ECSSSA race

Ken Kopecky · 05-06-2013, 01:44 PM

First, I would like to congratulate all the winners and runners-up at the ECSSA races this past weekend. As much as I would have loved to be there, I’m still chasing down the nasty gremlin in my car.

However, I did have a very important trip to make with my Princess Emily. For those members who don’t know, she is part of a competitive cheerleading team here in central NJ. We recently had a National Championship event in Hershey, PA that the coaches decided to enter them in so that they can get more experience with higher-level competition. Well, after all was said and done, they walked away with 1st place, grand champions of the event and the National Championship. That got them qualified for the US Finals in Providence, RI this past weekend. At that event, they gave the performance of a lifetime, hitting every stunt, every tumble, every landing. When that was all said and done, they walked away with a 2nd place finish and point total giving them a 4th place finish overall out of the 5 locations in the country having this event. Talk about a proud Dad! For those up here in Div 1, who know Emily and have seen her grow up, know what I’m talking about. Here are some pics of her when she was a little over 1½ years old. Can anyone name those Div. 1 legends holding her? The only ones she let hold her. I know the Div. 1 guys will figure it out easily so no fair posting the names. The next one is 10 years later.

Yo Ken. If you need to take this post down, I certainly understand as it’s really not racing. But I’m still proud of Emily and her accomplishment!!!!

Ken Kopecky
1454 E/SA

Bob Bender · 05-06-2013, 02:27 PM

Congrats Ken, she is such a great little lady. Tell hear we are all proud of her.

Bob Don · 05-06-2013, 03:44 PM

Congrats, Ken! You must be very proud!

Dave Ley · 05-06-2013, 03:59 PM

Congrats, Emily and proud father, Ken !!!

Tom Goldman · 05-06-2013, 06:41 PM

Congratulations Ken.
I know Emily is even more important to you than racing, and that's saying something !

Doug Blackley · 05-06-2013, 10:01 PM

That's awesome Ken, congrats!

Jim Carter · 05-06-2013, 10:26 PM

Ken:

Great job as Super Dad.
Emily has her first Wally.
Awesome.

Jimmie C.

Signman · 05-07-2013, 09:02 AM

Congratulations Hen & Emily! This is just the start for this little lady. Big things to come!

05-06-2013, 01:44 PM	#1
Ken Kopecky Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 233 Likes: 370 Liked 272 Times in 55 Posts	ECSSSA race First, I would like to congratulate all the winners and runners-up at the ECSSA races this past weekend. As much as I would have loved to be there, I’m still chasing down the nasty gremlin in my car. However, I did have a very important trip to make with my Princess Emily. For those members who don’t know, she is part of a competitive cheerleading team here in central NJ. We recently had a National Championship event in Hershey, PA that the coaches decided to enter them in so that they can get more experience with higher-level competition. Well, after all was said and done, they walked away with 1st place, grand champions of the event and the National Championship. That got them qualified for the US Finals in Providence, RI this past weekend. At that event, they gave the performance of a lifetime, hitting every stunt, every tumble, every landing. When that was all said and done, they walked away with a 2nd place finish and point total giving them a 4th place finish overall out of the 5 locations in the country having this event. Talk about a proud Dad! For those up here in Div 1, who know Emily and have seen her grow up, know what I’m talking about. Here are some pics of her when she was a little over 1½ years old. Can anyone name those Div. 1 legends holding her? The only ones she let hold her. I know the Div. 1 guys will figure it out easily so no fair posting the names. The next one is 10 years later. Yo Ken. If you need to take this post down, I certainly understand as it’s really not racing. But I’m still proud of Emily and her accomplishment!!!! Ken Kopecky 1454 E/SA Attached Thumbnails

05-06-2013, 02:27 PM	#2
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,727 Likes: 1,589 Liked 452 Times in 88 Posts	Re: ECSSSA race Congrats Ken, she is such a great little lady. Tell hear we are all proud of her. __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

05-06-2013, 03:44 PM	#3
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,491 Likes: 1,081 Liked 882 Times in 188 Posts	Re: ECSSSA race Congrats, Ken! You must be very proud! __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

05-06-2013, 03:59 PM	#4
Dave Ley Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Jersey , The 51st. State Posts: 424 Likes: 1,759 Liked 241 Times in 44 Posts	Re: ECSSSA race Congrats, Emily and proud father, Ken !!! __________________ Dave Ley

05-06-2013, 06:41 PM	#5
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,468 Likes: 874 Liked 838 Times in 232 Posts	Re: ECSSSA race Congratulations Ken. I know Emily is even more important to you than racing, and that's saying something ! __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

05-06-2013, 10:01 PM	#6
Doug Blackley Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hanover, MA Posts: 430 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: ECSSSA race That's awesome Ken, congrats! __________________ Doug Blackley 1697 STK

05-06-2013, 10:26 PM	#7
Jim Carter Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 190 Likes: 10 Liked 19 Times in 3 Posts	Re: ECSSSA race Ken: Great job as Super Dad. Emily has her first Wally. Awesome. Jimmie C.

05-07-2013, 09:02 AM	#8
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: ECSSSA race Congratulations Hen & Emily! This is just the start for this little lady. Big things to come! __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"