Valley of the Sun Vaulters

What to Wear or Bring

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What to Wear

Clothes: Wear clothing that is appropriate for gymnastics. Stretchy pants or shorts, and shirts or leotards work well, with layers during colder weather.

Shoes: Vaulting shoes are similar to gymnastic shoes, with a ribbed rubber sole for gripping the horse. To take a look at or buy real vaulting shoes, visit www.pvsupply.net. Perfectly acceptable substitutes are shoes that are soft and allow for pointed toes.

Other: Prescription glasses are fine. Sunscreen is recommended, but not on children's hands, and, if possible, avoid putting sunscreen on the legs.

What Not to Wear

Jewelry: Please, no earrings (unless needed for recently pierced ears), necklaces, bracelets, etc...

Clothing: Nothing tight: If it can't stretch into splits or let your arms go in any position, don't wear it. Nothing nice: Be aware that this is a sport where kids are likely to get dirty. Please dress for comfort and utility, and not for fashion.

What to Bring

Water: Or kids are welcome to drink out of a hose.

Hair ties: If you don't have short hair, please tie it back.

Great attitudes: Please make sure to leave all bad attitudes outside the fence. You are welcome to pick them up again when you leave. Or not.

Parents: Parents are responsible for keeping their children well-behaved. If this does not require parental presence, parents are free to drop off.

Siblings: Siblings are welcome as long as they are well supervised by a parent and do not interfere with the practice.

Common Sense: Please use caution around the horses, and never enter a horse corral unless specifically invited by the instructor.

Horse Treats: Feel free to bring a carrot of bit of apple for the horse(s).

What Not to Bring

Dogs or other animals: We have enough animals here already.

Toys: Vaulters' toys need to be kept in the car, please. Toys for non-vaulting siblings are fine as long as they do not make noise or flutter.