Gymnastics

GYMNASTICS

Amber competed in the Gem State Invitation and took first place in the All-Around Competition. She placed 2nd on Vault and on Floor; she placed 3rd on beam; and she placed 4th on bars. I was proud that Amber didn't lose her determination. She started the meet with her favorite event (bars), and received the lowest score she has ever received on bars. I was worried that she would allow the event to determine the rest of her meet; however, she shook off her disappointment, and pulled out a first place finish. I can't imagine what kind of determination and willpower Amber had to muster in order to overlook her mistakes at the beginning of the meet--especially when those mistakes happened with her best event (she usually depends on her bar score to pull her in the lead). I'm proud of her for not giving up, for working hard, for finishing the race!