Team Camp, Week 3

It was a hot one again for week three, with temps in the high 90s. Sakes!

Many of the girls could see their work on their next-level skills starting to come together. There's still more polishing and work to do, of course, but feeling the progress made Week 3 feel satisfying -- despite the heat.

The skits this week took an entertainment spin. There were several musical numbers and one group sang the "gymnast blues." The dog show skit got very silly.

Team Camp, Week 2

Week Two of Team Camp held more conditioning, of course, but there was more working on the skills necessary for moving up to the next level. From the upper level optionals to the youngest Level 5s, the new skill requirements pose a serious challenge. This was the week to start the scary stuff.

On the lighter side, the skit theme this week was "Infomercials". The teams treated us to: Zit Zapper, Walk-No-More Shoes, Book-Reader-Box (shown in photo), and Scare-Free (now in aerosol cans!)-- just what you need if those next-level skills have you all scared.

It was a very hot summer week at the gym. The pool breaks were especially welcome.

Team Camp, Week 1

The first week of Team Camp is usually a bit tough. All that conditioning and drills? Came as a bit shock after two weeks off. However, by the end of the week, most of the sore muscles were tough again. Let the working on new skills begin!

This first week wasn't all drills and flexibility routines. At the end of the day, there was the pool to relax in. That was especially nice during the 90 degree days at the start of the week. On Friday, the girls put on their skits. This week had a fairy tale theme. In the photo (thanks Gail!) you'll probably spot 3 pigs and 7 dwarves. The other characters need a bit more explaining. Once upon a time, there was much silliness...

Team Week

Many of the team girls attended this year's Team Week workout. Coaches Liz and Paul ran them through drills to keep their existing skills sharp (or sharper). The more exciting part, was that the girls also got to work on elements that build to the next level's skills. The concentrated attention in Team Week helped. All the girls could see progress towards acquiring the next skills.
After all the intense workout, a quick splash in the pool was better than chocolate (well, almost). For all the girls, it was a good week of workout, new challenges, and meeting a couple new faces.

Food, Fun and Fond Memories

This year's OTW Boosters banquet was a great way to end the season. Coach Paul spoke, praising the girls for a good season. He touched on their many achievements as a team.

This season, OTW team girls took first place 201 times. 25 of the team girls were a part of that 201. The OTW team produced 10 State or Regional Champions this year. Becca went on to be the Level 9 Regional Champion on Vault. Tiffany was part of the New Hampshire Team that placed 2nd in the Level 8 Regionals.

The Level 7 Team took first in the State Championships with what Coach Paul said was the highest team score in OTW history. The Level 6 Team only very narrowly missed first place. The Level 5 Team overcame some early season roughness and rallied to take 4th.

After the speeches, the girls were awarded their goodie bags with this year's "good job!" gift, a mega-soft beach towel with their name and a gymnast figure embroidered on one corner. Oh, and there was a chocolate gift for all the girls who gave up their Saturday to do the tag day.

They also got their yearbooks, which looked especially slick this year. (Thanks for everything Audrey and Trisha). There was a whirlwind of activity as the girls chased each other around to get their yearbooks signed.

After the food and yearbook signing, it was time for fun. The DJ played group dance tunes like Cotton Eye Joe, the Macarena and the Chicken Dance. He sped up and slowed down the music with hilarious results. The Limbo contest got very silly.

All in all, the girls had a great time celebrating a very good year. (A few pix available on the Photo Album page)