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Celebrating Mother's Day 2022

Celebrating Mother's Day 2022

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Written by Madison Melancon

We are at one of our favorite times of year - Mother’s Day! Destira is a company founded on the belief that no matter what - family comes first. This Mother’s Day, we talked to all of the Destira Team about their moms, what it is like to be a mom, and their hopes and dreams for their moms and children. 

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Unique Fundraising Opportunities for Gymnastics Teams

Unique Fundraising Opportunities for Gymnastics Teams

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Written by Madison Melancon

As parents of gymnasts, you know that competitive gymnastics can cost more money than you may have originally thought. Many gyms have booster clubs that focus on fundraising money for their competitive gymnasts year round. Here are some unique opportunities that your gym’s booster club can consider when looking to fundraise. 

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Earth Day 2022

Earth Day 2022

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Written by Madison Melancon
We have one Earth and at Destira we like to do what we can to help keep our Earth beautiful for us and for the future. Every small change makes a difference when we are able to add them all together.
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What’s the Difference Between a Unitard and a Leotard?

What’s the Difference Between a Unitard and a Leotard?

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Written by Madison Melancon

Buying the right apparel for your gymnast can be tricky. The biggest key is to make sure your gymnast is comfortable; gymnastics unitards are great for this. At Destira, we offer both a traditional leotard as well as girls unitards.

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Things To Consider When Choosing a Leotard for Your Child

Things To Consider When Choosing a Leotard for Your Child

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Written by Madison Melancon
When your child is starting out in gymnastics there are many options to choose from when it comes to youth gymnastics leotards and apparel. How do you know what is best for your young gymnast? The main goal is to make sure that your gymnast is comfortable and confident in her apparel for practice. Here are a few things to consider when choosing gymnastics apparel for your new gymnast. 
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4 Ways To Help Develop Your Child’s Confidence as a Gymnast

4 Ways To Help Develop Your Child’s Confidence as a Gymnast

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Written by Madison Melancon
It is easy to lose confidence as a gymnast. As the parent or guardian of a gymnast, you can help reboost that confidence! By helping develop a strong confidence in your gymnast, you are also helping your gymnast build a strong foundation of confidence in their everyday lives. Here are 4 ways that you can help develop your child’s confidence as a gymnast.
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Meet the Team: Braylee and Emi - Sales Extraordinaires

Meet the Team: Braylee and Emi - Sales Extraordinaires

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Written by Madison Melancon

If you are one of our Wholesale or Consignment clients, you are more than likely talking to Braylee or Emi each time you connect with us. These ladies work hard every day to ensure that your Destira experience is one-of-a-kind! 

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Destira 2022 Spring Ambassador Search

Destira 2022 Spring Ambassador Search

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Written by Madison Melancon
Calling all gymnasts! Do you LOVE Destira? Do you want to join the Destira Stars?! Now is your chance! We are recruiting for our Spring 2022 Ambassadors! Our Ambassadors are gymnasts of all ages and levels.
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Caring for Your Destira Leotard

Caring for Your Destira Leotard

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Written by Madison Melancon

We want to make sure you are getting the most out of your Destira products. The way you care for your leotards and shorts can affect the lifespan of your gear. Follow the below instructions to get the most out of your favorite Destira products! 

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Destira + Girls Leadership: Power of Voice

Destira + Girls Leadership: Power of Voice

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Written by Madison Melancon
Destira is partering with Girls Leadership in an effort to continue providing instruction for gym owners, gymnastic coaches, and parents to help teach their gymnasts how to feel confident expressing themselves - in and out of the gym. We asked the Desitra Stars and their parents a few questions about leadership. See what they say!
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What Does It Mean To Be A Leader? - From the Parents of Destira Stars

What Does It Mean To Be A Leader? - From the Parents of Destira Stars

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Written by Madison Melancon
Destira is partnering with Girls Leadership in an effort to continue providing instruction for gym owners, gymnastic coaches, and parents to help teach their gymnasts how to feel confident expressing themselves - in and out of the gym. We asked the parents of our Destira Stars a few questions about leadership. See what they say!
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What Does It Mean To Be A Leader - From the Destira Stars

What Does It Mean To Be A Leader - From the Destira Stars

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Written by Madison Melancon

Destira is partnering with Girls Leadership, a non-profit organization that teaches young girls the power of their voice through social emotional learning, in an effort to continue providing instruction for gym owners, gymnastic coaches, and parents to help teach their gymnasts how to feel confident expressing themselves - in and out of the gym. We asked our Destira Stars a few questions about leadership, how to lead, and what it means to be a leader. See what they have to say!

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Black Friday Has Arrived at Destira!

Black Friday Has Arrived at Destira!

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Written by Madison Melancon
You heard that right! The BIGGEST sale of the year is happening now through November 7! Shop the entire Destira.com site and get 30% OFF with the code EARLY30 at checkout! 
This will be our ONLY 30% OFF sale this year! Be sure to shop early in case of any shipping delays so they have plenty of time for holiday arrival!
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Be All Kinds of Powerful with Destira & Girls Leadership

Be All Kinds of Powerful with Destira & Girls Leadership

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Written by Madison Melancon
To celebrate all girls every day, Destira has teamed up with Girls Leadership to create a limited-edition “All Kinds of Powerful” leotard and grip bag. The “All Kinds of Powerful” collaboration honors all girls who are brave enough to own their power, inside and outside the gym.
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Celebrate YOU-S-A May Be Over… But We Will Always Celebrate Destira Gymnasts

Celebrate YOU-S-A May Be Over… But We Will Always Celebrate Destira Gymnasts

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Written by Madison Melancon
What a fun summer we had with our Celebrate YOU-S-A fundraiser! We spent the summer months celebrating the everyday gymnast - you - while raising money for programming for our nonprofit partner, Girls Leadership. $5 of every Victorious leotard purchased wa donated directly to Girls Leadership to sponsor a new program for gym coaches and owners.
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Decisions Decisions… Make Your Destira Leotard the Perfect Halloween Costume!

Decisions Decisions… Make Your Destira Leotard the Perfect Halloween Costume!

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Written by Madison Melancon
Halloween may seem far away, but we are less than 2 months away from the spookiest day of the year! ghost See some costume ideas and inspiration below featuring your favorite Halloween letoards from Destira! bat
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Celebrating the Journey of Every Gymnast - Meet Elliott

Celebrating the Journey of Every Gymnast - Meet Elliott

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Written by Madison Melancon
We are concluding out Celebrate series with Elliott - a Level 8 gymnast at Rigert Elite Gymnastics. She is inspired by her teammates and coaches, but she inspires us with her determination and love for the sport! We loved learning more about Elliott after video shoot when we asked her some more in depth questions about her journey. See what she has to say!
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Inside Destira: Post Olympic Chatter

Inside Destira: Post Olympic Chatter

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Written by Madison Melancon

The 2020 Tokyo Games were unique, exciting, and one for the books! Between sports like surfing and sport climbing making their Olympic debut, athletes like Simone Biles making conscious, safe decisions regarding their performance in the Games, and many records made - there is a lot to unpack! 

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All New Dreamy Styles and Island Vibes from Destira!

All New Dreamy Styles and Island Vibes from Destira!

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Written by Madison Melancon

Chasing your dreams has never fit better! The In the Clouds Collection of Destira leotards is filled with dream-inspiring prints, comfortable, seamless fit, and just the right amount of confidence for you to handle anything practice throws at you! ☁

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Positive Coaching Alliance Studies Impact of Abusive Coaching

Positive Coaching Alliance Studies Impact of Abusive Coaching

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Written by Madison Melancon

We love and care about our gymnasts as if they are our own children. There are many hours spent in the gym - some of them more difficult and intense than others. Coaches have a large impact on their gymnasts. While there are many different coaching styles and techniques, we need to be cognizant of how to recognize when coaching turns abusive toward the young girls, and how it can affect them in the long run if not taken care of in a timely manner. 

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Fruit Pop Leotard Collection

Fruit Pop Leotard Collection

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Written by Madison Melancon

Summer is here and the heat is rising! Stay cool with the Destira Fruit Pop Leotard Collection! 🍌 With vibrant and bold colors, these fruity patterns are cool for the summer and a sure crowd please among your teammates and coaches. 

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Celebrating the Journey of Every Gymnast - Meet Abby!

Celebrating the Journey of Every Gymnast - Meet Abby!

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Written by Madison Melancon

Not one person’s journey is the same in life - or gymnastics! Some start with Mommy & Me classes while others jump right into developmental classes. The best part about this is that each journey is a cause for celebration! ✨

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Celebrating the Journey of Every Gymnast - Meet Leah!

Celebrating the Journey of Every Gymnast - Meet Leah!

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Written by Madison Melancon

Every gymnast has a journey. The journey is different for each girl. We are celebrating the journey of each gymnast - the wins, the failures, the commitments, and everything in between. Whether you are celebrating practicing in the gym again, seeing your teammates, or mastering a new skill for the upcoming season, the Destira team is here to celebrate your journey with you! 

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Celebrating the Journey of Every Gymnast - Meet Leslie!

Celebrating the Journey of Every Gymnast - Meet Leslie!

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Written by Madison Melancon
Here at Destira, we love to celebrate the everyday gymnast! Leslie joined the Destira team recently as a part of our Celebrate YOU-S-A Fundraiser. After a great day of shooting the video, we asked Leslie a few questions about her gymnastics career. See what she has to say! 🎉
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Countdown to the Olympics Patriotic Sale

Countdown to the Olympics Patriotic Sale

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Written by Madison Melancon
Destira is celebrating Team USA with a 10-Day Countdown to the Olympics Patriotic sale! Our collection of patriotic leotards are on sale for $30 for the 10 days leading up to the games. red heartwhite heartblue heart 
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Celebrating the Journey of Every Gymnast (and a July Fundraiser!)

Celebrating the Journey of Every Gymnast (and a July Fundraiser!)

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Written by Janine Winters
Share your gymnastics story! The best of the best in our sport started just like you. They started in preschool classes, or not until they were ten. They started with admiring gymnasts on TV, and wanting to fly too. They started with a first day, a first try.  You inspire us, so we’re celebrating you.
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Destira is Proud to Partner with Girls Leadership

Destira is Proud to Partner with Girls Leadership

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Written by Janine Winters
The sport of gymnastics brings so many valuable lessons and skills to our athletes beyond the awe-inspiring physical feats of the sport. We are so excited to be partnering with Girls Leadership to extend and deepen our actions toward empowering girls.
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We Did it Together + What’s Up Next

We Did it Together + What’s Up Next

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Written by Janine Winters
Destira's Together We Can 2021 Fundraiser was a huge success! We know many of the businesses that have been able to remain open have had to adapt. That’s why we’ve been developing new Destira programs to meet your new needs, and refining all of our traditional offerings as well, so that we’re prepared to meet our partner gyms and programs with easy, effective, fun solutions, whatever their current circumstances are.
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Shout Out to the Gym Moms

Shout Out to the Gym Moms

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Written by Janine Winters
Hey, Mom. We see you. You’re up late, washing loads of lycra, and those stinky, chalk-covered shorts, leggings, leotards and sweatshirts. You know how to care for sore muscles, rips, and grips. You know the quick braid, the competition hairdo, and the the just-get-your-hair-up sweaty ponytail.
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Mother's Day, 2021

Mother's Day, 2021

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Written by Janine Winters
The wish we send up this Mother’s Day is for all of the parents and grandparents, caregivers and supporters out there to connect with something that inspires you.
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Animal Walks for Gymnastics 🐯

Animal Walks for Gymnastics 🐯

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Written by Janine Winters

Young gymnasts love animal walks and stretches as a playful way to learn gymnastics shapes, gain flexibility, and have fun with their bodies and imaginations.

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Together We Can —  and We Did!

Together We Can —  and We Did!

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Written by Janine Winters
With over $45,000 raised for Regional Committees and partner gyms, and more than a thousand Together We Can leotards shipping to gymnasts right now, we want to extend a huge thank-you to everyone who participated.
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New Year, New Leotards — What's your favorite new style?

New Year, New Leotards — What's your favorite new style?

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Written by Janine Winters
We joyfully debuted a flurry of new styles in the first part of 2021 — female empowerment, big cats, bananas, lightning bolts, and so much more. Which was your favorite?
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My Voice Matters and Other Self-Affirmations for Gymnasts

My Voice Matters and Other Self-Affirmations for Gymnasts

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Written by Janine Winters
When you share these self-affirmation cards with your gymnast, you’re sending a clear message that you’re an ally in her journey to strengthen and celebrate her power, and raise up the other girls and women in her life, too. 
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International Women's Day 2021: We Choose to Challenge

International Women's Day 2021: We Choose to Challenge

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Written by Janine Winters
This International Women's Day, Team Destira celebrates women's achievements, amd commits to raising awareness against bias, and taking action for equality. We #choosetochallenge. Will you join us?
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The Meets Go On in 2021

The Meets Go On in 2021

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Written by Janine Winters
Team Destira loves meet season because we’re fantastic at designing unique commemorative leos for events nationwide and because our team enjoys traveling to meets and seeing athletes, coaches, owners, and families year after year. What happened to meets in 2021? Check out some of this year's striking custom designs!
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