UCA COMPETITION

We are so proud of our cheerleaders! This weekend our Level 2 and Level 4 team took 1st and our Minis took 5th! Awesome job to all of our teams and coaches! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Good Luck Cheer!

Cheer Competition season is here. Our cheer teams have their first competition this Saturday, December 12th at Alta High.

We have been working really hard on our routines since September and they are coming together wonderfully!

Our cheerleaders are excited to compete this Saturday!

GOOD LUCK GIRLS

Staff Spotlight

Here is our first official Staff Spotlight. We will be holding weekly contests to see who can figure out what great staff member we are talking about from 8 questions. A prize will be available for those who guess right.

The front desk will have the answer and submissions must be made by 5pm the following Tuesday. New Spotlights will post every Wednesday on our blog.

Here we go!

Who am I????

B-day - April 26

Education - Graduated Weber High School 1987

Family - Married, Husband Damon 3 kids(Chandra-16, Nathan-14, Damon J-10)

Most Embarrassing Moment - teaching a deaf student a swear word rather than the real word. Total accident. I was signing BULL**** not CLOWN. I was motioning my hand the wrong way. The teacher walked in and was in complete horror to what i was doing. The child was correcting ME.

Pets - 2 dogs, 2 cats and a fish tank

Food you never tire of - bread and pasta

Favorite Movie - Better off Dead

3 Adjectives that best describe you - silly, outgoing, fun

*Hint... she's in Preschool!

Playdate At The Peak

Don't be stuck inside with your little ones this winter. Come play with the PEAK. Enjoy our clean, safe 10,000 sq. foot gym area along with out indoor playground. Our staff will provide developmental learning opportunities along with free play for your little ones and a great social interaction time for parents.

Peach Days

We LOVE PEACH DAYS! It is one of our favorite times of the year. The kid's have been working all summer to prepare for this event, and the joy in their faces as they perform is priceless. It is such an enjoyable weekend here in Brigham City, and we are so happy to be apart of the celebration.

This year's float and performance was the most diverse The Peak has offered yet. Competition Cheer, Girls & Boy's Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Parquor and Tumble Team did amazing job and were the crowd pleaser according to Peach Day's Committee Members.

Another addition this year was our Parquor Wall. Our fantastic coach Kady Ball and her nice husband Chad built that wall just for our Parquor Team. A HUGE thanks to them for all their time. It is a big addition to that program. Thanks to our coaches again, Brooke Larsen, Brooke Thurgood, Dani Nielsen, Chelsey Mezenen, Holden Roskellel, Jen Wilde, and of course Mardi. We couldn't do it without you.

Peak-A-Boo Preeschool

It's that time again. The preschool open house was held today for all 2009-2010 school year. More than 100 students are enrolled this year. Michelle Vance (Miss Michelle to those in the know) is the Peak's Preschool Director. She and Miss Cris, Miss Bonnie, Miss Tammy, and Miss Kim will all be returning this year. New teachers included Miss Joanna Blaylock and Miss Beca Morgan.

We are excited for a great new year. Peek-A-Boo Preschool is unique because it matches State Preschool/Kindergarten curriculum. Our program proudly produces early readers and advanced Kindergarten students. The facility at the PEAK cannot be matched. It is so fun to mix the active lifestlyle we love with the enhanced learning that the teachers provide.

Here is a sample of their day. Additional Preschool Info can be found online at our website www.peakkids.com.

County Pride At It's Best

This year's Box Elder County Fair parade was one of the best years ever. The crowd was so responsive, respectful, and loved The PEAK! We love to participate in this parade because it is so fun to see the county wide talent that is out there.

This year's Tumble, All Around, and Competition Cheer Teams were amazing. The upper level atheletes were able to show their stuff and the crowd loved them! These Team Kids are role models to all those watching and it is great to show how fitness and being active is so much fun. Their smiles, and showcasing of skills is a great reward to all of us here at The Peak.

A special thanks to their coaches for all their extra effort: Kady, Holden, Tayja, Dax, Jen, Lacey, Brooke, Dani, Chelsey, and Nicole. Also, to Smoot Brother's Trucking and Darrin & Vikki Tingey for their help with the semi. We can't wait for Peach Day's Parade. If you thought were were amazing last night.... just wait until we wow you on September 12th.

The Results Are In

The results for the 2009 Splash and Dash Triathlon are in. Congrats to all the participants. We hope your success doesn't come from the times posted below, but from being active as a family. We hope you will participate with us again next year.

T01 Benson 8 Int 31:18

I02 Pam Jeffs Beg 30:07

I03 Kylie Jeffs Int 32:03

I04 Jayden Jeffs Beg No Time

I05 Teryl Jeffs Int 32:03

T06 The Three Twits Adv 25:52

I07 Janessa Daines Beg 20:46

I08 Ben Daines Int 24:07

I09 Tiffany Daines Adv 35:28

I10 Howard Daines Adv 28:03

I11 Robyn Jeppesen Int 41:74

I12 Vanessa Jeppesen Int 40:59

I13 Stephanie Curtis Adv 41:11

I14 Sherry Nelson Beg 29:46

I15 Luke Summers Adv 38:32

I16 Joni Summers Beg 26:31

I17 Lynn Summers Adv 29:26

I18 Colt Summers Beg 23:16

T19 SunShine Beg 22:09

I20 Chuggs Int 44:03

I22 Katie Glaittli Beg 23:37

I23 Justin Glaittli Beg 26:37

T25 Johnsons B/A 34:35

I26 Josie Ball Beg 25:07

I27 Chris Kilpack Beg 25:47

T28 Sunshine Too Beg 35:35

I29 Skyla Deryke Adv 35:09

I30 Chad Ball Beg 28:32

I31 Kady Ball Beg 27:03

I32 Joran Ball Beg 20:49

I33 Paleigh Nishikawa Beg 29:33

I34 Tadden Nisikawa Beg 22:25

Terrific Triathlon!

Have you ever been part of something that makes you feel so good inside and out! That is how I felt after experiencing our first annual Splash & Dash Family Triathlon.

It was such an honor to be a part of an event where our community families and businesses pulled together to help the Snyder family. Watching Ken & Ann Snyder hold the tape at the finish line as everyone cheered on the runners was absolutely heartwarming. As you will notice in the photos, we had over 50 participants ranging in age from 4 to older than 44. The quote of the day goes to Janessa Daines, age 7 "That was Awesome- can I do it again." Everyone is looking forward to next years event with plans underway to move the date to earlier in June.

The triathlon is not only a great physical workout but how you feel emotionally after completing is amazing. It really is a great confidence builder and inspires you to want to do more.

We would like to thank all of the participants for being part of the Splash & Dash and all of those who donated to the Snyder Family. Included is a letter from Amy Snyder expressing her thanks as well.

Also, a big thanks goes out to all our fellow sponsors: Perry City, Sumko Bitner Orthopaedic Clinic, Cover Up, The Print Shop, Heritage West Title, BE News & Journal, Body Needs Chiropractic, Bear River mental Health, Youth Empowerment Team, The UPS Store, Wal-Mart, Dr Clark Andersen Orthodontics, Loveland Cycle, Smiths, amp;

Special thanks go out to all of the Peak gymnasts, cheerleaders & tumblers for volunteering at the triathlon.

We look forward to next year and also seeing your comments and posts!

Get Moving!

Mardi Obray, owner of The Peak, says get moving with them!

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Short bursts of exercise - as little as 15 minutes - can dramatically improve your child's health and reduce your child's risk of Type 2 diabetes. Thirty minutes a day or more of exercise is needed to reduce adults'. There are some easy and fun ways to accomplish both of these goals - make fitness a family activity! Here are a few suggestions to help your family get active again:

1. Don't Make it Hard
Spending 15-30 minutes per week will benefit your family is so many ways. Children need to learn to love fitness and how to enjoy leading an active lifestyle. What better way than to do it as a family! Don't make it hard or complicated with charts, goals, or focusing on losing weight. Focus on the fun and the rest will fall into place. By keeping things simple, you will ensure your family's success.

2. Make it a Competition
Pit parents against kids for a fun rivalry or compete against your own personal best score. Avoid having siblings in direct competition with each other. You want to ensure that every child feels successful.

3. Revive Old Favorites
Today's youth are unfamiliar with the oldies but goodies. Here are just a few: Red Rover, 4 Square, Kick Ball, TV Tag, Mother May I, Freeze Tag, jump rope or get the neighbors together for a evening of "Night Games".

4. Get Involved in a Family Fitness Event
Check out what is happening in your community. There are always great events such as Relay for Life, Fun Runs, and much more that not only promote fitness but also raise money for local charities. Example- The Peak will be hosting a family triathlon on July 18th that is specifically targeting fitness success for kids of all ages. Check out their website for more information. www.peakkids.com

5. Celebrate Your Family
Not only will you be teaching good fitness habits during Family Fun Night but you will also be building stronger relationships. Your child may not remember every activity that you did but they will remember the time spent together!

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