Thunderchild

Well, we had the hockey on 23 July and it went amazingly well.

Before the match, two things happened.  One, the 2 under-14's were quite apprehensive, because they would be playing against a university team where the players were 18 and older (TC was actually the youngest on the field).  Two, the university team thought the game would be a pushover when they heard how young the two were.  Now, it's just at this point where they made their biggest mistake, because they did not know their opponents and their history.

TC has ALWAYS been in the A-side.  She can tackle like a demon and always stands her ground on the field.  The game started with TC still a little nervous, but that only lasted for about 10 minutes before she got her confidence back.  For the remainder of the game the other forwards tried their best to intimidate and get past her.  However, the 2 backs (TC and her friend) did their best to thwart all the attacks.  The end result was that their team won 7-0, teaching those university kids a lesson they'll not easily forget.

One thing about this game was the length.  TC is used to playing 25 minutes a side:  this game was 35 and in hockey that's a long time.  She was totally bushed at the end of it, but I could see she thoroughly enjoyed it.  It's now Sunday afternoon  and she's still sore, but she'll be fine.  Her confidence got a serious boost.  Daddy is so very proud of her.  I do hope she gets the chance to play for the team again on a more regular basis as it will do her a world of good.

It's going to be a long week again for her, because they have hockey practice three times this week, I think.  I know they start with fitness on Tuesday - she'll just have to do a little extra homework on Monday because she normally passes out on the days she has hockey (she just always gives everything she has).

We went to go buy 2 cement slabs at Plantland today because they have a sidewalk art competition coming up shortly.  They'll be given a 2 square meter block of sidewalk that they will have to draw on (chalk only).  So the 2 slabs I bought today are for the girls to practice on.  Not sure about the logistics, because I have to drop the slabs off at school tomorrow and TC and some friends will have to carry them to the classroom.  Concrete slabs (450mm x 45mm) are not exactly light, but I'm sure she and her rest will be able to make a plan.

You go girl!  Hit them with your thunder.

Until next time...