2015 Spring Registration Wednesday, January 7th 6:30-8:30pm Thursday, January 8th 6:30-8:30pm Saturday, January 10th 10:00am - 2:23pm Monday, January 12th 6:30-8:30pm Wednesday, January 14th 6:30-8:30pm @ the Dunedin Community Center 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin For More Info Call 727-430-1338

SAFETY HARBOR LITTLE LEAGUE

2015 Spring Registration Tuesday, January 13th 6:00-8:00pm

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WEST PINELLAS LITTLE LEAGUE

2015 Spring Registration WPLL uses an online registration system. Anyone who wants more information or who does not have access to a computer with internet may register at our Open House using one of our computers. Parents who have registered their child online but wish to pay the registration fee by cash or check may do so at the Open House on Jan 17th from 2:00-4:00 at Campalong Field.

All players must also have an active Largo Rec membership card to be eligible to play. The card allows us to use the Largo fields.

Cards are $10 for Largo residents.

Non-residents may purchase a 6 month rec card for $24, or $39 for 12 months. To purchase a card or for additional membership info, visit one of Largo’s rec centers or call 727-587-6720.

Kickboxers Ultimate Training

TOP Martial Arts Family Fitness, a family-owned and operated school dedicated to improving lives through martial arts, announced that it has secured the license to the nationally acclaimed transformational group training system Kickboxers Ultimate

Training (KUT) and will offer the first KUT of 2015 on January 10th, in their Clearwater School.

For More Info Call 727-447-1079

North Cities Track

North Cities Track is a great program for youth 5-15 to learn and experience the competitive world of track and field. Working in partnership with the Cities of Dunedin, Safety Harbor and Largo, CSA Palm Harbor is ready to coach your youth to victory! Practice days and times are to be determined.

Each city will host a track meet, held on the first Wednesday of each month. Times/locations will be announced at beginning of track season. Volunteers wanted!

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with the track program to assist at meets, please let the office know! Call 727-771-6000 or email recreation@csapalmharbor.org

TARPON SPRINGS Mayor’s Fitness Challenge

The Mayor’s Fitness Challenge is a 10 week healthy challenge.

It gives the residents of Tarpon Springs a chance to begin their path to a healthier lifestyle. Enjoy free classes throughout the 10 weeks and a free membership to your choice of 3 fitness centers.

The partnering sponsor is Florida Hospital North Pinellas.

Kickoff event is Monday, January 12 at 6pm at the Tarpon Springs Recreation Center, 400 S. Walton Ave. For More Info Call 727-942-5628

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