1517. Chelcii =] (Blue Gems) - 20/07/2008 01:07:52

Heyyyyyyyyy;;
Just A Message To Say WellDone EveryOne Who Has Danced This Year..
The Effort Of EveryOne Is Amazing
GoodLuck For UpComing Competitions xx

Chelci =]
Blue Gems;; Junior Freestyle Leader x

chelseabun63@hotmail.com

1515. Tericia (East Leeds Comets) - 19/07/2008 01:07:26

I can't believe we are already half way through the Season, this year is passing so quickly!

On behalf of the troupe I just wanted to acknowledge the hard work, efforts and dedication that Sharon and the YCA committee put in, to make this Association the success it is! Not just on the competition days but all the ‘behind the scenes’ work that is fundamental to the running of such a hugely reputable organisation. Unfortunate recent events must be proving extremely de-motivating for all the adjudicators, it can’t have been an easy decision to make and I personally feel disappointed that actions of a well established team have resulted in them being terminated.

I think that everyone should now move on from this and look forward to the rest of the season. We are celebrating 25yrs of the YCA and I’m sure that this year’s Universals will be the best ever!! It’s going to be amazing being back in the Spa so let’s all enjoy it!

The best of luck to everyone!

See you all in sunny (we hope) Sewerby!

Tericia
x

t.ellisjones@btinternet.com

1514. Emma Crossley (Yca) - 18/07/2008 12:07:31

Hi Everyone

Just a quick message re Individual comp.

You should all have now received the order of draw, sample score card and some general notes about the competition.

any team who hasnt please get in touch with me and I will forward you a copy.

Just a couple of amendments to the draw... a couple of people have pulled out so we have taken 2 people from our reserve list to fill the gaps. Denise Makie will now be entering the 19+ age group and Chloe Mitchell will be in the 7-9 yrs.

Thanks
Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1513. Pat (Silver Stars) - 18/07/2008 09:07:02

wow that sounds good Sharon cant Waite 4 brid weekend and to c the spa again just want to say a big thanks to the y c a for all your efforts it cant be easy doing your job all the running around and preparations for comps through the season its much appreciated thanks

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

1511. Sharon (Yca) - 17/07/2008 11:07:22

Hi

Just to keep you upto date, Myself and other YCA committee members had a meeting at the Spa with our Sponsors for the event in November last weekend, which was extremely positive not only for this year but for many years to follow.

The Spa is a totally different venue, fantastic changes have been made and the hall is still as grande, with many other rooms too available to us throughout the weekend.

I have 15 troupes now entered into the event, and the provisional draw has been completed. We have 1355 minutes of dance time which will be spread over the full three days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I will let you know the times each section will be dancing at our meeting in September.

Can you please let me know if any of the sections you originally entered on your sheets have changed as I will be sending the Programme to print at the end of August after which time it cannot be adjusted.

See some of you in Bridlington for the Sewerby Gala, not seen dance twirl for a while, and then a nice long break to build up for the last couple of busy months for the biggie.

Sharon

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1510. Denise (Yorkshire Supremes) - 17/07/2008 09:07:42

Just thought had pop on again and say well done to chloe for your dance show last night u was outstanding with all ya dances 8 in total and u put 100% in them all. ya singing to annie was fab and the chicken dance a loved that haha. Courney well a must say ya shocked me in that ballet u looked lovly and to say u have just started this year u fitted in with them all. A never though about bk stage with chloe so thanks courtney for helping her and her hair!! am sure that will have been a job for a lol. Am thinking of taking up ballet! haha nar al stick to the batons lol

PS..
thanks to everyone that came it was very nice to see suport from u all.

love
denise

denisemakie@tiscali.co.uk

1509. Denise (Yorkshire Supremes) - 17/07/2008 09:07:34

OMG!! how long have i not been on the yca site for months!! so got a lot of catching up to do hehe.

1st of all had like to say a big well done to all troupes thats danced all year think u have all been fab!!
2nd thing thanks to YCA for making it another good year a dread to think all the time it takes up and hard work.
3rd thing chloe u did ya 5 spin other comp hehe
4th thing. An extra well done to yorkshire supremes think u have all worked extremly hard all year and come away with some exellent results so well done.

See u all in brid next week.xx

denisemackie@tiscali.co.uk

1508. Courtney-lou (Kedal (hudalian)) - 17/07/2008 08:07:21

hey

hehe thankz emma :)

thank hunni hehe glad u did we all put so much time and effort into it im glad we pulled it off on the night of the show.

thank hunni hehe that day was the first time i had danced in the whole Ballet outfit and i reali try to be elegant and gracefull buh some times ma bouncy lil dinky comes out in me hehe,hehe n also that time was the first time i had sung infront of people with a mic as my mic didnt work in the rehersals hehe
cant wait for next yrs show whoop whoop
(lauren j`s dance academy rules hehe)

well dun chloe i think we had more fun bk stage thn ppl did watching it hehe throwing ure thriller costume on in tha lil senior bit hehe was so fun ure a star chloe and a brill dancer n u no tht hehe ure singing rocks by the way hehe. lym......x

courtney-lou

littleterrence@hotmail.co.uk

1506. Emma (Yca) - 17/07/2008 09:07:08

Hi

Just like to say well done to Courtney from the Kendalians and Chloe from Yorkshire Supremes.

I really enjoyed your dance show at the Frontier last night. I cant believe you can remember all those dances and all your majorette routines as well!!

Courtney , I'd just like to say you looked beautifull in your Ballet outfit and you were so elegant and gracefull, brave as well to get up and sing on your own. Chloe Loved your Annie performance and again brave to sing on your own, how bendy are you as well!!!

Well done to you both and I look forward to watching you next yr

Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1503. Beth-jo <3 ... (Bluegems) - 15/07/2008 12:07:35

Hi i would just like to say well done to all the troupes that danced on sunday and good luck for the future ! <3 ...

baby_bluegem@hotmail.co.uk

1500. Sharon (Yca) - 14/07/2008 11:07:45

I hereby confirm that as of today, the Huddersfield Crusaders' membership of the YCA has been terminated!!

Troupes who have received entry forms from the Crusaders, for future competitions, would you please return any fees paid and those teams who have not yet sent out application forms, would you please remove them from the Membership listings.

I advise that you request any trophies owed to yourselves as soon as possible and let me know if you have any difficulties with any returns.

On a personal level, I will miss those familiar faces and extreme talent ON the arena, you have been members for many years and it is with regret this decision has been made, however the reputation of the Association is my foremost concern and wish you all the very best in future ventures. I sincerely hope you continue your dancing and find an association which is more suitable to your requirements.

Sharon

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1499. Pat (Silver Stars) - 14/07/2008 10:07:05

Well done to our girls for yesterday the standards are getting higher and higher thanks to the y c a for a excellent day and to b c m poms seniors and tines you were great and well done
hey mamie ye didn’t need the oxygen after all

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

1495. Emma (Yca) - 04/07/2008 10:07:34

Hi Everyone

Only 4 weeks to go until the individual comp. Hope your all doing ok with your routines. Timesheets will be out shortly.

Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1494. Sharon Ellis (Yca) - 01/07/2008 10:07:12

Just to confirm that the meeting has been cancelled for tomorrow night - 2 July 2008, next meeting 10 September 2008 usual venue.

see you on the 13th for our next comp

Sharon x

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1492. Tericia (East Leeds Comets) - 01/07/2008 09:07:31

Hi, please accept our apologies as we are unable to make the YCA meeting tomorrow night.

Regards
Tericia

t.ellisjones@btinternet.com

1491. Rachel Bex Sheila (Yca) - 27/06/2008 04:06:29

congratulatons cathrine nd benji on your baby girl hope to c u soon take care ly x x x x x x x

missy_b_ere@hotmail.co.uk

1485. Cathy & Olivia (Yorkshire Supremes) - 25/06/2008 09:06:19

Congratulations Katherine & Benji on the birth of your daughter.
A beautiful little sister for lukee!
Will she be a majorette haha !
x

cathy.leather@kirklees.gov.uk/groupwise

1482. John D - 24/06/2008 06:06:01

congratulations to kat and ben on the birth of there baby girl rosie louise 6lb 2oz born yesterday.look after yourselve c u soon x

useruk1254@aol.com

1477. Pat (Silver Stars) - 20/06/2008 06:06:11

we carnt be there sunday so good luck to all the teams dancing hope you do well
silver stars

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

1469. Sharon (Yca) - 17/06/2008 05:06:51

Hi Everyone

Just to let you know that the competition for the 13th July - Pom & Freestyle Summer Championships 2008 is now full to capacity and I cannot accept no more entries.
Troupes accepted:

Bridlington Red Admirals
West Yorkshire Premiers
Silver Stars
Blue Gems
Huddersfield Crusaders
Hyndburn Comets
Witton Sovereigns
Ryecroft Angels
Yorkshire Rosettes
Kendalians
East Leeds Comets
JLK Electrolites - Membership pending.

Draw will be sent out within the next week.

See you all next week for our competition.

Sharon x

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1468. Caroline (North Leeds Nitros) - 16/06/2008 07:06:49

Hi everone, we have finally got a website up and running. Please take a look round!!

www.youfreeweb.com/northleedsnitros

cfj1082@hotmail.co.uk

1467. Pat (Silver Stars) - 16/06/2008 09:06:09

just want to say well done to the y c a for another well run comp and to all the teams that enterd well done and our tinys keep it up you will get the hang of freestyle it just needs a lot of hard work but you will get there well done

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

1463. Steff (Woodlands Rockettes) - 14/06/2008 12:06:53

hyaaaa everyone just wanted to say good luck to every one for tomorows competition .I can't wait cya laters


Steff

(junior leader)

X x x x X

steff15husband@aol.com

1457. Kellyann - 13/06/2008 01:06:47

plz change our addy on yr links page

.www.majorettemania.org.uk

new bigger and better site 10% off any orders for first week only

if u wld like us to add you to our links page plz e-mail us.

majorettemania.org.uk

1445. Sophie (Huddersfield Crusaders) - 08/06/2008 07:06:36

Hi all,

Any majorettes looking to get into dance performance i am looking for some versitile dancers at the minute for a project that i am involved in later this year. It would be good if you have some previous experience in a dance style other than majorettes but if you haven't it doesn't matter... Check out my new site www.kidssportsnet.com/dancing/phosie for more info + leave a message on the forum if you're interested + i'll get back to you, thanks - Hope to be working with some of you soon...

Soph x

sophsimp@hotmail.co.uk

1443. Rachael (Yorkshire Rosettes) - 06/06/2008 09:06:22

Hi,
Any chance you could resend me the draw for 15th June. I down loaded it and deleted the e-mail but then my computer crashed I've lost the file.

Thanks
Rachael

rachaelyorksrosettes@yahoo.co.uk

1442. Sharon (Yca) - 05/06/2008 09:06:47

Hi Everyone again.

I have just had word that the competition scheduled for the 13th July 2008 will go ahead at Havercroft & Ryhill Activity Centre for the freestyle and pom sections.

As instructed by troupes present at the meeting, we shall not be awarding trophies at the competition only certificates and medals due the this being an additional competition not usually hosted by YCA and will hopefully be a troupe host competition again next year.

We hope you will enjoy the competition and I am posting out entry forms tomorrow. Please return them to me as soon as possible as deadlines will be 28th June 2008.

The competition scheduled for 7 September is also confirmed at Havercroft & Ryhill due to the refurbishment at Colne Valley Leisure Centre this year, competition in October venue to follow!!!

Regards
Sharon

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1441. Sharon (Yca) - 05/06/2008 08:06:10

Hi Everyone.

Thanks for all of those teams who attended the meeting on Wednesday, it was a great turn out.

Just to confirm to those teams not present, the Competition on 13th July is no longer being hosted by North Leeds Nitros and therefore the YCA are attempting to host the event instead.

We are currently enquiring about the Havercroft and Ryhill Activity Centre availability and if it is to go ahead I will let you know as soon as, and send the entry forms out.

The competition will be as originally structured - Freestyle & Pom Sections Only.

Please note the draw for the 15th has been amended and will be either posted or emailed within the next day.

Thanks
Sharon
Regards
Sharon

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1439. Emma (Yca) - 05/06/2008 01:06:39

Hi everyone,

For those of you who were not at the monthly meeting last night, I am pleased to say we have 55 members who have put there names forward for the individual competition which means we will definately have enough people to run it.

I would just like to say a big thank you to everyone who put there names forward, it can't have been an easy decision and it's taken you all a lot of guts to have a go, so well done!!! Hopefully once we have hosted the competition this year and everyone has seen how the competition is run and what sort of routines you need to do, we will get some more competitors next year.

We shall be devising the score cards shortly and sending them out to all teams who entered. If you have any more questions about how to construct your routines, dont be afraid to ask us at one of the comps.

The teams I have recieved entries off are as follows: Bridlington Red Admirals, Bolton Red Rose, Yorkshire Supremes, witton Sovereigns, BCM Stars, Silver stars, woodland Rockettes and yorkshire Rosettes.

Im sure it will be a really great day!!

Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1438. Sharon Ellis (Yca) - 03/06/2008 10:06:49

Hi Troupe Committee Members

The YCA monthly meeting is tomorrow (Wednesday) evening at Dewsbury Rate Payers Club at a later time of 8.15pm.

The YCA committee are holding a private meeting until 8pm, therefore admittance into the meeting room will be from 8.05pm.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Sharon

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1436. Tericia (Elc) - 03/06/2008 10:06:55

Hi, unfortunately I missed the deadline for entries for YCA Freestyle comp 15th June (stupid I know!) so there is no capacity for us to dance.

If for any reason, any troupe has to pull out of a section, I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know so I can liaise with Kathryn.

Thanks

A very gutted Tericia & Comets!!
x

t.ellisjones@btinternet.com

1433. Sam (Ryecroft Angels) - 03/06/2008 12:06:55

Would just like to thank the yca and all the troupes who attended our comp. it was a great turn out. really enjoyed it. Thanks from Sam and Everyone at Ryecroft Angels

sambillcliffe@msn.com

1420. Pat (Silver Stars) - 01/06/2008 09:06:25

just want to say thanks to rycroft angels and the y c a good comp and well done to our seniors Amy + tez well earned places dinkies ye getting better all the time tinys well done asha and chloe 1st time out and put in at short notice mel ye were bril more confident well done keep it up girls

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

1414. Sharon. (Yca) - 29/05/2008 06:05:02

Hi Everyone,

Just like to thank all those troupes and spectators who attended the Gala championships in Blackpool last week. The wind was really strong, blew the YCA committee away, and the kids on the arena, but they did a great job.

The Organisor called and was really impressed with the mix of routines, costumes and standard of the teams, and is proposing that next year we compete on the promenade opposite the Pleasure Beach, that should be a great event, and hope you will enjoy it. Fingers crossed we get that venue.

Hope to see most of you next Sunday at Ryecroft Competition,

Bye for now
Sharon x

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1413. Sam (Ryecroft Angels) - 29/05/2008 12:05:19

Hi Everyone

Can all troupes who are competeing in our competition this Sunday please check their email as i have sent out an ammended running order. I'd also like to wish you all good luck. See you all there. Sam x

sambillcliffe@msn.com

1412. Katherine (Red Admirals) - 27/05/2008 01:05:41

Hi all!

Just a reminder to troupes who have not sent in entry forms for Sewerby Gala. Closing date is 1st June.
Thanks to all troupes who have entered so far. Details will follow shortly.

Katherine

bridredadmirals@yahoo.co.uk

1411. Blackpool Vehicle Preservatio - 27/05/2008 11:05:50

On behalf of all at Staining Village (Blackpool 25th. May) we would like to congratulate the organisers, the adjudicators and each and every one of the troupes who took part. We received an abundance of comments praising the standard of all the dancers as they took their turn in the ring, and am pleased to be able to tell you all that the main comment was how perfectly well all the girls (and boys) conducted themselves throughout the whole day, a credit to the mums and dads and a credit to the Yorkshire Carnival Association. Thankyou all for making our show "something Special". We wish you every success for all your future events during the coming months, Best Regards, Jim.

homejamescars@tiscali.co.uk

1410. Tericia (East Leeds Comets) - 27/05/2008 11:05:41

Hi do we know if North Leeds Nitros competition is going ahead on 13th July??

Thanks

Tericia

t.ellisjones@btinternet.com

1409. Emma (Yca) - 26/05/2008 01:05:59

Hi Everyone, well done for yesterday, who would have thought I could have burnt my face in that wind!!!!

Last reminder for individual comp. All entries must be in by this Sun, 1st June. If you are interested please send payment and entry form to my add:- 12 Emerald Street, Batley, West Yorks, WF17 8HQ or hand it to me at the comp at Ryecroft on sunday.

See ya all Sunday
Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1408. Pat (Silver Stars) - 26/05/2008 09:05:22

well done every one yesterday and a big thanks to the y c a for a brill job it cant of bin easy just want to say thanks for all the cards 25 years married to day and sons 21st not bad c ye all sunday pat

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

1402. Dawn (Wyp) - 19/05/2008 12:05:54

Hi All - just wanted to say a big well done for yesterday - the routines have improved so much since Pontins and was nice to see all the girls cheering for each other. Just wanted to say well done to Bethany (Tiny Twirl Mascot) 1st Place - you were sooo good yesterday and can't wait to see you dance again soon. Also to Laura (Tiny Twirl Leader) you were fabulous and you have come on sooo much - can't wait to see you dance again next comp - after watching you practice when you came home last night can't wait to see the new moves in action. Good Luck to Everyone in Blackpool!!!

djohnson@bellmicro.eu

1401. Jade Westbury (B.c.m) - 18/05/2008 10:05:25

Hi everyone just wondered if anyone picked up a dress bag after todays competition its silver and clear in colour and has my dance uniform, pump bag and a brown cardigan in? thanks x

ghowell4@hotmail.co.uk

1400. Emma (Yca) - 15/05/2008 05:05:37

Hi Everyone

Most of the Brid photos are on now, just got the leaders/ mascots and section of the years to do tomorrow.

Just a reminder about TA individual comp. Dont forget the closing date is 1st June and we can not accept any entries after that date. All teams should now have the entry forms, if not please let me know. Dont forget any questions you may have please either send me an email or ask one of us on Sunday.

Good luck to everyone on Sunday, cant wait to see the routines we didnt see at Pontins.

Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1398. Emma (Yca) - 14/05/2008 05:05:13

Hi Everyone

Baby, Dinky and Tiny photos from Brid are now on, I will get the Junior and Senior sections done tomorrow.

Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1396. Jess - 14/05/2008 02:05:32

leeds batonettes

mcdermott_m2@sky.com

1394. Pat (Sillver Stars) - 14/05/2008 12:05:48

good luck to all for sunday hey pics look good from pontins

patshepherd8@ hotmail.com

1391. Sharon (Yca) - 13/05/2008 10:05:49

Hi Sophie

Postcode for Blackpool event is FY3 0DD

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1390. Cassie (Huddersfield Crusaders) - 13/05/2008 09:05:33

hi there when are the pictures from brid 2007 going on the website cant wait to see them

cassie

cassie.rose75@hotmail.com

1389. Sophie (Huddersfield Crusaders) - 13/05/2008 12:05:33

Hi jus wondering if anyone has got the post code for the blackpool competition...? Thank you.

Good luck to all troupes dancing this sunday in the dance twirl comp. Im looking forward to watching all the routines - im sooo jealous tho, wish us lot were dancing aswell- hopefully we'll be out nxt comp

Soph HC

sophsimp@hotmail.co.uk

1388. Kathryn (Yca) - 13/05/2008 10:05:56

HI ALL

Just a couple of things to mention regarding entries to our competitions.

Huddersfield Crusaders will not be dancing their seniors on Sunday 18th May.
Witton sovereigns will not be dancing their senior section on Sunday 25th May.
Huddersfield Crusaders will dancing last in the senior themed section on Sunday 25th May, therefore following Yorkshire Supremes. This means that Yorkshire Rosettes will be dancing first in this section.

These are the only withdrawals and changes I have received.
Thank you
Kathryn

kathrynwharton@hotmail.com

1385. Sharon (Yca) - 12/05/2008 11:05:39

Hi Folks

Pontins 2008 photos are in the gallery. Happy viewing.

Sharon x

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1383. Sharon (Yca) - 12/05/2008 12:05:50

Hi Everyone.

Firstly just to clarify a few points. Unfortunately all the dates on the competitions when the web site was updated, posted them all as Saturday dates, however, all should be ok now and the Sunday dates are correct.

The venues: 18 May is at CVLC = Slaithwaite.
The rest of the venues in June and July for the YCA competitions are at Havercroft & Ryhil Sports Complex due to refurbishment of the CVLC.

YCA competitions hosted in September and October, venue is yet to be confirmed.

Hope you are all looking forward to the dance twirl competition on Sunday, the programme looks good, so good luck to you all.
The hall will be open from 8.30am,

With regard to the pom and freestyle competition, entry forms should now be with you, please return them urgently to Kathryn so the draw can be confirmed.

Seen some fantastic routines and standard so far, keep up the hard work,

Sharon x

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1382. Eellzzz. (West Yorkshire Premiers) - 10/05/2008 07:05:59

heeloo everyone (: just come on to wish everyone ghud lukk for the next comp. dane twirl cop izz it? ohh i dunooh. if it izz good look to hannur from bcm stars as tiny dance twirl leader :D

ohh and thanks to the yorkshre supremes for tha acy comp at havercroft last sunday. weel done to all the troupps that wa there. everyone routines had improved ah lot; and thre some propurr good ones out this year.

just good luc to everyonee (:
love laura - Tiny Dance Tril Ldr
xx

loz_bbe_2k6@hotmail.co.uk

1379. Emma (Yca) - 06/05/2008 12:05:41

Hi Everyone

Well done at the comp yesterday.

Just a quick note about the individual competition. Most teams should now have the entry form and rules (I have just got a few to email tonight)If anyone else would like a copy of the rules and entry form, please email me and I will gladly forward them onto you.

Dont forget all entries need to be in by 1st June with payment of £2.50 each.

Any questions you may want to ask either see one of us at a competition or by all means send me an email and we will do all we can to help.

We have had some really good feedback so far, so should hopefully be a really good entertaining day.

Thanks
Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1377. Steph (Woodlands Rockettes) - 05/05/2008 06:05:22

ive got a tough desicion to make either go to the comp on 17 may or go alton towers wi school. i leave school soon in 2 weeks n we av ad to come to school everyday for 4 months can any1 help me with ma decision ?? :'(

btw cant w8 to see u all dance on may 1 7th if i cme 2 the comp

steph
xxxx

steff15husband@aol.com

1372. Beth (Yorks Rosettes) - 04/05/2008 09:05:50

hi guys
well done 2 all of u hu danced on sunday hope all the routines r gettin beta!! c u @ the nxt comp
beth x-ox

bethany-e@hotmail.co.uk

1368. Pat (Sillver Stars) - 04/05/2008 09:05:55

thank you to yorkshire supremes for a great day and the yca for all there hard work and well done to all the teams it was a exelent day looking forward to next comp

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

1365. Tammi (Ss) - 03/05/2008 10:05:04

Good luck 2 every1 2mora.
sorry i won't be dancing but i wish u all well hopefully i'll b there 2 watch but as soon as we know whats wrong i will b back dancing.

tambeegee"yahoo.co.uk

1363. Michelle Taylor (Yca) - 01/05/2008 09:05:11

Congratulations to mamie on the birth of your son. Hope mum and baby are well.

We will be seeing you dance in a couple of weeks then no doubt!

Michelle x

mtaylor@havoc.eclipse.co.uk

1362. Pat (Silver Stars) - 01/05/2008 12:05:25

mamie had a little boy yesterday both ok me and lyndsey are so proud to be gran parents again well done sweetie love you loads mum

patshepherd8@ hotmail.com

1356. Jd - 28/04/2008 10:04:17

could any members of the y c a committee not there this weekend let me no asap thankyou

useruk1254.@aol.com

1355. Laurar. (West Yorkshire Premiers) - 27/04/2008 09:04:39

Hellooo;
Well Done Everyone For Pontins, Your New Routines Are Acyy!
Cant Wait For The Comps To Get Rolling Again :)
Jut Want To Say. Good Luck For The Rest Of the Season, And Cant Wait To See Whats To Comee :D
Loveee Lauraa
xxx

loz_babe_2k6@hotmail.co.uk

1352. Rachael (Red Rose) - 25/04/2008 03:04:55

Big thank you to the YCA for yet another fantastic weekend!!
Well done to all the troupes that took part, routines were brillant, some really good themes out this year.

See most of you at comp on 4th May!

Rachael and rest of Red Rose x

rachael@boltonredrose.org.uk

1350. Rachel N Bex (Yca) - 23/04/2008 07:04:51

jus like t say well done every 1!
hey t tina on fish hope ur ok hows the shop?

sharon on fresh jus like to say thanx for a great weekend!!!!
hows your shoulder? lol

lv bex nd rachel x x x x

missy_b_ere@hotmail.co.uk

1349. Shelley (H.c) - 23/04/2008 12:04:13

ID JUST LIKE TO SAY A HUGE THANKYOU TO ALL THE Y.C.A THAT WORK SO HARD TO GIVE US THE FAB WEEKENDS THAT ARE ALWAYS GREAT AND SO MUCH FUN.....THE WEEKEND WAS A GREAT START TO THE SEASON AND I HOPE ALL AT THE Y.C.A ENJOYED IT AS MUCH AS ALL OF US DID IN THE CRUSADERS...SO THANKS AGAIN AND LOOKING FORWARD TO THE REST OF THE SEASON.......
SHELLEY AND ALL THE GIRLS IN H.C

shelleymclachlan@btinternet.com

1348. Michelle Taylor (Yca) - 22/04/2008 08:04:28

Hi Everyone

Hope you have all recovered from the weekend.

The atmosphere was fantastic and it's great to see you all supporting one another. A great start to the 25th year.

Congratulations to all performers ... it looks like us judges are going to have a tough year as there are some great routines out there!!

See you all at the next comp.

Michelle x

mtaylor@havoc.eclipse.co.uk

1347. Sharon (Yca) - 22/04/2008 05:04:35

Hi everyone!!

Firstly many thanks to the YCA crew for their hard work during the weekend and for some, the pre-event preparations too. Very much appreciated by myself and the teams also.

What a great event yet again, I sincerely want to thank all the troupe leaders for their co-operation in helping to make the event run smooth, you do a fantastic job and its a credit it to all of you. The Pontins Co-ordinator thanked you for such at the presentation, and the Manager also made many comments throughout the weekend. It makes me very proud!

Kids - you were amazing. Nobody would know that those performances were the start of a new season, with very little time to devise, train and perform some of you upto 7 routines, you do a great job. Really high standard yet again.

Hope the new score cards were ok to follow, it was nice to beable to actually watch more of your performance without constant writing.

See you in Wakefield for the Dance comp on the 5th. Would appreciate an order of draw Yorkshire Supremes asap.

Thanks again
Sharon

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1346. Emma (Yca) - 22/04/2008 01:04:26

Hi Everyone

How tired am I!!!!!

What a great weekend, the atmosphere was great both through the day and at night ( loved the take that tribute!!!)

Moving onto the routines,wow!!!! for the 1st comp of the year the standard was excellent. some great themes and military routines, and the difficulty of dance twirl, well, each year just keeps getting better and better, the variety and difficulty of different moves you are getting in there now is unbelievable, and youre making the most difficult of moves look so easy, well done!!!!

Lastly to all the teams who tried a different style of routine this year either dance, military, themed or poms, a massive well done, you all adapted to your chosen routines really well and for the 1st time ever in the section for some of you. You should all be really proud of yourselves.

roll on the next comp!!!

Emma

ps Thanks to the teams who attened the TA meeting about the individual competition. I hope it helped but dont forget ask us as many questions as you want if you are still unsure of anything. Ill be sending out entry forms to everyone within the next few weeks.

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1345. Louise (Blue Gems) - 22/04/2008 12:04:02

hi to all of you at y.c.a. just to say thanks for organising a lovely weekend for us all we all really enjoyed it!! love louise and all at the blue gemsxx

ydta2003@yahoo.co.uk

1344. Tina (Yca) - 22/04/2008 12:04:11

Hi everyone, hope you all had a great time at Pontins, I really enjoyed all your new routines, the new themes are just fab! and have to say how amazing all the little ones were, the standard is so high right from age 3 upwards! its so difficult to judge you all apart at times, which is why I love the new score cards, I hope you find them helpful and easy to understand, anything new takes a while to get used to but I for one think they will be a great success. A great start to 2008 everyone, see you all again soon. Well done to ALL of you, such a credit to the YCA. xxTina

tinamroberts@hotmail.co.uk

1340. Pat (Silver Stars) - 21/04/2008 10:04:12

Thank you to Sharon and all the y c a for a great 1st time at pontins and well done to all the teams
Hey the ladies from blue gems thanks for the cuppa this morning ours didn’t move till 9 ish c u all soon oh mamie having baby on Wednesday 30th

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

1339. Sandra (Y.s) - 21/04/2008 09:04:30

Thanks to Sharon and her crew for a great weekend,my first time at pontins,wasn't disappointed it was brill!!! Well done to everyone who danced, you were all fab. Looking forward to next comp already. Love to everyone Sandra x

snightingale@havoc.eclipse.co.uk

1326. Tericia (East Leeds Comets) - 21/04/2008 08:04:42

Hi, on behalf of us all at ELC I would like to congratulate and thank the YCA for another great weekend!

A massive well done to all performers, we really enjoyed watching your routines, what a fantastic start to the 2008 season!!

Love Tericia & the Comets.
xx

t.ellisjones@btinternet.com

1308. Michelle Taylor (Yca) - 17/04/2008 11:04:02

Hi Everyone

Hope you all have a great weekend. Best of luck to you all! Can't wait to see what you've all come up with.

For those who are interested, don't forget the TA seminar for individual comp on Saturday.

Michelle x

mtaylor@havoc.eclipse.co.uk

1305. Caroline (North Leeds Nitros) - 16/04/2008 07:04:21

Best of luck to ALL the teams for Pontins this weekend. Sorry we can't make it! Have Fun!

All the girls at NLN xxx

cfj1082@hotmail.co.uk

1302. Sophie T (Brid) - 16/04/2008 05:04:10

Heyy! When Are Last Years Photos Coming On Here?
Good Luck To Everyone At Pontins!

x

sexy_sofie1@hotmail.co.uk

1301. Sharon (Yca) - 16/04/2008 01:04:00

Hi everyone

Just a quick message to wish everyone the best of luck at Pontins this weekend. Really can't believe its here so fast. Hope you hall have a great time, looking forward to seeing you all again and to watch and judge your new routines.

Enjoy yourselves on and off the arena, See the principals at 9.0clock in the Green room on Friday night for a catch up.

See you Friday
Love Sharon

to the crew:- Probably be there about 1 oclock, if im not around when you arrive, give us a quick call on mobile, so I can hand your keys over.

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1297. Tina (Yca) - 16/04/2008 09:04:36

Hi everyone........ two more sleeps till the big PONTINS weekend!!! really looking forward to seeing you all, can't wait to see the new routines!! Rachel off "fresh".... I'm working till 7.30pm friday so you're getting them in LOL!! I'll see you all about 9pm I think!
Hi Michael, how's your season going? You started a few weeks ago, have a good 2008 and maybe see you at some comps.
see you all Friday xxx

tinaroberts@hotmail.co.uk

1295. Michael (Lca) - 15/04/2008 09:04:37

Hi Sharon & all at YCA
Just wanna wish all the teams a fab time at Pontins this w/end and best of luck in the championships and the 2008 season

M...

mica_devers@yahoo.co.uk

1294. Rachel (Yca) - 15/04/2008 08:04:43

hi to euerybody roll on friday carnt wait to see the new routines. hope we all haue a good weekend and good luck to you all.First one there gets beers in tina you are the nearest to the place tina off fish ha ha safe journey see ya all there xx

rachelbrown@mypostoffice.co.uk

1290. Kathryn (Yca) - 14/04/2008 06:04:13

Hi All

Hope you are all ready for another season, i'm looking forward to seeing your new routines.

Please check your e-mails for the competitions draws for
Sunday 18th May and Sunday 25th May.
Could you please let me know if your team has decided not to dance in any section.

See you all the weekend.

Kathryn x

kathrynwharton@hotmail.com

1286. Pat (Silver Stars) - 12/04/2008 10:04:26

wow this time next week we will be in pontins still loads to do where has the time gone oh well what will be will be good luck to every one that’s going just a little messedge to our mamie I will be there no matter what love u mum

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

1285. Rachael (Red Rose) - 11/04/2008 03:04:44

Good luck to all troupes for Pontins, can't believe first comp in 7 days!!!

See you all there

Love from all Bolton Red Rose x

rachael@boltonredrose.org.uk

1278. Emily Winter (Yorkshire Rosettes) - 04/04/2008 09:04:15

Hiya Every one Pontins is neally here and i wish every 1 the best of luck we will be cheering you on. Good luck every one.

love-eyore@hotmail.com

1266. Tericia (East Leeds Comets) - 01/04/2008 03:04:58

Hi, please accept our apologies as we\'re unable to make the YCA meeting tomorrow night. We have an extra training session scheduled in preparation for Pontins!!

Regards

Tericia
x

t.ellisjones@btinternet.com

1265. Sheila Brown (Yca) - 01/04/2008 09:04:30

Congratulations to Rachael & David on the birth of your daughter Leanne. See you all at Pontins

sheila.brown@hsatec.co.uk

1261. Pat (Sillver Stars) - 31/03/2008 02:03:01

congrats Rachael and david all the best from pat lareen
and all the silver stars

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

1259. David (Bolton Red Rose) - 30/03/2008 03:03:46

Sharon - what wonderful news about the Universal Championships being back at the Spa Hall. It will help make the big event really special on the big anniversary!

A big thanx to all the TA trainers for the exams over the weekend, we really appreciate your time and hard work.

rachael@boltonredrose.org.uk

1253. David Bailey (Bolton Red Rose) - 28/03/2008 04:03:00

Just to let you know our wonderful news, Rachael gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on Wednesday, Leanne Rebecca Bailey was 6lb 14oz and is doing well.

Don't think she'll be twirling for pontins but Rachael's got her fingers crossed!

rachael@boltonredrose.org.uk

1247. Rachel Yca - 27/03/2008 03:03:04

heya shaz

thats gr8 news carnt wait


hope to c u all at potins x x


lv rachel x

rachelbrown@mypostoffice.co.uk

1242. Sheila Brown (Yca) - 27/03/2008 12:03:27

Hi Sharon I don't know how you did it but WELL DONE for getting the Spa for us this year. I'm sure it will be spectacular for the 25th Year. See you all at the meeting on Wednesday or Pontins nice to see you all again. Sheila

sheila.brown@hsatec.co.uk

1240. Sharon (Yca) - 26/03/2008 10:03:50

Hi everyone, Just to let you all know that the Universals will be held at the new refurbished SPA in Bridlington on the weekend 7th 8th & 9th November 2008.

See most of you at Pontins.

Sharon x

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1236. Michelle Taylor (Yca) - 25/03/2008 02:03:42

Hi Everyone

Just a quick message to say good luck to all those taking TA exams on Saturday.

Hope all the routines are coming together .... looking forward to seeing what you've all come up with at Pontins.

Michelle x

mtaylor@havoc.eclipse.co.uk

1235. Emma (Yca) - 24/03/2008 11:03:13

Hi Everyone

Just like to say a massive thank you to everyone who turned up on Sat. It wasn't the best of turnouts but hopefully you all had a good night anyway. It was nice to see some of you before Pontins. Thanks to Simon for doing the DJ, I have had loads of feedback saying how fantastic you were, I loved the duck race by the way!!! Thanks to everyone who brough easter eggs and raffle prizes, there were loads of stuff which was great. Anyway we managed to raise £100 after expenses to go towards the Brid fund.

I will see some of you at Ryecroft now on Sat for your exams. Good luck to you all and remember 'smile'!!!!

A message to the judges, if you see this can you email me with your size for your tshirts so I can get the logos done for the meeting.

Thanks
Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1231. Sharon (Yca) - 23/03/2008 02:03:05

A message to Emma, a big thank you for your hard work gone into organising the Easter Disco. Lots of great fund raising ideas and the venue was perfect. The DJ entertained the children fantastically and they looked like they really enjoyed themselves.

Thanks again
Sharon x

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1230. Pat And Lareen (Silver Stars) - 23/03/2008 11:03:52

Just want to say thanks for last night the kids enjoyed it and slept all the way home the d j was ace with the young ens hope you raised loads of money towards the brid funds c u all soon pat and lareen

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

1220. Pat (Sillver Stars) - 21/03/2008 02:03:17

hi every one hope your all working hard not long now to pontins our seniors arnt ready but training should get back to normal soon so good luck to every one look forward to seing you all pat and lareen

patshepherd8@ hotmail.com

1210. Emma, Caz, Mich (Ta) - 18/03/2008 09:03:08

Thanks to all the teams who responded by the deadline with regards to the proposed individual competition.

Due to the teams interested so far we feel that holding a brief seminar at Pontins will be the easiest way to answer questions and give some general information and guidance regarding routine structure. The seminar will be held at approximately 5.30 on the Saturday of the competition for roughly an hour. We request that a maximum of 2 people only attend from each team. For any twirlers reading this email who are interested in attending, please inform your troupe representative.

Bridlington, we are really pleased with your interest and appreciate you are not at pontins this year. We are providing all teams who attend the seminar with an information sheet which will provide more detailed information regarding routine construction. We will be available to answer any of your questions by email or at future competitions.

This training seminar is for information only. It's aim is not to teach new baton or dance moves, but possibly to give examples of different twirl types in line with the criteria.

The seminar will provide us with a idea of true level of interest. If we feel there is enough for the competition to go ahead, the entry forms will be sent out soon after.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Emma, Michelle, Carolyn

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1209. Emma (Yca) - 18/03/2008 09:03:00

Hi Everyone,

Hope your'e all nearly ready for pontins!!! I have just sent the draw by email with times on for exams. Please let me know if you don't rcv them.

Hope to see loads of you on Sat, if you are coming it would be good if you could bring a raffle prize or some easter eggs for the kids games. The disco starts from 7.30 onwards.

See ya soon
Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1191. Emma (Yca) - 10/03/2008 06:03:26

Hi Everyone,

I have just had the lady on the phone who runs the bar where we are having the disco next week wanting to know rough numbers for bar staff. Please Please try and let me know if you are coming, I just dont want loads of people turning up on the night and then it being too busy for them to cope with behind the bar. I only have 4 teams at the moment who have given me numbers.

The name of the venue has now changed from dance club 21 to victoria function rooms, the postcode is WF17 8PA, there is plenty of parking in the salvation Army over the road. I will give mroe details of directions next week.

Please try and make an effort to come, as you know from the meeting we may not get any sponsorship for Bridlington this year so we will need as much money as we can get to be able to host it. It will also be a great night to meet everyone again before the season starts at Pontins.

Just 2 other reminders while I am on, dont forget by Friday I need names and payment for anyone wanting to take there exams,so far I have received Boltons and Yorkshire Rosettes entries. I also need rough numbers from each team of how many members you think will want to take part in the individual comp. Please can you get back to me either way so I know you have seen this message. Dont forget the comp isn't as daunting as it seems, you wont be the only person on the arena performing, there will be another couple at the same time, just think it is worse when you are leader or mascot in a team doing your solo the whole room is watching you then!! I realy hope there will be enough people get back to me by Friday so we can continue with the planning.

Hope to hear from you all soon
Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1181. Chelcii (- : - 06/03/2008 09:03:46

heyyahh;;
Just A quick Msg to say
*Good Luck Everyone for the new season*
Can't wait to see the new routines

Pontins sooon
See You there
Love you x
Chelcii <3
[Blue Gems,,Junior Freestyle Leader]

chelseabun63@hotmail.com

1180. Emma (Yca) - 06/03/2008 12:03:14

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick note for anyone who wasn't at the meeting last night. The TA have decided to host a individual competition on 03.08.08. Were not sure if there will be enough interest to host it at the moment so have not gone into great detail regarding rules etc as yet. Please find below some basic info about the comp. If you are interested we need to know by Friday 14th March rough numbers. If there is enough feedback we will then send out some proper entry forms and go into more detail in a trainers seminar about what will be expected. I hope there are lots of you out there willing to give it a go. It will be a great day!!!

General Criteria:

• Age groups as per YCA rules, although lower age limit of 7 for dinkies (no babies)

• Performance timing: minimum 1 minute 20 seconds, maximum 1 minute 30 seconds (penalties incurred for timing faults)

• Performances for each age group to include:

o Aerials
o Horizontals
o Finger twirls
o Wraps
o Rolls

(this is not an exhaustive list of twirls but is an idea of what will be expected)

If the competition is hosted, we will organise a trainers seminar prior to the event to give support and guidance on routine structure and more information to include detailed competition criteria.

Of note, although this is an individual competition, there will be 2 – 3 competitors on the dance floor at any one time (being judged separately) performing to a continuous piece of music to each individuals pace.

Thanks for your support.

The TA Team

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1173. Luke (Yorkshire Supremes) - 01/03/2008 08:03:33

Aup Everyone =]

Cant Wait Till Pontns Gna Be A Ryt Laff (y)

And To Do Jounior Open Its Well Gudd

Cya all denn x


lukee

luke_jobson_2k6@hotmail.co.uk

1171. Emma (Yca) - 28/02/2008 09:02:15

Hi Everyone,

Just to let you know the final exam date of the Twirl Academy season has been confimred.

The exams will take place at Rycroft and Haverhill sports centre on Sat 29th March.

I have emailed entry forms to everyone who I think will be ready to take exmas, I appologise if I have missed anyone out, if so please email me and I will send you one or I will have some on me at the meeting next week.

The closing date for entries and payment is strictly Friday the 14th March.

Don't forget this will be the last chance to try and win the high achiever awards at Bridlington this year!!!

Hope to hear from you soon.
Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1170. Tericia (East Leeds Comets) - 27/02/2008 11:02:13

Response to Emma\'s message;

Hi Emma, with regards to the Easter Disco we will probably need about 10 tickets. Unfortunately when you intially mentioned the date to me I didn\'t realise it was Easter weekend and a few of us are abroad on holiday. I don\'t mind still buying a ticket to contribute even though I will miss it!

Kind Regards

Tx

t.ellisjones@btinternet.com

1169. Sharon (Yca) - 27/02/2008 09:02:56

Hi everyone, Just to remind you that it is the first meeting of the season next Wednesday evening, 5 March 2008, 8 pm at Westborough Rate Payers Club, Dewsbury.

Would appreciate if as many troupes could be present as I have information regarding Pontins and forthcoming events and new judging cards.

If you have any more ID cards for Denise, could you please bring them with you as Pontins is approaching at a rapid pace.

See you all there
Sharon.

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1166. Denise (Yca) - 25/02/2008 09:02:42

Hi

Can the troupes who are going to Pontins and havent sent in their ID applications please do so asap so that I can get them all checked and the cards made.

Looking forward to Pontins and seeing all new routines
Good luck everyone
Denise

denisekon@hotmail.com

1164. Emma (Yca) - 22/02/2008 11:02:08

Hi Everyone,

So far I have actually sold 0 tickets for the easter disco. I have had loads of people saying that they want to come but have not bought any tickets. If I dont get many sales in the next few weeks I will have to cancell it. I have already paid a £50 deposit on the room, and would rather loose that than pay the full amount and for a DJ if no one turns up. I know it is pain having to send payment to me for the tickets, but it needs to be done,so we can keep a track on numbers, we cant afford just to leave it while the night and see who turns up. Please Please get your money to me asap. It will be a really fun night with loads of games and prizes, disco and beer!( only for the oldies!!!)

Please remember if we want to make the 25th year at Bridlington extra special we need some extra funds to do so. Any money made will all be going straight back to you lot to make Brid the best ever, so please make an effort to get your tickets purchased asap.

Thanks
Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1161. Rachael (Bolton Red Rose) - 19/02/2008 04:02:50

Hi Everyone,

Not been on website for ages, i hope everyone is well, and routines are coming along..... can't wait till Pontins, not long now!!

See you all soon

Rachael and rest of Bolton Red Rose xx

rachael@boltonredrose.org.uk

1155. Leonie G (Witton Sovereigns) - 14/02/2008 10:02:55

Good luck at Pontins this year everyone!

I'm not allowed to dance out at pontins this year... Because I might not be on my medication by then :[

Thanks to everyone for dealing with my fits over the past few months. :] I love yous all!!

X LEO X

leonie@elopix.com

1153. Rachel (Yca) - 13/02/2008 04:02:45

hi to euerybody how you all doing? carnt wait to see you all at pontins.Be nice to see the new routines.anyway happy easter see ya all sooon x

rachelbrown@mypostoffice.co.uk

1152. Megan (Witton Sovereigns) - 13/02/2008 10:02:59

hyah again i well cant wait until pontins seeing all ma m8z again! also cant wait to see everyones new dances im a bit nervous this year because m jr leader and im up against one of ma best friends chelci (blue gems)- love her- but we will do just fine hope everybody else does just fine and remember everyones a winner! well to me u r! love all of you write back xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

megzie_1993@hotmail.co.uk

1146. Emma (Yca) - 11/02/2008 04:02:11

Hi Everyone,

Hope you have all seen the message for the easter disco on 22 March, should be good fun and will hopefully raise some money for Big brid.If you need any more info please email me. If possible you will really need to get your tickets in advance as I dont think there will be enough room if everyone who says they are coming turn up on the night.

Now I have got all the Twirl Academy stuff out of the way, well for the time being anyway, I need to get cracking on trying to collate the info for the book on the history of teams in the YCA over the past 25 years. I really need everyones help, so weather you are part of an existing YCA team, a disbanded team or a team now in another association, or you know of anyone who you could get some info from, please email me with a short write up and choose 1 photo per team old or new, its up to you ( try and make it a clear one so it will print well)

Hope to get some feedback from you all soon. All proceeds from the book will go to the Bridlington fund.

Emma
ps anyone on facebook, there is now a group for YCA members past and present ( we have 69 members at the moment) alot of old faces some of you might remember. You can also post any ideas or photos for the book on here and any intersting videos from you tube, me and Carolyn have posted a few that might interest you. There is also a link on the site to YCA events, so I have posted info about the disco, it is also keeping a list of people who will be attending and who wont be to give me a rough idea of who will be turning up.

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1143. David (Bolton Red Rose) - 11/02/2008 12:02:05

Congratulations Kelly Anne!

Rachael's only got another 6 or 7 weeks to go until our baby arrives (just in time for Pontins!!!).

Hope everyones routines are coming together well, we're all looking forward to another great weekend away with the YCA.

rachael@boltonredrose.org.uk

1137. Sharon (Yca) - 04/02/2008 05:02:19

Hi everyone, hope your all ok and having fun in training getting yourselves ready for Pontins. It will soon be here!!

I have all the entries in now for the event, troupes entered are as follows:

BCM Stars
Blue Gems
Bolton Red Rose
East Leeds Comets
Huddersfield Crusaders
Kendalians
Ryecroft Angels
Silver Stars
West Yorkshire Premiers
Witton Sovereigns
Yorkshire Rosettes
Yorkshire Supremes

If your troupe are planning to join us and your name is not on the above list, please email me urgently as I shall be preparing the draw very soon, and this will be available at our Monthly Meeting in March.

Please ensure that you have sent your ID card applications into Denise by the end of this month to guarantee them ready for the event, as due to the large number to process, this much notice is required.

Really looking forward to the event, it has been great last two years, and Im sure this one will be no exception.

See some of you at the meeting and hopefully and lot more at the Easter Disco, get those bonnets made.....

Sharon

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1131. Michelle Taylor (Yca) - 03/02/2008 01:02:25

Hi Everyone

Hope the routines are coming together .... Pontins will be here before we know it!!!

Really enjoyed the last few weeks working with some of the teams and the TA crew. Hope you are all putting it to good use! North Leeds and Silver Stars, how well behaved? We could have heard a pin drop in the room, well done!

Congrats Kelly Anne, i'm sure you'll manage to juggle the baby and the baton, lol!

See some of you at the Easter disco.

Michelle x

mtaylor@havoc.eclipse.co.uk

1130. Mamie (Bcm Stars) - 03/02/2008 11:02:38

CONGRATULATIONS KELLYANN,HOPE YOUR DOING WELL IVE ONLY GOT 10 WEEKS TO GO MY SELF,IM DREADING IT, HAVING A BOY SO THATS THE LOT FOR ME ONE OF EACH.BABY DUE AT PONTINS SO WONT BE GOING AGAIN!
CANT WAIT TO GET BACK DANCING SO GOOD LUCK FOR NEXT SEASON AND I WILL C U SOON LOVE MAMIE.

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

1121. Rachel N Bex (Yca) - 31/01/2008 05:01:33

congratulations kelly anne on your baby!!!!

browny_rakel@hotmail.com

1116. Anne-marie (Ryecroft) - 28/01/2008 10:01:10

Just wanted to say a big thank-you to michelle, emma, and carolyn for coming to practice last week and showing our girls some great new moves. Everyone had a great time, even our new girls were able to join in. Hopefully we\'ll be adding some of them into our new routines.Thanx again
Anne-Marie and Sam

am48cow@hotmail.com

1115. Pat (Silver Stars) - 28/01/2008 09:01:44

A big thank you to Michelle and Emma for taking time to come and do grade 2 loved it hope when I am better I can do it I am sure the kids will be at me to give it a go. it was exhalent you make it look so easy, and done as a troop it looks so effective well done to both of you and of course Carolyn even though she couldn’t make it maybe next time,think your all doing a brilliant job with the twirl academy see you soon pat and the silver stars

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

1107. Tericia (Elc) - 26/01/2008 08:01:26

Congratulations to Kellyann & Damon on the birth of your beautiful daughter Poppie Elizabeth - 8lb 8oz, born Friday 25th January.

See you at training tomorrow Kell ha ha

Loads of love from all your friends at East Leeds Comets.

xx

t.ellisjones@btinternet.com

1103. Emma (Yca) - 20/01/2008 05:01:18

Hi Everyone

We shall be holding an easter disco on 22March at Dance club 21 in Batley to try and raise some funds to help towards the cost of Bridlington this year. The cost will be £2.50 pp. There will be lots of games, Karaoke, dancing and an easter bonnet competition for all ages!!( so come on you seniors dont let me down!!) To help cut costs it would be great if each troupe could bring a raffle prize, and as many easter eggs as they can afford ( the more eggs the more prizes we will be able to hand out to the kids) We have a capacity limit of about 200 people, so I have decided it will be best to sell tickets beforehand so anyone who doesnt buy one will risk not being able to get in on the night.If you want to purchase tickets please email me (emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk) and I will give you my address to post the money to. Not only should this be a great fundraiser but hopefully a great start of season party!!!

Thanks

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1102. Michelle (Yca) - 20/01/2008 02:01:54

Well done to Yorkshire Rosettes with grade 2 examination training. You all worked really hard. Make sure you practise with the DVDs and hopefully we will be seeing you soon for exams.

Michelle x

mtaylor@havoc.eclipse.co.uk

1099. Emma (Yca) - 18/01/2008 04:01:53

Hi

Just like to say well done to Yorkshire Rosettes last night. we were very impressed how you picked up the twirls for your grade 2 and your marching was brilliant. Well done to you all and keep up the hard work.

Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1096. Tericia (East Leeds Comets) - 17/01/2008 11:01:04

Hi, just wanted to say a BIG thank you to Carolyn, Michelle and Emma for giving us a great TA session on Tuesday night!! We all really enjoyed it.

This has definitely given our creative juices a kick start and we look forward to trying to incorporate some of the techniques into our routines.

I hope that everyone\'s chicken bones are recovering and Kellyann after Tuesday night I cannot believe that little baby girl still doesn\'t want to come out!!

Many thanks again.

Tericia xx

t.ellisjones@btinternet.com

1094. Emma (Yca) - 16/01/2008 12:01:36

sorry the web add is www.worldbaton2008.com if you want to find out any more info

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1093. Emma (Yca) - 16/01/2008 12:01:05

Hi Everyone,

Hope you are all practicing hard!! Well done to EL last night at the TA seminar, it was good fun, hope you picked up some new stuff to help you in your routines.

Just a idea to put to everyone...

The world baton twirling championships is being held in Ireland this yr (www.worldbaton.com) if you have seen the videos you will know the talent is outstanding (especially the Japaneese!!)myself and a few others are definately wanting to go, but before we book anything ourselves, I have enquired about a group booking if anyone is interested.

I have spoke with National holidays, who have quoted a price of £219 for the 4 days. This will include coach travel from a few local pick up points, taking us to hollyhead to catch the ferry to Dublin, then a drive down to Limerick. The hotel they have quoted us for is the Two mile inn, Limerick, half board. we can use the coach while we are there for whatever we want and of course we will be there to watch the finals on the Sat and Sunday. the price above doesnt include tickets, I am still waiting to find out how much they will be.

The tickets do not go on sale until middle of February, so I cant really book anything until then just incase we cant get tickets.

I would just like to know if it is worthwhile looking into this as a group or just organising my own flights and hotel accommodation. If you have any ideas of cheaper ways of getting there please let me know. I have checked flights and the university accommodation where the comp is held and I get it to be about £45 cheaper than booking as a group at this moment in time (flights could go up or down) The only disadvantages I can see in this is we may all not get the same flights or hotels, and no meals are included,and we would have to organise our own transfers to and from the airport. I just think if there were a large group going it would be easier for someone else to organise it for us.

anyway email me with your ideas and if you are interested, then as soon as the tickets go on sale I can either book for myself or try and sort out the group(we would need at least 30 - 40 people to run it). Please understand I wouldnt want to miss out myself so would be wanting to book as soon as tickets come out, so please try and get back to me asap so I can decide what to do.

Thanks
Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail

1091. Sharon (Yca) - 14/01/2008 11:01:22

For those of you who has asked where the Gala Championships in Blackpool is to be held in May , the address is as follows:-

Staining Village Hall & Show Field
Staining Village
Blackpool
FY3 0DD

The Organiser will be at our meeting in March who will be letting me have directions etc and further details.

See you soon
Sharon

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1084. Katherine (Brid) - 08/01/2008 01:01:09

Congratulations to Sarah and hubby!! A beautiful baby girl, Kyra @ 6lbs 8oz born 6th Jan.
Health and happiness to you both.

Lots of love

The Committee and the girls at the Red Admirals xx

bridredadmirals@yahoo.co.uk

1083. Sharon (Yca) - 07/01/2008 11:01:13

Hi Rachel, still not got any firm dates confirmed yet, but hoping will be around the same time. Will let you know as soon as I do.

Sharon

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1082. Denise Mackie (Yorkshire Supremes) - 07/01/2008 06:01:10

Hiya feel like ant been on for ages but been working!! anyways happy new year to all YCA and all troupes. Can not Waite till comps start again and good luck to everyone with there new dances. cya soon

denisemackie@tiscali.co.uk

1080. Rachel Yca - 05/01/2008 02:01:18

hi shaz what are the dtaes for brid?
just booking holiday on the net could you please let me knw asap

missy_b_ere@hotmail.co.uk

1077. Rachel (Yca) - 03/01/2008 08:01:52

hi to shaz iam on the net now i feel posh and got laptop.but it is bexs.yes i am haveing a ball.i think it will take me abit to get us to this internet stuff. when i can get on it. happy new year to eveybody let it be a good one x x x

www.rachel brown.postoffice.

1076. John Y C A - 01/01/2008 07:01:40

wishing all the y c a committee a happy new year.also to all our troupes and there members.hoping you had good christmas,and are ready for all the hard work to start. cant wait for pontins to see all the routines,good luck to everyone for 2008 and lets all support each other and have a great season. c u all soon.

user.uk 1254@aol.com

1075. Suzanna (Brid Red Admirals) - 31/12/2007 10:12:23

hi all just want to wish everyone a happy new year and lets go out and make 2008 a good year, cant wait to see everyones new routines.

suzannacrozier@hotmail.com

1074. Sharon (Yca) - 30/12/2007 01:12:41

Hi everyone, hope you all had a fab Christmas, Happy New Year to Everyone, look forward to seeing you all soon.

Decorating is going fab, onto the wallpaper yikes, not done that before but hey, got it to do....... Tina WHERE ARE YOU, you promised to help, NO SHOW>>>>>>> ummmmmm....

Rachel, sounds like your having a ball, look forward to hearing all about it!!!!

Happy New Year to the Crew, hope you celebrate well, lots of bevies and fun, see you all in the new year.

Enjoy the rest Troupes, cos can't wait to see what you will come up with for the routines in the new year. .......

Last call for Pontins entries, please return them urgently. Thanx.

Sharon xxx

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1071. Tina (yca) - 29/12/2007 11:12:53

Hi Rach, hope you're having a good time away, and had a great xmas, you and bex, hope mum is better now and managed to have a good one too. Jean and Den, hope you also had a very merry xmas and have a happy new year.x Shaz, hope you and the girls had a lovely xmas and santa brought lots of suprises ;) how's the decorating going, good luck with that.x Can't wait to see you all in the New Year, looking forward to all the troupes new routines, countdown to Pontins now !!!!! Fab!
Bye for now xxx Tina (off fish LOL)

tinamroberts@hotmail.co.uk

1070. Rachel And Bex (Yca) - 29/12/2007 10:12:25

hi everybody hope u all had a gud xmas! hope u all got what you wanted!lol! just on holiday having fun! carnt wait t c all ur new routines!

hi shaz nd tina of fish hope ur ok! got lots ov goss!

cya in 2008 xxxxxxxxx

missy_b_ere@hotmail.co.uk

1065. Sandra (Y.s) - 23/12/2007 12:12:07

Wishing all troupes and yca a very merry xmas and all the best for new year,hope santa is good to you. Luv Sandra x

sandranight72@hotmail.co.uk

1061. Pat (Sillver Stars) - 20/12/2007 08:12:22

just want to wish lizzi happy birthday lol pat and lareen and all the silver stars

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

1056. Sam (Ryecoft Angels) - 18/12/2007 12:12:06

Would just like to wish all the troupes and the yca a merry christmas and a happy new year, good luck to everyone for 2008.

sambillcliffe@msn.com

1048. Pat (Silver Stars) - 15/12/2007 01:12:20

hi all the silver stars finished at school now so can do some training soon just want to wish you all Merry christmas and a happy new year and to the YCA and all the members!
See you all in the new year

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

1045. Joanne Blue Gems - 15/12/2007 12:12:23

would like to say a very merry christmas to everyone reading this message and have a great new year, and good look for next years routines,i know they will be fab (as allways)from us all at the blue gems xxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxxx-

jobojoanne@aol.com

1039. Rachael (Bolton Red Rose) - 13/12/2007 12:12:12

Merry christmas and a happy new year to everyone at YCA and all the members!

Have a good one, enjoy it!

See you all in the new year

Take Care x

rachael@boltonredrose.org.uk

1038. Sharon (Yca) - 13/12/2007 11:12:19

Hi Everyone,

Just like to wish you all a great Christmas and Happy New Year, enjoy the break and I look forward to seeing you all in 2008.

I shall update the website with all current dates and hopefully Bridlington photographs during the Christmas Holidays, in the meantime if you can get me your Pontins Entry Forms back ASAP, I can start and organise the schedules. It will be here before you know it !!!

Take care and be good !!!!!!!

Sharon xx

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

1036. Emma (Yca) - 12/12/2007 09:12:42

Hi Everyone

Just a quick message to confirm the dates suggested for TA trainng at AGM

East Leeds - Tuesday 15 Jan - General Seminar
y Rosettes - Thursday 17 Jan - exams,exam training,general seminar
Ryecroft - Tuesday 22 Jan - Grade 2 training, general seminar
YS - Thursday 24 Jan - General seminar - exam recap
North Leeds - Tuesday 29 Jan - Grade 1 examination training

I have emailed all except North Leeds as not sure of email add, if you can all just confirm these dates are OK, then we can get add and times sorted etc.

Gonna be a busy January for us but looking forward to it.

Hope you all have a lovely xmas

See you all soon

Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1028. Witton Sovereigns (Witton Sovereigns) - 10/12/2007 03:12:43

We would like to wish everyone at the YCA and all the YCA Troupe Members a very Merry Christmas and the very best of wishes for 2008.

We also look forward to seeing you all in the 2008 Season.

Take care of each other and enjoy yourselves.

xx

tracie.croasdale@env.lancscc.gov.uk

1018. Emma (Yca) - 05/12/2007 01:12:37

Hi Everyone

Just a quick note from me, mum and Donna to say thank you to everyone who came to my Dads funeral yesterday. It was a great tribute to my Dad to see so many people there. Sorry I didnt get chance to thank everyone for coming, I didnt get chance to speak to Anne Marie, Lyndsay, and all his drinking buddies from BCM, the ladies from Huddersfield and Roy Maureen and Jean, sorry If I missed out anyone else who attended and didnt get the chance to speak to. Thanks for all the cards and messages, my Dad loved coming to the comps and being part of the YCA and that was mostly down to the people who he met and made friends with.

Emma,Donna and Glynis.

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

1013. Sam (Ryecroft Angels) - 04/12/2007 12:12:59

would just like to offer our condolances to the Yorkshire Supremes and the Huddersfield Crusaders at this sad time. from everyone at Ryecroft Angels

sambillcliffe@msn.com

1012. Terry& Maureen Ellis - 03/12/2007 09:12:24

To Johns Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy on your sad loss.

John was a lovely kind man with a smile for everyone.

Will be sadly missed.

ellis_53@hotmail.co.uk

1011. Sophie (Huddersfield Crusaders) - 03/12/2007 02:12:11

Hi i don't know if ive missed it off my competition sheets but is there not going to be a RoseBowl comp for Dance Twirl...? Theres one on 28th sept for Freestyle + pom + one on 19th oct for Theme but i don't seeem to see one for Dance - are we not having one this year?

sophsimp@hotmail.co.uk

1007. Julie,jade,lindsay N Twins. (Bcm Stars) - 02/12/2007 07:12:55

We are sorry to hear the news of johns death our condolencies go out 2 glynis,emma n donna. John was such a valued member of yorkshire supremes and was highly spoken of by other troupes. He will be sadly missed by us all. thinking of u all at this sad time. luv julie,lindsay n girls xxx

j.westbury@btinternet.com

998. Shelley (H.c) - 30/11/2007 06:11:54

just like to say thankyou to john and jean for today meant alot to the familly and of cause to us girls aswell see you both on sunday and thanks again
shelley and the rest of the crusaders

shelleymclachlan@btinternet.com

993. Witton Sovereigns - 29/11/2007 04:11:27

To everyone at the YCA, YS and HC, we hope you find comfort in knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers at what can only be described as a difficult time.

Special thoughts are sent to the families and close friends.

Thinking of you all.

Witton Sovereigns

tracie.croasdale@env.lancscc.gov.uk

991. Blue Gems - 28/11/2007 07:11:54

we are all so sorry to hear that john has passed away. our thoughts are with glynis,emma and donna. all our love reba,jo,louise,emma and all the blue gems.

ydta2003@yahoo.co.uk

989. Pat Robson (Bridlington Red Admirals) - 28/11/2007 04:11:12

I am so sorry to hear about John and Anne. it has been a pleasure knowing both of them.
Our deepest sympathies go to all the girls and families.

Kind Regards
Pat and the Red Admirals.

bridredadmirals @yahoo.co.uk

988. Emma (Yca) - 28/11/2007 11:11:49

Hi Everyone

Thanks for all the lovely email messages I have received. For those wanting to attend the funeral it will take place on Tuesday 4th December at St Pauls church, Hanging Heaton, Dewsbury at 11.15, we will then move onto Dewsbury Cremetorium for 12. Refreshments afterwards will be held at Hanging Heaton golf club, all welcome. Family flowers only please, there will be a plate for any donations to Kirkwood Hospice.

Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

986. Michelle And Carolyn (Yca) - 27/11/2007 09:11:37

Dear All

For those who epxressed interest in a Twirl Academy Seminar, due to the current circumstances, these will be re-arranged for early next year.

East Leeds - I will speak to you on Sunday.

Michelle and Caz x

mtaylor@havoc.eclipse.co.uk

984. John Y C A - 27/11/2007 06:11:52

it is with great saddness that we hear of the passing away of anne from h c and john from y s they both gave time and love to there teams,and to all the y c a.condolances to there famly and friends. regards john chairman y c a

user.uk1254@aol.com

981. Sharon (Yca) - 27/11/2007 09:11:43

Hi Emma, So sorry to hear your news, he will be sadly missed by all within the YCA, my thoughts are with you and your family, take care of each other and I will be in touch soon.

Kind regards
Sharon x

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

980. Emma (Yca) - 27/11/2007 09:11:44

Hi Everyone

Just to let you all know my Dad passed away last night. I will let anyone who wishes to know the arrangements for the funeral know as soon as I do. Thanks to everyone who has sent kind emails etc over the last few months.

Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

978. Rachael (Red Rose) - 26/11/2007 12:11:36

Thanks to Carolyn and Michelle for coming down to do the exams and training session. I really appreciated your help with the extra moves that we needed to perfect, Katie has already mastered some of them!!!!

Well done to all my majorettes that took part in the exams and the training session, you picked up the Grade quickly, i was very impressed.

A quick thanks to Emma as well, i know you had done alot behind the scenes to make the day possible for us.

The Twirl Academy is such a great idea, we have learnt so much since it all started, i know we still have a way to go, but we are ready for the challenge and we are all really enjoying learning new moves and tricks - so "THANK YOU" to YCA for all you hard work you put in to make this possible.

See you all on Sunday at AGM

Rachael

rachael@boltonredrose.org.uk

976. Michelle And Carolyn (Yca) - 25/11/2007 05:11:40

Hi to everyone at Bolton and Witton.

Both of us would just like to say a big thank you to you all for making this weekend successful.

For all those who took exams - very well done on your performance. We could tell you had all practised really hard and we plan to get your results back as quickly as possible.

For all of you who took part in the seminar/grade 3 training, thank you for your hard work and concentration. We were really impressed by how quickly you picked up everything! We hope to see some of the new moves in your routines next season. It is amazing how you are all progressing especially with the more complex releases/retrievals and the more unusual connecting tricks.

A big thank you to the parents/committees for looking after us so well. We really weren't expecting lunch (in fact a banquet on both days!!!) but it was really appreciated.

Thanks again to Witton for our invite to the presentation evening. We really hope it went well and were disappointed that due to circumstances, we were unable to make it this year but look forward to being there next year hopefully.

To Em - really missed you being there. Thanks for all your hard work and planning to make sure the weekend could still go ahead and be as successful as it was (Caz is expecting top notch rolls from me and you with the new batons! ...... mmmm).

Happy practising, see you all in the New Year.

Michelle and Caz x

mtaylor@havoc.eclipse.co.uk

969. Rachael (Bolton Red Rose) - 23/11/2007 04:11:08

Good luck to everyone at Witton and Red Rose that are taking their Twirl Academy exam this weekend.

See you all soon Rachael

rachael@boltonredrose.org.uk

964. Rachel Brown (Y C A) - 19/11/2007 04:11:37

hi to everbody thanks for a great weekend really enjoyed,but hard work and my feet are still killing me.thanks to shaz for all the hard work she puts in.carnt wait to see what rountines are like next year. bye for now. oh how is the girl at witton doing send her my lu.x x x

hi tina loued the danceing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bex sayz heya XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

miss_b_ere@hotmail.co.uk

961. Emma (Yca) - 18/11/2007 12:11:52

Hi

If Sam or Anne Marie from Ryecroft or Rachael from Yorkshire Rosettes sees this message, pls can you email me asap.

Thanks
Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

960. Ellie (Woodlands Rockettes) - 18/11/2007 11:11:16

Id like to say well done to everyone who went to the comatition there were great. Id like to say a big THANKYOU to our trainers,Kaley, shell, Charlotte and all the other people for taking us and for the costumes. We all had a great time. Hopefully net time we can 3rd place. Well done to, Katie, Jessica, Rebecca, Chelcie, Leanne, Shannon (Mascott), Steph (Leader), Chelsea, Becca Q and me. Well done babies and Dinkies you did great.

www.timpearsons@hotmail.co.uk

954. Anne-marie (Ryecroft) - 09/11/2007 11:11:44

just wanted to say a massive thank-you to the y.c.a for a fantastic weekend.I know it\'s already been said in previous messages, but you all must work really hard to put together such an event.i think all the majorettes work hard at all comps throughout the year,but everyone seems to give that little bit extra at brid,which makes it all the more special.Good luck to all troupes for 2008.
luv Anne-Marie and Sam (ryecroft)

am48cow@hotmail.com

953. Sharon (Yca) - 09/11/2007 11:11:45

Get it sorted, just make sure you have the oxygen masks ready at several intervals, and as for Mrs Roberts in the under 40's, dream on.......

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

951. Tina (yca) - 09/11/2007 02:11:54

Sophie ........Im there already !!! LOL! not that I'm in the over 40 group but I like to keep 'em company LOL! you up for it Shaz?

tinamroberts@hotmail.co.uk

950. Sophie (Huddersfield Crusaders) - 09/11/2007 01:11:35

Message for sharon...

Hey if you get a group of over 40's together i'll be happy to come + teach you some groovy routines. I think you should then put on a show for us troupes for the 25th Universals - that would be entertaining... lol!!

sophsimp@hotmail.co.uk

949. Katherine (Red Admirals) - 09/11/2007 12:11:12

WELL WHAT A MANIC THREE DAYS!!!
Congrats to the YCA for another great Universals and well done to all the other troupes. The only problem is now we have to start all over again.
To the BCM Stars, thanks for being such good sports and joining us on the dancefloor (I had very sore feet the next day).
Finally thanks to all the committee and girls at the Red Admirals for all their help and support throughout the season.

Katherine X

bridredadmirals@yahoo.co.uk

947. Sandra (Y.s) - 08/11/2007 10:11:53

FOR EMMA
Hi Emma went on you tube it says video has been removed, am i doing it right? (you know i'm thick with computers) Thanks Sandra x

snightingale@havoc.eclipse.co.uk

946. Michelle Taylor (Yca) - 08/11/2007 01:11:59

Hi Everyone

Hope you're all recoving from the weekend, and what a fantastic weekend it was!

Thanks to the YCA for a great weekend, it's good fun when we all get together (a laugh a minute where John's concerned!) and every single member has an important role to ensure the competition runs smoothly. I think we're a good team. Special congrats to Shaz - 21 years with the YCA, don't know how you do it but you do it great!!

I would like to congratulate all performers - the standard of routines over the weekend was excellent. It's great seeing you all progress throughout the season and then putting out a great show at the big one!

A hugh congratulations to Witton on first time competing in tiny dance twirl at the championships - it appears you did well with the results which came out - you should all be very proud as it can't have been easy adapting your style.

Caz and Em - looking forward to the next few months of TA, but not the bruises (which i'm sure there'll be plenty!). Hope to see some of you at the seminars.

Michelle

PS Well done mum on your fun night performance. Might see you competing in senior poms next season (ha ha!).

mtaylor@havoc.eclipse.co.uk

936. David (Bolton Red Rose) - 07/11/2007 10:11:03

What a weekend!!! I'm still coming down from that massive high - work seems so dull after all that excitement, worry, anticipation, adrenaline, and most of all... enjoyment!
A huge thanks to all the YCA staff for another wonderful event, can't tell you how much I appreciate all your efforts - you must all run on duracell as you never stop with those clipboards and tapes!! Ha ha.
Sharon, we owe so much to your for seeking us out in 2002/3, so many children have benefitted from that call you made to us. Your dedication and passion for twirling flows through the YCA and into each and every member of the association.
Thanks to all the troupes who attended Brid and made that competition so tough - it wouldn't be half the fun without all the hard work you all put in.

Best of luck to everyone over the christmas period (OMG x-mas already!) can't wait to see the themes and twirls next year.

rachael@boltonredrose.org.uk

935. Pat (Silver Stars) - 07/11/2007 10:11:58

we have a new web site would you all please add us to your links thank you pat silver stars www.kidssportsnet.com/dancing/shep/

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

934. Sharon (Yca) - 07/11/2007 09:11:17

Hi everyone again.

I have just prepared the AGM invites, new Troupe Declaration Forms and ID registration forms for the 2008 season to all 2007 members.

If there are any troupes out there who would like to join the YCA in 2008 and would like to come along to the AGM, please email me with your postal address so I can forward the correspondence to you.

Please let me know asap if you can attend the AGM and how many so that we can organise the buffet numbers.

Bridlington results will be put onto the website within the next few days, and as soon as I receive the photos from the photographer I will add those too.

See you soon
Sharon

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

931. Tericia (East Leeds Comets) - 07/11/2007 10:11:25

Hi everyone, firstly on behalf of all the Comets I would like to congratulate the YCA for another successful Universal Championships!! As always, we all thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. I do not envy any of you judges, the standard is absolutely brilliant and you have the toughest job ever. Well done to all contestants for putting on such an entertaining display of talent….I was very impressed with the performers in the adult fun night too!!

I already have a head ache thinking about new routines and themes for next year!! Best wishes and looking forward to seeing everyone back for the 2008 season!!

Take Care

Tericia
x

t.ellisjones@btinternet.com

929. Megan (Witton Sovereigns) - 07/11/2007 10:11:06

hyah agen everyone BRIDLINGTON WAS WELL GOOD!!! i had a reli good time and i think everyone did reli well and even if they didnt win anything they still all good and they are all winners!! so good luck to everyone nexxt season WELL DONE!! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX LOVE YAH ALL!! :) CYAH XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

megzie_1993@hotmail.co.uk

928. Denise (Yorkshire Supremes) - 07/11/2007 10:11:20

Just like to say well done to everyone that danced over weekend think everyone was fab!! And thanks to the YCA for making it such a good weekend there is loads of hard work throughout the year u do to make it such a good weekend and i bet now your planing next year lol.

Yorkshire Supremes
Well just like to say well done to u all And senior show 2nd that was the best result of the comp i was well pleased i can not believe we came 2nd at brid hehe And Chloe am really really sorryxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

denisemackie@tisacli.co.uk

922. Tina (yca) - 06/11/2007 08:11:49

Hi everyone, I hope you all had a great time at the E.O.S !! I did, from start to finish it was non-stop, not the "holiday" I had in mind travelling down on Wednesday thats for sure, I never realized how much was involved and how hard it would be until now! Every single YCA member that danced this weekend was amazing on that arena, and some even brought tears to my eyes, I had to hide behind my clipboard at one point LOL! You are ALL winners, its evident that all you trainers, principals and dancers put so much into your troupes all through the year and especially at Brid. So a huge well done to you all! You are such a credit to the Assc.
For Emma - if you have any video evidence of Silver Stars fun night routine I will never forgive you if you put it anywhere near any TUBE !!! LOL!
For Rachel on Fresh - Thanks for the laughs Saturday ! Face ached from laughing! Hi to Jason & Gareth, a right pair of comedians!
For Kelly Ann - Just be yourself ! hahaha!!
For Denise & Jean & Sheila - I just knew you'd look after me ladies, thankyou.x See you soon.x p.s Shelia get well soon.x
For Sharon - Thanks for a great year, I don't know how you do it kid but you pull together a fantastic End of Season after a great year of comps, professional to the end while managing to also have fun at the same time! the work that went into this weekend was immense, you deserve the biggest round of applause and from the comments I hear from members and crew alike they and I are very proud of you and proud to be part of the YCA. So have a well deserved break (even though you are already sorting out Pontins and the AGM!!) and here's to next year, the 25th Anniversary, I know you will have some fantastic celebrations up your sleeve, you never seem to stop! See you soon Tina xx

tinamroberts@hotmail.co.uk

921. Sarah (West Yorkshire Premiers) - 06/11/2007 08:11:50

Just want to say what a great time we all had at the Universals! Well done to every one that took part and well done to all the winners! Thanks to the YCA for a brill weekend, and a special thank you to Kathryn for looking after my girls that weren't well, you were brilliant with them EVERY time we needed you so thank you!

Good luck with your dance classes Sophie hope it goes really well for you.

Can't wait until next year!

love Sarah and all the West Yorkshire Premiers xx

sassybeal@hotmail.co.uk

920. Shelley (Huddersfield) - 06/11/2007 07:11:46

hi everyone

just like to say well done to everyone for brid. what a weekend that was it just gets tougher. and thanks to all the yca you never seem to stop.

and id like to wish our soph good luck with your new daning classes im sure any one that attends will agree with the the rest of the crusaders and say your the best teacher,trainer,coreographer any one could ask for.

ill second sharon on that over 40's classes because after that weekend my body feels about 60 dont think i could keep up with the younger ones lol so good luck kid.

see everyone next season relly looking forward to seeing everyones new themes and routines

shelley h.c

shelleymclachlan@btinternet.com

919. Emma (Yca) - 06/11/2007 06:11:00

Hi again,

Ive had a go at putting some of my camcorder clippings on you tube. I have managed to get one on from YS a bit drunki n the pub after fun night, and one from Wittons fun night, copy and paste the links below if you want to watch

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ti9XgkXSvM

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8TN0r7R8qLA

I have another 2 one from s stars and one from WYP, but it is telling me they are using too much memory even though you are supposed to be able to put something on for 10 mins. If anyone knows how to get you tube to work , pls send me an email.

Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

918. Sharon (Yca) - 06/11/2007 05:11:19

Message for Sophie,

Hey sounds like fun, any classes for the over 40's lol. xx
Would be interested in having a go myself. Good luck with it.

Sharon x

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

917. Sharon (Yca) - 06/11/2007 05:11:37

Hi Everyone,

Firstly I would really like to thank each and every person who attended the Universal Championships for their support throughout the event and also the 2007 season. The Leisure World Staff again commended the association for adhering to the rules set down and to the children for their behavior. Really a massive thanks to the troupe Principals for ensuring your members know the rules we need to work to for everyones safety and fairness.

My Crew - Well well well, how hard was that, never stopped for a minuite. Can't thank you enough for all your hard work throughout the weekend and the preparations running upto the event. Special thank you to Emma for organising the decoration of the event and to everyone for doing their bit to make the jigsaw come together. Hasn't been an easy few months for me and you helped massively to make the event as successful and grand as in previous years.

Contestants - Great performances, 21 years of judging you would think it would be easy to pick a winner - ummmmm, NOPE. Gets harder and harder. Keep it up Trainers - looking forward to seeing those new ideas for next season.

And next season is the 25th year anniversary, we need your help to make this one a very special year. We need to remember the last 25 years and how majorettes have changed throughout the years within the association. If you can help take us back in time, old pics, old uniforms, memories etc etc, we need to you to contact either myself or Emma.

Really looking forward to another season, and while you trainers work hard for the next few months, I will be working in the background preparing for yet another season.

Good luck with the TA stuff ladies, I might join you some weekends, once a majorette always a majorette - hard to lay that baton to rest for ever lol.

See you at the AGM, - invites out shortly.

Sharon x

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

916. Emma (Yca) - 06/11/2007 12:11:28

Hi Everyone,

Well where do I start!! Firstly well done to every single person who danced, I know you will have all been very nervous and it takes guts to get out on that dancefloor in front of everyone, hopefully all you parents will now know how your kids feel and they cant have any alcohol to calm the nerves!!!

The competition and standard was outstanding and I can tell you there were some VERY VERY tough decisions for me to make this weekend with the competition and standard being so close, but not everyone can be winners and to all those of you that didnt win anything, just think how much you have all improved this year, there is nothing at all for any of you to be dissapointed about, you should all be proud of yourselves for putting on great displays making the YCA a great association to be part of.

I've now got plenty to keep me busy with the TA over the next few months. The TA team are looking forward to spending the weekend with Witton and Bolton in a couple of weeks, with some members taking exams (good luck!), exam training, learning new twirls, exchanges and marching etc. Then there is the seminar at Ryecroft at the beginning of December, weve got some new ideas to show you all for both intermediate and advanced, I know its a rush for you all before xmas, but hopefuly it will give you more time to put any of our ideas into your routines. I have also been asked by a few teams for us to go and do exam training or exams with them, so far I have Yorkshire Rosettes, Silver stars, North leeds and Yorkshire Supremes, if there are any more teams who would like to learn the exam grades email me and we will arange a date as soon as we can to get to one of your training sessions. Anyone who ordered any TA merchandise I will pass it onto whoever goes to the AGM from your team, anyone who didnt get chance to order anything, drop me a email and we will sort someting out. All money will got into TA funds which helps to keep cost of exams down and goes towards the hire of sports halls etc.

Lastly to everyone in the YCA, I have had a great season with you all and cant wait for next yr. Lastly to Michelle and Caz really enjoyed doing the TA training with you, Ive still got a really long way to catch up with you though Caz!!!but its stil great having a challenge and fun to learn new stuff even though I dont compete anymore.

Just remembered as well, to all my facebook friends, get some photos from Brid + video clips on there asap!!!!

See you all soon
Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

915. Sophie (Huddersfield Crusdaders) - 06/11/2007 12:11:58

Hi everyone well done for the universals at the weekend, it was such a tough comp...!!! Can't wait til next season.

Just letting you know that i am going to be starting some Street Jazz classes in the next 2 weeks... They are going to be held in Huddersfield at The Brackenhall Community Centre (near Asda) until i get some other premises. Hopefully some of you that are interested in dance will come along and show some support.
The first official class will be Thursday 15th November 5.00pm - 6.30pm - if you need anymore information just let me know as all my contact details are on our majorette site, thank you.

Sophie

sophsimp@hotmail.co.uk

914. Pat (Silver Stars) - 06/11/2007 12:11:10

wow what a weekend could sleep for a month thanks to the y c a for a fantastic weekend you all worked really hard and its much apresiated well done to all the troupes that took part you were all exalent and a big thanks to Rachael and Tina for doing parents night you were ace and never even practised it takes some guts or a least a beer ha ha cant Waite for next season
from pat Lareen and all the silver stars

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

913. Rachael (Bolton Red Rose) - 06/11/2007 10:11:13

Hi All,

Just want to say Well Done to all the troupes that took part this weekend, the competition was tough, but everyone performed fanstasically. We are all winners!

I would like to say THANK YOU to all the YCA for yet another brillant Bridlington Weekend, and a special thank you to the Twirl Academy Team, we have learnt so much from you, which we put in our routines our work paid off, Most Improved Troupe of the Year, and we won alot of Highest Acheiver in Twirl Exams - which i am so pleased about. We have still a lot to learn, but are definately up for the challenge.

Thank you so much to everyone else that made Brid weekend possible, including all my dancers, parents and supporters.

Looking forward to next season already!!
See you all at AGM in December

Rachael and Bolton Red Rose

rachael@boltonredrose.org.uk

912. Laura (X..bolton..x) - 05/11/2007 08:11:48

Hii brid woz well gd, most improved troupe of the year whoo lol. Well dun 2 every1 & all ma matez in other troupes :] Cant believe da season is ova all ready, this year has gone soo fast. Cant wait 4 da nxt 1 thought. Bii x

laura.debney@hotmail.co.uk

901. Nikki Barraclough - 01/11/2007 12:11:35

just want to wish every one good luck at brid really missed judging this year and all the judges hope you all do well hope to see you all next year good luck luv nikki

nikki.barraclough@yahoo.com

900. Stacey (Elc) - 01/11/2007 06:11:15

Just want to say good luck to everyone for Brid this year. The nerves have kicked in already!!

See you all soon,

Luv Stace and the rest of ELC xx

the-bomb4@hotmail.co.uk

898. Sophie (Huddersfield Crusdaders) - 31/10/2007 03:10:23

Hey everyone would jus like to say good luck to all the troupes taking part in the universals this weekend, it is going to be one of the toughest comps yet...!!!

Good luck to our junior team as this will be their last time out dancing at the universals, so i hope they do us proud!!! Oh yeh + good luck to our seniors - oldfaces... cant wait to buss out our routines + funny faces, lets go all out its gonna be joke!!!!!!

See you all on friday... x

sophsimp@hotmail.co.uk

894. Tina (yca) - 30/10/2007 06:10:00

Hi everyone, all excited for Big Brid? I Just want to wish you all the BEST OF LUCK, you have all had a great year dancing out, you just get better & better, the T.A team should be very proud of themselves too every time they see those twirls and tricks on the arena, they do a great job and a lot of time and effort goes into the set up, training, and teaching, so a huge pat on the back to you girls!!
I've had a fantastic first year with the YCA and can't wait for next season already, many thanks to the crew for putting up with me, special thanks to Jean & Denise, they have helped me out of a few sticky situations and put up with me LOL! all the girls have helped tremendously along the way, there was (and still is) a lot to learn! so I look forward to my first E.O.S Championship and can't wait to see all those troupes shine on that arena!
See you all there, go out and have a great time, lets see those smiles girls & boys ...... GOOD LUCK Tina xx

tinamroberts@hotmail.co.uk

892. Pat (Sillver Stars) - 30/10/2007 10:10:31

Just want to wish ye all good luck for the big en and to the judges as a lot of effort goes into making it a really good weekend see you all there pat and lareen

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

890. Kathryn (Yca) - 29/10/2007 06:10:05

Cheers Shaz, I have enjoyed this year and every year judging with you all. It\'s hard work but we all seem to pull together. It\'s great now we have a few more judges to spread it out between us.

Looking forward to Brid, can\'t wait to get blowing those balloons up!!

Hope you are ready to loose your voice this year on the tapes, it\'s always mine that disappears so this year it\'s your turn!

See you on Wednesday night..yes Wednesday, setting off around 7.30.

Luv Kathryn x

kathrynwharton@hotmail.com

889. Sharon Ellis (Yca) - 29/10/2007 04:10:21

Well almost there, the Big One will soon be upon us, hope your all ready and looking forward to the end of season championships.

Im just about sorted now and hope the event will be as fantastic as it has been over the past few years.

I would like to wish all troupes taking part, not forgetting the adult fun night, the best of luck and enjoy yourselves.

Also thanks to the crew ---- without your support, hardwork and backing, the YCA would not be what it is today. Your a great team, love working with you, and can't wait to spend the next five days as a team working hard but having fun,

See you there,
Sharon x

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

887. Rachael (Bolton Red Rose) - 29/10/2007 12:10:10

Well, 2 more days for me then i am setting off. Just a big thank you to all of the YCA for this year - you have done a fantastic job as usual! I do agree think it is going to be the toughest competition yet - all troupes are progressing so much.
Good luck to all troupes that are taking part, we are all winners!
Special good luck to Bolton Red Rose, you have all progressed so much this year, Well Done!.....opps i forgot ... Good luck to all my parents taking part in the saturday entertainment i am sure that it will be fine - i have faith in you!!!! hahahahaha
Well see you all there

Rachael x

rachael@boltonredrose.org.uk

886. Densie (Yorkashire Supremes) - 29/10/2007 10:10:54

Right am all ready to go so just like to wish all teams the best of look and hope u all get a place but if not still a well done for dancing as taking part is the main thing, think this year as been one of the hardiest comps all round i am craping my self!! just hope i don't hit any lights lol, And a extra good luck to all YS u have all worked so hard this year so the best of luck to u all. and Chloe well u just go out there with not a care in the world so just do your best no matter what your a star u have come on loads infact every year u just get better there is no stop in u so don't u keep going girl and the best of luck for senior open 1st time at brid in seniors so again just do your best. don't no what eles to say i can not believe its hear where is everyone i thought there would be loads of messages lol anyways cya u all there

PS... Just like to say thanks to all the YCA for a fab year and good luck with al them batons up!!hehe

denisemackie@tisacli.co.uk

884. Sandra (Y.s) - 27/10/2007 03:10:05

Just like to wish all troupes the very best of luck for brid. Can't wait 3 days to go. See you all there. Luv Sandra y.s

snightingale@havoc.eclipse.co.uk

882. Tasha (Y/s) - 26/10/2007 11:10:52

iya i would just like to say gud luck for brid nd i cnt wait it will be well ace any way of now bye xx

xxbiblextashxx@hotmail.co.uk

878. Tracie (Witton Sovereigns) - 24/10/2007 09:10:15

We would like to say thanks to Bolton for a truly magical day, all the kids thought we had arrived on the set of Harry Potter!! The venue and the day was super, thank you.

None of us can stop talking about Bridlington, can't wait.

Take care, see you all soon.

tracie.croasdale@env.lancscc.gov.uk

874. Pat (Sillver Stars) - 23/10/2007 08:10:17

Its very quiet hope ye all had a good day at Bolton not long to the big en bet every one is excited

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

871. Emma (Yca) - 22/10/2007 01:10:22

Hi Everyone,

Just to remind you all, entries for the TA seminar at Rycroft have now been closed. Thank you to everyone who has entered. I will send you times out shortly. Can't wait to show you some new stuff!!!

for those of you who are wanting to take exams or exam training, YS, North Leeds, Silver Stars and Yorkshire Rosettes, I will be in touch to organise some dates with you all soon.
Anyother teams who are interested in exams, please email me and we will arrange to come and visit you on one of your training nights after Brid.

Looking forward to our weekend away at Bolton and Witton, should be fun, good luck to those who are taking exams hope youve all been practicing those twirls and your marching!!! and for those who arnt i'm sure well have fun doing some other bits!!

Adam @ Kendalians, dont forget to let me know what you would like to do.

bye for now
Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

870. David (Bolton Red Rose) - 21/10/2007 09:10:22

A massive thankyou to the YCA for your hard work today, short on numbers but big on effort!! I hope everyone had a good day today, thank you all so much for supporting our event - very much appreciated. I must say a special thanks to the parents that helped me, Rachael & other staff today. We couldn't have pulled it off without you. Just two lessons to take away for next year... 1, turn up the thermostat!! 2, get rid of the guy on the gate!!! I hope none of you were iconvenienced too much in having to walk from the 2nd car park.

Ahh well, onwards and upwards, BRID here we come!!!

rachael@boltonredrose

868. Laura (Yorkshire Rosettes) - 20/10/2007 04:10:06

Hi
I'm sorry its last minute but i have just been informed that one of our girls has had an accident this morning and unfortunatlly due to this we are one short to dance tomorrow. So all the best to those of you competting and we hope to see you all at brid.
Good luck!
Laura
Yorkshire Rosettes

lauraemma_1988@yahoo.co.uk

864. Emma (Yca) - 19/10/2007 06:10:24

Hi Everyone,

One last reminder about TA seminar, closing date is this Sunday, if you want to enter we must have the entry form back including payment. I am afraid we can not accept any after the closing date, as we need to know in advance how many are attending and what we need to prepare.

Thanks
TA team

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

863. Emma (Yca) - 19/10/2007 03:10:52

Hi Lynette

go to www.facebook.com and sign up, you will soon get addicted!!!

Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

861. Lynette - 18/10/2007 07:10:52

Emma,

How do i get on the facebook??? i am not right good with computers lol, i will e mail you some pics after the weekend .
Lynette x

lynette.shepherd@tiscali.co.uk

860. Emma (Yca) - 17/10/2007 09:10:42

HI Everyone,

I'm on a mission!!!!

I am hoping to get together a book commemorating 25 years of the YCA next year. I want to try and get a page for each team (majorettes, bands, morris, entertainers )that has ever been in the YCA with a few photos and a write up about the troupes history etc. Between myself, the judges and some help from other teams we have come up with a list of around 70 teams not including the ones still in the YCA at present, so as you can imagine this is going to be a massive task to track down all these teams and try and get some photos.

If anyone thinks they may have links to any teams, please can you ask if they have any photos etc, they will allow us to use in the book. You can either give them my email add or I have started a little YCA members past and present group on facebook, where you can post your photos and any thoughts. You will also find a list of all the teams on here, where people have been adding to it.

If any of you have any stories you would like to tell, that would give us all a chuckle ( I know some of the judges have a few!!!) please email it to me.

Anyother ideas for the book would be more than welcome.

Of course all procedes of the book will go into the funds, so any help you can give me will be much appreciated.

Thanks
Emma

emma.crossley@hotmail.co.uk

859. Megan (Witton Sovereigns) - 17/10/2007 10:10:10

hyah again im in lesson bored i just like keeping updated with majorretes and all my mates. since i have been at majorettes i have made loads of new friends its well good people write back please love yahs all megan witton xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

megzie_1993@hotmail.co.uk

855. Megan (Witton Sovereigns) - 16/10/2007 09:10:07

hyah im really proud and happy for everyone who does majorretts i think we all do really well and evryone is really good at it no one is rubbish just great and you should all keep it up WELL DONE!!!! megan witton x x x x x x x x x xx

megzie_1993@hotmail.co.uk

853. Pat (Sillver Stars) - 14/10/2007 09:10:21

well done all of you to day and the y c a hope you all have a great time at boltons comp good luck to them we arnt there but hope the rest of you have do ok pat

patshepherd8@hotmail.com

852. Sharon (Yca) - 14/10/2007 08:10:28

If any troupes require a letter to take to school, can the troupe leader please email me so I have their address to send one back.

Sent to ELC, Yorkshire Supremes, Huddersfield Crusaders, Ryecroft Angels, Silver Stars, Bridlington Red Admirals, Blue Gems (posted)

Sharon

admin.yca@ntlworld.com

851. Rachael (Bolton Red Rose) - 14/10/2007 07:10:03

Well done to everyone today, thank you to YCA.

Also thank you to Witton for swapping places in Senior Freestyle.

See some of you at our competition on Sunday.

Rachael

rachael@boltonredrose.org.uk

850. Rachael (Red Rose) - 13/10/2007 08:10:40

GOOD LUCK to all troupes taking part in tomorrows competition.

rachael@boltonredrose.org.uk

845. Michelle Taylor (Yca) - 10/10/2007 08:10:05

Hi Everyone