World Masters Games Gold Medal for the USA

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 There is nothing that parallels the emotions of a gold medal match. And we were definitely feeling the familiar mix of anxiety, excitement and anticipation. We played the Brazil Mixed team which had given us so much trouble in the second day of pool play. As we started warm… Read More
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Wins at World Masters Games Earn Gol …

Tuesday, Oct. 13 We have now entered the second round of play and are challenged with the format for this tournament. We are placed in another pool for additional playoff matches but will only play teams we have not played before. Bottom line is we know we need to keep winning to get to the gold… Read More
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Two More Wins Down Under Earn Gold Playoff Spot

Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 The day was mostly spent sightseeing for the team as our matches were scheduled for later afternoon. Some folks went to the zoo, others to Sydney Harbor, and still others went to see other World Master sporting events in the Olympic Park complex. Athletes are encouraged to… Read More
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Opening Match Victory at World Masters Games

Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 Today was our first match at 9 am against the local Australian team. Thank goodness we were able to squeeze in a practice the previous night because the ball moves differently here. It has a lot more movement on serves and we have had to adjust our passing to compensate for… Read More
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Blogger: Toni Clubb

Toni Clubb is a member of B.A.D., a 50-plus age division women's volleyball team from the United States competing at the 2009 World Masters Games in Sydney, Australia.

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