It was finally the last day of the competition and the last competition of the season, it seemed like it went to fast.
All of the people on my team were so super excited to get back on the floor and really show what our team is made of. We got together early to get our chemistry together and work as a team. We all hung out around the convention center and then when the coaches came to get us, we went to warm ups.
We had the same warm ups as yesterday and we were once again happy with the way that the warm ups made us feel. We were ready to hit the floor and really show the crowd how we hit a routine. Walking out on the floor, the crowd was going crazy and you could tell how much they wanted us to hit. When we got to the stunt portion of the routine, we hit them with a little bobble in one, but we hit it! We were so happy, with the results that our coaches actually started crying.
We could not believe that they finally hit it, although it took us the last competition to do it, we hit it!
After we got off the floor, we went and took pictures with everyone and the coaches! At the awards, when they announced first place we went crazy and ran backstage to pick up the jackets we won! Every person on the team was so happy that we knew we made everyone proud! It could not have been a better weekend.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
orlando week 2
Today is the day I left for Orlando and it was great! I was so happy we left on Friday instead of Thursday because I wanted to watch the Bay Babes competition and it was really funny.
My parents and I left around 9 o clock so that I could get there with enough time to get ready for the competition. When I got to the hotel, I changed as fast as I could and did my makeup! I had to be a the convention center at 5 o clock so I had some time to relax and have fun. I went to the pool with some people at the convention center and we were able to relax with them. It was a lot of fun.
Finally we went to the convention center and it was time to compete. We had one of the best warm ups we ever had and we were all super excited. The coaches were so happy with us and they really thought we had a chance to win after just our warm up.
When we actually competed, we did not do as well as we thought. We ended up dropping two stunts and a shoe fell off. Other than that, we hit everything else.
Unfortunately our coaches were not the happiest and they had a meeting with us 10 after we got the scores of the first day. Since the score distribution over the two days is 40 60, we still had a chance to win. They told us we were in second by only 1/8 of a point out of 7 people. We were so excited to get back on the floor tomorrow.
My parents and I left around 9 o clock so that I could get there with enough time to get ready for the competition. When I got to the hotel, I changed as fast as I could and did my makeup! I had to be a the convention center at 5 o clock so I had some time to relax and have fun. I went to the pool with some people at the convention center and we were able to relax with them. It was a lot of fun.
Finally we went to the convention center and it was time to compete. We had one of the best warm ups we ever had and we were all super excited. The coaches were so happy with us and they really thought we had a chance to win after just our warm up.
When we actually competed, we did not do as well as we thought. We ended up dropping two stunts and a shoe fell off. Other than that, we hit everything else.
Unfortunately our coaches were not the happiest and they had a meeting with us 10 after we got the scores of the first day. Since the score distribution over the two days is 40 60, we still had a chance to win. They told us we were in second by only 1/8 of a point out of 7 people. We were so excited to get back on the floor tomorrow.
Orlando week
Today we only have one practice this week, and this is it!
We decided we were going to have a short and sweet practice since it is the last one for the season and we didn't want to have a really bad practice.
We first went outside to run our six laps and jump on the concrete. It didn't feel like our last practice since we were all having a lot of fun actually.
Once we went inside the gym, the coaches told us we were going to warm up competition style, warming up in the right amount of time and that is all the time we get. If we fall in warm ups its not their problem and we are moving on.
When we warmed up everyone was hitting perfectly and we were all really excited! We thought we could actually hit the routine for the first time in practice and have the coaches be happy we hit something. After warming up, we ran the routine once with only the pyramid going and we did fine since that is usually easy.
All us got water and prepared to run it full out, hopefully making the practice a one and done. When we got set we all pumped each other up and got ready. We FINALLY hit the routine in practice and we were soooooooooo happy! The coaches were actually happy with us and they let us go early, a half an hour early. But before we could leave, the coaches talked to us about the upcoming season and what they expected of us at the competition.
We were so happy that we didn't even care that they were kind of yelling at us to make it a good season.
We decided we were going to have a short and sweet practice since it is the last one for the season and we didn't want to have a really bad practice.
We first went outside to run our six laps and jump on the concrete. It didn't feel like our last practice since we were all having a lot of fun actually.
Once we went inside the gym, the coaches told us we were going to warm up competition style, warming up in the right amount of time and that is all the time we get. If we fall in warm ups its not their problem and we are moving on.
When we warmed up everyone was hitting perfectly and we were all really excited! We thought we could actually hit the routine for the first time in practice and have the coaches be happy we hit something. After warming up, we ran the routine once with only the pyramid going and we did fine since that is usually easy.
All us got water and prepared to run it full out, hopefully making the practice a one and done. When we got set we all pumped each other up and got ready. We FINALLY hit the routine in practice and we were soooooooooo happy! The coaches were actually happy with us and they let us go early, a half an hour early. But before we could leave, the coaches talked to us about the upcoming season and what they expected of us at the competition.
We were so happy that we didn't even care that they were kind of yelling at us to make it a good season.
Monday, April 25, 2011
ATLANTA 2
THe next day in Atlanta we went to the first day of the cheerleading competition and watched all of the teams. It was so much fun! It was only a one day competition so that really sucked, but we ended up doing a really good job. Although we bobbled a little in two of the stunts, we still were able to place top 2 and come in front of other people in the competition.
After we competed we all went back to the hotel and ran around trying to prank all of the different coaches.
I ended up stealing the coaches hotel key and we went all around their floor until we found the room. When we opened up the room the coaches were standing there and it sucked cause they knew we had their key. But at the end, we still were able to prank them by going in and stealing a bunch of their things.
Then after we went back to our room and cops came back and stood outside our room until we came out since we had noise complaints. We all pretended to sleep instead and they left after 15 minutes of waiting.
This competition was so much fun to experience with Gold and I was so happy to be able to go!
It was a good way to end the second to last competition!
After we competed we all went back to the hotel and ran around trying to prank all of the different coaches.
I ended up stealing the coaches hotel key and we went all around their floor until we found the room. When we opened up the room the coaches were standing there and it sucked cause they knew we had their key. But at the end, we still were able to prank them by going in and stealing a bunch of their things.
Then after we went back to our room and cops came back and stood outside our room until we came out since we had noise complaints. We all pretended to sleep instead and they left after 15 minutes of waiting.
This competition was so much fun to experience with Gold and I was so happy to be able to go!
It was a good way to end the second to last competition!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
ATLANTA
On friday I left to go to Atlanta for a competition and it was such a long drive.
I had practice on Thursday and right after practice, I went home to shower and finish packing. Right when I was done, I went to a girl who is on Golds house where we left for Atlanta, we ended up leaving at 12:15 which sucked! It was so late to drive that early that all of us in the car passed out and barely woke up for anything. Finally we made it to Georgia and we tried to check into the hotel. Out of all three rooms, only one was available at the moment so we had to cram into one room with all of the luggage.
After about 30 minutes of cramming, we decided we would go shopping at the underground shops. When we got there, we thought it was going to be much better than it actually was, but it was a good experience to do, since there are not things like that in florida. We only stayed about 15 minutes because it was kinda weird and we didnt really like the area.
Since we still wanted things to do, we went to the coca-cola factory, since we dont have that down here. It was an okay experience. Since I do not really like coke, I was not that excited to try the different flavors and most of them tasted so bad! I couldnt drink more than 3 sips before I felt like I was going to be sick! It was not good. Once we finished the coca-cola factory, we went back to the hotel to check in and see if our rooms were ready! I just wanted to take a nap by that point, I was so tired from the day!
I had practice on Thursday and right after practice, I went home to shower and finish packing. Right when I was done, I went to a girl who is on Golds house where we left for Atlanta, we ended up leaving at 12:15 which sucked! It was so late to drive that early that all of us in the car passed out and barely woke up for anything. Finally we made it to Georgia and we tried to check into the hotel. Out of all three rooms, only one was available at the moment so we had to cram into one room with all of the luggage.
After about 30 minutes of cramming, we decided we would go shopping at the underground shops. When we got there, we thought it was going to be much better than it actually was, but it was a good experience to do, since there are not things like that in florida. We only stayed about 15 minutes because it was kinda weird and we didnt really like the area.
Since we still wanted things to do, we went to the coca-cola factory, since we dont have that down here. It was an okay experience. Since I do not really like coke, I was not that excited to try the different flavors and most of them tasted so bad! I couldnt drink more than 3 sips before I felt like I was going to be sick! It was not good. Once we finished the coca-cola factory, we went back to the hotel to check in and see if our rooms were ready! I just wanted to take a nap by that point, I was so tired from the day!
Monday, April 11, 2011
DOUBLE PRACTICE
Yesterday I had practice for both teams and I really didn't even want to go. When I first got there, I was happy and all of us were ready to work but then when we started the atmosphere definitely changed.
First I had practice for Gold at 2 and we went over the routine and ran it full out a couple of times but our coaches were not happy with our progress so we were really upset. After about 2 hours, our coaches ended up kicking us out of practice and it was horrible. We didn't really know what to do because Panthers have never been kicked out before. Since a team called Senior White had practice right after Gold, the few panthers that are on Gold went out to lunch before the next practice.
We did not really want to sit there and have the coaches stare at us, so we went to a place called Crispers, where they sell sandwiches. During the lunch, we practically all talked about the things we could stand in that place.
Finally when we got back to practice, we were there a little early and we had to sit while most of the coaches just stared at us. But then when practice started again, the coaches were not happy with the teams before us so they were not in a good mood for ours.
Clearly, yesterday was not good for any of the teams and I didn't even go yesterday.
First I had practice for Gold at 2 and we went over the routine and ran it full out a couple of times but our coaches were not happy with our progress so we were really upset. After about 2 hours, our coaches ended up kicking us out of practice and it was horrible. We didn't really know what to do because Panthers have never been kicked out before. Since a team called Senior White had practice right after Gold, the few panthers that are on Gold went out to lunch before the next practice.
We did not really want to sit there and have the coaches stare at us, so we went to a place called Crispers, where they sell sandwiches. During the lunch, we practically all talked about the things we could stand in that place.
Finally when we got back to practice, we were there a little early and we had to sit while most of the coaches just stared at us. But then when practice started again, the coaches were not happy with the teams before us so they were not in a good mood for ours.
Clearly, yesterday was not good for any of the teams and I didn't even go yesterday.
Friday, April 8, 2011
SUNDAY PRACTICE
Today I had practice for both Gold and Panther practice and it was so tiring.
First I had practice at 4 o clock and we needed to change the pyramid that they have been competing because it is not scoring as well as it should. Since we are going to an important competition, we need the most points we are able to get. After spending 2 hours and half on a new pyramid, all of us were extremely exhausted and he let us go home.
Unfortunately for me, I was unable to go home since I had practice right after which I defenitely not looking forward to it. My coach made us run 4 miles in the beginning of that practice and it was so annoying because I was extremely tired from the practice before that. Then after we did so much conditioning to work out. It seemed like practice was never going to end. Then at the time that practice was supposed to end, we were just starting to tumble. We ended up having to throw fulls which is a much harder pass than what we do now in our routine so it made us all even more mad. But the practice ended up being a good one and it helped us improve a lot.
First I had practice at 4 o clock and we needed to change the pyramid that they have been competing because it is not scoring as well as it should. Since we are going to an important competition, we need the most points we are able to get. After spending 2 hours and half on a new pyramid, all of us were extremely exhausted and he let us go home.
Unfortunately for me, I was unable to go home since I had practice right after which I defenitely not looking forward to it. My coach made us run 4 miles in the beginning of that practice and it was so annoying because I was extremely tired from the practice before that. Then after we did so much conditioning to work out. It seemed like practice was never going to end. Then at the time that practice was supposed to end, we were just starting to tumble. We ended up having to throw fulls which is a much harder pass than what we do now in our routine so it made us all even more mad. But the practice ended up being a good one and it helped us improve a lot.
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