Sunday, January 28, 2024

2023 Sandpipers Pumpkin Invite

Coach Mike has been looking into more advanced meets for our Nat D Team to attend. First up is the 2023 Sandpipers Pumpkin Invite in Summerlin, Las Vegas. The wasn't going to be a team travel adventure instead it was up to the parents to get them here ready to compete. There were teams from California, Utah, and of course Las Vegas it was it claims on Meet Mobile Ap. However, we saw shade covering for a whole lot more.

Late dinner aka Expensive dinner
We found a room with Wyndham just off the strip.
Yet it the middle of construction site for Formula One next month.


Amazing view
outside of the bedroom window.

Team Warmups
So so glad that it wasn't an early morning warmup.
Instead the older kids go the afternoon session.

Parent Section
Reminding kids to eat, drink, and drink some more.

The boys are ready!!


Action shot

Close up

Waiting patiently 
for next event to cheer for.

Actually, they are all waiting to catch a glimpse
of Katie Grimes swimming.
(First US athlete to qualify for the 2024 Olympics)
She is amazing!!

Resting & refueling

The parents finally got into the action
to cheer all the kids on.

It was a great meet and the kids are exhausted. Time to head home and get ready for next weeks meet at home. If they scream PUMPKIN HEAT!!! one more time I am going to scream.

Event #46    Boys 15 & O 200 Yard Breast, 27th Place    2:36.16
Event #54    Boys 15 & O 200 Yard Back, 26th Place    2:11.46 (-5.60) state qualifying time
Event #58    Boys 15 & O 100 Yard Free, 42nd Place    54.42
Event #72    Boys 15 & O 100 Yard Back, 25th Place    1:01.92
Event #80    Boys 15 & O 100 Yard Breast, 31st Place    1:11.38
Event #84    Boys 15 & O 200 Yard Free, 29th Place    2:00.94

We had a great trip with Ryder swimming very competitively against new competition.

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