Agnes Found Her Home at the Frame Running Development Camp & International Cup
What does it mean to find a home? Agnes Knudsen from Give Denmark had signed up for the Frame Running Development Camp & International Cup to meet others and compete freely. She did that and more. She and her family found a place where they belong.
10-year-old Agnes from Give Denmark is sitting in the kitchen as she talks about her experiences at this year’s Frame Running Development Camp & International Cup. It was the first time she had attended the camp, and she had been looking forward to it for a long time. It was her coach who came up with the idea, and then it was simply a matter of signing up. She had especially been looking forward to the competitions and to meeting the other Frame Runner athletes.
It was therefore an expectant Agnes who showed up at Bagsværd School on the first day. The family was quickly struck by the feeling of belonging. Despite the fact that some of the athletes are direct competitors, this is one of the characteristics that makes the camp special. Everyone should have their place in the sun – a place where they belong.
The camp became a family thing
The sense of belonging is one of the things Agnes and her mother have gained from taking part in the camp. In her everyday life, Agnes attends Uhre Friskole near Brande, and the camp has given her the opportunity to return after the summer holidays with the experience of being able to take part on equal terms. That has been worth its weight in gold. Agnes and her sister even held a morning assembly about their experiences at the camp.
The camp became something for the whole family. Agnes had brought the entire family with her. They helped create a great atmosphere, including by making a banner for the Danish team.
The experience has given the family an understanding of what Agnes does every time she goes to Kolding for training. They are ready to repeat the success next year. Already in the car on the way home, she began making plans for next year.
Gold medal on and off the track
From a sporting perspective, it was also a success. The competition began with Agnes, together with Alf, being given the opportunity to carry the Danish flag into the opening ceremony. It was a moving experience that became the catalyst for the rest of the week, during which Agnes raced 40, 60, 100 and 200 metres.
It resulted in three gold medals. However, it was not only on race day that she gave it everything she had. Agnes also went all out when it came to cheering on the others – both the other Danes and those from the other countries.
We look forward to welcoming Agnes and her family back to the Frame Running Development Camp & International Cup next year.