Hey guys!
I thought it would be a good idea to let you know what has been going on this past training year. I tried out for Team Saskatchewan in May 2013 and found out I made the team in June 2013. We had our first day of training at the beginning of September 2013. We didn't learn any choreography that day but it was just a chance to get back into our routine of training. Our first training weekend occurred mid September of 2013 and that was the first day of learning new choreography and skills. (I forgot to mention how long our weekend training sessions are in my last post. They usually end up being 6 hours with a 15 minute water break and a 30 minute lunch break in between.) After many months of weekly practices and monthly weekend training sessions, our first performance was held at Northern Gala in Saskatoon, at the end of March. All in all, we did an amazing job and our coaches were very proud of the team. But just because we did great at our performance didn't mean we got to take it easy at practices. After training through April and a bit of May, we were faced with our last performance before we headed off to Calgary for Canadian Gymnaestrada. I, unfortunately got the flu the day before our last performance so I didn't get to perform at Provincial Gymnaestrada, but from what I heard the team did great and we were soon off to Canadians. We had one more weekend of training in June and then we were off! On June 29th we all arrived at Hotel Alma on the University of Calgary grounds. Everyone was so excited to finally be there. The next day we had our dress rehearsal and the stands were almost full. It's amazing to think that this is just your practice for the performance next day and people are still wanting to come and watch you. So, that day was successful. July 1st was when it got really real. We had our very first performance for all of the adjudicators and audience members. Once again, we did fantastic! We got a standing ovation from the crowd and there were parents and coaches almost in tears. But just because we were great the one day, didn't mean we were allowed to slack off for the next 3-4 performances. We had to be just as good if not better. Thankfully we didn't have to perform more then twice in a day because it's nice to be performing but it's also awesome to watch the other routines. Although watching them did get me nervous at times because there were some amazing groups that were going for the same spot as we were. Anyways, the days went by very fast and in no time we were asked to close off the closing ceremonies!! (That's a good thing) At Canadians, it is not arranged by 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place. It is arranged by who performs at closing ceremonies. Long story short, we "won" Nationals and are now moving on to Worlds/Internationals. Well, I think I have written enough for the day so have a great week everyone and chat next Thursday when I update "My Journey to World Gymnaestrada 2015" Bye! :)