All-Star So5

[CheerFanatic]

Their are only specific competitions that offer small gym divisions but most of the divisions designed for teams to "grow or transition" just end up being filled with the same teams who are throwing their power house kids on these teams. Senior Open 5 tumbling should be limited and it should not be offered at Worlds.

It absolutely should not be a worlds division as I stated already in previous posts. I was making a point that it does not fall in the guidelines of getting paid bids to all levels either.

 

[Ashley]

Um...why is so5 ridiculous?

You're taking everything so personally, like "boo everyone says I'm not a true level 5 athlete." That's not what anyone is saying, stop it.

 

[cheer8]

I have a small SO5 and I do not agree that SO5 should go to Worlds... This is our stepping stone and one day we will be legit! Let Worlds stay a thing where kids say "GOSH I CAN"T WAIT TO GO TO WORLDS ONE DAY" instead of well I went to worlds with juniors or SO5! IMO

 

[onetrupairing]

Maturity = understanding your commitment to a team, being able to handle the unbelievable pressures of level 5, keeping composure through tough situations, overcoming personal and team obstacles, dealing with incredible physical drain, not crumbling under the intense pressure of bids, etc etc etc.

Certainly you'd agree that level 5 demands all of these things, perhaps even more so than lower levels? I feel very strongly that being on SO5 before senior 5 will better prepare athletes for that. Some athletes can be ready without it, but I don't think staying out of Worlds business would be detrimental to anyone that is borderline level 5.

I honestly think so5 is more high stress than regular level 5. In s5 or semi limited 5 you're on a relatively equal playing field as everyone else, but in so5 it's teams who are busting their butts to put fulls on the floor, going against teams with toe fulls and bhs whip full punch front r/o bhs full. Yes, you have worlds, but so5 teams are busting their butts for bids to internationals or US finals.
But I can see where youre coming from, and I agree so5 shouldnt go to worlds. The only reason I asked in the first place was because a girl at our gym asked my why we couldnt go if we were a senior team and I didnt really have a response for her.

 

[onetrupairing]

You're taking everything so personally, like "boo everyone says I'm not a true level 5 athlete." That's not what anyone is saying, stop it.

There's a difference between "SO5 is a stepping stone to general level 5 teams" and "SO5 is ridiculous" or "SO5 isnt a real level 5 division"

Idc what youre opinion is, but the way people are saying it *do* offend me. Just because we cant double doesnt mean we dont work just as hard, and I do find it insulting that people are speaking of the entire division as a joke.

 

[garretttt]

There's a difference between "SO5 is a stepping stone to general level 5 teams" and "SO5 is ridiculous" or "SO5 isnt a real level 5 division"

Idc what youre opinion is, but the way people are saying it *do* offend me. Just because we cant double doesnt mean we dont work just as hard, and I do find it insulting that people are speaking of the entire division as a joke.

So5 isnt a true level 5 division. Its an inbetween.

 

[cheermom5678]

I honestly think so5 is more high stress than regular level 5. In s5 or semi limited 5 you're on a relatively equal playing field as everyone else, but in so5 it's teams who are busting their butts to put fulls on the floor, going against teams with toe fulls and bhs whip full punch front r/o bhs full. Yes, you have worlds, but so5 teams are busting their butts for bids to internationals or US finals.


not as much stress? Try competing in a new division and be competing against Top Gun!

 

[gigipizzagirly]

girls graduate off So5 teams

 

[onetrupairing]

T
Top gun is in SO5, as is CA Bullets. And Brandon. And WC.
the list goes on XD

 

[brandnewstyle]

There's a difference between "SO5 is a stepping stone to general level 5 teams" and "SO5 is ridiculous" or "SO5 isnt a real level 5 division"

Idc what youre opinion is, but the way people are saying it *do* offend me. Just because we cant double doesnt mean we dont work just as hard, and I do find it insulting that people are speaking of the entire division as a joke.

You're right, you do work as hard. MAYBE you should work harder instead of being on fierceboard all day and get your double so you can be on an ACTUAL level 5 team.

 

[NJ Coach]

There's a difference between "SO5 is a stepping stone to general level 5 teams" and "SO5 is ridiculous" or "SO5 isnt a real level 5 division"

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I think of SO5 like the old 4A division (I think my memory serves me correctly and that is what it was called). The vast majority of the teams in this division are half way between 4 and 5. Of course there are teams that have more skill, and until the new rules are passed restricting this division even more, that's what happens. Same goes for every other division out there. Some teams just aren't as good as others. Welcome to competitive sports.

 

[onetrupairing]

You're right, you do work as hard. MAYBE you should work harder instead of being on fierceboard all day and get your double so you can be on an ACTUAL level 5 team.

Im at the gym 6 times a week in usually. I spend all the money from my job on cheer (it was supposed to be for me to exchange to France Senior year or to move out before senior year).
Dont give me the "Work harder" crap.

 

[cheermommaRN]

If the proposed changes take place then it will be as far from regular level 5 as you can get. No more crazy tumbling passes...I think teams are going to push the envelope here at the end of the season just so they can get it all in now...
BTW I think any division is high pressure! Just ask those level 2 teams getting ready for Cheersport or NCA. Yes it's not Worlds but every comp is important, expecially when your 9 years old. My cp's team is killing themselves right now....

 

[0hs0electriK]

im officially in love with the arguments and comments made on this thread! Why aint I apart of it?

IMO - SO5 is not true level 5 and should not be at worlds and honestly I dont think it should be around.
Also, I think @onetrupairing needs to quit acting like everyone is personally attacking him and take it like a man.

Also, I read in other threads that you feel as males should fly..... lets please not have that happen.
AND! you think 1 guy means all girl.... no there also.

bottom line __________ suck it up! no one ( even @ACEDAD ) likes all the rules of allstar cheerleading! you gotta go with what you got.... not complain about everything...

 

[brandnewstyle]

maybe @onetrupairing just wants to be a girl? he wants to fly, he wants to be on a team, but he thinks it should be all-girl, and he ALWAYS complains... why don't you just get a sex change and we'll all be happy?