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Meet registrations
CPA pays competition meet entry fees, averaging about $150 per gymnast per meet across scheduled competitions.
2026-27 competitive season
Building confidence beyond the gym.
Cardinal Parents Association is the parent-run nonprofit supporting competitive gymnastics through meet fees, coach travel, team events, fundraising and community partnerships.
Independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit • EIN 54-1292828 • Supporting Cardinal Gymnastics athletes and families
10 hrsannual volunteer commitment
6monthly commitment installments
750+RaiseRight brands
Why CPA exists
Support the athlete. Strengthen the team.
Our goal is to help fund competitions, strengthen the team community, support coaches and gym owners, and create a positive, rewarding experience for every gymnast.
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Coach travel
CPA covers coaches' travel expenses and professional fees for regular-season, Virginia State and Regional events.
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Team spirit & events
CPA supports social events, spirit activities and athlete recognition throughout the season.
What the gym handles
Cardinal Gymnastics owners and coaching staff manage day-to-day gym operations.
✓Develop coaching plans
✓Maintain and provide equipment
✓Assure safety during practice
✓Collect tuition and coaching fees
✓Cover operating costs and coach pay
✓Establish the meet schedule
What CPA handles
CPA is independent of the gym and works in close collaboration with the owners and coaches.
✓Fundraising to help defray competitive costs
✓Team-building and social events
✓Meet fees and insurance fees
✓Volunteer coordination
✓Coaches' meet travel
✓CPA fee collection and family support
Season at a glance
Events & fundraising
A clear calendar helps families plan ahead while giving every parent multiple ways to participate.
Q1
Aug - Oct
Parent Meeting, Spaghetti Dinner & Silent AuctionQ2
Nov - Dec
Bake Sale, Leo Sale, Cartwheel-a-thon & Holiday SkitsQ3
Mar - Apr
Spring Bake Sale & Spring Flower SaleQ4
June
End-of-Year CelebrationSep / Oct
Pep Rally / Silent Auction
Share a meal with the team community and bid on auction items and special packages.
Oct / Nov
Fall Bake Sale
Homemade treats supplied by parent volunteers to raise essential team funds.
Nov / Dec
Leo, Gear & Holiday Sales
Buy and sell gently used leotards and equipment at discounted prices.
Fall / Winter
Cartwheel-a-thon
Athlete-driven fundraiser where gymnasts collect pledges for completing cartwheels.
Mar / Apr
Spring Flower Sale
Annual plant drive offering spring flowers and garden essentials.
Mar / Apr
Spring Bake Sale
Mid-season baked goods fundraiser hosted during major competition meets.
Volunteer commitment
Ten hours can make a season run smoother for everyone.
Each family has a 10-hour annual service commitment. Families receive credit for hours completed; any remaining balance is charged at $20 per unworked hour, up to a $200 full buyout.
10hours per family / season
$20per unworked hour
$200full buyout option
2nd Tueboard meetings • 7 PM
Get involved
Volunteer paths
Opportunities are shared through the CPA Facebook page and emails from the board and level representatives.
Spaghetti Dinner CoordinatorSpirit Wear CoordinatorFall Bake Sale CoordinatorSponsor CoordinatorUsed Leo / Equipment SalesRestaurant Spirit Night CoordinatorEnd-of-Year Party CoordinatorSpring Bake Sale CoordinatorFundraising Sales CoordinatorEvent Coordinators (per event)Monthly Coffee & Donuts CoordinatorPizza Night Coordinator
Everyday fundraising
CPA + RaiseRight
Turn purchases you already make into credits for CPA. RaiseRight offers physical and digital gift cards for 750+ brands, online shopping rebates, local dining and travel rewards.
Buy a gift card before shopping.
Use the full face value at the store or online.
The brand rebate is credited to your CPA account.
Enrollment code
Shop. Earn. Save.
551LL47215219
Example: buy a $100 Giant gift card before your normal grocery trip. You still spend $100, while a percentage is earned back and credited to your CPA account.
Community partnership
Business sponsorships
Sponsorships directly support local athletes and help fund team activities, coach travel and program enhancements.
Bronze Sponsor
$100
- Recognition as a CPA Sponsor
- Business listing on CPA sponsor materials
Silver Sponsor
$250
- Everything in Bronze
- Recognition on Cardinal Gymnastics social media
- Mention in CPA newsletters
- Thank-you post highlighting your business
Gold Sponsor
$500
- Everything in Silver
- Business name or logo on a sponsor banner in the gym
- Special recognition at CPA events
Donations welcome
Not interested in a package? CPA accepts donations of any amount. No goods or services are provided in exchange for charitable contributions.
Tax-exempt organization: 501(c)(3) • EIN 54-1292828
Become a sponsor
Contact Heather Moore, CPA President, to discuss sponsorship or community partnership opportunities.
Parent hub
2026-27 team resources
The most-used parent information is organized below so families can find key expectations, schedules, fees and contacts quickly.
Fees, payments & tax guidance
CPA registration: approximately $130 annually, typically paid in August. Commitment fees: billed in six installments from September through March and vary by gymnast level and meet schedule.
Payment options: check in the gym lobby mailbox or online through Blue Sombrero. Installment payments allow fundraising credits to be applied.
CPA commitment and registration fees are not tax deductible. Funding attendance beyond Regionals remains at the sole discretion of the CPA board.
Gym-side costs from the parent kickoff: USAG membership ~ $75; floor choreography/music ~ $450 individual or ~ $100 stock; meet leotard & warm-up ~ $500; practice leo ~ $115; team bag ~ $100; personal equipment ~ $60; open gym $15/session. Exact costs can vary.
Gymnast expectations
Maintain 80%+ monthly attendance, arrive on time for warm-ups, stay focused, and be safely meet-ready at least two weeks before sanctioned meets. Approved leotard with spandex shorts/leggings; stud earrings only; no other jewelry or watches. Bring fueling snacks for practices 3.5+ hours and water or no-sugar drinks in labeled, no-spill bottles. Phones should be put away.
Parent expectations & communication
Ensure athletes arrive on time and are picked up promptly. Families may watch from the lobby but should not enter the gym unless invited by a coach. For practice absences, email cardinalgymnastics@outlook.com. Keep USAG athlete memberships current and stay up to date on Team and CPA fees.
Program structure
Developmental Program (DP): Levels 1-10, with compulsory Levels 1-5 and optional Levels 6-10. Xcel: Bronze through Sapphire, with greater flexibility in routine construction and fewer practice hours. Repeating a level can be a normal part of athletic development.
Competitions & meets
Invitational meets include local and Mid-Atlantic competitions for Compulsory, Optional and Xcel levels, plus one long-distance travel meet for Optionals and upper-level Xcel. Families should block the entire weekend; specific sessions are often released about 10 days in advance and last roughly 3-4 hours. Spectators are not permitted on the competition floor.
Tuition & financial schedule
Jackrabbit tuition is billed on the 24th of the prior month. Competition leotards are billed October 16. Team warm-ups and optional Tank Leo / Team Backpack are billed November 13. Private lessons are $90/hour through Jackrabbit. CPA monthly fee is billed on the 15th of the month.
Holiday & break schedule highlights
Cardinal does not follow the FCPS schedule. Closures are emailed and posted by 2 PM weekdays, 8 AM Saturday and 12 PM Sunday; no make-ups for missed practices. Halloween practices finish at 3 PM (XG & Level 3). Thanksgiving has a modified Nov 25-29 schedule with no practice Thanksgiving Day or Black Friday. Winter break schedule runs 12/21-1/1. Presidents' Day is closed Monday, Feb 15. Spring Break has normal practice except Easter Sunday, March 28. Summer closures include Memorial Day weekend, July 4th weekend and Aug 7-15, 2027.
Coaching staff directory
| Coach | Levels / groups | |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Turner | Levels 8/9 | cardinalgymnastics@outlook.com |
| Sue Walton | Levels 6/7, Xcel Platinum/Diamond | slb8man@yahoo.com |
| Eric Placencio | Level 5 (Second Year) & Level 4 (Tu/Th) | funcoacheric@gmail.com |
| Maija Paegle | Level 5 (First Year) & Xcel Gold (Sun/Mon/Tu) | cardinalgymnastics@outlook.com |
| Elizabeth Tucker | Level 3 & Level 4 (Sat) | elizabethgymnastics713@gmail.com |
| Sam Payze | Xcel Gold (W/F/Sat); XS (Tu) | sjpayze@icloud.com |
| Lorrie Robson | Xcel Silver (& Pre-Team) | robsoncrew@aol.com |
State & regional qualifying scores
2026-27 qualifying scores are listed as TBD in the parent kickoff. The table below preserves the 2025-26 reference scores included in that presentation.
| Program | State | Regional / culminating |
|---|---|---|
| Levels 3-4 | 33.0 AA | Virginia State Championship |
| Level 5 | 32.0 AA | Virginia State Championship |
| Levels 6-7 | 33.0 AA / 8.5 IES | L7: 35.0 AA (No IES) |
| Levels 8-9 | 32.0 AA / 8.5 IES | L8: 34.0 AA (Regionals) | L9: 34.0 AA; 9.0 IES (Easterns) |
| Xcel Silver | 34.0 AA / 8.5 IES | Virginia State Championship |
| Xcel Gold | 34.0 AA / 8.5 IES | 36.0 AA / 9.0 IES (Regionals) |
| Xcel Platinum | 33.0 AA / 8.5 IES | 35.0 AA / 9.0 IES (Regionals) |
| Xcel Diamond | 32.0 AA / 8.5 IES | 34.0 AA / 9.0 IES (Regionals) |
Wellness & social resources
Physical therapy: Perfect 10.0 PT, Inova PT, Body Dynamics, Inc. Mental skills & fear management: Head Games World (Fear 2.0) & Peak Sports. Health & nutrition: The Gymnast Nutritionist & USAG Health & Wellness.
Social: Facebook: Cardinal Gymnastics • Instagram: @cardinal_gymnastics • CPA Facebook: @cardinalgymcpa
Leadership
CPA board
Parent volunteers leading the organization for the 2026-27 season.
President
Heather MooreVice President
Julia O'ReeTreasurer
Paula FirenzeSecretary
Jenny TuthillQuestions? Start with CPA.
For CPA fees, volunteer opportunities, fundraising, sponsorships and team support, contact the Cardinal Parents Association.