The Level 8s kicked off their competitive season by competing in the Holloween Spooktacular Meet held in Dover, NH on Halloween weekend. The Optional Teams normally do not start competing until December, but this year they plan to be at an away meet at the same time they would normally compete in the Sectional. So in order for them to hit the road they need to qualify super early to participate in a Sectional and at that Sectional to compete in the NH State Meet. The good news is both Nicole and Jackie scored high enough at the Halloween meet so they can use the December Holiday meet as a Sectional.
It was fun to see the Teams and the Judges in their costumes. It was also entertaining to see our NH USAG State Chair do a front handspring dressed as Gumby. Even when out of costume Haven showed his love for Halloween by sporting a bat carved into his hair on the back of his head! Very brave for a man with so little hair to begin with! Just kidding ………….
The judging seemed pretty tough, and despite a couple of falls the girls hung in there and in the end placed in each event. Jackie also placed 2nd in the AA! Both girls competed in the Ghost age group. Jackie received a 9.0 (1st) for her awesome bar routine, an 8.8 (2nd) on vault and an 8.5 (4th) on floor. She was well on the way to another high score on the beam, but had a wobble that turned into a fall – but still placed 5th ( 8.4). Nicole received an 8.4 on vault (5th), and despite a hand slip which resulted in a fall placed 3rd on bars (8.35). She also placed 2nd on beam (8.65) and 5th on floor (8.3).
The other good news is that Jackie made home in time to Trick – or – Treat on Saturday and Nicole got her Trick – or – Treating in on Sunday. Hope everyone had a great Halloween!
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