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Final Try Out

Posted by Team Clendenan at May 20, 2014 7:56PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
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“The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple” said Oscar Wilde and such was the case for the agonizing decision between the final two candidates at the Team Clendenan try out call back.

Each applicant put on a shoot out show to be proud of and to make things even more challenging, every aspect of the dynamic categories were dead even. The results of the battle were so close that the girls were undecided, the coach was undecided and an impartial judge was also uncomfortable making a call one way or the other. In the end, the tiebreaker came down to a difference of birthdays which tipped the scales in Rebecca’s favour but the truth was that there was only one position and two amazing players which was bitter sweet.

Breathing a sigh of relief with a decision made, the foursome of thirteen year olds – Emma, Grace, Michaela and Rebecca – officially declared their intention to give it their all in the upcoming season and smiles snuck out with the optimism of what lay ahead.

Chins up ladies and onward to team building and preparing for the marathon on the OJCT!

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Oblivious to the calendar noting the END of the season, Team Clendenan welcomed the chance to attend the High Performance Clinic at the Thornhill Curling Club to get started on their NEXT season. Not only was the event a chance to visit a new club with top level coaching, but Michaela, Grace and Emma were also on a mission to complete their roster with someone to fill their empty lead spot.

As the day unfolded with team building and training exercises, laughter wound it’s way through the hours and the girls thoroughly enjoyed learning and interviewing simultaneously. Despite their best efforts, a clear winner was not declared and the girls had to settle for crossing a few candidates off the list and also committing to further due diligence and discussions about who would be the best fit going forward.

Many thanks to the spectacular hosts and coaches who made it a fantastic experience!