This program is 100% optional and should be both time and cost-effective for any athlete who wants to participate. This program is open to full-year novice, prep and elite athletes. Please note the April/May activities may not be entirely relevant to Novice athletes if they are not returning for the season.

Athletes will be assigned by the Twister staff as a “Big” or a “Little”. Athletes wanting to be both will have the opportunity to apply for both positions on the annual application. Athletes will be paired based on personality and coaches’ recommendations.

Athletes will be notified of their “Big” or “Little” in secret at the reveal. Throughout May, the athletes are encouraged to provide secret hints in the athlete’s cubbies and around the gym until the “Big” or “Little” is revealed at the end of the month. (Think of Secret Santa with notes and small items while keeping it a “secret” until the reveal!)

This program is not designed to take a lot of time or money, but some time is required to ensure we’re helping our “Big” or “Little” feel supported throughout the season.

1. Activities for bigs and littles should happen once per month and should not cost more than $5-10 at any given time.
2. Program activities should take no more than 30-45 minutes per month.

Bigs and littles are always welcome to do more outside of the scheduled activities. Please send any photos for social media use to promote the program to [email protected]. Please keep costs in mind so as not to alienate any other bigs/littles.

Anyone who would like to participate but cannot commit to $5-10 monthly should email [email protected].

Please note: With this being the first year we run this program, this is DRAFT of the events planned for Season 13. We will adjust as necessary to ensure it meets the needs of the athletes and satisfies the purpose of the program.

June: Introductory letter to the big/little & decorate cubby for choreography/Dream Camp (for prep & elite athletes)
July:  Ice Cream social
August: Decorate cubby for choreography (hip hop & novice athletes). Pick something off the big/little’s favorites list and surprise them.
September: Exchange handmade bracelets
October: Decorate/Make a picture frame
November: Spirit posters, VIP Big/Little Seating & Professional Big/Little pictures at Showcase
December: Make an ornament for your big/little
January: Bake something for your big/little
February: Make a valentine for your big/little
March: Make a spirit poster for competition & pick something off your big/little’s favorite list and surprise them at competition!
April: Pizza party for bigs & littles, Cheer on big/little at Florida Send Off (elite & hip hop athletes)
May: Write your big/little a letter and take a final photo at banquet for the season.

Special events: Celebrate your big/little’s birthday (or half-birthday) with a card, cupcake or small gift.