Watch Out, Phoenix!

You never know what to expect in Park City, UT. This weekend, it was 60º and beautiful, and now there is six inches of snow on the ground. Earth cannot make up her mind about what season it is.

A winter wonderland in Park City on April 9th.

However, things are a bit more predictable where I am headed. On Thursday, I am off to Phoenix, Arizona, where it is always hot, Hot, HOT!

Yes, you guessed it. Regionals, which is this weekend, is in Phoenix! Along with leaving the crazy, unpredictable weather of Park City, I get to go compete in one of the biggest meets I can be in, along with all of my other wonderful teammates!

On Thursday, I will embark on a very busy mini vacation. Here is a sampling of my schedule:

But, before that, the basics. The meet is hosted by Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics. The meet itself will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center. 

Thursday night, there is a workout at the meet site. This is always nice to go to, because you get to try out the equipment that you will be competing on. Also, you get to watch some of the other girls who you are going to be competing against. However, since it is for Level 9 and 10 only, I will be all alone.

Friday is Taelor’s session. After this, my family is going to the Arizona Science Center. Also, Friday night we are likely having a team dinner somewhere in downtown Phoenix! Last year, when we had a meet in Phoenix, the team dinner was at Coach and Willies, and it may be there again this year! Wherever it is, I am looking forward to it!

My team eating at Coach and Willies in Phoenix last year.

Saturday, Monkey and Alicia compete. I am planning on going to watch both of them and hanging out with them between the sessions. Also, Saturday will be a day for me to rest and get my head in the game for my session.

My teammates and I hanging out between sessions at Regionals last year!

Bright and early on Sunday morning, I will be flipping around at the convention center! I will compete my hardest and try to qualify to one final meet. If you are in Level 9, you can qualify to Westerns from Regionals. To do this, you have to finish as one of the top people in your age group. I don’t know if I will be able to do this, but I will be okay with whatever happens.

Sadly, I am leaving before one of my teammates competes. Even though I won’t be there cheering for her, I will be sending her positive thoughts!

I am very excited for this one, last meet! One more chance to hang with my buds, one more chance to get out of Park City, and one more chance to show the world what kind of gymnastics I can do! Watch out, Phoenix, here I come!