Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Firecracker Swim Meet

Ryder was going a new adventure with the swim team.  This is been planned since April.  I volunteered to chaperone but this was quickly vetoed by Ryder.  He was going with the team.  They were headed to Missoula Montana for the Firecracker Swim Meet.  28 kids and 6 adults loaded up into vans on Thursday morning @ 5:30 am.  The kids were excited to get rolling.  The parents were excited to say goodbye and go back to bed.

Moving to fast
I was allowed one picture and only
once chance to get it.
I failed!!!
They hit the road by 5:45 am.  Thank goodness for "Find MyFriend" app I was able to keep track of him.   I texted to send a picture of what he was looking at periodically.

Montana!!!

Cracker Barrel
Ryder's Group for the next 4 days.

Early Morning Poolside!!
The pool was frigid so quick warm up.

Ryder & the girls

Show your face
Mom needs to see if only for a quick minute.

Meet Shirt
Sitting in the lobby waiting for the finals.

Out for ice cream.
This group didn't make finals tonight.
Instead they got a special treat.

The whole group
minus Coach Dani who is taking the picture.
They are cold.


Headed Home!!
and in Utah.

Welcome Home!!
 

He grew
He was hoping a little more to top Rylee.
They are both 5'1"

He was exhausted and brought home a cold.  He had only a little homesickness the first day but got busy.  Everyone worked hard and had a successful meet.  Ryder made it to finals the first night and ended up competing in the A Group and didn't come in last.

50 Freestyle (13 & Over) 32.09, Cut: B
100 Freestyle (13 & Over) 1:12.52, Cut: B
200 Freestyle (13 & Over) 2:44.17, No Cut
200 Backstroke (13 & Over) 2:52.84, Cut: B
100 Breaststroke  (13 & Over) 1:32.37, Cut B
200 Butterfly (13 & Over) 3:26.03, No Cut
200 IM (13 & Over) 2:58.11, Cut B

He really grew from this meet first by being on his own and taking care of himself.  He did have a few hiccups along the way but he survived and so did we.  I did get the ok to officiate or chaperone the next time.

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