- Jun 8, 2010
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Very excited to see this topic I definitely think rec cheer needs to be regulated. In my area it has gotten completely out of control but most people (usasf, ep's etc) choose to ignore it bcuz they don't think it effects them, but it really does! Basically these people are cheating they charge less money (because the ep's charge them less) and operate as a fully functional Allstar team. The recs I know share tumble instructors and choreographers with Allstar teams, who also charge them less but don't realize they r giving them the same level of service. They order professional music mixes, travel all over to compete, and wouldn't be able to execute a single sideline cheer if asked. Most of the top organizations operate this way so they don't complain about each other, they hold the top 3-5 spots (depending on how many show up) at all the comps and all the real rec prog just fight for the rest. How does this effect the rest of the industry? These teams are growing like wildfire, kids from allstar programs switch to rec every year because they get the same experience for a lower price. The kids honestly don't care who they are competing against especially if they are now in a winning program. Ep's are losing out because these teams that should be Allstar are paying the Rec price. Now rec teams follow the same level play and rules as Allstar, the only exception is there is no level 5. If nothing is done about this kids will start cheering level 1-4 with a competitive rec team and Allstar will just become the place to go for level 5.
Another huge issue is the use of Allstar athletes especially at us finals. Since worlds teams don't compete there some teams have started using these athletes to stack their senior 3 and 4 team. There is nothing worse than having a winning team all year long only to get to finals and realize u don't have a shot...
Another huge issue is the use of Allstar athletes especially at us finals. Since worlds teams don't compete there some teams have started using these athletes to stack their senior 3 and 4 team. There is nothing worse than having a winning team all year long only to get to finals and realize u don't have a shot...