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Something I've wondered is why theres just International Open 5 & 6. Wouldn't it make sense to offer this at least at 4, 5, and 6, if not even at 3? I'm aware of the already vast number of divisions, but couldn't we say, knock a few of the level 5 out, combine them etc? ie) small, medium and large, can we not just put limits on the teams instead of trying to be all inclusive of every size of team out there?
I think it's a little unfair for the USASF to say that once you're over 17 or 18, you should be able to do the full regiment of level 6 skills. I did cheer for 5 years before aging out of senior and still didn't have near the skills for a level 6 tumbler and just scratched the surface as a stunter. Essentially, they've set that age group out for failure with the expectation that they can all do these skills, when really, they just want to keep cheering if college isn't an option for them.
I think it's a little unfair for the USASF to say that once you're over 17 or 18, you should be able to do the full regiment of level 6 skills. I did cheer for 5 years before aging out of senior and still didn't have near the skills for a level 6 tumbler and just scratched the surface as a stunter. Essentially, they've set that age group out for failure with the expectation that they can all do these skills, when really, they just want to keep cheering if college isn't an option for them.