Christmas on the Chesapeake

Welcome to the Home Page for the Christmas on the Chesapeake Women’s Gymnastics Meet – Maryland’s premiere three-day competition hosted at the Baltimore Convention Center.

January 15, 2008

Dear Meet Participants,

It has come to our attention that the vendor who was hired to take photographs of gymnasts at this December's Christmas on the Chesapeake meet has delayed in fulfilling requests and orders. The Maryland Gymnastics Parent Organization has attempted to contact him on several occasions to inquire about the delay and to encourage expedited delivery of orders. He has assured us that orders will be fulfilled. If you have not received your order we encourage you to contact the photographer directly. He can be reached through - http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/store.aspx?p=19380

The organization will also continue to do what it can to ensure that all orders be fulfilled.

                                                          Sincerely,

                                                          Dianna Rosborough

                                                   President, Maryland Gymnastics

Parent Organization

Thank You!!!!

The 2007 COTC is now over, with plans for 2008 underway. Maryland Gymnastics would like to send out a big thank-you to all of the gyms, coaches, and judges for attending. Hope you had a wonderful time, and we’re looking forward to seeing you next year!

To our parents:

We absolutely can not do this meet without your help, we want you to know we appreciate the effort everyone puts into this meet. A special thank you and a great big HUG to those who stayed over at setup, those who stayed to the end at tear-down, and those parents who took on the additional sessions without complaint. We will be having a thank-you get together in January.

"The Giving Tree"

In it's 20th year, the Christmas on the Chesapeake Gymnastics Meet (formerly Christmas in Annapolis) has started a new tradition of giving. The Giving Tree grows, with your help, throughout the meet weekend. Representatives from Toys for Tots and the Maryland Food Bank are on hand to collect donations of toys and non-perishable food items. As items are collected and placed on the tree it grows as a symbol of the generosity of the gymnastics community helping those who are in need.

The Giving Tree REPLACES the gymnast-to-gymnast gift exchange that previously took place before session awards were distributed.

A special "Thank You" to everyone whose generosity allowed us to help those in need this holiday season!

for more information on participating charities (and information about what is needed) please visit -

College Coaches - Please allow us to help you with your plans to attend COTC 2008! let us know as soon as possible when you are coming so that we can make you aware of all meet information and arrange for special seating for you at the meet. Please contact us as soon as possible at -

marylandgymnastics@gmail.com

If You Have Any Questions Please Contact Our Meet Director at marylandgymnastics@gmail.com

Please do not call the Docksiders Office

for Meet Information, they cannot

handle any meet related questions!

The Baltimore Convention Center and the Inner Harbor of Baltimore offer a comfortable and spacious environment for the gymnastics competition and a fun and exciting atmosphere for families. There are many attractions within walking distance, including the National Aquarium in Baltimore and ESPN Zone. There are also distinctive boutique shops nearby where you will find many unique items - a great place to finish off your holiday shopping!

Last year’s event featured more than 1,600 gymnasts from as far north as Massachusetts and as far south as South Carolina. Christmas on the Chesapeake is a “don’t miss” East Coast gymnastics event. Cash awards are given to the top three Level 10 teams as well as medals and/or plaques for top placing gymnasts! Exciting competition, wonderful restaurants, and sightseeing attractions are all part of an experience you won’t want to miss! This relaxed, fun competition in December is a great way to begin your gymnastics season. The competition features short, on-time sessions that enhance the quality of the experience for the athletes and their families. For more information, please contact us at

marylandgymnastics@gmail.com

Meet Features and Highlights -

UAI Equipment provided by United Athletic International

Modified Capitol Cup competition format

Team awards will be presented to the top teams at each level of like sessions at the final completion of those sessions

Attention Coaches & Gymnasts: Please wear proper attire (leos or warm-ups) for awards, this includes the team awards at the end of the level sessions. We will be taking publicity and marketing photos during awards. Thank you for your support in this matter.

Cash prizes awarded to the top teams in the Open/Level 10 session

Coaches Only Gathering - details will be distributed with the

coaches information packets

A complete session schedule will be posted on www.cotcmeet.com as soon as it is available