First Competiton Weekend and Last Hockey Tournament

This is nothing like overlapping seasons to make a person a little crazy.  Ryley had a hockey tournament in Mississauga and Shyla had her first Dance competition in Markham. 

Now I know why most parents choose not to have more than one child.  Steve took Ryley and I took Shyla.  Friday worked out that Steve and Ryley could come and watch for a while.  Ryley then continued to his first game Friday evening.  The won.  The won the next game Saturday morning and Ryley received MVP.  Apparently the shots were 44 on him and only 12 on the other goalie for a final score of 3-2.  Sat nights game they won also to take them to the semi's on Sunday morning, which they also won to get to the finals in the afternoon.  Unfortunately they lost 2-1 with 12 seconds on the clock.  But they had a great showing.

Shyla's studio did well well also winning 27/48 overalls and with the highest mark of the competition.  Shyla won 2 special awards for her solos; the triple threat award for her song and dance routine and the commitment to crazy character award for her open solo.  Her 5 group routines also took some special awards as well as placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall for junior division.  It was a very long tiring weekend but our kids have so much passion for their sport that it is worth it in the end.  Not only do they learn to balance school with sports, but make life long relationships, responsibility, teamwork, and dedication; all important life skills.  An added bonus is the fact that they are too busy to get into trouble!