Never Mind, Someone's Gotta Be Fourth!

Day 2 of the baton twirling National Finals in Weston-Super-Mare with Danielle and fellow team-mates taking away a raft of medals and cups. In the European qualifying events Danielle was 2nd in the solo accessories category and likewise Danielle and her partner Casey were 2nd in the Duets - the top three qualify, so Italy in October here we come! Three teams that Danielle performs in also qualified as did another of the troupe's entries. There were also soloist and duet qualifiers in several other age groups. And to top it off Danielle was 1st in one of the non European qualifying events but still a National Champion! All-in-all another very successful Nationals weekend.

I captured this shot as the organisers were preparing for the prize-giving. This is actually one of the official photographers waiting patiently for proceedings to commence.