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| Jack of All Trades, Master of Nothing  |
Well my daughter is over the top excited and I'm over the top proud. She just received her registration invitation to the Compound Junior Dream Team Selection Camp! The Junior Dream Team was started by USA Archery for archers showing potential but not yet minimum age for the Olympics. A similar program was started last year for compound archers. It is a 36 member team that competes on a national level and has access to the coaches and facilities at the Olympic training centers. The selection camp will be held this November here in Phoenix. Trying not to think ahead but that's next to impossible. On one hand it's an incredible opportunity for her, on the other hand it's a huge financial and time commitment from us. There is a mandatory tournament and camp schedule if she does make the team. But she will be working, training, and competing with the best in the country. There's also something that makes me proud as a dad thinking my daughter could be wearing a red, white and blue jersey with her name on it along with the magical letters, USA! My daughter can deflate your daughter's soccer ball. | ||
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| Old, Slow, but Lucky!  |
You GO, Maya!!! Is it acceptable for young athletes such as Maya to accept donations to help defray training/travel expenses? If so, I'm in for $50! Just say the word after checking the rules carefully!  Don _______________________ Living the Dream... One Day at a Time. | |||
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Drill Here, Drill Now |
Congrats Maya! Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. | |||
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| Jack of All Trades, Master of Nothing |
I appreciate the offer, but as of now I have to decline. It can get to be confusing as far as young athletes accepting gifts. We're very fortunate in that her personal coach is on the staff with USA Archery. He is very familiar with sponsorships and staff shooter agreements and how they may affect future athletic eligibility. My daughter can deflate your daughter's soccer ball. | |||
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goodheart |
Good question....  _________________________ “Remember, remember the fifth of November!" | |||
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Striker in waiting |
I'm sure I speak for many of us when I say that we'll be damned if money will stand in the way Maya's ability to continue climbing the archery ladder. There must be a way to help without compromising her NCAA status. Her birthday? Christmas? Your birthday? Just let us know and don't be shy about it. -Rob I predict that there will be many suggestions and statements about the law made here, and some of them will be spectacularly wrong. - jhe888 A=A | |||
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| As Extraordinary as Everyone Else  |
I'm in too! Please find out how we can legally help both of you in her quest. ------------------ Eddie Our Founding Fathers were men who understood that the right thing is not necessarily the written thing. -kkina | |||
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| The success of a solution usually depends upon your point of view |
Finally, a "Go Fund Me' page I would support. “We truly live in a wondrous age of stupid.” - 83v45magna "I think it's important that people understand free speech doesn't mean free from consequences societally or politically or culturally." -Pranjit Kalita, founder and CIO of Birkoa Capital Management | |||
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Keep us posted, we love photos. I'm in if money is needed. P226 9mm CT Springfield custom 1911 hardball Glock 21 Les Baer Special Tactical AR-15 | |||
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| Run Silent Run Deep  |
As we have all watched her progress through your great stories, I'd be glad to chip in to support. I am looking forward to the post from you one day when you tell us she will be going to the olympics...and even more hearing when she wins gold. _____________________________ Pledge allegiance or pack your bag! The problem with Socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money. - Margaret Thatcher Spread my work ethic, not my wealth | |||
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Is it possible or permissible for either you, Maya or both of you to have a fee subscription blog? I would certainly be interested in paying a subscription fee to have access. And I am sure that others here would subscribe. EasyFire [AT] zianet.com ---------------------------------- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit Instructor Nationwide Agent for > US LawShield > https://www.texaslawshield.com...p.php?promo=ondemand CCW Safe > www.ccwsafe.com/CCHPI | |||
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thin skin can't win |
It will be awesome when she's in higher leagues and has a mountain of support from a bunch of gun guys and gals! You only have integrity once. - imprezaguy02 | |||
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Thanks for bringing us along this journey! "Cedat Fortuna Peritis" | |||
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always with a hat or sunscreen |
Outstanding and congratulations! Certifiable member of the gun toting, septuagenarian, bucket list workin', crazed retiree, bald is beautiful club! USN (RET), COTEP #192 | |||
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| Crusty old curmudgeon  |
I'd love to support her with a donation as well. As someone already said, don't be shy about the idea. She is family to this forum now and we want to help if we can. Jim ________________________ "If you can't be a good example, then you'll have to be a horrible warning" -Catherine Aird | |||
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Itchy was taken |
Fantastic! Congratulations and well done for all that hard work that is paying off. _________________ This space left intentionally blank. | |||
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When you and Maya first got involved in archery did you have any inkling that she would be on this fantastic road? Way to go Maya!! | |||
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Dirty Boat Guy |
Yes, it has been awesome to be a fly on the wall so to speak while a young prodigy works toward Olympic competition. Bravo Zulu to her and to you as well. A penny saved is a government oversight. | |||
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Kudos all around. Way to go Maya. If there does get to be fund raiser, bake sale or carwash :-) I'm in, like several others are. I've been an archer (mediocre at best) and I truly appreciate the privilege of being allowed to follow You and Maya on this incredible journey. | |||
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| Center mass, Armpit level...  |
Way to go, Maya! ______________________________________________________________________ There is no distinctly native American criminal class... save Congress. - Mark Twain | |||
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