Ivy's first senior-level international competition arrived in September, a World Cup event held in Bonn, Germany, carrying a scale and prestige considerably beyond even her Junior Worlds experience — the field now populated entirely by adult competitors, several with genuine Olympic medals already to their credit, the whole competitive environment demanding a maturity and composure her years of accumulated experience had, she hoped, adequately prepared her to meet.
"Senior World Cup circuits work differently than junior competition," Coach Kaminski explained, during their pre-tournament briefing. "Rankings points accumulate across an entire season, feeding directly into Olympic qualification standings. This isn't just about winning individual tournaments anymore. It's about consistent, su
