Montana

Super Skippers

December 2007 News letter

A huge “Thank You” to everyone who volunteered for the pie auction. Our gratitude to Dawn McCloney for chairing this event!

This had to be one of the best years for wonderful homemade pies.

Don’t forget to thank grandparents, parents, and friends who supported us.

It was a successful auction!

Please don’t forget to turn in $25 for those of you who did not attend and bring pies.

Leavenworth Speed and Power

Tournament 2007.

The tournament team of Rylee Fred, Brittney Wittkop, Maddie Trent, Jordan McCloney, Allie Trent, Mayah Vandewetering,

Maura Wear, Gilia Patterson, Riley Williams, Tori Stavish, Shea Mann, Mckala Wolf, and Erin Williams, competed against Seattle’s Hot Dogs, Leavenworth Mountain Jumpers, Bainbridge Island Rope Skippers, Abbottsford Skipping Sensations, and Penticton Black Widow Rope Spinners. Every jumper put all of their hours of practice to the test and came home with some personal bests, and many ribbons. Results can be seen in the “Result Notebook” in the gym. Congratulations jumpers!

Upcoming Events

Board Meeting Dec. 3^rd at 6:15 at the Public Library. All is Welcome.

?’s call Margie Patterson 549-4783.

First Night December 31^st

Where: U.C. Ballroom

When: Jumpers need to arrive at 2:00p.m. and will finish at 3:30 p.m.

Please come in Uniform, Hair back, white socks, ropes, shoes, and smiles.

We will have 2 performances,

One at 2:30 and the other at 3:00.

You can purchase buttons at various outlets. More information can be found at First Night Missoula.

Please Call if unable to attend. Performances are arranged expecting all jumpers to attend.

Mandatory Performance Practice at the Adams Center:

January 2^nd at 6:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. for show season jumpers. Tournament team will stay till 7:30. There will not be practice at the Rattlesnake gym that day. Regular practice the following week.

Note: Please carry in all jump rope shoes to the Adams center.

Lady Griz performance will be Saturday January 12^th. Jumpers arrive at 6 p.m., uniform, hair up, white socks, ropes, and smiles

Griz BB performance will be

Sunday January 20^th. Jumpers arrive at 1:00 p.m., uniform, hair back, white socks, ropes, and smiles.

Spot light on Instructors:

Allie Trent is 11 years old. She is a 3^rd year and level 3/B jumper. She beginning her 2^nd year as a competitor jumper.

Allie works hard at achieving her personal best, and is setting her sights on qualifying for Nationals this year. She, and everyone else, love Coach Casey’s Conditioning drills.

Riley Williams 13 and is a level 4 and competitor jumper. For the past 3 years, she has teamed with Gilia P. and Tori S. to come home with medals from Nationals in 3 person double dutch speed relay. Last year she also placed in individual events of 1 and 3 minute speed.

Mckala Wolf is 12 and is in 7^th grade. She is a level 3/B and competitor jumper. She is quiet, but likes to compete. She is, also, setting her sights on qualifying to compete at Nationals.

To all jumpers: Keep on practicing! Everyone is improving and looking great.

Knock knock. Who’s there?

Snow. Snow Who?

Snow time for Questions. Let’s get jumping!