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The approach I taught my daughter from her entry to this sport at age 7 was one of self competition. Were you better than last time? Did you fix that problem? Did you keep going when things went awry? What I hoped for my daughter to get out of cheer was a development of pride, of commitment...

Thanks for all the feedback- we were moving so I couldn't get back here for a few weeks. I have a hard time with the idea that appearance should be on a HS scoresheet for a sport. Would I expect to see appearance on the tryout evaluation for football or soccer? No...nor would I for cheer...

In discussion with our BOE, there has been some back and forth regarding what skills can/should be evaluated during tryouts. As the district has insisted cheer leading is viewed as a sport, I contend at the very least, appearance should NOT be a category on the tryout sheet. Additionally, the...

I rarely post anything as I prefer to just read, so I can assure you I am not seeking "coveted shimmies or likes"- and had you actually READ my post you would see that I indicated I am sure you did not mean to sound that way, but it did. I did not receive a gift in this exchange- I did not...

I am sure you don't mean it this way, but each time you post this it seems you are creating and shifting blame from yourself. Yes, indeed this was a Christmas exchange with people who live all around the world. In order for a gift to arrive by the holiday, perhaps internationally, but even...

I repeat my offer to send to anyone who was scrooged :) It's a happy time of year-we'll spread some joy! And as for me- I am still optimisitic mine might arrive

I have not received anything either- but i am not really worried...if someone else does get "scrooged" I am happy to send another gift to them as well (my recipient received theirs already)...I like seeing people happy :)

I would guess so- we tend share pictures of our kids with one another. I would assume it would eventually be posted here (not her photo but the gym's photo) since it is a program wide new uniform.

My friend just shared this info they got from their gym about their new uniforms that they have not seen or received (she says they get them in a few weeks): "A bra cannot be worn with uniforms, except for tape in the front. They are fully blinded out and should provide enough coverage on the...

I will just put this out there- my daughter has skills well in advance of a back handspring. A year or so ago, on the tumble track she did her back handspring- that was it- a back handspring. Somehow she broke her wrist- in three places. We have awesome insurance- but I did not have my card...

Would donations of other items along with cheer items (like school clothes, toiletries, etc) be needed as well?

I forgot to add, last year there were 19 full year teams and then 3 half year...and dance teams. The full year cheer had just over 400 kids. This year we have 13 teams I think...and about 250 kids.

Our gym offers a full year, non travel option that in theory is more budget friendly. The teams still go to big comps, just none that require a hotel stay, long drive, airplane, etc. They rent their uniform from the gym. They have one less practice a week (travel does 3/wk, non travel 2/wk)...

It seems pretty average at her current gym....but I think more than that it is personality. CP is not one that looks for the spotlight...rather CP shows up to get the job done, whatever that may be, and just works. She isn't the one you notice in the routine (there are some real...

We go to a number of open gyms, clinics, events, etc at other gyms as my daughter has a lot if friends at other gyms (our original gym went out of business and our "family" split). If we are going I drive any distance and make an effort I will typically arrange a private in the time frame of...

I think our program is a medium sized gym (500, maybe 600 kids)- I know you said large but for our area it is pretty big. They have had preplacement clinics available since I believe the end of April. Each session is 3 hours and seem to have just about every coach running it. Some nights seem...

My daughter put her #tucksforteagan video in the joint groupme. Our thoughts are with her, her family and her cheer family.

1. Is there a fee? There is a tryout fee and a separate registration fee. The tryout fee was $40 last year- I am not sure I paid attention to this year's email to know if it is the same or increasing this year. I believe the registration fee remains $250 2. How large is your cheer gym? How...

I work just outside of AC. The snow is still coming down, albeit lightly. The roads on my commute in were better the closer I got to AC. Co-workers on the Parkway said the conditions were horrendous (coming from north to south). As rain is forecast to begin shortly I would imagine all will...

My daughter's gym has 4 tiny teams. The youngest tiny prep team has 3 girls- they have ruffle bottom shorts and pigtails for competitions. When they come out there is tape on the floor for them and the coaches are heavily involved. The first comp 2 came out and the third was not having it...