All-Star Things I Am Over This Season

[Diamond]

Just curious.... What program are you fond of? Since you don't respect a program that uses similar elements from year to year, who doesn't do that? (BTW I am setting you up)

You're not setting me up, you're twisting my words. I said I have more respect for a gym that brings new things to the table each year. I am fond of a lot of programs. I really don't want to go there..

 

[Diamond]

I'm 34, so a parent

"retired" cheerleader

Thanks=)

 

[PghxCheer2]

I expected to get a comment like this. No hating here. They have been tik toking for years. They better be hitting whatever tik tok they put in the air, whether it's a double, triple or quadruple. There are many teams doing double tik toks this year..just not double stretch tik toks. I'm just tired of seeing them do the same thing every year. That is all.

Perhaps you should consult all the other teams who COPIED senior elite when they made the tick tock happen. Like you said, every other team in cheer does them, so why is it that your beating SE down for lack of creativity? Last time I checked they made "it" happen? All the other teams that can't come up with something of their own are the ones with the lack of creativity. And it's all about how you look at it. I view it as a signature move. No Senior Elite routine would be complete to me without strech tick tocks in some form and a pyramid at the end. It's 5 years later and there is still only one team in cheer that can consistently put more than 5 of them up in the air (and I mean REAL stretch to stretch tick tocks, none of that fake crap). So don't for a second tell me it's the easy road, because if it was then it wouldn't have put them 14 points ahead of the next best team in their division last year.

 

[socratesofcheer]

You're not setting me up, you're twisting my words. I said I have more respect for a gym that brings new things to the table each year. I am fond of a lot of programs. I really don't want to go there..

Ok... Who do you respect for bringing new things to the table each year? Better?

 

[PullandPray23]

I'm over every team and their mother getting a bid to worlds. I understand "it may just be their goal to get there". You don't need to be Orange or Senior Black to get there, but you also shouldn't be 200 points behind them after day 1 when you hit perfect and the "big dog" made major mistakes. To get an at large bid you should have to achieve at least 80% of the possible points on the scoresheet, 85% for a partial, 90% for a paid. or something like that. I'm tired of wasting my time watching 8 hours of small senior/small limited teams when only about 2 hours worth of those teams are worth the $50 to get in. If it's your goal to get there, get good enough to get there.

I'm tired of small gyms thinking they're entitled to points since they don't have as large of an athlete pool as a large gym. Like they should get more credit because they only have 10/20/30 level 5 athletes in their entire gym. Most of the large gyms haven't been at this for years, they've been at it for decades. Stop crying and call me in 10 years if you still don't have a prestigious title. They didn't beat you because of the uniform they're wearing, they beat you because they were at practice when you were on the fierceboard/facebook complaining.

OMG! you pay 50.00 to get into worlds...holy moly! But you are 100% right!!!!!!!

 

[Diamond]

Perhaps you should consult all the other teams who COPIED senior elite when they made the tick tock happen. Like you said, every other team in cheer does them, so why is it that your beating SE down for lack of creativity? Last time I checked they made "it" happen? All the other teams that can't come up with something of their own are the ones with the lack of creativity. And it's all about how you look at it. I view it as a signature move. No Senior Elite routine would be complete to me without strech tick tocks in some form and a pyramid at the end. It's 5 years later and there is still only one team in cheer that can consistently put more than 5 of them up in the air (and I mean REAL stretch to stretch tick tocks, none of that fake crap). So don't for a second tell me it's the easy road, because if it was then it wouldn't have put them 14 points ahead of the next best team in their division last year.

1 more thing I'm over w/: This thread. You disagree w/ me. Okay. Moving on. I'm really not in the mood.

 

[Diamond]

Ok... Who do you respect for bringing new things to the table each year? Better?

Why? so you can point out all the little things they've repeated in their routine from the past? No thanks, I'll pass.

 

[socratesofcheer]

Why? so you can point out all the little things they've repeated in their routine from the past? No thanks, I'll pass.

So you are going to hate on CEA for doing tik toks year after year. You probably need to realize cheerleading is a "copy-cat" sport. Anytime a team finds success doing a certain element, others will copy it. And, the originator will build on that element until the new skill du jour comes around.

The point is; EVERY team has multiple copied/tired/overused elements in their routine. EVERY single team.

 

[Num1Stunta]

drives me crazy too! This year ours is
standing tumbling
partner sequence #1
Running tumbling
Baskets
Pyramid
Jumps <---this is death by the way...
Stunt sequence #2
Fierce Dance =)

i hope they push the jumps earlier in the routine next season because 5 jumps at 1:45 of the routine...no bueno.

LOL at that I thought I did a good thing by changing it up this year and doing:

standing
jumps
running
stunt 1
tosses
stunt 2
dance
pyramid

Yes, it serves the intended purpose of maxing out on tumbling.... but the unintended consequence is that they're all tired when they get to stunts. I also think it hurts our choreography score, because there's basically no transition in between stunts, baskets, stunts, so it doesn't really flow, and I feel like there needs to be something there to break it up a bit... I have different plans for next year

 

[Num1Stunta]

1. Gyms that have the same flyers on multiple teams (especially when one is a level 2 and the other is a level 4 or 5)-come on-give other kids a chance!
2. Gyms that are are ugly to their competition
3. Quadruple teaming-are you kidding me? These kids are going to pass out after their 4th routine of the day! And if you need kids on four teams in order to fill them-maybe you should cut back on the number of teams you have-just sayin'
4. Bad sportsmanship is my BIGGEST pet peeve! You are all working hard toward the same goal-respect each other-even if you don't like each other!

ONE and THREE get UBERSHIMMIED

 

[Num1Stunta]

We


well if you think about it, level 5 cheerleaders that cross down to lower levels doesnt really mean anything, b/c if they go down to a level 3 team they can only do level 3 techniques. Its not like they are throwing standing fulls or anything. they have to do the same techniques as anyone else, and its not like they are better than anyone on the lower level because they are all doing the same thing, IMO dont get me wrong i use to think the same way until i came to realize that they are doing the same techniques as everyone else on the team. IMO just saying !

Yes, but it's much easier for a Level 5 athlete to execute the Level 3 skills. When you have a true Level 3 athlete who is performing at the height of their ability and you put them side by side, it's not really a fair match up. imo

 

[cheererinIL]

OMG! you pay 50.00 to get into worlds...holy moly!

It's worth it!

 

[garretttt]

You're right. The routine isn't a piece of cake for them. They do add difficulty each year but something about the repetitiveness of their routines erk me. I just don't like their style & there prob isn't a soul that cares what I think, but it is what I think & it's not going to change. I'm not taking away from their talent because they are amazing but I'm bored.

Im not a huge cea fan(routine style wise) but there is no denying that they put some of the most difficult routines out each year. Are you seriously bored with sr elite? Like their stunts and pyramid are DEADLY. Has cheerleading really reached the point to where you are bored? You must be hard to please, because i find good level 1 teams to be exciting. And when it comes to level 5 teams im just blown away.

 

[Diamond]

So you are going to hate on CEA for doing tik toks year after year. You probably need to realize cheerleading is a "copy-cat" sport. Anytime a team finds success doing a certain element, others will copy it. And, the originator will build on that element until the new skill du jour comes around.

The point is; EVERY team has multiple copied/tired/overused elements in their routine. EVERY single team.

I'm not just talking about any elements, I'm talking about stretch tik toks. If it makes you feel better, keep calling me a hater. I don't care. What I said is what I meant. Sorry to disappoint. Good night.

 

[Diamond]

Im not a huge cea fan(routine style wise) but there is no denying that they put some of the most difficult routines out each year. Are you seriously bored with sr elite? Like their stunts and pyramid are DEADLY. Has cheerleading really reached the point to where you are bored? You must be hard to please, because i find good level 1 teams to be exciting. And when it comes to level 5 teams im just blown away.

I enjoy watching sr elite's pyramids. No I am not bored w/ cheerleading. I'm bored w/ stretch tik toks.