You are here

Promotiewedstrijd damesploeg

Written by: Vera Feitsma

This day started with a peptalk by Michael, main message: have fun girls. Margo quickly added ‘ending above Vitalis’. Thereafter the first photo session of the day showing the team in their new outfits. The mood of the athletes and the circumstances were great. In case of setbacks there were brownies for emotional eating and we finished the day with a nice dinner. During all events team mates, coaches and supporters were helping the athletes, sometimes promoting someone giving him a special task (Luuk-shorts-and-tight-coordinator-Wijering).

The finals itself were quite special. Points were awarded to the ranking and therefore there were some crazy tactical races and exciting fighst between women. Not everyone was satisfied with their results, nevertheless three seasons bests (Moniek and Sandra at 100m and Dionne at triple jump) and two personal records (Margo hammerthrow and Vera 100m hurdles) were achieved. Laura made her comeback at 800m, Margo ran for the first time a 3000m and Aline was glad she could perform again, shot put today. The best result this day was at the very end. Laura, Vera, Moniek and Sandra broke the club record at the Swedish relay.

For promotion the girls had to earn a place in the top 4. Nearly the girls got their promotion, but unfortunately they finished fifth one point behind the number four. Main goal today was achieve; having fun. And... we did better than Vitalis!

To be honest,  how bad is it to stay another year in the second division? Competition close to home, a jury that's not as cricital on teamwear, and presence of our men's team! :)