- Dec 19, 2009
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I don't think "not knowing" this rule existed is a good reason to think you should be able to appeal. If I get pulled over doing 90 in a 45, do I get let go if I said, "well, I never saw any of the speed limit signs"?
This rule is not new this year. I honestly believe that there are very, very few times when an athlete is not released and the reasoning behind that is unjust. You have 3-5 months at most gyms between the time you tryout and the time you hit the competition floor for the first time... I think that's a good chunk of time to figure out if something is not a good fit. You are not ENTITLED to go to Worlds. It's a privilege. This might come as a shock to a lot of people, but you can still have a fun and fulfilling cheerleading career even if you have to miss out on Worlds.
This rule is not new this year. I honestly believe that there are very, very few times when an athlete is not released and the reasoning behind that is unjust. You have 3-5 months at most gyms between the time you tryout and the time you hit the competition floor for the first time... I think that's a good chunk of time to figure out if something is not a good fit. You are not ENTITLED to go to Worlds. It's a privilege. This might come as a shock to a lot of people, but you can still have a fun and fulfilling cheerleading career even if you have to miss out on Worlds.