цернчшка (Chernushka)

This week we went to the town of Chernushka. It's not too far away from where we are, just a few hours by bus.

The situation in Churnushka regarding hockey is a bit odd. The first time YWAM went there, it was good and organized. But, in the two year gap between visits, the head coach left Churnishka, so it is a lot less organized. So I think the team there was very appreciative of some coaching, since they haven't seen any in a long time it seems.

This week there was only one goalie to work with, so I liked getting to work one-on-one, though I only had a translator half the time. His name was Paul, and he only played hockey for 2 years.

We also went to a few different schools, something that YWAM hasn't done in Chernushka. So we got to meet with classes from a higher class elementary/jr. high school and a cadet school. At these meetings we also got invited to blay basketball and soccer. Little did we know that both games were actually publicized in the school, playing against the school teams. By some miracle, we WON the basketball game, 43-39. So that was a bit crazy, and most difinately unexpected. Then right after we went outside in about -15 weather to play soccer. The team had all their equipment, cleats, shin guards etc. while we played in winter boots. Needless to say we failed miserably and lost 9-4.

We also played a few games, and we had a little reception in our church for the hockey kids and school kids after our last practice.

So it was a good fun week, and we go to Kungur next after a weekend.

Arrivederci.