Hey Fam, we're almost at the end of another crazy year. We're feeling confident that 2022 will be a full and amazing year and we look forward to sharing more special moments in particular at competitions and events during the year. But before we finish off 2021 we still have lots to get through! Read through our last blog for the year to find out what's happening.
What's coming up?
SHOWOFFS EVENT: Sunday 12 December! 🌟
We are so excited to finish off this challenging year with our in-gym Showoffs. We love Showoffs, as unlike competitions, we get to all be together in the gym with our families to support our athletes and everything is up so close and personal! We also get to see so many routines from our amazing teams. For these showoffs, our athletes will be wearing their cheer uniforms and costumes which we are super pumped for as our photos will look amazing! An Event Program has been released with details including times for athletes to meet for warm up, performance times and other useful information. This event is free for family and friends to attend but you’ll need to register: Click here for tickets
2022 Team Placements ✨ We have started the assessment process for athletes and will continue throughout December. This is where we assess each athlete's suitability for teams based on current tumble level mastery, other skills, attitude and commitment. Everyone will always make a team! Emails will be sent late December with your team placement for 2022! We are so excited for a full season next year and what is looking to be a huge 25 teams to kick off 2022!
Planning for 2022
Competition Dates for 2022 🐝
Just a heads up for anyone planning to book holidays for next year. We have updated our Calendar with Competition & Events dates for 2022. Check out our Calendar here
Athlete Packs
Our Athlete Packs will be sent out with your Team Placements emails. They will contain everything you need to know about your training, competitions, key dates, timetables for training, Choreography week and Full Out week. Yes, there is A LOT of information in there. But we find this is the best way to ensure nothing unexpected is sprung on our families throughout the year.
We believe failing to plan is planning to fail. So we always do our best to pre-plan and organise absolutely everything that you will need to know or do for the year ahead. Please ensure you thoroughly read through the entire document and then keep it in a handy place to refer back to often throughout the year.
New Dance Directors
As you may already know, we say farewell to our amazingly talented Dance Director Stephanie Westbrook at the end of 2021. Steph has been with us since we started back in 2012 as an athlete and then Dance coach. She has been an asset to Shire Elite, producing outstanding routines and building a fantastic culture in our dance program. We wish Steph all the best in the future and look forward to hearing about her next adventures. 💕
We are so excited to announce that Kelly O'Connor and Liz Penfold will be our new Dance Directors! These ladies have been with our dance program for the past few years but what you may not know is that they come with an extensive history of teaching dance and performance experience.
Kelly has been a dancer since her teens and opened her own dance studio after gaining her teaching credentials. She has also been an NRL cheerleader, dancer for MTV Music Awards and cabaret shows. Coach Liz has never been far from a dance floor, with over 30 years of experience and 15 years of teaching. Liz has experience across Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap and commercial dance genres. Liz and Kelly have worked together in the past we are so blessed to have such amazing dance coaches to take on our Dance Program!
FREE DANCE TRIALS 👯♀️ Come along tomorrow (Sat 4 Dec) to try any class! We have Junior Hip Hop, Senior Hip Hip, Open Lyrical, Adult Hip Hop and Adult Pom classes. There's something for everyone and we would love to see you! Click here to book a Free trial
Payment Info
Comp Fees Refunds
Refunds for Comp Fees are now complete. If you haven't yet sent in your account details, please do so asap. Please click here to complete your details
Active Kids and Creative Kids Vouchers
Make sure you apply for your Active Kids and Creative Kids vouchers via Service NSW. When you receive your vouchers please do not email them, instead complete the below form with your details. Submit your vouchers at: shireelite.com.au/submit-vouchers
Term 4 Key Dates 🗓
Showoffs: Sun 12 Dec
End of year performances for the whole gym! Click here to book tickets
Bring a Friend Week: Mon 13 - Sat 18 Dec
Invite your friends to come along and try any of your classes! Click here to register your friends
CANCELED: Awards Night: (Sat 18 Dec)
We will now present athlete awards and 'year' bows at Showoffs on Sun 12 Dec.
Last Day of Term 4: Sat 18 Dec
Our last training day for all teams and classes.
Xmas Cheer Clinics: Fri 17 Dec - Thu 23 Dec
See below for special offer for Shire Elite athletes
2022 Key Dates 🗓
Summer Cheer Clinics: (Tue 11 - Thu 13 Jan, Tue 18 - Thu 20 Jan, Mon 24, Tue 25, Thu 27 Jan)
See below for special offer for Shire Elite athletes
Skills Workshops (Wed 19 - Thu 20 Jan 2022)
Stay tuned for more info on Tumble Skills Workshops and open gym before we return for Term 1.
First Training Day Term 1 (Mon 24 Jan)
All Teams and Classes start their training on the week starting Mon 24 Jan 2022.
Book Now!
Try any Dance class, this Sat 4 Dec! If you've always wanted to try a dance class but have been too afraid please just come along and see what it's all about. There is no pressure to join in but we know you'll just love it as much as our dance athletes. Register your place now!
End of Year Showoffs: Sun 12 Dec: We cannot wait to show our family and friends our routines.
Bring a Friend Week: Mon 13 - Sat 18 Dec: What better way to finish off the year than bringing your friends along to a class with you during Bring a Friend Week! Click here to register your friends.
Xmas Clinics! Fri 17 Dec - Thu 23 Dec. Perfect for doing last minute shopping and Xmas preparation as well as for those parents working up until Xmas. We have bookings filling up every day so don't leave booking til the last minute! All Shire Elite Athletes get $10 off your clinic booking. Use coupon: SEFAMCLINICS Book here: shireelite.com.au/clinics
We are so grateful for all your support through this challenging year. We look forward to an amazing Showoffs to finish off the year!
The Shire Elite Team 💛