December 8, 2025 newsletter

Schedule at a Glance (details below)
📊Finance Committee Meeting December 9th (6:30 to 8:30)
✨Christmas Party - Fun Night - December 12th (6 to 9PM)
💳 Membership Dues for 2026 - Due in January
🦈Swimming Season 2026 - Meeting / Practice in January (see below for details)
🏀Basketball Tournament / Scrimmage - December 13th & 14th (see below for details)
🏀Basketball Shoot-Out - December 21st (see below for details)
🏀Basketball Regionals - January 25 (see below for details)
✨Cosmic Christians - December 16th event (details below)
❌ Dance Classes -  there will be no classes during the weeks of 12/22 and 12/29
📋 WLTG Member Leader Board Committee Meeting -  January 7th @ 6PM

🎄 Without Limits – Team Galaxy Christmas Party!
Join us Friday, December 12th from 6–9 PM at the Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge #1221 for our annual WLTG Christmas Party!
✨ A special guest will be making an appearance!
🎁 Visit our Santa Cottage, where items ranging from $1–$10 will be available for purchase — perfect for gifts for friends and family!
🍝 Dinner includes pasta and breadsticks, provided only for Special Olympics–eligible attendees. (Meals will not be provided for parents, siblings, or caregivers.)
📍 Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge #1221 — 2425 N Illinois Street, Swansea, IL
📝 Register online: withoutlimits-teamgalaxy.com/christmas-santas
We look forward to celebrating the season with you!

📊 Finance Committee Meeting Reminder

• Join us for our Finance Meeting December 9th from 🕡 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM via 💻 Google Meets.
• Please come prepared to discuss any 🛠️ equipment needs for the upcoming seasons. Your input is invaluable in ensuring we have everything we need!
• Looking forward to seeing everyone there! 🎉

​📋 WLTG Member Leader Board Committee Meeting
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, January 7th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Swansea Moose Lodge, 1221
Join us for an important meeting where we will discuss upcoming initiatives and opportunities for our members. Your participation is crucial!
We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉

🦈 Join the 2026 WLTG Sharks Swim Teams!
The 2026 Swimming Season is almost here — running January through May — and registration is now open! Whether your athlete is brand-new to the water or ready for competitive Special Olympics swimming, we have a program designed for their level.
📍 Location of Swimming Pool is:   Collinsville / Maryville / Troy YMCA.
💻 Register Today: Complete the WLTG Swim Registration Form

Schedules for 2026 (some changes may happen)
Practice Schedule

• Mandatory - Parent meeting on January 18 evening (virtual - will send invite prior)
• First practice for both the Developmental and Competitive groups will be Sunday, January 25th.  
• Practices will run from January to May every Sunday at the times below.  
• Development group will have the pool from 3PM to 4PM
• Competitive group will have the pool from 4PM to 5PM
• Please attend your athlete's time so we can focus on each group

Competitive Season Schedule

• Regional Event Swim Meet - TBD late March @ Edwardsville High School Pool Facility (same as last year)
• Summer Games - State Meet - TBD mid June - @ Bloomington / Normal

​🦈 Learn More  --  Visit our Swimming Webpage for:

• Additional program details
• Eligibility requirements
• Official Shark-Ware merchandise

Let’s make waves this season, Sharks! 💙🏊‍♂️

🩰 Dance Class Schedule
💃 Dance Announcement
Please note that there will be ❌ no classes during the weeks of 🗓️ 12/22 and 🗓️ 12/29 for ❄️ winter break.
Enjoy the holiday season!!
Cosmic Christians
December 16th event at Our Lady of the Snows Shrine.
Meet at 6PM at the petting zoo.
eMail [email protected] for information or questions

🎉 Young Athletes Program
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]

🏀 Basketball!
The 2025–2026 basketball season practices will be held at:
📍 First Presbyterian Church, 1303 Royal Heights Rd, Belleville
🕕 Skills Team: Monday at 6:00 PM
🕖 Boys Team: Monday at 7:00 PM
👧 Girls Teams: Thursday 6:00–8:00 PM

1st Annual Yotes Basketball Tournament / Scrimmage
🕕 Saturday & Sunday December 13th & 14th
📍 Gillespie High School / 612 Broadway Street / Gillespie, IL 62033

Region J Shoot Out in Okawville (no Skills) starting at 8AM - December 21st.
Basketball Regionals in Trenton starting at 8AM for Teams and 9AM for Skills

🎉 Young Athletes Program
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]

Dance Company -- Solo / Duet / Trio / Etc. Signup

• Sign-up link / slots for anyone who wants to do a solo/duet/trio/etc this year.
• Please review the available slots and click on the button to sign up.
• If you would like to sign up for an hour long session, please sign up for two slots (Ex: Sign up for 10:00am-10:30am and 10:30am-11:00am, if you want a 10:00am-11:00am session). 
• If you are doing a duet/trio/etc, only one person in the group needs to sign up for a slot, but please still include the name of each person in the group when signing up.
• Each 30min session is $25

🙋‍♀️ WANTED!!! COACHES NEEDED!
We’re looking for passionate, energetic leaders to help our athletes shine this season!

• ✨ Athletics (Track & Field)
• ❄️ Cornhole (begins in January)

If you or someone you know is interested in coaching, please reach out to us — no prior experience required, just a big heart and a desire to make a difference!
Contact us today!!!

📲 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.

💲Membership Dues – January 1st 2026
💻 Pay your dues online via Square link 

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