So I got to attend my first ever major gymnastics meet yesterday. It felt like the same crowd you would find at a Justin Bieber concert. My sister and I are in our mid to late 20's, so we felt a bit out of place at times. We both did gymnastics when we were younger.
We walked by the arena around 5, and I see a bunch of young girls dressed in leos and warmups. I then noticed Al Fong. It was most of the gymnasts arriving in one big group. Nothing like being a few inches from them!
Doors didn't open until 6, but I decided to be sneaky, and ask the security guard where the closet bathroom was. He pointed inside the venue, and let us in. I guess we were technically allowed in early because we have credentials, but it felt scandalous haha. We sat and waited around. I then saw Sam Peszek walk by, and I got a picture with her. She is SO SO short in person. Once gates finally opened, we met Carly Patterson, and did the whole makeover booth. We finally sat and watched warm ups!
It was so much fun! We enjoyed it, and it goes by so quick. I can't wait for night 2. We waited outside after the meeting, and I got a picture with Hundley, Gowey, Skaggs, and Polina. Also, Nastia walked right out, and NO ONE noticed her. I had to do a double take. I quietly walked away, and got a picture with her. I was nervous asking, because I wasn't sure if it was her or not. She was all done up. :p
Experience at Nationals
We walked by the arena around 5, and I see a bunch of young girls dressed in leos and warmups. I then noticed Al Fong. It was most of the gymnasts arriving in one big group. Nothing like being a few inches from them!
Doors didn't open until 6, but I decided to be sneaky, and ask the security guard where the closet bathroom was. He pointed inside the venue, and let us in. I guess we were technically allowed in early because we have credentials, but it felt scandalous haha. We sat and waited around. I then saw Sam Peszek walk by, and I got a picture with her. She is SO SO short in person. Once gates finally opened, we met Carly Patterson, and did the whole makeover booth. We finally sat and watched warm ups!
It was so much fun! We enjoyed it, and it goes by so quick. I can't wait for night 2. We waited outside after the meeting, and I got a picture with Hundley, Gowey, Skaggs, and Polina. Also, Nastia walked right out, and NO ONE noticed her. I had to do a double take. I quietly walked away, and got a picture with her. I was nervous asking, because I wasn't sure if it was her or not. She was all done up. :p
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