All-Star Random Cheerleading Questions

FierceIsTheName said:

I was curious..
I was reading the USASF age grid, and lets say you're on USASF international lvl 5 team, you have to be 15+
But on a IASF international lvl 5, you have to be 17..

Why is it different?

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IASF has been 14 for at least the last couple seasons for level 5, it's 17 for level 6. USASF increased to 15 last year because they were trying to make the age in line with level 6, so 17, but they were doing it gradually by upping the age by one each year. But I guess the IASF didn't want to change level 5 so USASF switched back to 14 for this upcoming season (2013-2014). The age is pretty confusing though because it goes by the actual year you are competing. So someone who turns 14 on December 31, 2014 can compete at Worlds 2014, but they can't compete this season until January.
I hope this makes some sense lol.

FierceIsTheName said:

I was curious..
I was reading the USASF age grid, and lets say you're on USASF international lvl 5 team, you have to be 15+
But on a IASF international lvl 5, you have to be 17..

Why is it different?

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The age grid for international divisions is as follows.
Level 5: 14+
Level 6: 17+
Last season, USASF started to change things, and US teams were 15+, while international teams were 14+, eventually US teams would end up being 17+, international teams 14+, however it was changed back. I don't know why it was changed back for certain.

The followers they are buying Re called ghost followers. Basicly fake accounts that don't do any thing but give you a high follower count. I actually have about 250 of them for some random reason. I found that out when I downloaded the app follow me and gives you information on your profile. Average likes, lost & gained followers ect. There is also this guy on ig call bac_ucry or something like that and when you like and comment on his pictures you gain about 50-100 ghost followers and a bunch of likes on your photos...


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AllyCat said:

The followers they are buying Re called ghost followers. Basicly fake accounts that don't do any thing but give you a high follower count. I actually have about 250 of them for some random reason. I found that out when I downloaded the app follow me and gives you information on your profile. Average likes, lost & gained followers ect. There is also this guy on ig call bac_ucry or something like that and when you like and comment on his pictures you gain about 50-100 ghost followers and a bunch of likes on your photos...


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sad that kids resort to this to feel good about themselves.

Yesterday we tried arabesque full downs from extension and I think I psyched myself out. I never got it. Only group that didn't. I've never done full downs from one leg or attempted until yesterday. Does anyone have any tips?


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CEAisstronger said:

Yesterday we tried arabesque full downs from extension and I think I psyched myself out. I never got it. Only group that didn't. I've never done full downs from one leg or attempted until yesterday. Does anyone have any tips?


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Square your hips to the front and then it's just like a normal full down and it kind of starts your rotation. Make sure you ride and don't twist off your bases


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CEAisstronger said:

Yesterday we tried arabesque full downs from extension and I think I psyched myself out. I never got it. Only group that didn't. I've never done full downs from one leg or attempted until yesterday. Does anyone have any tips?


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One thing that helps along with the squaring to the front, is to point your arabesque leg to the direction you are going to twist. So if you are 540ing, you will bring your toe to point over your side bases head (I can't really think of a better way to say this?) or to the front of the mat (maybe thats better?) That is going to help you square out. Also let your bases give you a nice big pop before you try to twist yourself. Keep your shoulders in line with your hips to keep yourself from twisting like a wet noodle.

Hope that helps.

Does anyone know if ECE J5 stuck together and were all on the same team? I know they were like 1 short of being able to be a senior 5 team...

Can someone post the timeline of a cheer mom? Like, the description of all the years and how you go from clueless to crazy to normal? Surely someone knows what I'm talking about...

CoachTamara said:

Can someone post the timeline of a cheer mom? Like, the description of all the years and how you go from clueless to crazy to normal? Surely someone knows what I'm talking about...

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First year: first year cp is clueless, and mom is clueless. It's all fun and games. The novelty comes from wearing a cheerleading uniform at a young age and getting to wear big glittery bows and glittery makeup with bright lipstick. Mom has no clue about the sport, has no concept of what a scoresheet is, what level play is, what body positions are, and is pretty oblivious to other gyms in the area because she chose the one right down the street from her house. The focus is not on winning at all.....all concern is placed on her own cp and whether or not she will make it through the routine without running off the floor crying or having to go pee pee.

Second year: cp has gained some skills, and mom is starting to learn a little. Mom understands a little about level play and is so tickled that her cp has learned some skill. However, all cp's friends are learning some skill too and the worry sets in about her cp keeping up, or falling behind. Mom also starts to notice that other gyms in the area might have teams that are good and starts to question whether or not this gym is the BEST gym around. She now knows cp will make it through a routine, and starts to crave winning.

Third year: PEAK PYSCHO YEAR: cp has gained more skills, and mom is excited but still nervous because some of cp's friends have gained more skills. Mom gets hard on cp, putting pressure on her to "get better" tumbling, jumps, body positions, etc. Mom is starting to understand score sheets, now knows how to look up performance orders like a pro, stalk you tube and picture websites to see what her cp's team is up against. She is full flegged into having her cp be on a winning team! Now the mom knows all the weaknesses of her cp's gym, and will take every opportunity to point out those weaknesses!! Talk about changing gyms is rampant, unless cp's gym has a winning record. Even if it does there will still be issues mom needs to complain about and the thoughts about whether the grass is greener at the other gyms sometimes wins out and they move. Complaints about other kids, coaches, methods, other parents, etc is at it's peak!!!

Fourth year: Mom is still psycho, but cp is progressing even more and that is enough to keep mom happy, especially if there was a gym change. Mom is into full flegged cheer mania!! She wants that win bad!!! Relationships with other cheer moms have developed, even moms from other gyms. She may still be putting tons of pressure on cp to fix this and that, get this and that etc.

Fifth year: Mom still has hidden anxiety but has stopped telling everyone about it. She has met some other 3rd year psycho moms and realize how insanely idiotic they act. She has come to terms with her own cp's level and has started taking away the pressures, but still quietly encourages improvement. She enjoys some quiet conversation with other 4+ year cheer moms. She fully understands by now what it takes to win, and has accepted that kids develop in different stages. She also understands now that kids will have strengths and weaknesses, including her own cp, and they can all contribute to a team beautifully.

Sixth year: Mom has settled nicely into a happy group of other veteran moms and laughs out loud at the 3rd year moms. She still wants the win bad, but she realizes now that winning is not everything. She has found a peace with her cp, and gives her the tools she needs to succeed, but no longer pushes so hard. This peace continues through the rest of cp's cheer career.

Since I cannot understand the age grid for my life, can someone help me out? Ill be 18 in November 2013. Does that mean I can super senior or no?


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stuntjumptumble said:

Since I cannot understand the age grid for my life, can someone help me out? Ill be 18 in November 2013. Does that mean I can super senior or no?


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Yep. Because August of 2014 you'll still be 18. As long as you're 18 or under on the cutoff it doesn't matter if you turn 19 the next day or the next year.


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@Alexx @cheernerd5678 awesome, thank you both!


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stuntjumptumble said:

Since I cannot understand the age grid for my life, can someone help me out? Ill be 18 in November 2013. Does that mean I can super senior or no?


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if you're 17 now, you can super senior and super super senior next year!

BigBow said:

if you're 17 now, you can super senior and super super senior next year!

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She's talking about next year for super senioring. She's already cheering this year as a normal senior


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