Author Topic: Sean Elza in Hungary (Read 16169 times)

youngarcherysmomma · « **on:** July 15, 2010, 12:36:57 PM »

Hello All!

I'm sorry it has taken me a couple days to be able to post! With 3 1/2 weeks of fundraising, I fell behind on the homestead and have been catching up!
I just wrote and put on pictures but when I went to post it said I had timed out. Is there something I can do to make sure that doesn't happen again. I am new to these boards, so please bare with me.

Sean is doing great!!! I know he has been able to post a bit here and there but I wanted to give you all an update and post a couple pics. Our only form of communication is through facebook chat and the time schedule has been challenging. I know he is exhausted when he returns from the course and to top it off is fighting a cold! (Or allergies...to all those darn mosquito's!) he is a trooper and never complains. He has shot many tournaments ill and it just amazes me!

There is now some decent postings at www.archery.org It may bring you to the World Championships, if not, click on Visegrad. Due to the closed course, pics are taken by their photographers. I have only found two of Sean and neithe rare of him shooting. I hope they will take a few pics of the kid in the lead soon! You can also see the results, click on the LIVE link for the most current. The finals are suppose to be broadcasted. I think they will be on www.archery.tv I will let you know tonight for sure! The only thing is it will be in the middle of the night for most of us!

I posted a couple pics but am afraid I am going to be timed out again!

WE are so grateful to all of you!

youngarcherysmomma · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2010, 01:00:58 PM »

Here are a couple more pics of Sean and the area. He said it is beautiful but muggy and full of mosquito's!

He stated the opening ceremony was really fun. They put on a great show, showing some old, rare bows and techniques. I guess there was axe throwing and they picked a King, Queen and a Court Jester to sit on the thrones. Sean was picked to be the court jester! He sat at the queens feet and watched the ceremony! Too cool! Hopefully, someone has a front view shot of him in this pic!

He says the water is awful and the bottled water tastes just as bad! Of course, I am worried he is going to get dehydrated. The word is... they give everyone, one 6 oz bottle with their meal and you have to buy the rest at a $1.50 a bottle! He said it took him 5 or 6 bottles to hydrate! I have to say..I feel more and more thankful to live in the land of decent water and free refills!

The t-shirt Sean is wearing is for a young man DK Ross. While having some summer fun with his family, was hit on American lake last summer and left for dead. He is alive but his life has been changed forever. His mother Gail is an amazing woman! She stopped by our carwash fundraiser and made a generous donation! Sean wears the shirt so he can take DK around Hungary with him! A trip he will never be able to make. You rock, Sean!

Once again, I just want to thank everyone for their support! This is the most amazing adventure ever!

Youngarcherysmomma

gasman · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2010, 01:12:19 PM »

Dam Sharmel, has he grown up.........

I talked with him a few years ago at the school science fair for a few minutes and am happy to see he is doing so well, and is in to the archery big time. I was impressed with his science project, he worked hard on it

Hope you and Jeff are doing well also.

buckhorn2 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2010, 01:22:11 PM »

Thanks for the update I am following the story and cheering him on.

boneaddict · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2010, 02:41:20 PM »

Thanks for the update. Thats cool about the shirt.

boneaddict · « **Reply #5 on:** July 16, 2010, 05:45:19 AM »

As soon as I get organized today, I am going to send another $100. Thats about 60 or so bottles of water. Tell him to drink up.

boneaddict · « **Reply #6 on:** July 16, 2010, 05:35:15 PM »

I'm not sure where to post this, as Sean is being sponsored by our Joshua Cup contest, but here is an update from his mother for you guys. I'll secure the pics shortly.

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Hi everyone!

These are some pics from the double elimination rounds today! At first he was up against this kid from Germany. The kid shot the best he has all week and they tied but Sean didn't shoot a 4 so he won. The next round was against his own teammate, Adam Gallant. He beat him by one point and won the spot going for GOLD! It will be broadcast on Sunday, our time, probably starting about midnight! I will let you know just when and where it will be on. I think it will be www.archery.tv and youtube (however it is spelled) I'm not sure about regular TV. I will find out.

Sean is shooting extremely well and feels good I He has been dealing with allergies or a cold but it isn't getting him down.

I am sooo proud of him! This is amazing!

Thanks to everyone that made this trip possible for him! This is the start of something REALLY big in the archery world for him! Thank you so much!

Sharmell(youngarcherymomma)

youngarcherysmomma · « **Reply #7 on:** July 16, 2010, 05:42:19 PM »

GREAT NEWS!

Sean is going for GOLD on Sunday!

I'm trying to find out exactly where and when it will be broadcasted. I was told www.archery.tv and youtube but there is word that it will also be on a cable channel. It will probably air at midnight or a little later...uhg... but you know we will be watching! I will let you all know ASAP when and where it will be on.

Team rounds are tomorrow but unfortunately, the Junior men didn't have a recurve shooter that qualified so they will not be participating. Bummer... But...it will give him a day to rest up before the medal matches.

He is doing great! He is feeling good! I'm sure he will post when he returns to his room tonight. It was a long day but is getting to spend a little time with friends! I hope they get a little site seeing in!

Here's a couple more pics. You will see he now has his pack on. Looks like he is drinking something in that water to make it taste better!

I just can't say this enough...THaNk YoU!

"They" are talking about this unknown now!

It is awesome! I am so proud of him but even more so happy that he gets to show everyone that he "IS" a damn good archer!

You can see results, etc..on www.archery.org

Youngarcherysmomma

rasbo · « **Reply #8 on:** July 16, 2010, 05:44:35 PM »

awesome to say the least...

boneaddict · « **Reply #9 on:** July 16, 2010, 05:52:38 PM »

She beat me to it. What a GOOD MOM!
AWESOME is all I can say. DANG no recurve shooter to represent the USA.

Ray · « **Reply #10 on:** July 16, 2010, 05:57:01 PM »

Go Sean!

PacificNWhunter · « **Reply #11 on:** July 16, 2010, 06:05:52 PM »

Way to go Sean!

youngarcherysmomma · « **Reply #12 on:** July 17, 2010, 06:27:25 PM »

Hello everyone!

Sean is going for GOLD at 4pm , Hungarian time, which is 7 am our time!

The medal rounds actually start at 1 am our time! We have 6 going for medals!
We are still trying to figure out exactly who is broadcasting it! We are being told it is www.archery.tv on Youtube.com

I hope we can view it live!! If not, we will post results as we see them on the live feed!

GO SEAN!!!!

Go team USA!!

rasbo · « **Reply #13 on:** July 17, 2010, 07:31:56 PM »

prayers are with them,,,good shooting to them

NWWABOWHNTR · « **Reply #14 on:** July 17, 2010, 07:40:30 PM »

Doing great Sean! Good luck tomorrow!

WDFW-SUX · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2010, 07:42:25 PM »

Come On!!

boneaddict · « **Reply #16 on:** July 18, 2010, 08:50:26 AM »

I'm hearing GOOD things!

youngarcherysmomma · « **Reply #17 on:** July 18, 2010, 08:53:51 AM »

SEAN WON THE GOLD!!!

He started out really well with a 5-6-5 to build a 4 point lead, 16 to 12 on the first target. Florian Oswald from Germany, the 2008 bronze medalist, came back strong in the second and third target with a 6-6-5 and a 6-5-6 to tie the score at 46-46. On the final target, they took a long time to shoot because of the wind and the rain. Sean shot a 4, Oswald shot a 5 to tie the match! Oswald shot a 5 or 6 on the line. Sean shot a clean 6. The judge confirmed Oswald's arrow was on the line for a 5! SEAN WON 61-60!

Even though we couldn't watch them shoot on camera, it was cool to see the live feed and the color dots hit the target! we are being told it should have some air time soon. Watch for highlights on archery.tv!

You can see the results feed at www.archery.org, click on news and then live results! Junior compound men.
I have been having a hard time posting it on anything. If anyone knows how, please post it!

Thank you ALL!

momma needs to get some sleep! YES!!!!!

Ray · « **Reply #18 on:** July 18, 2010, 08:54:53 AM »

Way to go Sean!

http://www.archery.org/UserFiles/Document/Results/Results/2010/10_WC_HUN/IEFCJM.pdf

PacificNWhunter · « **Reply #19 on:** July 18, 2010, 09:06:38 AM »

Awesome job!

youngarcherysmomma · « **Reply #20 on:** July 18, 2010, 09:07:30 AM »

Here is the live results page.

Wow! He did it! It was close.....

youngarcherysmomma · « **Reply #21 on:** July 18, 2010, 09:08:23 AM »

Thanks Ray!

oyster · « **Reply #22 on:** July 18, 2010, 09:23:23 AM »

That right there is absolutely awesome. What a story and a job well done!!!!!!!
go USA

rasbo · « **Reply #23 on:** July 18, 2010, 09:32:53 AM »

woohoooo yeah boy,way to shoot and show them....

boneaddict · « **Reply #24 on:** July 18, 2010, 09:44:30 AM »

Thats what I am talking about. WAY TO TAKE IT TO EM' Kid.

buckhorn2 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 18, 2010, 10:33:38 AM »

Congradulations to him and to hunting washington for there support it might have been what gave him the win.

boneaddict · « **Reply #26 on:** July 18, 2010, 10:37:23 AM »

I saw some footage of the winds and it looked kinda nasty to shoot in.

NWWABOWHNTR · « **Reply #27 on:** July 18, 2010, 11:04:29 AM »

Way to go Sean!

jackelope · « **Reply #28 on:** July 18, 2010, 11:31:40 AM »

Awesome...what a story with a fantastic ending. Way to go, kid.

gasman · « **Reply #29 on:** July 18, 2010, 05:49:50 PM »

Way to go Sean

I know mama is proud, and should be

Todd_ID · « **Reply #30 on:** July 18, 2010, 09:59:41 PM »

Rock On! Congrats Sean! That's showing the WORLD who's boss!

And congrats to Sharmell as well for being the support rock for him.

DOUBLELUNG · « **Reply #31 on:** July 18, 2010, 10:27:48 PM »

I am privileged to have made a tiny contribution toward this fantastic accomplishment. Congratulations Sean, and congratulations Sharma. You BOTH have accomplished fantastic things.

Michelle_Nelson · « **Reply #32 on:** July 18, 2010, 10:30:09 PM »

Right on thats awsome! ! ! Congrats!

bowhunterforever · « **Reply #33 on:** July 19, 2010, 01:31:43 AM »

Way to represent usa and the hunt-wa crew

Good shooting and congrats

youngarcherysmomma · « **Reply #34 on:** July 19, 2010, 11:59:41 AM »

Just wanted to share a couple more pics with everyone!

Sean is in flight from Hungary to New York right now. And... of course, they had a delay and now may not connect to their plane in New York! I hope that's not the case...the kid is worried about having to catch up on all his classes already! If all goes right, he should be home Wednesday around 2am! YAH!!

I have to say... I have never seen Sean look so happy and proud! (And, he has participated in sports all his life)

He said he was shaking so bad his arrow kept falling off his rest!

He will fill us in when he gets home!

Thanks again for all your support!

youngarcherysmomma

NRA4LIFE · « **Reply #35 on:** July 19, 2010, 12:24:39 PM »

My god, what a terrific performance. Congrats to you and all who made this possible.

KillBilly · « **Reply #36 on:** July 26, 2010, 09:33:20 AM »

Congrats Sean, way to go. I hope to see you shoot in Darrington. I want to be there for at least one day of the tournament.

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