Track and Field has turned into one of Brenna's favorite and most anticipated sports. This makes our third season to participate, and Brenna started asking in January when it would start. After the long wait to March, they finally started school practices and then it was another long wait until mid-May when Track and Field Day finally arrived. The school has a full day of events as the students compete by grade for a berth in the Christian School District Track and Field Meet. Brenna competed in eight events this year, adding the 400 meter and 800 meter races to her resume, along with the usual 200 meter and 100 meter races, standing long jump, running long jump, high jump, and ball throw. Jacob took the day off and helped out with managing some of the events. I volunteered in the kitchen but was able to step away from time to time and catch most of the action. By the end of the day she had made a clean sweep for the 3rd grade girls and came home with eight 1st place ribbons. She was very pleased with herself! It was a great day.
I'm so thankful that the christian school district puts such a big emphasis on their athletic programs along side education in the early years. Other schools, both here and back home in the south, also have athletic programs, but most don't start until 5th grade. These type of extracurricular activities builds character and experiences beyond what a "book learning" environment can provide. It's been such a fun experience for Brenna.
So, practices would continued for those students chosen to represent the school at the Christian School District Track and Field Meet in Windsor. While Brenna's performance guaranteed her a spot on the school team, she would have to patiently wait to hear what events she would be chosen to participate in. More from the district meet coming up later!
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