- Dec 15, 2009
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I know that there is a thread on this topic, but I wanted to make sure that this article got noticed so I felt it needed a thread of its own, hopefully we can even get it pinned to the top. As we all know the USASF just a month ago released the etiquette guidelines which mentioned that males should refrain from "exaggerated or theatrical movements." This has since been removed from their website, but it doesn't take away that this is what they want.
This is a topic that doesn't need to be looked at and tossed to the side because it isn't important. With so many deaths of kids these days who feel they can't be themselves, words like what the USASF released are cruel and unnecessary.
Does it surprise me that they feel this way? Of course not. Look at UCA College Nationals, no male dancing there. Take a look at NCA College nationals, males are not scored during the dance. Over half of the members of the board are also tied to Varsity who happens to put on both of these competitions where males are either not to dance or not scored so of course these new "etiquette' guidelines are not a surprise. Even if it isn't a surprise it doesn't make it right.
Everyone please read this article, sign the petition, and spread the word to others so that things like this don't hurt the athletes who put their heart and soul into this sport. You don't have to be a coach, parent, or athlete to show your support, any and everyone can voice their opinion and let the USASF know what they did/said was wrong.
Competitive cheerleading: The controversial new rule that instructs males to be less “theatrical.” - Slate Magazine
I also want to say thank you to UltimateRudags for everything he is doing to help get the word out about this.
*If the admins want to merge this with the other thread I understand, I just figured this article is important and needs to stand out on its own.
This is a topic that doesn't need to be looked at and tossed to the side because it isn't important. With so many deaths of kids these days who feel they can't be themselves, words like what the USASF released are cruel and unnecessary.
Does it surprise me that they feel this way? Of course not. Look at UCA College Nationals, no male dancing there. Take a look at NCA College nationals, males are not scored during the dance. Over half of the members of the board are also tied to Varsity who happens to put on both of these competitions where males are either not to dance or not scored so of course these new "etiquette' guidelines are not a surprise. Even if it isn't a surprise it doesn't make it right.
Everyone please read this article, sign the petition, and spread the word to others so that things like this don't hurt the athletes who put their heart and soul into this sport. You don't have to be a coach, parent, or athlete to show your support, any and everyone can voice their opinion and let the USASF know what they did/said was wrong.
Competitive cheerleading: The controversial new rule that instructs males to be less “theatrical.” - Slate Magazine
I also want to say thank you to UltimateRudags for everything he is doing to help get the word out about this.
*If the admins want to merge this with the other thread I understand, I just figured this article is important and needs to stand out on its own.
