🏆 2025 Without Limits – Team Galaxy Banquet
📅 Saturday, October 4, 2025
Celebrate all that makes Team Galaxy shine – Dance, Drama, Cheer, Sports, and more!
✨ Don’t miss this special evening together as we honor our athletes and community.
👉 RSVP today!  Please have your tickets paid for early for convenance.  
🔗 Register for the 2025 Banquet

🎉 Young Athletes Program
Starting Sunday, October 5th!
Time: Sundays 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Location: World Class Gymnastics
This program is designed for children ages 2-7 years old, with and without intellectual disabilities. We focus on developing motor, social, emotional, and learning skills through fun sports activities.
Sign up by email:  [email protected]

👕 Fleece Letterman's Jacket Now On Sale
NOW AVAILABLE for $155.00 - Square Link to purchase

🎳  Bowling Athletes!
2025 Regional Tournament Success!
Gold Medalists: Those who receive a Gold medal at the regionals will advance to the Sectional competition on October 26th at St. Clair Bowl, competing in traditional singles, ramps, doubles, teams, and Unified Doubles/Teams.

• Athletes who did not win gold may still participate in Unified Doubles or Teams at Sectionals. This will be the last year this option is available (This option does not qualify for Young Athletes)
• Practice Schedule: Those advancing to Sectionals will continue to practice on Sundays at 6:00 PM at Bel Air Bowl, with the next practice on Sunday, October 5.

We would love to see as many of our bowling team members as possible at the Without Limits - Team Galaxy banquet on October 4th. It will be a fun night celebrating all of you and your accomplishments! Register here.

📝 Dance Schedules for 2025-2026
💃 Dance Starts this Week!!!

• Payments for October are Due.
• You can pay by venmo (see Facebook for QR code), credit card, or check.

Please put in the note your dancers name and the month.

• We will post a link for credit card payment soon.
  Just FYI There will be a 3% extra charge for credit cards.
• I will be at the studio Monday and Tuesday if you prefer to pay with a check, you can give it to me. Checks should be made out to without limits team galaxy.

Reminder on class fees

• Monday competition team $50 per month
• Tuesday 5-11 yr old $35 per month
• Tuesday 12 yrs & up $40 per month
• Saturday hip hop $40 per month

✨Dance Instructor for Super, Bright, Shining, and Funky Stars = Kara Nolte
✨Dance Instructor for Solos/Duets/Trios = Angelica Cruz
📅Classes Start Monday September 29, 2025 and will run until the recital date typically in June (exact date tbd)
➡️Classes will be held at Stars R Us Studio  9241 Beller Dr., Mascoutah, IL 62258
👉 Please take a moment to fill out this form:  🔗 Click here to complete the Team Galaxy Form
Your quick response helps us stay organized and ready for all upcoming events!
​Keep your eyes open on our FACEBOOK page for the latest details

🏐 Volleyball
Upcoming Volleyball Practice:

• Competitive Volleyball will practice on Wednesday from 6PM to 7PM at the Civic Center
• Skills Volleyball will practice on Thursday from 6PM to 7PM at the Civic Center.

🏀 Basketball – Sign up NOW!!!
Join Our Special Olympics Basketball Teams!
Registration for Basketball is now open! If you are interested in playing this year or would like additional information about the Basketball program, please follow the link below to sign-up.

• Practices will be at the First United Presbyterian Church
• Monday 6PM - skills

• Monday 7PM - Boys
• Thursday 6PM - Girls
• Thursday 7PM - Girls

👉 Please let us know if you are interested in participating so we can finalize rosters and practice details.

📊 Finance Committee Meeting Update
​The Finance Committee meeting has been rescheduled from November 4th to November 11th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM for its next meeting.

👥 Arts Committee Meeting 

• Next meeting on Saturday, October 25th @ 11:15AM @ Star R Us Studio in Mascoutah

📲 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

🎉 Get behind-the-scenes looks, important reminders, and celebrate the incredible achievements of our athletes and volunteers.
​
💬 Like, follow, and share to help spread the word about our amazing community!
#TeamGalaxy #WithoutLimits #InclusionInAction #SpecialOlympics #FollowUs

💲Membership Dues – 2025
💻 Pay your dues online via Square link 

👕 WLTG Merch Store – Now Open!
Check out our updated merchandise with the new logo!

🌟 Special Olympics Cheer Team!
2025-26 Season Begins! - Kick-off Date: Sunday, September 21st

• Young Athletes Cheer: Sundays 11:00-11:30 AM (Ages 4-7)
• Game Day Non-Competitive Cheer: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM (Ages 8 & Up)
• Competition Team: 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM (Ages 8 & Up)

Come join the fun and cheer on our athletes!
​
🎉 Young Athletes Program
Starting Sunday, October 5th!
Time: Sundays 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Location: World Class Gymnastics
This program is designed for children ages 2-7 years old, with and without intellectual disabilities. We focus on developing motor, social, emotional, and learning skills through fun sports activities.
Sign up by email:[email protected]

🥉 Congratulations to Our Softball Team!  
4th Place at State Finals!
A huge shoutout to the Without Limits - Team Galaxy Softball Team for their incredible achievement! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off!

🏌️‍♂️ State Golf Finals Highlights
What a fantastic finish to the season!
State Final Results:

• Leslie G - Gold (Skills)
• Garrett G - Silver (Skills)
• Amy S - Bronze (Skills)
• Kelsey E - 4th Place (6 Hole Course Play)

Thank you to all the coaches, athletes, and parents for making this a special year for golf! Special thanks to Dan Polites, PGA Golf Professional, for his support.

🎳 Congratulations to Our Bowling Athletes!
2025 Regional Tournament Success!
We are so proud of all our athletes and are looking forward to continuing with many of you for Sectionals! Attached are the results for our bowlers.

Gold Medalists: Those who receive a Gold medal at the regionals will advance to the Sectional competition on October 26th at St. Clair Bowl, competing in traditional singles, ramps, doubles, teams, and Unified Doubles/Teams. Athletes who did not win gold may still participate in Unified Doubles or Teams at Sectionals. This will be the last year this option is available (This option does not qualify for Young Athletes)
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Practice Schedule: Those advancing to Sectionals will continue to practice on Sundays at 6:00 PM at Bel Air Bowl, with the next practice on Sunday, September 21st.

We would love to see as many of our bowling team members as possible at the Without Limits - Team Galaxy banquet on October 4th. It will be a fun night celebrating all of you and your accomplishments! Register here.

🐾 BBQ Fundraiser at Swansea Moose Lodge
Our cheer team will be helping out at the BBQ fundraiser this Saturday, September 20th, starting at 3:00 PM. Come visit us and meet some friendly animals!

🍎 Eckert’s Night – Fun for the Whole Family!
📅 Friday, September 19, 2025
🕕 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
📍 Eckert’s Millstadt Fun Farm, 2719 Eckert Orchard Lane, Millstadt, IL
Join us for a fun-filled evening of fall activities!

• FREE for Without Limits – Team Galaxy PAID Members
• $5.00 for Non-Members who are Special Olympics eligible
• Parents, Guardians, Family, and Friends: $12.00 online / $17.00 at the gate

👉 Must be registered to attend!
🔗 Click here to register for Eckert’s Fun Night
🔗 Purchase online tickets here

🏆 2025 Without Limits – Team Galaxy Banquet
📅 Saturday, October 4, 2025
Celebrate all that makes Team Galaxy shine – Dance, Drama, Cheer, Sports, and more!
✨ Don’t miss this special evening together as we honor our athletes and community.
👉 RSVP today!
🔗 Register for the 2025 Banquet

📝 Dance Registration for 2025-2026 Forms
💃 Dance Registration Update
​Angelica will reach out to schedule choreography for solos, duets, and trios starting the week of September 29th. Remember, you only pay for the sessions you attend!

Interested in dance!  Please register for the 2025-2026 Season for Without Limits Team Galaxy Dance.
✨Dance Instructor for Super, Bright, Shining, and Funky Stars = Kara Nolte
✨Dance Instructor for Solos/Duets/Trios = Angelica Cruz
📅Classes Start Monday September 29, 2025 and will run until the recital date typically in June (exact date tbd)
➡️Classes will be held at Stars R Us Studio  9241 Beller Dr., Mascoutah, IL 62258
👉 Please take a moment to fill out this form:  🔗 Click here to complete the Team Galaxy Form
Your quick response helps us stay organized and ready for all upcoming events!
​Keep your eyes open on our FACEBOOK page for the latest details


🏐 Volleyball

• Clinic: Wednesday, September 17 from 6:00–7:30 pm at Althoff High School
• Skills Practice: , Wednesday, September 17 from 6:00–7:00 pm at Leu Civic Center​
• Regional Volleyball Qualifier - Region I Volleyball Tournament will be Sunday, September 21th.  Location will be Glenwood High School:  1501 Plummer Blvd, Chatham, IL 62629.  Skills, Competitive and Modified teams will all be included.  
  • ​Schedule:
    8:30am - registration - teams can start warming up for 1st matches
    9:00am - short opening ceremony in the main gym
    9:10am - Traditional & Unified team games begin in West Gym
    ·        Traditional & Modified Skills begin in East Gym
    ·        Modified Teams will play after completion of Skills. 

🏐 Volleyball Clinic Recap
Our girls' volleyball team recently held a fantastic clinic with the Without Limits Team Galaxy's volleyball team! Everyone enjoyed skill development and scrimmaging. A big thank you to all the participants for making it a memorable day!

Upcoming Volleyball Skills Practice:
Volleyball Skills will practice on Wednesday from 6:00-7:00 PM at the Civic Center this week. We will also attend the Althoff Game with the volleyball teams on Thursday.

🏀 Basketball – Coming Soon!
🏀 Basketball Season Registration
Join Our Special Olympics Basketball Teams!
Registration for Basketball is now open! If you are interested in playing this year or would like additional information about the Basketball program, please follow the link below to sign-up.
https://www.withoutlimits-teamgalaxy.com/basketball-sign-up.html#/

• Skills will begin Monday, November 3rd 6-7pm
• Boys will begin Monday, November 3rd  7-8pm
• Girls (2 teams) will begin on Thursday, November 6th 6-8pm.. 

👉 Please let us know if you are interested in participating so we can finalize rosters and practice details.

📊 Finance Committee Meeting Update
​The Finance Committee meeting has been rescheduled from November 4th to November 11th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM for its next meeting.
👥 Arts Committee Meeting 

• Next meeting on Saturday, October 25th @ 11:15AM @ Star R Us Studio in Mascoutah

📲 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

🎉 Get behind-the-scenes looks, important reminders, and celebrate the incredible achievements of our athletes and volunteers.
​
💬 Like, follow, and share to help spread the word about our amazing community!
#TeamGalaxy #WithoutLimits #InclusionInAction #SpecialOlympics #FollowUs

💲 Membership Dues – 2025
💻 Pay your dues online via Square link 

👕 WLTG Merch Store – Now Open!
Check out our updated merchandise with the new logo!

🎉 Special Announcement!
EXCITING NEWS – CONGRATULATIONS JORDAN!
We are thrilled to announce that Jordan DeRossett, Without Limits – Team Galaxy Bowling Athlete, has been chosen to compete at the 2025 Special Olympics USA Games!!
Jordan is 1 of 54 athletes selected for Team Illinois and 1 of 8 Illinois bowlers who will proudly represent our state. What an incredible honor! Jordan, we are so proud of you and cannot wait to follow your journey.
👏 Congratulations, Jordan – your Team Galaxy family is behind you all the way!

🍎 Eckert’s Night – Fun for the Whole Family!
📅 Friday, September 19, 2025
🕕 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
📍 Eckert’s Millstadt Fun Farm, 2719 Eckert Orchard Lane, Millstadt, IL
Join us for a fun-filled evening of fall activities!

• FREE for Without Limits – Team Galaxy PAID Members
• $5.00 for Non-Members who are Special Olympics eligible
• Parents, Guardians, Family, and Friends: $12.00 online / $17.00 at the gate

👉 Must be registered to attend!
🔗 Click here to register for Eckert’s Fun Night
🔗 Purchase online tickets here

🏆 2025 Without Limits – Team Galaxy Banquet
📅 Saturday, October 4, 2025
Celebrate all that makes Team Galaxy shine – Dance, Drama, Cheer, Sports, and more!
✨ Don’t miss this special evening together as we honor our athletes and community.
👉 RSVP today!
🔗 Register for the 2025 Banquet

📝 Dance Registration for 2025-2026 Forms
Interested in dance!  Please register for the 2025-2026 Season for Without Limits Team Galaxy Dance.
✨Dance Instructor for Super, Bright, Shining, and Funky Stars = Kara Nolte
✨Dance Instructor for Solos/Duets/Trios = Angelica Cruz
📅Classes Start Monday September 29, 2025 and will run until the recital date typically in June (exact date tbd)
➡️Classes will be held at Stars R Us Studio  9241 Beller Dr., Mascoutah, IL 62258
👉 Please take a moment to fill out this form:  🔗 Click here to complete the Team Galaxy Form
Your quick response helps us stay organized and ready for all upcoming events!
​Keep your eyes open on our FACEBOOK page for the latest details


🎳 Bowling

• Regionals: Sunday, September 14 at St. Clair Bowl
  • Shift 1 Registration – 8:30 am: Females (singles, singles ramp), all doubles, teams, Young Athletes
  • Shift 2 Registration – 11:00 am: Males (singles, singles ramp)
• No practice Saturday, September 14 due to Regionals

🏐 Volleyball

• Clinic: Wednesday, September 10 from 6:00–7:30 pm at Althoff High School
• Skills Practice: Thursday, September 11 at Leu Civic Center​
• Regional Volleyball Qualifier - Region I Volleyball Tournament will be Sunday, September 21th.  Location will be Glenwood High School:  1501 Plummer Blvd, Chatham, IL 62629.  Skills, Competitive and Modified teams will all be included.  
  • ​Schedule:
    8:30am - registration - teams can start warming up for 1st matches
    9:00am - short opening ceremony in the main gym
    9:10am - Traditional & Unified team games begin in West Gym
    ·        Traditional & Modified Skills begin in East Gym
    ·        Modified Teams will play after completion of Skills. 

🏈 Flag Football

• Scrimmage: Monday, September 8 at 5:30 pm – Swansea Moose Lodge
• Regional Flag Football: Sunday, September 28

🏀 Basketball – Coming Soon!
We are preparing for the upcoming basketball season! Practices are tentatively set to begin in November, with sessions on Mondays and Thursdays.

• Mondays – Skills & Boys Teams
• Thursdays – Girls Teams (we expect to have 2 girls teams!)
• Location TBD

👉 Please let us know if you are interested in participating so we can finalize rosters and practice details.

💰 Finance Committee Update
Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting on Thursday, September 4.

• The committee continues to evaluate and approve fund requests.
• Our next meeting will be in November 

👥 Arts Committee Meeting 

• Next meeting on Saturday, October 25th @ 11:15AM @ Star R Us Studio in Mascoutah

📲 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

🎉 Get behind-the-scenes looks, important reminders, and celebrate the incredible achievements of our athletes and volunteers.
​
💬 Like, follow, and share to help spread the word about our amazing community!
#TeamGalaxy #WithoutLimits #InclusionInAction #SpecialOlympics #FollowUs

💲 Membership Dues – 2025
💻 Pay your dues online via Square link 

👕 WLTG Merch Store – Now Open!
Check out our updated merchandise with the new logo!