Coupeville’s Finley (left) and Scotlyn Helm collect medals and swag at a Canadian taekwondo tourney. (Photos courtesy Lindsey Helm)
It was an action-packed weekend for the Helm family.
Dad Jerry, Central Whidbey’s Fire Chief, was busy revving his engine as a stock car racer at Evergreen Speedway, while mom Lindsey, Coupeville Elementary teacher extraordinaire, was off to Canada to kick some fanny.
She took daughters Finley and Scotlyn with her, and the trio brought home nine medals from a taekwondo tournament of champions in Surrey, British Columbia.
“Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat!”
The tourney marked Scotlyn’s first time competing internationally, and Finley’s debut in a black belt ring.
Lindsey earned gold medals in combat sparring, X-Treme weapons, and sparring, while Scotlyn copped first-place in weapons.
Overall, the trio amassed four golds, three silvers, and two bronzes.
All your medals will be ours.
Back in the USA, Jerry, racing for the second time this season, logged his fastest lap times as a driver, ultimately finishing sixth in the main event.
Afterwards, he paid tribute to his support crew.
“Another amazing night from my pit crew, Michael Matros and Philip Brotemarkle,” Jerry Helm said.
“They knocked it out of the park once again on getting the car set up to run with the best.”
Jerry Helm puts the medal to the metal. (Photo property Evergreen Speedway Photographs)
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