Sunday, December 13, 2009

And the State Champion is



















Grace Evans! Not only did Grace win first in her age division, she took first place out of 247 athletes!!!

Grace took fifth on vault (9.175), first in floor (9.70), bars (9.60), beam (9.50) and first all around (37.975). Her goal was a 38.00 all around! She had such a fantastic competition. It was obvious she was confident and having fun during the entire meet.

Grace's team also won first place--out of 34 teams. The girls had a great season and the state meet was just the venue to show how hard they've worked. It was so much for all of the girls!

Now that the level 4 season is over Grace will move from the team. We aren't sure where the coaches will place her but know that she will be working on new skills after the Christmas holidays!

This past weekend the team had their end of season celebration. We had a party and sleepover at the gym. The girls had the gym to themselves and loved just having fun. Even some of us Moms got into the activities. We did the vault--I was even able to flip onto the mats. I also tried the beam, I didn't do much because I hardly had any balance and felt like I was up so very high off of the ground!

The girls did not go to sleep until 3:30 (yes they played from 7:30-3:30) and then we had to be up by 6:30! Needless to say we had a bunch of very tired little girls on our hands. Grace I got home and went right to bed. I had to be up by 9:30 so I could go watch Sarah's dance performance but Grace slept in until 11:00 AM.

Grace then had to turn around and come BACK to the gym at noon so one of the coaches could video her doing the level 4 routines. This coach is doing a training clinic in Mexico over Christmas and needed a gymnast who could do the routines very cleanly. Even after very little sleep Grace knocked out the video piece in less than an hour!

We are so proud of Grace. Not only for how well she did but for how supportive she has been of her team and how humble she is about her talent.

I guess she doesn't need to brag....Dave and I do it enough for all of us! Wouldn't you????

7 comments:

Carol G said...

No wonder you're so proud of your girl!!!! I am, too! Congratulations, Grace!

Shari U said...

Congratulations, Grace!

Amy said...

WOW! WOW!! WOW!!!! Congratulations Grace!! I am still shocked that she has only been doing gymnastics for a year!! Now, which Olympics will she be shooting for? What an amazing daughter you have!!!

Anonymous said...

So so SO very proud of our little Gracie!! Have you told Stephanie that the "older baby" she had in mind to place with you and Dave 6 years ago turned into this wonderful, amazing, talented young girl??

Lindy D. said...

What an amazing accomplishment!! The pictures of her performing are just incredible. Such beautiful form. I think that Grace is a fitting name for her!

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