BAS MAT TALK: Latest News July 2026
- Jul 1
- 3 min read
We've given BAS Mat Talk a fresh new look! Beginning this month, you'll receive a printable newsletter that makes it even easier to stay up to date with everything happening at Bartow All Stars.
Be sure to download the full July newsletter for important dates, Parent Academy tips, Athlete of the Month, gym updates, practice reminders, and everything you need to know as we head into choreography season.
A NOTE FROM COACH MONICA
This Month's Focus: Building Strong Foundations
July is where our season really begins. Before choreography starts, we're focused on building the strength, flexibility, technique, teamwork, and confidence our athletes need to have a successful competition season.
You may notice we're spending extra time on drills, conditioning, timing, jumps, and level-appropriate skills. That's intentional. Great routines aren't built by rushing ahead—they're built on strong fundamentals.
As always, thank you for trusting our coaching staff and believing in the process. The work we put in now will set our athletes up for an incredible season.
With BAS Pride,
Coach Monica
IMPORTANT DATES
July 1
Tuition due
Practice Wear payment due
Choreography payment due
July 8–10
Practice Wear Fittings
July 18
All-Star Boot Camp
July 21–24
Uniform Fittings
July 24
Untamed Tumble-Thon Lock-In
July 25
Royal Reign Glow Night
August 1–8
Gym Closed for Back-to-School Break
Late August
Competition Schedule Released
"The strongest athletes aren't built by skipping steps. They're built by mastering them."
NEW TEAMS FORMING
We're still building our Summer Performance Team!
Practices include one team practice PLUS a tumbling class weekly and athletes will perform at a local competition later this season.
Current All-Star athletes are welcome to participate as well.
If you know someone interested in cheer with a lower time commitment, we'd love to meet them!
All Star Team Openings
Our All-Star teams are almost full.
Current openings:
Royal Reign: two open spots birth years 2014-2019
Untamed: is FULL
Dollhouse: one spot available
If your athlete is interested in joining an All-Star team, please reach out as soon as possible. Once spots are filled, we may not be able to add additional athletes.
Senior Team Interest
We're exploring the possibility of forming a Senior All-Star Team.
If your athlete is interested, or you know someone who may be a good fit, let Coach Monica know!
Parent Reminders
Tuition is due on the 1st of each month.
A grace period is provided through the 5th. Late fees will be applied to unpaid balances after the 5th.
Flexible payment plan options for seasonal expenses are available here
Continue checking BAND regularly for practice updates and announcements.
Beginning July 1, parents will remain in the lobby during practice while coaches lead all instruction on the floor.
Weekly tumbling is included for All-Star athletes and is an important part of skill progression. Athlete must enroll and be on the roster for the class ahead of time.
Fundraiser packets available—see Coach Monica.
Athlete Expectations
Athletes are now on a 1-2-3 system during classes and practices.
Warnings may be given for disrupting class, talking during instruction, disrespect, poor attitudes, or not following directions.
On the third warning, parents may be called to pick up the athlete from class.
Inside This Month's Newsletter
This month's issue includes:
Coach's Message
July & August Important Dates
Parent Academy
Why We Don't Skip Skills
Athlete of the Month
New Tumbling Skills
BAS Expansion Update
Parent & Payment Reminders
If you have any questions, contact a coach
Please review the June schedule and enroll your athlete in the correct class or team by looking at options in the parent portal .
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