Brittney qualified for the State Gymnastics tournament with her floor routine! As an eighth grader! She competed yesterday at the ESD qualifying tournament and was just having fun because she really didn't think there was any way she would qualify against all the varsity gymnasts from Brookings and all the other schools (I think there were 8-10 schools, basically all the varsity gymnists in eastern South Dakota). But she did qualify! She receive an 8.65 and an 8.7 on her routine. We're so proud of her. Not because she's doing so well but because her hard work is paying off. That's one of the things we try to instill in our children but sometimes it's hard in life when it feels like nothing you do counts for anything or gets results. So it's nice when a little reward like qualifying for state comes along and makes her feel like it's all worthwhile :)
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After the meet yesterday, all the varsity gymnasts went to one gymnasts house, sat in her hot tub, ate pizza and watched a movie. I don't even know what time she finally got home.
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The State Gymnastics meet is Friday Feb 17 & Sat Feb 18th at the Swiftel Center in Brookings. Team competition is on Friday (Brittney will possibly be competing with her team, maybe floor & vault) and Individuals will be on Sat (Brit will definitely be competing on Floor). Just a heads-up - it will cost $10 per adult to get in to watch but anyone is welcome.
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