YIPIEEEEE!

June 24, 2009

Bryce was unable to compete at the regional's due to a conflict with a mandatory test (GCSE). So when the PE teacher submitted his throwing distance to the Independent School Association we were hopeful that he would qualify again for Nationals.

Last year Bryce was in the years 7-9, but this year he moved up to the years 10-11. We really didn't know what the competition would be like since he moved up a level. But a few weeks later we heard that he made it!


Bryce all spring had been exercising in the hopes of improving his distance. But a big difference was the weight of the shot put. So although his distance got longer it wasn't as much as he had hoped (because the ball was heavier!).


The big day finally arrived! Scott took the afternoon off and we drove over to
Birming- ham stadium to watch Bryce compete. We were thrilled to watch and see only one other person close to Bryce's throws. But it was too close to call by sight. We had to wait.


The athletes huddled around the record keeper. We knew it would be close. Bryce had his back to us and I whispered to Scott... "video tape this because if he wins he'll give a good reaction".



And a few seconds later Bryce did a cha-ching move with his arm. His distance was 11.05 and the other competitor was 11.00. HE WON NATIONALS! We were all screaming and cheering for Bryce across the field while his team mates came up and patted him on the back and shook his hand.


Isn't that something? How many American's can say that they are a British National Champion?

Wooo- Hooo!

It makes us all proud!






Congratulations Bryce!!!!