Yep, down here in the South we have gotten ALOT of it! God gave us 2-3 years of extreme dry years, then about starting 9-10 months ago, gave us all 3 years worth back!! We got about 5-6 inches in the past 36 hrs..
So,... yea, about that title.. Its been awhile.. I hope everyone is doing great, we have had a ton of events happen in very recent past. Nira Nationals, US10K, Worlds, NY100K, Duluth, A2A, and the most recent, NSC.
NSC 1 was, well.. different.. The concept of it seems awesome. A little of PRO Division, US Cup, and Roller Derby all wrapped up in something that could be marketed to the masses, something we need in my opinion.
If this comes off as dogging the NSC, that's not what I want to do.. I would love to see it prosper. *Ladies.. They are needed for fill time, there was alot of down time. I mean, Joey is cool to look at, but looking at him in a red/white/blue silioute is only good for so long LOL.
*Commentary.. More than one person talking, while the raffles are going on, something for the net to look at other than that.
*Time.. 130 AM hurt the next day for most of us on the Right coast!
There are a bunch of other things, and I might mention to the promoters if they will listen..
Worlds 09, The USA got 4th overall.. not bad at all, but we could have done better with changing a few things.. Joey did alot with his 7 Gold medals, and so did Justin Mannon and Erin Jackson. I think if the US came together a little more we could accomplish being back in the top 3. Coaches need to be a little more involved in the skaters lives, training, and how each skater is different, both mentally and physically. I have said a few things about the coaching, wont say it online, but I do believe that the coaching this year was not one of the best years for the US. Nothing against Buggy and Chris personally at all though..
NIRA/US10K.. Was a huge success! numbers were up across the board. Live feed was great and I think alot of people enjoyed it. Next year we look to have more skaters make there way to Atlanta for these events.. It is an AWESOME weekend, and if you missed it, you REALLY missed it!
Gotta get back to workin, God Bless, type soon..
