Marquettes

British Open Championships 2009

Firstly, congratulations to the Senior Team for their well deserved 3rd place medals.

Secondly, I'll explain how we won them. We did our pre-lim on Sunday morning convinced that we would never make the final and as flash card scores came in, it convinced us more. Assuming we hadn't made the final Nat got changed and the other four of us walked into Edinburgh to go shopping (We were gone at least 2 hours). On our return to Meadowbank we sat down to eat our healthy lunch (Mcdonalds) still in our costumes and prepare to watch the final rounds. Jim was at his usual place, the music desk arranging the finalist's music and the last of us was getting dressed ready to leave. Then, it, happened. Jim rang from the music desk to tell us that we had made the final cut and that we were the first performing team in our section, eeeek! We had just 20 minutes to change, re-do hair, slap on make up and get warmed up (all except Chelsea who had to get on her England (Juniors) stuff, that was a rather quick change over just 2 performances wasn't it Chels?).

Taking the floor was a brilliant feeling considering the other teams we were against, and coming 3rd isn't bad when your competing against the England National Squad and New Generation compesite team. We tried our hardest and it completely paid off. Well done all!

From Left to Right New Generation (2nd), England National Team (1st) Downham Marquettes (3rd)

Nationals 2009

Well done girlies for a fabulous weekend! Your hard work was apparent and your routines were brilliant!

Moving up for 2010 we have:

Charlotte Adult Advanced
Natalie Senior 2 Intermediate
Georgie, Hayley and Lauren Senior 1 Novice
Chelsea Junior 2 Novice
Keira and Katie Juvenile 2

Its only a short break before we need to start all over again from scratch and remember its the last year for Basic Strut so lets try and get those Sashes! Also Juniors have been given NEW music for 2010 YAY!