All Newbies - PLEASE READ!

[caitlyn_the_camille]

This is sort of overwhelming at first! Thank you for explaining the rules!

 

[caitlyn_the_camille]

I want to get started but I'm not sure where to begin. Can anyone recommend good accounts to follow?

 

[ACEDAD]

I want to get started but I'm not sure where to begin. Can anyone recommend good accounts to follow?

Following is irrelevant (except for me), so just get your three posts in, suffer through the 72 hour wait and then you can start reading and posting on the regular threads.


The Fierce Board: If you're gonna be talked about, shouldn't you at least be here to defend yourself?

 

[cheermom3]

Thanks for the welcome! I have a question can you tell me how to post it please.
Thanks!

First off, we are thrilled you have chosen to be part of the largest cheerleading board in the world!

This board is great! You can learn alot about cheer (high school, allstar, college, etc), what is going on behind the scenes, find a choreographer, make friends, etc.

We are however VERY protective of our board. On more than one occasion (alot actually), we have had people (either new or old) come on here with the sole purpose of creating drama. We eventually find out who you are and the result is usually a permanent ban on the board.

Please keep in mind this board has a WIDE age range. Keep your posts appropriate and consider the person you may be responding too is a minor. We do have an over 18 section, however that DOES NOT give you carte blanche to be rude and insulting.

And as for rude and insulting, do not make your posts personal. Remember these are young athletes on these teams. Treat others how you yourself would like to be treated, as well as your mother, sister, brother, etc.

Before you can post anywhere in the Cheerleading specific forums you must make 3 posts in here and have been registered for 72 hours (counting from the moment you registered). There will probably be someone willing to come along and answer any question you have, so take advantage of this 3 question requirement here in newbies. Other forums are not as forgiving to newbie questions, so try and ask in here while observing the other forums.

Here are the Top Ten rules for Newbies on Fierce Board:
(Written by our very own, Sharkdad)

1. If you're new, ask newbie questions in the newbie forum first.
You will get friendlier answers in here than the main board.

2. Before you ask a question or post your opinion, see if someone else already has.
Make sure to read the entire thread and use the search bar at the top of the boards. If in doubt, PM someone and they should be happy to help.

3. Ask the right questions in the right sections
Try and keep the music questions in the music section, the allstar questions in the allstar section... etc...

4. Keep posts on topic with the subject.
Don’t go into a post about a competition and ask “how do I improve my BHS?” If it succeeds in derailing the conversation going on it’s called “hijacking” a thread.

5. Have a purpose for your post!
All posts (negative and positive) are welcome, but only if they have a reason behind them. Saying a program/team/routine sucks JUST because is not a reason, and your opinion will instantly be discredited around here

6. Don't make statements about how other people/teams/gyms are thinking or feeling. Think: the only person's opinion I should express is my own.

7. Stick to facts. Try looking it up yourself or at least ask respectfully.
You will learn a lot this way. You should never post anything like “Team X at Gym Y is going to wear polka dot socks next week” if you only read it on Facebook or through someone else’s conversation. It is entirely different to say “I think I heard that. . . .” or finish your statement with “in my opinion, but I don’t know for sure”
 
8. Keep personal accusations, questions, other stuff not relevant to more than one person private.
That's what Private Messages (PMs) are for.

9. Apologize when you get something wrong.
We’re all giving opinions here. Have respect for others and admit if you are wrong.

10. Above all, when in doubt, have respect for others and their opinions.
This will help you decide how to word your posts, and probably how to “agree to disagree” if need be.


Again, WELCOME...to the FIERCEST board ever!

Happy posting!

 

[cheermom3]

Following is irrelevant (except for me), so just get your three posts in, suffer through the 72 hour wait and then you can start reading a posting on the regular threads.


The Fierce Board: If you're gonna be talked about, shouldn't you at least be here to defend yourself?

Thanks for the advice. I desperately need a question answered! LOL

 

[cheermom3]

Does anyone know about the rules for summit on crossover? Not cross over from Worlds team but about having a flyer fly on a jr3 and a sr4. Someone told me that it was illegal this year. If anyone knows I would be very grateful for the info!
Thanks!!!

 

[caitlyn_the_camille]

Following is irrelevant (except for me), so just get your three posts in, suffer through the 72 hour wait and then you can start reading a posting on the regular threads.


The Fierce Board: If you're gonna be talked about, shouldn't you at least be here to defend yourself?

Lol, thank you so much! Another thing, if you have questions about anything, I assume you search the question in the search area. But if they aren't anywhere, do you just start a new forum regarding that question? Sorry, this all makes me feel so dumb.

 

[cupieqt]

Lol, thank you so much! Another thing, if you have questions about anything, I assume you search the question in the search area. But if they aren't anywhere, do you just start a new forum regarding that question? Sorry, this all makes me feel so dumb.

You can ask in the random thread if you can't find it anywhere. The search bar doesn't always pull up stuff you might be looking for but I guarantee if you ask about it in a Random Thread (look for that title) then you'll get a response with the answer or a link to a thread with the answer

 

[Mo' Bettah]

Hi,
So glad to be here. I am a former gymnast, a cheer mom (Cali 4 evr) and a full time cheer bow maker (Mo' Bettah Bows).
this board looks like fun

 

[luv2cheer92]

Does anyone know about the rules for summit on crossover? Not cross over from Worlds team but about having a flyer fly on a jr3 and a sr4. Someone told me that it was illegal this year. If anyone knows I would be very grateful for the info!
Thanks!!!

The only rules regarding crossovers at the Summit are for Worlds athletes, so that would be fine.

 

[Jereé]

Thanks

 

[Mamarazzi_RLS]

This is incredibly overwhelming, glad the rules are there, now to figure out how to navigate!

 

[Mamarazzi_RLS]

Does anyone know a reputable place to get my daughter's NCA jacket "blinged out"? Once the 72 hour newbie freeze is lifted I don't even know where I should post to ask!

 

[Cheer Dad]

This is incredibly overwhelming, glad the rules are there, now to figure out how to navigate!

Mamarazzi is this you with a new screen name?


Why yes, I am a parent. Thank you for noticing.

 

[ACEDAD]

Mamarazzi is this you with a new screen name?


Why yes, I am a parent. Thank you for noticing.

This should be a violation.


The Fierce Board: if a team cheers and isn't talked about, does it still get a medal?