- Mar 14, 2011
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Is the gap between upper and lower level teams growing as the sport evolves?
Further, do you think the glorified level 5 teams cause an increase in the different amounts of attention paid to upper vs lower level teams? Or on the other hand do you think it adds to gym recognition as a whole and benefits the lower level teams?
I have to admit, as a previous cheerleader with little current connection to the sport I really only pay attention to the level 5 teams.
I've gone to one gyms showcase the past few years and it was sad to watch the amount of people who left when lower level teams were performing. The coach actually got on a the mic and encouraged the spectators to stay and watch because these teams worked just as hard. Very classy move and I agree, but to be honest I did choose which session to go based on which level 5 teams were performing.
Thoughts?
Further, do you think the glorified level 5 teams cause an increase in the different amounts of attention paid to upper vs lower level teams? Or on the other hand do you think it adds to gym recognition as a whole and benefits the lower level teams?
I have to admit, as a previous cheerleader with little current connection to the sport I really only pay attention to the level 5 teams.
I've gone to one gyms showcase the past few years and it was sad to watch the amount of people who left when lower level teams were performing. The coach actually got on a the mic and encouraged the spectators to stay and watch because these teams worked just as hard. Very classy move and I agree, but to be honest I did choose which session to go based on which level 5 teams were performing.
Thoughts?