Parents L5_ first meet results

[SamIam]

Got that first L5 meet out of the way yesterday. It went well. I think this will be the first year that I am finally able to watch vault and somewhat gauge what a score should be.(never really got the 2,3,4 vaults)

Sam scores were: 8.85 vault
9.250 bars
9.425 beam
9.275 floor
She really had 3 practice vaults that were better than her scored vault, but still proud of that for her, and know it will get better. She showed good consistancy I thought, and quite sure she can pull a few more 1/10's here and there. That was good enough for a 2nd AA (36.8) with 1st (37) and 3rd (36.2) being second year L5's.

Sam and I did this meet together with mom and sis staying home. These are some quality moments I get with her and it's a blast. I have found the longer we do this the less stressful it gets. It is a challenge to video, photograph, and text results though.

Good times.

 

[JessMom]

GREAT scores! CONGRATS!!!!

 

[bogwoppit]

What a great first meet and against some strong competition. Glad to here that you both enjoyed you day together, I do love that one on one time with my kids when we go to a meet. She must have some lovely medals to show off.

 

[melmonette]

wow those are awesome scores for a 1st level 5 meet. Way to go!!!!!!!!

 

[mom2gymkid]

Great Scores - congrats!

 

[gymmomntc2e6]

What a great first L5 meet, those are fantastic scores !!! Some one on one bonding to top it all off !!!

 

[TnTTaxi]

Congratulations, I also DO NOT get the vault scores. Glad you enjoyed the day with your DD!!

 

[gym-mom-fla]

Wow, those are some awesome scores for a first L5 meet! Congrats on a job well done, I'm sure she is beyond happy!!

 

[Blackie6]

WOW! Those are great scores for a first meet! Sounds like L5 will be a great year for her! And for what it's worth I have no clue about vault either, I've only been told they have to run hard, hit vault in a handstand position, and pop off.

 

[kristilyn73]

Wow , Those are amazing scores! Level 5 is going to be a great year! Congrats to your DD

 

[ejgymmom]

Those are awesome scores! Sounds like she had a great first level 5 meet! Congrats!

 

[mariposa]

Wow! Those are some really great scores for her first L5 meet. She is going to have an amazing season!!

 

[Sparky]

Sounds like a great meet! She should be very proud of herself !

 

[momofchalksters]

Great scores!

 

[Megley]

Wow, congrats to your dd! Those are some fantastic scores for a first L5 meet. To score a 36 plus at her first meet is awesome! She is going to have a terrific L5 season.

Meg

 

[canadiangymmom]

I don't know how I missed this post, but I'll jump in now with some CONGRATULATIONS!!! She is off to a very strong start!

Very cool that you were able to have the father/daughter time too!

 

[cathiann]

Sheesh! She did awesome. Congrats to her!!

 

[SamIam]

Thanks for the kind words. The meets are fun, but the time together is the best.
We were leaving after the meet to drive home. It was about a 2hr drive so we had time to talk.

I have commented on here before how impressed right now I am with her determination and focus. Knowing she had worked hard and done well I asked her "how do you feel about your first L5 meet?" Her response, "I'm a little mad at myself". I asked what she was mad about. She said she knew her vault could have been much better. I told her that is something to take to the gym with her on Monday. She also commented that even with the low scoring vault she was only a couple of "pointed toes" away from 1st AA. Even though we try not to dwell on the scores and placing, her uber competitive demeanor will always go there. I guess that's alright if it's between her and I.

That seemed to be a problem for some of the other girls on the team. Elements were all there, but the little things they have been told since level 2 were hurting them. I think 1st meet jitters and focusing on the elements may have lead to forgetting some of the basics. Oh well, 2 more weeks until the next meet.

 

[Midget's Dad]

Great scores and good for you for having time with your DD!