The Arizona State Junior Olympic Outdoor Championships are next weekend. Normally our daughter shoots in the under 12 Bowman age division. The original plan was she was going to shoot up one age division in Cub so she would be shooting against her friend and rival Amanda. Funny thing was, the girls were among the first to register and no one has registered for that division since they signed up.

Unfortunately, due to an injury Amanda has had to withdraw. So what's our daughter decide to do? Shoot up yet another age division into the 15-16 year old Cadet group. It's also shot at 50 meters rather than the 30 meters Bowmen and Cubs shoot at. When I asked her why, her response made me proud.

"Dad, I've got a wall full of trophies, I'd rather have a challenge than another trophy."

Every now and then she surprises me and I think my wife and I have done something right. So whenever I hear the argument now that everyone should get a trophy, I'll just remind them that I've got an 11 year old daughter who probably gave one up for something more meaningful.

...as indeed you should be!

Brought yet another smile to my face. She will respond to the challenge...in fact she already has.

Dad, that right there is some spine...she will do just fine. Good luck Maya...Good job Mom and Dad!
Shoot Straight from Romania!

Awesome!

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<snip>no one has registered for that division since they signed up.

Since meaning after, or meaning because?

Maya is awesome! The competition hides in fear.

I love and look forward to seeing your posts about Maya.

She is an exceptional person with maturity and wisdom beyond her years.

Thank you very much for sharing your daughter with us. It is a blessing.

Reach around and give yourself a pat on the back. You and your wife are raising a great child. Mature beyond her age, and one heck of a good archer.

Are you sure She's your daughter?

That is awesome! Congrats to you and your wife.... wonderful parenting!

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Originally posted by 2000Z-71:
Funny thing was, the girls were among the first to register and no one has registered for that division since they signed up.

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"Dad, I've got a wall full of trophies, I'd rather have a challenge than another trophy."

Both of these made me smile.

Super awesome. Who wants to beat a bunch of mooks?

You guys have done a lot more 'something right' with her, she has a great head on her shoulders and will far in life!! Great job mom and dad!

Just think how proud you'll be when she smokes all those 15/16 year olds!

Chock full of awesome.
Definitely a kid to be proud of.