THE STAFF OF CHEER ELITE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME TESSA MCATEE AS ONE OF OUR NEW TUMBLING INSTRUCTORS.

TESSA WAS A FORMER WORLD'S TEAM MEMBER WHO WENT ON TO CHEER IN COLLEGE FOR THE NATIONALLY RANKED HAWAII-PACIFIC CHEERLEADERS!  TESSA SPENT THIS PAST SUMMER AS A STAFF INSTRUCTOR FOR THE NATIONALLY RENOWNED WOODWARD CAMP FOR GYMNAST AND CHEERLEADERS.  SHE HAS BEEN ASSISTING WITH THE TINY TEAM AND WILL BE A WELCOME MEMBER TO OUR TUMBLING STAFF.  WELCOME TESSA!

 MAKEUP WILL BE IN BY NEXT TUESDAY!  IF YOU ARE A RETURNING MEMBER, WE  ARE USING THE SAME MAKEUP AS LAST SEASON. YOU MAY BUY THE MAKEUP  BY THE PIECE SO THAT YOU CAN REPLENISH ANYTHING THAT YOU ARE LOW ON. REMEMBER, THE BASE PRIMER SHOULD BE REPLACED EVERY YEAR AS IT HAS AN EXPIRATION TO IT.  IF YOU ARE NEW TO OVA YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE:

LIP LINER $3

BASE PRIMER $5.50

LIP LAQUER $5.50

GOLD SHIMMER $5.50

IRREDESCENT GLITTER $5.50

TOTAL FOR COMPLETE SET IS $25 PLUS TAX

I ONLY ORDERED A MINIMUM ORDER AS I DO NOT KNOW WHO NEEDS WHAT ORDERED SO I WOULD SUGGEST YOU PICK YOURS UP ASAP TO AVOID THE CHANCE OF US RUNNING OUT OF WHAT YOU NEED. 

BOWS ARE ORDERED AND WILL BE HERE AROUND THE END OF SEPTEMBER.  TINYS GET NEW BOWS.  MINIS, YOUTH, SR. COED AND SENIOR 2 WILL WEAR THE SAME BOW AS LAST SEASON.  JR AND SR OPEN WILL GET NEW BOWS.   WE WILL HAVE REPLACEMENT BOWS FOR ALL TEAMS AS WELL.  ALL BOWS ARE $12 NO MATTER WHAT TEAM YOU ARE ON.

SHOES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE IN SOMETIME NEXT WEEK AND I WILL GET THEM PASSED OUT ASAP.  PLEASE DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME ON YOUR BOX OR WEAR THE SHOE UNTIL YOUR PARENT APPROVES THE FIT.  YOU CANNOT EXCHANGE ANY SHOE THAT YOU HAVE WRITTEN ON THE BOX OR WORN.  THESE SHOES ARE MEANT FOR CARPETED SURFACES ONLY AND ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE WORN TO OR FROM PRACTICE ON THE CONCRETE.  

FIRST COMPETITION PAYMENT IS DUE SEPT 10. ALL COMPETITION PAYMENTS MUST BE PAID BY THEIR SCHEDULED DATE. WE ACCEPT CASH, CHECK, MASTERCARD AND/OR VISA.

Last week of the gas card drawings - Becky Marks sold by Amy Johnson & Jasmine Green (Speedway) Jeff Holland sold by Madi Edwards (Speedway) Darren Cheeseman sold by Amy Johnson (Speedway)

The new Ugg-Style boots for OVA! Show your spirit and wear custom OVA boots! With the OVA rhinestoned on the front and "Ohio Valley" on the back (of one boot, stars are on the back of the other) - everyone will know what program you represent! Not only that they are super comfortable. I will have order forms out soon and the sample will be at the gym for you to see! These turned out great!

Pricing:

Front design only (THE OVA ON THE FRONT, NOTHING ON BACK)    $69 for the pair

Add the back design ( TEAM NAME ON THE RIGHT BOOT, STARS ON THE LEFT BOOT)  Additional $10

Add a star on the toe of the boot   Additional $2

Add your name to the back of the left boot and make it personalized      Additional $10

So the boots can be as affordable as you want them. From $69 for the front design only up to $91 if you had everything you could possibly have done. Still way cheaper than a pair of Uggs and these are CUSTOM! 

 Connor James Bailey

Here is our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament Results held at Worthington Golf Course:

1st Place:
Jeff Joy, Bill Gandee, Ben Palmer, Brett Fluharty

2nd Place:
Jay White, Rodney Stansberry, Marion Cunningham, Steve Lamp

3rd Place:
Tim Lockhart, Larry Kersey, Ed Beeson, Chad Lockhart

Skins Game:
Jeff Joy, Bill Gandee, Ben Palmer, Brett Fluharty

Longest Drive:
Men: Ben Palmer
Ladies: Barb Lewis

Closest to the Pin:
Men: Steve Lamp

Pot of Gold Chipping Contest:
1st Place: Zack Arnold, he won a 3 day 2 night trip to Myrtle Beach
2nd Place: Mike White, he won a Calloway Driver

 Winners in the gas card raffle week three: Mrs. Ross (Marathon) sold by Madison Ross, Anita Colins (Speedway) sold by Brittany Montgomery, Virgil Erb (Speedway) sold by Amy Johnson.

As many of you know, last year at OVA we were fortunate to have two foreign exchange students who cheered on our senior team.  Marte and Amanda became part of the OVA family and it was so hard to send them back home.  BUT --- we really enjoyed the experience and our athletes enjoyed learning from cheerleaders from different countries --- SO this year we are doing it again!!! Coach Kristy has taken a new athlete into her home for the year. Her name is EDDA and she is from Sweden.  Welcome her into the OVA family!!

I just wanted to give a huge thank you for the outpouring of thoughtfulness at my baby shower yesterday. I officially think I am as ready as possible for little Conner to come into this world! I was blown away by all the wonderful gifts I received. I can't wait to share our bundle of joy with my family - and you all are truly my family. Thank you for everything. It was greatly appreciated.

Love each and everyone of you!
Coach Jamie

Week 2 for gas card raffle - Kristy Haynes sold by Kiah Haynes (7 Eleven) Shelley Jefferson sold by Madison Settle (Speedway) Donna Coe sold by Natalie Taylor (Speedway)

First week of gas card winners: Jan Pavlic sold by Jasmine Green (Get Go), Nancy Strimer sold by Maddy Edwards (Get Go), Joe Thompson sold by Rylee Willison (Speedway).

Congratulation's go out to LAKYN CAMPBELL of the Tiny team as she was crowned "Little Miss Parkersburg Homecoming" and also to KAYLA CLARK of the Youth team as she was crown "Junior Miss Parkersburg Homecoming"!  Congratulations girls! 

WELL THE TIME HAS FINALLY ARRIVED FOR CHOREOGRAPHY CAMP! THE TIME WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! SO EXCITED FOR THE KIDS TO WORK WITH THE STAFF OF TOP GUN ALLSTARS AND REALLY START WORKING ON THEIR ROUTINES!

UNLESS YOU MISSED PRACTICE THIS WEEK YOUR ATHLETE SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN THEIR CAMPWEAR AND IT IS REALLY CUTE! EVERY TEAM IS FOLLOWING THE SAME DRESS CODE:

ALL ATHLETES ARE TO WEAR THEIR HAIR IN A HIGH PONY TAIL - UNLESS IT IS TO SHORT THEN JUST HALF UP.
NO SILLY BANDS OR JEWELRY.
PLEASE LOOK NICE.
WE EXPECT OUR ATHLETES TO ALWAYS BE COURTEOUS AND TO BE WELL RESTED AND READY TO LEARN.
WITH EVERYONE THERE - THERE WILL UNDOUBTEDLY BE LONG LINES AT THE WATER FOUNTAINS. BE PREPARED AND BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE. WRITE YOUR NAME ON IT AND STICK IT IN THE FRIDGE TO KEEP COOL.

DAY 1 - BLACK SHIRT, WHITE SHORTS
DAY 2 - PINK SHIRT, WHITE SHORTS
IF YOU ARE COMING FOR ADDITIONAL DAYS - WHAT TO WEAR WILL BE ANNOUNCED.

REGULAR TUMBLING CLASSES WILL BE GOING ON SO COME TO YOUR TUMBLE CLASS. IF YOUR CAMP INTERFERES CHECK WITH THE FRONT DESK AS TO WHERE YOU CAN JUMP INTO CLASS.

THE OPEN TUMBLING CLASSES WITH TOP GUN STAFF ARE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY! VERY AFFORDABLE AT JUST $15 - SIGN UP FOR THOSE AND DON'T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!
ALSO, IF YOUR TEAM IS LISTED ON THE SCHEDULE FOR A STUNT OR TUMBLE SESSION - THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL, IT IS A MANDATORY SESSION WORKING ON THE STUNTS AND TUMBLING THAT ARE IN YOUR ROUTINE. IT IS PART OF YOUR CHOREOGRAPHY AND YOU MUST ATTEND.

ALSO - SOME OF THE TEAM MOMS HAVE WORKED A FOOD SCHEDULE UP FOR THEIR TEAM. IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE TEAMS HAVING FOOD BROUGHT IN - YOU WILL HAVE GOTTEN THE INFO AND PAID A FEE FOR THAT FOOD. IF YOU DID NOT GET A FOOD SCHEDULE THEN YOU NEED TO BRING A SACK LUNCH. WE WILL NOT ALLOW OUR SENIOR ATHLETES TO DRIVE OFF PREMISES FOR LUNCH. THEY MAY WALK OVER TO SNO-BIZ BUT WE DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH THEM DRIVING AND RUSHING TO GET BACK IN TIME. WE WOULD BE DEVASTATED IF SOMETHING HAPPENED TO ANYONE - SO PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR ATHLETE KNOWS THAT THEY MUST NOT BE IN CARS DURING LUNCH BREAK.

 CHECK OUT THE BEADS IN THE STORE! THERE IS A BRAND NEW TRAY OF BEADS! $4 EACH!  ALSO CHECK OUT THE BASKET OF "GRAB BAGS".  INSIDE EACH BAG ARE FIVE BEADS FOR FIVE DOLLARS!!!! WHAT A STEAL! WHAT A WAY TO START OR FINISH A BRACELET.  WE ALSO HAVE THE STACKABLE BAUBLE LULU BEAD NECKLACES FOR $10 EACH. ASK THE FRONT DESK TO SEE THOSE!!!!! SO COME IN AND GRAB A GRAB BAG AND CHECK OUT THE NEW BEADS!

 MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT THE FACEBOOK PAGE FOR "OHIO VALLEY ALL-STARS". JOIN OUR GROUP AND WATCH FOR UPDATES! TODAY THE CAMPWEAR PICS ARE POSTED! ALSO THERE IS A PIC OF THE NEW RHINESTONE OVA SHIRT THAT IS COMING NEXT WEEK! SO BECOME A MEMBER AND JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE! 

Tumbling Clinic Saturday, July 17th with Tyler and Billy from Step 1 All-Stars.

$35 per ATHLETE

10am-12noon -  level 1 and 2
12-2pm level - 3 and 4
3-5pm - advanced level 4 and level 5 (MANDATORY CLINIC FOR SENIOR COED ATHLETES)

See the front desk to sign up!

 BAKE SALE THIS WEEKEND FOR ANYONE INTERESTED! SIGN UP SHEETS AT THE FRONT DESK!

 HERE IS YOUR CAMP SCHEDULE FOR ALL TEAMS (EXCEPT TINY'S). REMEMBER WE HAVE THREE CHOREOGRAPHERS COMING IN FROM TOP GUN IN MIAMI, FLORIDA AND WE WILL BE WORKING AT A FAST PACE.  PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR ATHLETE IS WELL RESTED AND READY TO GO AT CAMP.  WE MUST ASK THAT YOU STILL KEEP YOUR CALENDAR OPEN DURING THIS WEEK OF CHOREOGRAPHY - JUST IN CASE A TEAM, OR TEAMS, NEED TO BE BROUGHT IN FOR ADDITIONAL PRACTICE TIME.  YOU WILL BE GIVEN A SCHEDULE OF WHAT TO WEAR AND HOW LUNCH AND SNACKS WILL BE HANDLED AS WE GET CLOSER TO CAMP. PLEASE NOTICE THAT THERE ARE OPEN TUMBLING CLINICS THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING CAMP WEEK. THESE CAMPS ARE TWO HOURS LONG AND ARE ONLY $15.  THESE ARE NOT MANDATORY BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. COME WORK WITH ONE OF THE BEST TUMBLING INSTRUCTORS IN THE COUNTRY. SEE THE FRONT DESK TO PREPAY AND SIGN UP.  YOUR CAMP PRICING WAS EMAILED TO YOUR MAILBOX AND CAMP FEES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO CAMP.

 DON'T FORGET THAT YOUR CAMP WEAR ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT IS DUE THIS WEEK! CAMP WEAR IS MANDATORY FOR ALL ATHLETES. $30 FOR GIRLS ( 2 SHIRTS, ONE SHORT) AND $20 FOR BOYS ( 2 SHIRTS ) .  ATTACH YOUR PAYMENT TO YOUR ORDER FORM.

TUESDAY DIVAZ PRACTICE IS BEING SHORTENED TO BY ONE HALF HOUR FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS AND JR COEDS THURSDAY PRACTICE IS BEING SHORTENED BY ONE HALF HOUR AS WELL. BOTH TEAMS WILL NOW BE RELEASED AT 8:30PM. WE WILL SWITCH BACK AFTER CHOREOGRAPHY.

There is another bake sale opportunity available for this weekend. Sign up sheets are at the front desk so if you are interested in this fundraiser - get signed up ASAP!

Also, many of the athletes are complaining that they need shoes and cannot wait til the normal order date in August. I have talked to the representative from the shoe company and he is going to go ahead and order sizers in for the girls to try on and he is willing to place a small order within the next few weeks for the girls that simply cannot wait until August to order. So if your athlete would like to order early - watch your emails and the website and I will let you know as soon as he gets the sizers.  Cost is $55 and that includes shipping and tax.

Also, last call for anyone wanting to bring in a used uniform to sell. We will be sizing for new ones within the next three weeks.