No, not acceptable. Her behaviour actually seems like she has some problematic alcohol use going on. This isn't the usual #mommyneedswine stuff that some cheer moms seem to go for. Maybe express your concern to the gym owner...not only about your own discomfort with her being tipsy "on the job"...
To cross over at our gym the cost is about 2/3 of the tuition of your first team (i.e. our first team is approx $3000/year but to cross over you'd pay another $2000, I think). It's very expensive. Then again, the gym really doesn't encourage crossovers, which is fine with me.
I propose that the risk of young athletes being harmed is less at big comps like Cheersport, and more through coaches, athletic trainers etc that have access to kids they know (Larry Nassar comes to mind). This isn't a cheer thing; it's a risk any parent should be aware of whether their child is...
We just finished CP's sixth year. We have never directly encountered an issue or heard of one from friends/teammates.
This is a great question, and I'm glad you're asking it.
I would LOVE to see NT at level 6, just for the entertainment value. Here in Canada we have some amazing level 6 teams - their stunts are literally jaw-dropping.
I love this. Kids and parents alike need to know that there are consequences for their actions...including not placing well at competitions, not progressing in skills, even not making the team they want to make next season.
CP's team has had a bit of a rough year due to absences, teenage...
What was the other one?
I'm not sure if OCF made a mistake (based on the bid declaration for the event) or if they simply made a choice that was questionable. As far as I know they haven't said anything.