State meet

We had a great time at the state meet.  The competition was stiff, so Eric did not make finals.  His relay team had a new member who struggled some, so he was disappointed in his relay.  But, we were so proud of him for making it to the prelims.

Highlighting his events on the heat sheet.

One super excited and nervous boy waiting to go warm up.  There were so many children there!  This was only 11 and up, and they had two different pools going for 100 minutes for warming up. Each group only warmed up for 20 minutes.  It was crazy!!!  

We got him a new book for the meet.  He was thrilled to read it right after warm up.  

I love this series of pictures.  Here you can see his intensity.  He is focused and ready.  

Can't wait to get up on the block.  But, he must wait until the whistle is blown.  

One last look up at us before he goes.  

He's ready.  

They had them stand back up.  They do dive overs, which means the previous heat stays in the water until the next heat dives over them.  I think one of the girls from the previous heat had started to climb out, so they had to stand up and wait.  This gives you a good view of the size of some of his competitors.  This was the 11-12 year old category.  

And they are off.  

The outdoor water park was open for the state meet competitors and their families.  Once Eric finished his two events he got to play in it.  That was a fun reward for the end of the day.