Our next meet was the ’2010 Raisin Fest’ at CCGI in Visalia CA. One of my favorite locations, mainly because it’s easy to find, but lighting is still not the best.
Finally after two years of beam routine-going-wrong (falling), Hannah made a complete routine (no falling) at a competition! I was so happy for her and I didn’t care what score she got….just so happy she finally kicked the monkey off her back! Come to find out she placed 2nd for the beam routine to boot!
Her scores: Vault 7.800; Bar 8.500 (6th); Beam 8.850 (2nd); Floor 8.020; All-Around 33.175 (7th).
The March-In
Getting ready for the Beam
Coach Liz and Hannah
It Starts…
This meet everybody started on the “wrong” end of the beam. I prefer faces, but sometimes you have to make due.
Second Place!
Mike Matenkosky is a Central Valley California landscape and nature photographer whose favorite locations include the Merced National Wildlife Refuge, Yosemite and the eastern Sierra. He is currently living in Atwater, CA.
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WTG Hannah, very proud of you. And Dad keep these pictures coming..