montanarose
06-02-2005, 10:48 AM
Not sure if this thread belongs here or elsewhere . . .
Last night Bravo (a US cable TV network) started a new series called "Sports Kids Moms & Dads." One of the four kids featured is a 16-year-old male figure skater, Bryce, along with his mom, Kim. They live in Escondido CA; he competed in Southwest Regionals and went to Junior Nationals this year. Here's a synopsis of his story line:
"Bryce has been given his big chance, due somewhat to someone else's misfortune. He is headed to his first national competition as an alternate because one of the finalists broke his ankle. After a disappointing fall in the regional competition, resulting in a fifth place finish, Bryce is practicing more than ever and dealing with the weight of what's ahead. Meanwhile, mom has never been able to stand the pressure of competition or watch her son compete. She has, however, been able to pressure her son about the quality of his skating, despite the fact that she's never been a skater herself. Will mom's constant criticism cost Bryce a national title?"
The hour-long show was the first of what looks to be a four-week series and will be re-run several times a week (schedule available on the link below). Kudos to Bravo for choosing to focus on a male skater instead of a more stereotypical "ice princess" type! The other kids' stories are pretty interesting as well, especially the 8-going-on-18-year-old cheerleader 8O
http://www.bravotv.com/Sports_Kids_Moms_&_Dads
Cheers,
Ellen
Last night Bravo (a US cable TV network) started a new series called "Sports Kids Moms & Dads." One of the four kids featured is a 16-year-old male figure skater, Bryce, along with his mom, Kim. They live in Escondido CA; he competed in Southwest Regionals and went to Junior Nationals this year. Here's a synopsis of his story line:
"Bryce has been given his big chance, due somewhat to someone else's misfortune. He is headed to his first national competition as an alternate because one of the finalists broke his ankle. After a disappointing fall in the regional competition, resulting in a fifth place finish, Bryce is practicing more than ever and dealing with the weight of what's ahead. Meanwhile, mom has never been able to stand the pressure of competition or watch her son compete. She has, however, been able to pressure her son about the quality of his skating, despite the fact that she's never been a skater herself. Will mom's constant criticism cost Bryce a national title?"
The hour-long show was the first of what looks to be a four-week series and will be re-run several times a week (schedule available on the link below). Kudos to Bravo for choosing to focus on a male skater instead of a more stereotypical "ice princess" type! The other kids' stories are pretty interesting as well, especially the 8-going-on-18-year-old cheerleader 8O
http://www.bravotv.com/Sports_Kids_Moms_&_Dads
Cheers,
Ellen