Good morning!!!
What a day.
I got to sit 3m away from Prince William and Kate as well as Prince Harry and Prince Edward. I couldn't believe they had come to watch the hockey and sat right in the next section. I think I looked creepy taking lots of photos but everyone was doing it lol. I'm just on my phone at the moment so I'll upload the photos later.
And then I had an awesome game. It was the top of the table clash - New Zealand vs. South Africa. So fast and skilful. I'm only just winding down now ready to go to sleep (and it's 1:47am!!!). I think it's safe to say I am going to be exhausted tomorrow.
It is a rest day and we are off to Edinburgh!!!
Will write again soon. Have a great day.
From Miss Seymour
Junior World Cup 2013
Photo with co-umpires last year at the Junior World Cup in Germany
Monday 28 July 2014
Sunday 27 July 2014
Rest Day and 3rd Day of the Competition
Saturday was a rest day. I had a great sleep in (as the games were super late the night before) and enjoyed a big breakfast :) We then went shopping!! I bought lots of things at the Official Merchandise Superstore and a new hockey bag (mainly to take all my shopping home in lol).
I did some washing and other things that needed doing and then headed out to watch the Aussie men play their first game. It was great to see them score lots of goals!
We went to a local hockey club for dinner - they fed us a lovely curry - so yummy!
And today ... the marathon was on ... and all the runners ran straight past the front of our hotel - it was very cool - all the streets were barricaded off and there were cop cars, police on motor bikes, and helicopters and everything! The Aussie won the men's marathon which is fantastic!! I was so proud to be an Aussie when the smile overtook his face as he crossed the finish line (watched that big on the tele)!
I had my second match this afternoon at 4pm. It was a big game - New Zealand vs. India. Mum, Dad, Hayley and Ryan were all in the crowd so that was really special!! Nothing like having your family in the crowd to support you :)
Prince Edward and his wife were also at the hockey today ... lots of security around for them.
Tomorrow (Monday 28th) I umpire at 9pm ... huge, HUGE game for me ... top of the table clash - New Zealand vs. South Africa. I think it will be about 6am on Tuesday morning for you guys if you want to watch it on TenPlay :)
Hope you don't miss me too much ;)
Be good, from Miss Seymour
I did some washing and other things that needed doing and then headed out to watch the Aussie men play their first game. It was great to see them score lots of goals!
We went to a local hockey club for dinner - they fed us a lovely curry - so yummy!
And today ... the marathon was on ... and all the runners ran straight past the front of our hotel - it was very cool - all the streets were barricaded off and there were cop cars, police on motor bikes, and helicopters and everything! The Aussie won the men's marathon which is fantastic!! I was so proud to be an Aussie when the smile overtook his face as he crossed the finish line (watched that big on the tele)!
I had my second match this afternoon at 4pm. It was a big game - New Zealand vs. India. Mum, Dad, Hayley and Ryan were all in the crowd so that was really special!! Nothing like having your family in the crowd to support you :)
Prince Edward and his wife were also at the hockey today ... lots of security around for them.
Tomorrow (Monday 28th) I umpire at 9pm ... huge, HUGE game for me ... top of the table clash - New Zealand vs. South Africa. I think it will be about 6am on Tuesday morning for you guys if you want to watch it on TenPlay :)
Hope you don't miss me too much ;)
Be good, from Miss Seymour
Wendy, Fza and I during the game this afternoon - New Zealand vs. India
The Kookaburras (Aussie men) in action against Wales yesterday
Some of the umpires on the bus on the way to the pitch. Across the back is Aleesha (NZ), myself, Hannah (England), Sarah (Scotland), Ayanna (Trinidad and Tobago), Alex (Scotland) and Wendy (Canada)
The "Big G" outside the Official Merchandise Superstore!
First game
Hi Year 5,
Sorry for my lack of posts. I haven't had a lot a free time over the last few days and I have had trouble with the internet on my computer - so I'm now using my Roomie's computer so I can share some photos. The internet in the hotel is quite slow and it is very painful to upload the pictures - so I hope you enjoy them!
I'll try and catch you up with what I have been doing over the last couple of days.
It was an early start after the opening ceremony last Thursday. I was the video umpire for the 11am game - when I sat down in my spot, I nearly fell off my chair because I couldn't believe that the Queen was on the screen - she had come out to watch the hockey game I was the video umpire on!! Pretty special :)
I then had to wait until the last game of the day to umpire my first match. I was on with my Roomie - Hannah from England. I was super nervous! We enjoyed the game and India beat Canada 4-2.
I was then the reserve umpire for 2 games (i.e. I was the spare umpire) on the Friday. It was good not to have the stress of umpiring or video umpiring.
And because I didn't have to focus on umpiring too much on the Friday - I had a chance to catch up with Mum and Dad and Hayley as they had come all the way over to be with me!!
We walked over to the "Glasgow Green" - which is like the central part of the games where they show everything on BIG screens and there's lots of food and games etc. We walked around, went on the ferris wheel (which was awesome), ate some lunch and looked around at what was available. There was this really cool Usain Bolt activity - I'll have to tell you about it when I get home. I have attached some photos of the time I spent with my family. It's really special to have them over here. Nicole arrives on Monday.
I hope everything is going well at school.
From Miss Seymour
P.S - Maddy - can you please tell your Dad I said thanks for the lovely email he sent me - for some reason I can't reply to it.
Sorry for my lack of posts. I haven't had a lot a free time over the last few days and I have had trouble with the internet on my computer - so I'm now using my Roomie's computer so I can share some photos. The internet in the hotel is quite slow and it is very painful to upload the pictures - so I hope you enjoy them!
I'll try and catch you up with what I have been doing over the last couple of days.
It was an early start after the opening ceremony last Thursday. I was the video umpire for the 11am game - when I sat down in my spot, I nearly fell off my chair because I couldn't believe that the Queen was on the screen - she had come out to watch the hockey game I was the video umpire on!! Pretty special :)
I then had to wait until the last game of the day to umpire my first match. I was on with my Roomie - Hannah from England. I was super nervous! We enjoyed the game and India beat Canada 4-2.
I was then the reserve umpire for 2 games (i.e. I was the spare umpire) on the Friday. It was good not to have the stress of umpiring or video umpiring.
And because I didn't have to focus on umpiring too much on the Friday - I had a chance to catch up with Mum and Dad and Hayley as they had come all the way over to be with me!!
We walked over to the "Glasgow Green" - which is like the central part of the games where they show everything on BIG screens and there's lots of food and games etc. We walked around, went on the ferris wheel (which was awesome), ate some lunch and looked around at what was available. There was this really cool Usain Bolt activity - I'll have to tell you about it when I get home. I have attached some photos of the time I spent with my family. It's really special to have them over here. Nicole arrives on Monday.
I hope everything is going well at school.
From Miss Seymour
P.S - Maddy - can you please tell your Dad I said thanks for the lovely email he sent me - for some reason I can't reply to it.
The Hockeyroos against Malaysia in their first game
Mum, Dad, Hayley and Ryan (Hayley's travelling buddy) filling out legacy tags at Glasgow Green
My legacy tag - I'll tell you about this when I get back
Myself, Mum and Ryan before getting on the ferris wheel.
Dad and I on the ferris wheel!
Opening Ceremony
Oh what a night it was!!
It was the most unbelievable experience ... I feel so blessed to have been a part of it.
We got all dressed up in our official uniforms and headed off on the bus - it was stinking hot ... and excitement filled the air in Glasgow.
With our special passes, we didn't have to line up for too long and our seats were pretty good :) We saw Rod Stewart and Ian Thorpe AND the Queen and of course all the athletes. It was one big party.
I had to video umpire at 11am the next day so unfortunately I had to leave a little before the end but I watched the end of it on the TV when I got back to the hotel.
Enjoy the pictures :)
It was the most unbelievable experience ... I feel so blessed to have been a part of it.
We got all dressed up in our official uniforms and headed off on the bus - it was stinking hot ... and excitement filled the air in Glasgow.
With our special passes, we didn't have to line up for too long and our seats were pretty good :) We saw Rod Stewart and Ian Thorpe AND the Queen and of course all the athletes. It was one big party.
I had to video umpire at 11am the next day so unfortunately I had to leave a little before the end but I watched the end of it on the TV when I got back to the hotel.
Enjoy the pictures :)
Hannah (my Roomie) and I on the bus on the way to the Opening Ceremony
Outside the stadium of the Opening Ceremony
Eating our dinner from the snack boxes they gave us before it all started
Watching Ian Thorpe get his make up done before he got interviewed
We sat right next to all the participating country's flags
My good Scottish friend Sarah Wilson :)
During the Opening Ceremony!
How cool is this shot! Couldn't believe I got it on camera because it all happened so fast!
The Queen!!! Look how close we were to her!! She's amazing!
Team Australia about to walk out
Team Australia walking out
These are the 4 Hockey Australia officials - myself, Minka (the Umpires Manager), Tammy (a judge) and Adam (umpire)
Hannah and I during the Opening Ceremony
A group of the umpires getting excited during one of the breaks!
Tuesday 22 July 2014
Day 2
Well that’s Day 2 done and dusted!
We were up nice and early ready for a full
day of meetings. The bus took us all out to the fields – it was sooooo
exciting. We had to go through security (just like at the airport) and the
stadium looks amazing – the pitch is beautiful and all the stands are up with
big tv screens and a huge scoreboard.
We pretty much had meetings all day – just discussing
rules and how to do the video umpire referrals – and we watched a practice
match while we ate lunch.
There was an hour of free time this
afternoon which I just used to have a nap because I was so tired. We then went
out to a local cricket club for a team bonding session and dinner.
It’s now 11pm and I’m well and truly ready
for bed!!
It’s the Opening Ceremony tomorrow night
which I can’t wait for J
I have managed to upload 3 photos for you –
enjoy.
I hope everything is well at school.
Miss Seymour
The arrivals team that met us at Glasgow Airport.
Inside the Accreditation Centre where we got our uniforms.
A picture of the pitch where we first walked in!
Hopefully the wifi at the pitch is a bit faster and I can upload a few more there.
Monday 21 July 2014
I'm here!!
Woo hoo!!
It's wonderful here. I love it! Everyone is in a good mood all the time (except for me at the moment as I'm sooooooooooo tired lol) and so unbelievably friendly. We all have something in common to talk about and excitement is building.
It has been a very, very long time since I have slept in a bed. It is 9:45pm at the moment on Monday night - it is 6:45am at home in Sydney. I have not slept properly since Saturday night - which means, apart from a couple of naps on the plane, I have been awake roughly for 48 hours. I couldn't really hold a conversation at dinner tonight. I'm in bed now writing this and am looking forward to some sleep.
We arrived at Glasgow International airport at 8.30am this morning. I was on the same flight as 5 other umpires so it was good to see some familiar faces when I got off. We were met by some lovely Scottish people (who all sound like Mrs Cameron - and sometimes I don't understand what they say even though they are speaking English lol) - and one lady even gave us all hugs lol (no idea who she was)!
We were taken to our hotel and had a chance to look around the Glasgow city centre before going to try on and pick up our uniforms - this process took over 2 hours!!! The uniforms are fantastic though :) I will take a photo when I am in the gear and post it up for you to see.
Tomorrow is a big day. Breakfast at 7:45am. We leave for the fields at 8:30am and have an umpires briefing from 9am-12pm. We have further meetings and fitness testing in the afternoon and into the night.
Time for sleep.
Have a great day,
Miss Seymour
(I do have some photos but they are taking way too long to upload - a job for another day - sorry)
It's wonderful here. I love it! Everyone is in a good mood all the time (except for me at the moment as I'm sooooooooooo tired lol) and so unbelievably friendly. We all have something in common to talk about and excitement is building.
It has been a very, very long time since I have slept in a bed. It is 9:45pm at the moment on Monday night - it is 6:45am at home in Sydney. I have not slept properly since Saturday night - which means, apart from a couple of naps on the plane, I have been awake roughly for 48 hours. I couldn't really hold a conversation at dinner tonight. I'm in bed now writing this and am looking forward to some sleep.
We arrived at Glasgow International airport at 8.30am this morning. I was on the same flight as 5 other umpires so it was good to see some familiar faces when I got off. We were met by some lovely Scottish people (who all sound like Mrs Cameron - and sometimes I don't understand what they say even though they are speaking English lol) - and one lady even gave us all hugs lol (no idea who she was)!
We were taken to our hotel and had a chance to look around the Glasgow city centre before going to try on and pick up our uniforms - this process took over 2 hours!!! The uniforms are fantastic though :) I will take a photo when I am in the gear and post it up for you to see.
Tomorrow is a big day. Breakfast at 7:45am. We leave for the fields at 8:30am and have an umpires briefing from 9am-12pm. We have further meetings and fitness testing in the afternoon and into the night.
Time for sleep.
Have a great day,
Miss Seymour
(I do have some photos but they are taking way too long to upload - a job for another day - sorry)
Sunday 20 July 2014
Singapore...
Free wifi in Singapore woo hoo!!
Sore legs after a 9 hour flight ... 14 hours until the next stretch of legs in London.
Watched the movie "Noah" on the way over - it was great and read lots of my book :) hopefully will get some zzzz's on this leg.
Sore legs after a 9 hour flight ... 14 hours until the next stretch of legs in London.
Watched the movie "Noah" on the way over - it was great and read lots of my book :) hopefully will get some zzzz's on this leg.
Saturday 19 July 2014
Ready to take off!!
Well the day has finally arrived! After a busy night of packing, cleaning and organising, I am about to board the first of two flights to the Commonwealth Games. To say I am unbelievably excited is an understatement!
I have just eaten some lunch and am now relaxing before my flight boards in about 20 minutes.
My plane is headed for London with a short stopover in Singapore to refuel. It should take about 23 hours. I then jump on a short flight from London to Glasgow ... yippee!! I arrive at 8:30am on Monday morning (Glasgow time) - it will actually be 5:30pm on Monday afternoon for you guys (Sydney time).
The games don't start until Thursday but I am looking forward to all of the things that will happen before then e.g. the Opening Ceremony and going to pick up my Comm Games "officials" uniform.
For those of you who are interested in watching some hockey (- and maybe see me!!) - here is some information from the Hockey Australia website (copied and pasted below) ... and ALL the hockey games will be streamed live on the FIH YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/fihockey.
Have a wonderful day at school tomorrow and be good!!
I'll write again soon,
Miss Seymour
I have just eaten some lunch and am now relaxing before my flight boards in about 20 minutes.
The games don't start until Thursday but I am looking forward to all of the things that will happen before then e.g. the Opening Ceremony and going to pick up my Comm Games "officials" uniform.
For those of you who are interested in watching some hockey (- and maybe see me!!) - here is some information from the Hockey Australia website (copied and pasted below) ... and ALL the hockey games will be streamed live on the FIH YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/fihockey.
Have a wonderful day at school tomorrow and be good!!
I'll write again soon,
Miss Seymour
TV, ONLINE & RADIO GUIDE TO FOLLOWING THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES, 23 JULY - 3 AUGUST 2014
Television and online
Network Ten is the official Australian broadcaster for the Commonwealth Games. Network Ten will deliver viewers extensive coverage of the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, 24 hours a day across TEN, ONE and www.tenplay.com.au.
In addition to the coverage on TEN and ONE each day, eight dedicated digital channels will be available on www.tenplay.com.au, enabling viewers to watch their favourite events and athletes from anywhere, at any time, on any device.
>> DOWNLOAD your state-by-state guide of Ten's TV coverage
ONE
8.30am – 6.00pm
Glasgow Encore
Throughout each day, ONE will encore all of the highlights, action and medal ceremonies from overnight in Glasgow. Tune into ONE to catch up on the news and highlights ahead of another evening of live sport on TEN.
Digital Offering:
In addition to the 24-hour free-to-air coverage on TEN and ONE, eight digital channels will also be available on www.tenplay.com.au, enabling viewers to watch their favourite events and athletes from anywhere, at any time, on any device – live and free.
Live Streams:
Eight live streams will be available on www.tenplay.com.au and www.tenplay.com.au Apps for iOS, Android and Xbox One.
On most days, this will include six digital-only streams commencing at 5.30pm through to close-of-play at 10am each morning.
The TEN and ONE channels will also stream concurrently with the free-to-air TV broadcast.
ONE
8.30am – 6.00pm
Glasgow Encore
Throughout each day, ONE will encore all of the highlights, action and medal ceremonies from overnight in Glasgow. Tune into ONE to catch up on the news and highlights ahead of another evening of live sport on TEN.
Digital Offering:
In addition to the 24-hour free-to-air coverage on TEN and ONE, eight digital channels will also be available on www.tenplay.com.au, enabling viewers to watch their favourite events and athletes from anywhere, at any time, on any device – live and free.
Live Streams:
Eight live streams will be available on www.tenplay.com.au and www.tenplay.com.au Apps for iOS, Android and Xbox One.
On most days, this will include six digital-only streams commencing at 5.30pm through to close-of-play at 10am each morning.
The TEN and ONE channels will also stream concurrently with the free-to-air TV broadcast.
Thursday 17 July 2014
Commonwealth Games
Hi Year 5,
There's nothing on here yet - I will make my first post at the airport on Sunday. I am super excited and can't wait to share this journey with you.
I have a day at uni tomorrow and then it's cleaning and packing time Saturday night!
Have a wonderful weekend with your beautiful families. My family are all over in Europe waiting for me :) I will speak with you very soon!
From Miss Seymour
There's nothing on here yet - I will make my first post at the airport on Sunday. I am super excited and can't wait to share this journey with you.
I have a day at uni tomorrow and then it's cleaning and packing time Saturday night!
Have a wonderful weekend with your beautiful families. My family are all over in Europe waiting for me :) I will speak with you very soon!
From Miss Seymour
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