Cold Turkey Invitational

Brandon started gymnastics this past September. It was something he had always been interested in doing but Bryan didn't want to enroll him in just any kiddie gym. He wanted it to be at a place that took the sport seriously. He found a such a gym not too far from our house and the two of them went in to meet the coaches and sign Brandon up for a beginner class. But when the coach heard all the things that Brandon could already do he asked if he could run him through a quick workout. Bryan and Brandon agreed and afterwards the coach informed them that Brandon was no beginner. In fact, he was very excited to get Brandon onto his level 4 boys competition team. It means a commitment of twice a week workouts for two hours each time and I was worried that it wouldn't be too long before the novelty wore off but so far Brandon loves it.

When talk of competition meets came up Bryan and I were a little nervous that maybe Brandon wouldn't be ready....most of the other kids had been taking gymnastics for a few years. The coaches assured us, though, that not only would Brandon be ready but he was actually one of the better kids on the team! Yesterday was his first meet....The Cold Turkey Invitational. A kind of pre-season, practice meet really. In my performing lingo I'd call it a dress rehearsal. :) Judges were there, not to give scores but to give constructive feedback to each gymnast. Brandon says he had a wonderful time. I know I enjoyed watching him!

(Brandon is the second kid from the end....)