Ahhhhh, The Classic

So, I did it! Finally made this shoot. Kaitlyn's 3rd time around for the Youth Collegiate round. But first time for both of us in the Main event!

2 years ago I was shooting pretty good. Confident and ready to go finish at least..... not last!!

Seriously. I knew I wasn't gonna win. This was my first go around on making a serious competitive run. But alas, the shoulder thing happened. Ya'll know that story.

Truth be told. I have been shooting better... but I was less confident

Doubt now comes from if my body will hold up for the 20 rounds.

Sometimes, when a shot goes off. I feel a twinge of, well, almost pain.. and I wonder if it's gonna go south on me.

The good thing! After a few 600 rounds, that twinge has yet to turn into more than an annoyance. So now I am working on ignoring it! When it gets in my head. It's hard to shake.

So I did NOT have a fantastic score. 586. But I DID make it!

And it was fun. Had some friendly bale mates and a good time was had by all.

I was there for 3 reasons. 1st to shoot, second was to be archery Dad and 3rd was to coach.

Watching Kaitlyn shoot has become a joy. Her performance has improved so much. But her conduct at these things makes me proud. She is truly a wonderful and respected member of the archery community. She managed a 614 both days and shot well in her shootoff. Then she ran around taking pictures and checking on her friends and teammates.

Lord it was a long couple days!

Next year we stay there! It was dumb this year, that we decided to commute.

Especially with 8am shoot offs.

We had a lot of fun. Saw some incredible shooting. And hung with some dear friends.

Now, in a few weeks.... to Virginia for Nationals.

And I have some work to do if I want to make my goal of getting on the podium.

I'll switch my rig back over for the 23s and get her dialed in. I got my new 60x Custom strings to install and bow is that PSE gonna be even prettier!

Ya'll have a great day!

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