All-Star Documentary On World Cup Twinkles!

[Underestimated]

Awesome ... Period

 

[coachbd]

What is being said? I tried to find the comments but was unsuccessful.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/08/cheerleading_competitive_twink.html

And scroll down to the bottom of the article, that is the comment section.

 

[Jessicaa]

I loved watching every single minute of the documentary! Since I coach children in their age it was really interesting to watch and i'll will sure try to get my kids to watch it!!

And most of the comments on the article is just sad. It seems like they haven't even read the article and/or watched the video...

 

[CheerBank]

If my daughter says "heard your looking for the twinkle girls" one more time I will die!

Lol a few years ago (maybe it was even longer) they had a voiceover in their music that said "When I grow up I want to be a Shooting Star" and my cp and I kept saying that as we were watching.

 

[Emily Jane]

I only just got the time to watch it and I loved it, so so much! I haven't been cheering recently because of illness but I'm determined to go back now

I really want their music now, does anyone know if it will be released?

 

[CheerBank]

Chasing perfection: A tumble into the world of competitive cheerleading | NJ.com

And scroll down to the bottom of the article, that is the comment section.

Thank you for the links. From reading those comments, it made me sadly realize that to the outside non-competitive cheer world, the Twinkles and Youth Silver are viewed as one and the same. So many of the comments were focused on the uniforms, the makeup and the parents, and not on the skills, drive and determination of these athletes. And when it was focused on the latter, it was that they have let it consume their lives and shouldn't be so dedicated to something at such a young age that does not result in the Olympics or any kind of monetary reward.
As much as I do not agree with the USASF full top/crop top rules, maybe they are on the right track in taking the uniforms out of the equation as what someone first sees (and criticizes) when they look at all-star cheer from an outsider's perspective. The same can be said for the makeup.
The Star-Ledger, again, thank you for the article and the documentary. You have truly done proud the all-star cheer world. We get it, even if those on the outside do not. But then again, judging from their comments, I don't think they would get it no matter what you showed them.
Can't wait to watch Cheer! and read/hear the comments on that one as well.

 

[crazyredhead]

That little girl Julia with the mental block ugh I felt so bad for her. So happy she overcame it. Loved the bell ringing after the new skill.

 

[crazyredhead]

The Star-Ledger Please consider one for stars. I think the board would crash release day.

 

[Angelica]

The Star-Ledger Please consider one for stars. I think the board would crash release day.

Personally I'd love to see one on suns, starlites, cosmic rays or the big O. Those kids need To have a moment to shine too

 

[cheergirlbrey]

Personally I'd love to see one on suns, starlites, cosmic rays or the big O. Those kids need To have a moment to shine too

A moment for the coed teams would be great so the boys could get some positive recognition in the sport!

 

[Tealxblack25]

Those comments are truly ignorant.. but as long as we know the truth why bother ? We shouldnt waste our breath on close minded people ! Rise above it <3

 

[xpressjag]

I just watched the first half and have loved every minute of it. I loved how the girls were still "young at heart" but great athletes as well. I also enjoyed all the parents and how much sacrifice they put into their kids. I really love how they showed the history of world cup as well. Does anyone know if this is just a video only thing, or will it be played on tv?

 

[cheerisloving]

What I loved was how they handled Gianna, who very well could be the focus but she wasn't. I loved how Joelle said she didn't push her into WC.

 

[TheTalkedAboutMinor]

So proud of my CP and all of the TWINKLES... Thank you Star Ledger for a great story...

You were so funny! My mom was watching with me and she was like, "Who's that freak singing cheer music?" I told her, "It's WCMAN, mom."

 

[mariahnicole1216]

What I loved was how they handled Gianna, who very well could be the focus but she wasn't. I loved how Joelle said she didn't push her into WC.

That what I was most surprised/pleased to hear! I don't know if I could let my future daughter cheer pop warner if I owned a huge successful gym myself... Kudos to her!