You can see the top of the Double Chair at Mad River Glen from the GMVS campus and that was our goal for our morning activity. We loaded the bus at 8:30 after completing 100 burpees for the 5 mile journey to the base of the mountain. The group spread out a bit on the way up with the fastest crew arriving in just 45 minutes and the last group arriving in exactly one hour. We were greeted with beautiful views and a cool breeze. It was well worth the sore legs and sweat.
After a huge lunch we were ready for some competition. It was time to play some Dodgeball. Five teams played a round robin to qualify for the finals. It was intense. Coaches played alongside the campers and it was Team Katie (Counselor) who won. We then filed onto the bus for the 5 mile trek to the Sandpit Slalom. Everyone had three training runs to dial in the 30 second course and learn the technique of line and footwork critical to fast times. We then had our timed run down the challenging course. There were some big steeps, tight gates, technical sections and lots of close calls. The top four women and men qualified for the finals. Times were very close.
Next it was time to cool off in the pond. It is a clear and cold pond and all the campers jumped in to refresh and to also wash all the sand off. The highlight was seeing the Counselors throw in coach Chad who has done his fair share of tossing people in over the years.
After pizza it was time to practice the dance one more time and then hit the field for crazy relays. First it was Coaches Anna and Sara leading us in an agility track workout, and then it was Coaches Chad and Dan leading Crazy Quickfeet. Everyone was working hard and laughing harder. Finally it was the Jello Drop. The coaches were impressed at the eye-mouth coordination and the high number of catches in the first round.
The campers then received their 2013 ELITEAM T-shirts to wear tomorrow at the Olympics, which start at 10AM. Hopefully it will not rain on us so we will see you on the field for the compeition.
CAMPER QUOTES:
What did you think of Sandpits today?
Ella- They were very challenging but also fun to cheer everyone on! Kat- They were awesome and intense! Teddy- Fun and technical. Chauncey- It was super technical. Emery- Sandpits rocked, I had a ton of fun. Riley- Extremely awesome. Brian- They were awesome and I finally made it to the top 4.The key to having a good run in the sandpits is…
Emily- Having quick feet and good stability. Kat- To look ahead and not at the ground. Sydni- Keeping a good line. Teddy- Quickfeet, speed and a smile. Chauncey- B-line the first 2 gates and stay low so you could get your feet out from under you. Colter- Keep your balance. Emery- Keep your feet moving. Coming to a stop is not fast. Riley- To jump from side to side and have fun. Brian- Keep moving your feet and keep a good line.It’s Friday and after a week at ELITEAM, my body feels…
Ella- Tired but REALLY fit! Emily- Much looser and more ready for a workout. Kat- My body feels stronger and rejuvenated. Eliza- Fantastic. Sydni- Sore but strong. Teddy- Sore and tired. Chauncey- Like I got set on fire and all I have to put it out is a fork and a porcupine. Colter- Not how I would like it to. Emery- Really sore. Riley- RIPPED. Brian- My body feels sore but stronger.ELITEAM is…
Ella- The most fun camp I have ever attended!!! Emily- A fun, challenging camp for athletes. Kat- An amazing experience, everyone should try it. Eliza- My favorite part of the year. Sydni- Fun, great, awesome. Teddy- Awesome! Colter- It’s awesome because it’s fun and challenging at the same time. Emery- Challenging. Riley- Unexplainably awesome. Brian- Da Best!!
