Fridays are packed with action and the day once again started with the morning run and stretch, followed by a big breakfast of french toast, eggs, bagels, cereal and fruit. Then it was out to the high ropes for half the group while the others got up close and personal with the grassy hill to crank out a killer leg routine. Backwards tuck jumps uphill always bring out the burn.
After lunch it was back to the gym for a review of the dance, followed by a notebook meeting where we discussed Sports Physiology. We talked about strength, aerobic vs anaerobic, agility, heart rates and injuries.
The highlight of the day for me was the dual slalom at the Sandpits. The sand was slippery and the course fast, so the action was intense. The campers started with an inspection of the 12 gate course and followed that with two training runs. Then it was Game-On head to head action. What was most impressive to me was that the campers never backed off or gave up until the finish. There were lots of lead changes and close finishes. Kelley was on the camera and captured some great action.
We followed the dusty sandpits with a refreshing dip in the pond. Then it was back to the dorms to pack and clean before a soccer match extraordinaire. We fueled up with pizza to continue the action after dinner… Rock wall, Capture the Flag and Swedish Dodgeball entertained the athletes before the crazy Friday Night Relays commenced. Especially challenging was Coach Gunnar’s Chicken Walk drills!!!
Finally it was time for the Jello Drop Competition, which is always an ELITEAM favorite for both campers and staff. The very last thing we did was hand out the ELITEAM 2012 T-shirts. By 9:04pm my dorm was quiet. They’re all exhausted! And so am I. Hope to see you all tomorrow at the Olympics which start at 10 AM.
Random Quotes heard throughout the day…
I’ve officially had chocolate milk at every meal. I love it. – Cooper
My legs are so much stronger than they were before I got here. – Mikayla
I don’t like it, but I was determined to ring the bell. – Grace
You get cuts in weird places here. – Teagan
Tomorrow my mom is taking me to Ben & Jerry’s Factory after the Olympics, but I’d rather stay at Eliteam. Eliteam is better than ice cream. – Sarah
This harness is giving me a wedgie, but that’s ok because my sister gives them to me all the time. – Anonymous 😉
Quotes from the gals in Witch’s Hat:
Favorite part of Eliteam so far?
Ropes courses because I like balancing and sometimes it’s scary but then it’s fun.- Sara
What will you use in the start gate?
Confidence. Only words that involve “I can”.- Gabby
Brie/Emma/Lena:
How’s the food? Dinner is the best meal. It’s fun because you get to wear flip-flops.
Start gate? Deep breaths and concentrate. Relax.
New Friends? “Yes, a ton!” Any boys? “No way.”
What is the key to staying calm and positive in the Ropes Courses?
I was scared in the beginning, but then I kept looking up and I was able to keep going. – Ella
How was the leg routine?
It hurt, but it makes you strong and you need strong legs for skiing!- Elese
I would describe ELITEAM as…
Hard work, but exciting! – Zoe
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