Newsletter - April 7, 2026

📅 Schedule at a Glance

• 🎾 Tennis Begins – April 14
• 🏃 Athletics – In Progress (Thursdays)
• ⚽ Soccer – In Progress (Saturdays)
• ⛳ Golf Begins – May 7 (NEW!)
• 🩰 Dance Recital – May 29
• 🎭 Theater Playbill Deadline – May 15

⛳ SPECIAL OLYMPICS GOLF – STARTING MAY 7
We are excited to launch our WLTG Golf Program!
Practice Details:

• 📅 Thursdays starting May 7
• ⏰ 6:00 – 7:00 PM
• 📍 Orchards Golf Course
  1499 Golf Course Dr
  Belleville, IL 62220

Coach: Jeff Elder
🙏 Special Thanks:

• PGA Professional Dan Polites for coaching support
• Orchards Golf Course for donating facilities and range balls

📞 Contact:

• Jeff Elder
• 📧 [email protected]
• 📱 314-780-1696

🎾 TENNIS – STARTING APRIL 14

• 📅 Tuesdays
• ⏰ 6:00 – 7:00 PM
• 📍 Mascoutah High School
• 👨‍🏫 Coach: Scott Simon

🏃 ATHLETICS – UPDATED SCHEDULE

• 📅 Thursdays
• ⏰ 6:00 – 7:00 PM
• 📍 Mascoutah Middle School
• 👨‍🏫 Coach: Torrance (TJ) Grant

⚽ SOCCER – IN PROGRESS

• 📅 Saturdays
• ⏰ 9:00 – 10:00 AM
• 📍 Swansea Moose Lodge
• 👨‍🏫 Coach: Mike Hirst

🩰 DANCE PROGRAM UPDATES
🎭 Dance Recital

• 📅 Friday, May 29
• 📍 Mascoutah High School
• 💲 Recital Fee: $50

👗 Costume Info (Tap Class – Tuesdays 6 PM)

• Black shirt, black pants/leggings, vest, tap shoes
• Vests ordered through Stars R Us
  • Child: $36 | Adult: $40 | Plus: $45

🎭 THEATER PROGRAM – SHREK THE MUSICAL KIDS
📌 IMPORTANT – PLAYBILL DEADLINE

• 📅 May 15
• Submit cast bios here:
  👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyX1UN_C_NL9iIuW9JbOdJZvSrfe0WztqyRDFXdO3ZrYtclA/viewform

📣 NEW – PLAYBILL “SHOUT OUTS”
Support your performer with a special message!

• Full Page: $35
• Half Page: $20
• Quarter Page: $10

👉 Details:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I6Sz6A-S5v1bqMdqRh1fXPILoy_s7cGcm4KEm3RuhVw/edit

🎬 UPCOMING REHEARSALS

• May 2 – Scene 7
• May 9 – Scene 8 & Finale (All Cast)
• June 6 – Story of My Life
• June 20 & June 27 – Full Cast

🌍 COMMUNITY EVENT
💙 Millstadt Autism Walk

• 📅 April 18, 2026
• Theme: It’s a Small World
• Volunteers needed to represent cultures

📩 Contact Kelly to participate

🎀 GYMNASTICS & YOUNG ATHLETES
🤸 Artistic Gymnastics

• Saturdays at 8:00 AM
• World Class Gymnastics

🎀 Rhythmic Gymnastics

• Sundays at 10:30 AM
• Stealth Cheer Gym

👶 Young Athletes (Ages 2–7)

• Sundays 10:30 – 11:15 AM
• World Class Gymnastics

📣 IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• ✔ Update athlete availability in TeamSnap
• ✔ Ensure medical forms are current
• ✔ Check email + TeamSnap regularly

🌎 CHEER TEAM – WORLD STAGE OPPORTUNITY
Our Cheer Team has been invited to represent the USA at the 2026 ICU World Championships (Orlando) 🇺🇸
We are actively seeking sponsors to help support:

• Travel
• Training
• Uniforms

📩 Contact:

• Nicole Fuehne – [email protected]
• Lisa Elbe – [email protected]

🩰 POWER OF DANCE – VENUE CHANGE
​Important Update:
The Power of Dance competition has been moved to a new location.
📍 New Venue:
Clayton High School
1 Mark Twain Cir
Clayton, MO 63105
➡️ The event has been relocated from Wydown Middle School to Clayton High School.
➡️ All schedules and performance times remain the same.
Thank you for your flexibility, and we look forward to an amazing event! 💃✨

​🌟 GET INVOLVED – MONTHLY OPPORTUNITIES
At Without Limits – Team Galaxy, we believe everyone has a role to play — athletes, families, and volunteers alike.
With new members joining throughout the year, this is your ongoing invitation to get connected and make an impact.

🤝 Committees You Can Join Anytime
We welcome participation year-round across all of our committees:

• 🏅 Sports Committee - Amanda Lutz
  Supports all athletic programs — scheduling, coaching coordination, competitions, and athlete development.
• 🎭 Arts (Dance & Theater) Committee - Jennifer Ashley Otero
  Oversees dance, theater productions, recitals, and creative programming opportunities for athletes.
• 🙏 Cosmic Christians / Heavenly HelpersLeads: Lisa Elbe & Leslie Koth
  📧 [email protected] | [email protected]
  📅 Meeting Schedule: TBD
  Focuses on faith-based connection, encouragement, and service opportunities.
• 📣 Cheer Committee
  • Lead: Lisa Elbe
    📧 [email protected]
    📅 Next Meeting: Sunday, May 3 – 12:15 PM
    📍 World Class Gymnastics
    🗓 Meets quarterly (Jan, Apr, July, Sept) after Game Day practice
    Supports cheer programming, competitions, fundraising, and team spirit initiatives.
• ⭐ Community Service Stars - Bonnie Harper
  Plans and organizes service projects that allow athletes to give back and engage with the community.
• 🛡 Guardians of the Galaxy - Bonnie Harper
  Provides support for events, athlete needs, and special initiatives — helping ensure no one is left behind.
• 👥 Member Leadership Team - Lisa ElbyLeads: Wendy Pfeil & Lisa Elbe
  📧 [email protected] | [email protected]
  📅 Next Meeting: May 6 – 6:30 PM
  📍 Swansea Moose Lodge
  🗓 Meets monthly (Wednesday before Fun Nights)
  Empowers athletes and members to develop leadership skills and help shape team decisions.
• 💼 Finance Committee - Bob Lutz
  Oversees budgeting, fundraising strategy, financial planning, and ensures responsible stewardship of WLTG resources.
• ​🎉 Fun Night Committee
  Plans and organizes social events and Fun Nights that bring our athletes and families together.
• 🏆 Banquet Committee
  Coordinates end-of-season banquets, celebrations, and recognition events.
• 💃 Prom Committee
  Plans and executes our annual WLTG Prom — creating a memorable and inclusive experience for all participants.

​No experience needed — just a willingness to contribute and be part of something bigger.

📅 What’s Coming Up
Each month may include opportunities such as:

• Committee meetings
• Volunteer events
• Community service projects
• Fun Nights & social events

📣 Watch this section each month for new opportunities and updates.

💡 Why Get Involved

• Build friendships and strengthen our community
• Support athletes beyond practices and competitions
• Help shape programs, events, and future growth
• Make a meaningful, visible impact

📩 Ready to jump in?
Email us at [email protected] and we’ll connect you with the right team or opportunity.

📲 Stay Connected with Without Limits – Team Galaxy!
Want the latest updates, event photos, practice changes, and athlete highlights?
Follow us on social media and never miss a moment!
➡️ Facebook Page WLTG: @WithoutLimitsTeamGalaxy
➡️ Facebook Group SO Cheer: @WithoutLimitsTeamGalaxySOCheer
➡️ Facebook Group WL-The Arts: @WithoutLimitsTeamGalaxyArts
➡️ Facebook Page WL Dance Co.: @WithoutLimitsTeamGalaxyDanceCo
➡️ Facebook Group WL-Parents Group: @WithoutLimitsTeamGalaxyParents
➡️ Instagram: @withoutlimits_teamgalaxy

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👕 WLTG Merch Store – Now Open!
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