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Ok, so gyms pledge not to support this, this is another band-aid. I understand this is a step and I agree that this is a positive one but it's still clouded judgement. My issue with this it that it puts sole responsibility of "cheerlebrity" on the gyms, when I don't think that's the case. Whether a gym hypes the athlete or a magazine or a product, kids will still be looked up to for their looks, talent or team. Every sport, every team has athletes that are "recognized" above others. Cheer as a WHOLE needs to have an acceptable time and place understanding. Are we looking to corner these kids away from the world? Heck when I cheered my favorite part was meeting and hanging out with kids from other gyms. There were people I looked up to as "cheerlebrities" but I also think times were different. I think this will help but I HATE that "cheerlebrity" status is 100% being blamed on gyms, parents, athletes looking for fame. That is not always the case and its annoying the crap out of me.