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Show Volume XX Issue IX The Ogden Valley news Page 11 June 1, 2012 TUMBLING cont. from page 1 has helped Bronson grow so much in his confidence and strength. I really think it has helped shape him into the person he is today. And he still loves it!” Each year the State Tumbling Competition is held in Heber City. While Bronson’s mother states that he has always done well, and has received a couple of second-place finishes, last year was the first time he was able to capture a first-place win to become the State Champion. He was able to defend his title again this year to become the State Champion for a second year. His win also qualified him to attend the National Competition. Bronson’s parents state that he devotes multiple hours, two or three times a week, year round to tumbling. “He has worked through pain and frustration to reach his goals. It sometimes takes years of falling over and over again to finally master a new skill, but he is willing to keep falling until he gets it. Bronson is a good example to his family of perseverance and determination. We love to watch him tumble!” Bronson’s siblings are Thatcher, Annalese, and Bridger Bailey. Bronson is currently mastering his levelnine passes for next season. He specializes in power tumbling, and usually only competes in this category, though he occasionally does double-mini—a small, up-sloping, rectangular tramp. Double-mini passes are done by running to the tramp and then doing two stunts moving over the tramp and landing on the opposite side on a mat. Each athlete can choose which events they want to participate in. When asked about how he felt about winning the state title two years in a row, his mother stated, “Bronson is still a quiet personality and he would rather not be in the lime-light, but when he took the podium at state, he was beaming and I could tell he felt so proud that all his hard work had paid off. It seemed to me that he felt more comfortable up there than he ever had before.” When asking his mother what she attributes his winning to, she stated, “Bronson wins because he cares. I have never once had to beg him to go to tumbling. Even seven years later, he is still happy to go to practice every week. Tumbling isn’t just a hobby for Bronson; it is a part of who he is. He knew even before he started tumbling that it was a part of him. He is always setting goals and working to accomplish them. Bronson definitely has a natural ability to tumble, but that wouldn’t mean very much if he wasn’t driven to practice and work multiple hours a week, twelve months a year. He is very RANGER DISTRICT cont. from page 1 focused and he pushes himself to excel. Bronson is willing to fall thousands of times in order to reach his full potential and that is why he wins.” Bronson added, “I first started tumbling because it seemed interesting to me. I keep doing it because it is fun! I enjoy the challenge of leaning new tricks and being successful. Winning the State Championship felt great!” Power tumbling is a different sport than gymnastics. It is all about accomplishing elaborate passes down long spring-board floors. In addition to floor and double-mini, athletes can compete in trampoline maneuvers, too. For tramp, the athlete has a series of stunts that they do in succession on a large rectangular trampoline. Each athlete can decide which events to focus on and compete in. They can choose to do just one event, or all three if they wish. The competition season for tumbling is January through July. The competitors have one “meet” each month. The skill levels for competition are ranked 5 – 10, with 10 being the most difficult. To compete at a level 5 on the floor, the athlete must be able to do four back handsprings in a row. On the floor, level 10’s do very complicated combinations that include back handsprings, whips, tucks, fulls (360’s), double-backs, and double-fulls (720’s). Over 1,000 athletes compete at each meet. As the skill level increases, the number of participants decreases. Tessa Bailey states, “It takes a lot of time, money, and perseverance to reach the highest levels. At meets, each athlete competes with two different passes, which highlight their skills. An entire year of practice is decided and judged in a matter of seconds. The judges give individual scores based on difficulty, skill and cleanness of the pass.” In order to attend the National competition, the athlete must earn a qualifying score at either the state or regional meet. At the highest level, athletes can meet the criteria for “Jr. Elite” and can qualify to compete at the World competition. In addition to tumbling, Bronson likes to run; he participated in track at school this year, and recently ran the Ogden ½ Marathon. His mother states that he is also a talented and creative artist; and loves to camp, ride motorcycles, and hunt. He also enjoys Scouts, and working and playing on this grandparents Ruth and Eugene Bailey’s farm in Liberty. “He is good with horses and he raises purebred Golden Retriever puppies from his dog Trisha. His favorite subjects in school are math and science.” Bronson is a student at Snowcrest Jr. High. He will be in the 8th grade next year. the land and serving people.” Communities, landowners, corporations, non-profit organizaBy combining efforts with the Ogden and tions, and citizens are all critical components Ogden Valley Weeds Day, National Trails Day, of this effort. and the Adopt-A-Trail Program, the local comPlease join the Ogden Ranger District munity will come together as partners and volunteers, increasing the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache- and Ogden Valley as we work to protect our National Forest’s stewardship capacity by con- National Forest land by preventing the spread For necting people within communities to address of noxious weeds in Weber County. and meet natural resource goals. Today, more information, contact Lisa Thompson, collaboration has become essential to fulfill- Volunteer and Partnership Coordinator, Ogden ing the Forest Service mission of “Caring for Ranger District, 801-690-4287. AYSO Soccer Update Early Bird Registration has been extended through June 29 at the High Valley Shootout Tournament! The registration rate from live event #2, June 27, 4:00 p.m.; and June 28, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Eden Park is $58. After this event, the rate goes up to $78. Please note for future consideration, online registration is always open by April 1. Visit Ayso422. com to register. Tournaments - June starts annual tournament season. If you are a coach who wants to bring a team to tournament, you must get Intermediate certification! Please email ayso422@gmail.com to find out how to do this! All info related to our region can be found at <AYSO422.com> Challenger Soccer Camp - Please register at Ayso422.com for the August Challenger Soccer Camp. There will be a separate group for kids over 14! WSU’s Men’s Basketball Hosts Youth Camps Weber State Individual Camp - Session 1 Dates: June 4-7 - Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: The Dee Events Center Participants: Boys, ages 8 thru 2012-2013 High School Sr. Cost: $135 Weber State Individual Camp - Session 2 Dates: June 18-21 - Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: The Dee Events Center Participants: Boys, ages 8 thru 2012- 2013 High School Sr. Cost: $135 Weber State High Intensity Skills Clinic Session 1 Dates: June 25-26 - Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon Location: Stromberg Recreation Center (WSU Campus) Participants: Boys, Ages 8 thru High School Sr. Cost: $100 Weber State High Intensity Skills Clinic Session 2 Dates: June 27-28 - Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Location: Stromberg Recreation Center (WSU Campus) Participants: Boys, Ages 8 thru High School Sr. Cost: $100 You can register online on the Weber State Athletics page. To request a flyer or to solicit answers to questions, contact Kadin Kirk at kadin.kirk@gmail.com or call at 928-853-4792. Tennis! Are You Ready? partnered in building the courts, will work with It’s time to dig those tennis racquets out of the sports box and buy a new can of tennis balls! Before we know it, our beautiful, new Ogden Valley Tennis Complex, located east of Snowcrest Jr. High in Eden, will be ready. The Tennis Committee, consisting of several nonprofit groups and Valley and Snowcrest P.E. teachers and principals, is working hard to finish the project. The ribbon cutting celebration is planned for mid-July, with details to be announced. The Weber School District has contracted for the sprinkling system and landscaping, due to be finished in late June. R.E. Bailey Construction, Buxton Masonry, Viza Block, Ross Mertlich, and Sharon Holmstrom are working to finish the Entry Plaza and recognition. Surfacing the courts has to wait until we can guarantee a week of temperatures no lower than 45 degrees. A shed has yet to be built and transported. Now it’s your turn to start making your plans to have some family fun! The Community Courts are owned by the Weber School District and are to be shared with the Community. Administration of the Complex will be overseen by a Tennis Board consisting of a representative from the School District, Liberty Park, Eden Park, and Huntsville Park, with one member serving from at large. Tennis organizations like Ogden Valley Recreation and the Ogden Valley Tennis Association, which this governing board to establish rules, scheduling, and the general operation of the complex. The community will be responsible for maintenance of the entry plaza area and facilities. The Tennis Committee is grateful to everyone who has sacrificed to make the facility a reality. We especially are grateful to R.A.M.P, USTA, the Weber School Foundation, Snowcrest, Valley Elementary, the Weber School District, James and Norma Kier Foundation, and VanZeben Architecture for their especially significant contributions. Others also have made large in-kind or cash contributions, and all will be recognized at the ribbon cutting ceremony. Additional contributions will be needed to complete the project. Please make contributions to the Community Foundation of Ogden Valley by mailing a check to: CFOV PO BOX 684 EDEN UT 84310 Please designate in the subject line of your check that your donation is for the tennis courts. You may also donate by visiting <www. cfogdenvalley.org> For more information, please call Steve Clarke at 801-745-1348. |
