both of my girls competed at OFSAA last week, the all-Ontario tournament where highschool wrestlers who qualified in their region meet to face off~ the best in the province competing for the top six positions, and ultimately, the gold, silver and bronze medals.
it is intense, fun, and a huge culmination of a long season of dedicated training, conditioning, and competing. St. Clair Secondary School wrestlers travelled with a group of seven qualifiers and Jeff was giddy happy to accompany and offer coaching assistance to the head coach, not to mention taxi services and physiotherapy assessments when needed.
sadly, the physio was needed by his very own daughter when Joelle dislocated her elbow in what ended up being the final match she was able to wrestle on that final day. she was still in the running for bronze when she landed kind of freakishly and the injury occurred. serious pain rattled her instantly. she was a total trooper on that mat, most concerned about whether she'd be able to wrestle again next season. :) she handled her agony with unexpected grace and politeness, and the grit she had displayed through each match was evident as she persevered through the pain of joint dislocation. a quick trip to ER, x-rays and a splinted sling all happened in time to allow her to return to the venue in time to step up on the podium and receive her ribbon for finishing sixth place. sixth out of 31 girls in the province. Hannah also finished in sixth place from 25 girls in her weight class. both girls showed true courage and grace over the course of the tournament.
i was proud of their growth and effort. we both were. OFSAA 2015 is in the books, and with no shortage of excitement at that!
i'm happy to save the details here, and am thankful to tuck away another wrestling season that developed more character qualities in these two~ qualities that i believe are helping shape them for life...
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