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I want to be clear, I am NOT for limiting stunting! I am for pointing out the flaws in the reasoning that these rules are changing. If its safety, it's NOT whip doubles or standing to doubles (yes injuries happen but these aren't the major ones) of our industry has an image problem then we need a plan and it starts with coaches education. If the sport is losing kids we need to make it cheaper not make kids walk around an arena in t-shirts bc guess what, those kids ARE paying. Smokescreens and baindaids won't change anything!
I could not agree more. To fix any problem in life you must first step back and really, truly identify what the problem IS. Emotional upset and lock step resistance to change are all normal and natural reactions, but ultimately those will not solve anything. Calm, cool, impersonal analysis is needed here. Find the problem before you concoct a solution or your solution will eventually fail.
There are problems in All Star cheer just like there are in any sport or industry. I agree that smoke screens and band aids can only hold out so long. Change is needed-possibly very big change. But, I also agree that for sweeping change to be accepted, proper channels must be followed. I am a very strong believer that the best sign of a true compromise is that neither side is completely comfortable with the resolution. We are ALL going to have to give up SOME of what is important (and/or cherished) to forge a brighter future for All Star Cheer.
I personally challenge everyone who loves this sport to step back and dedicate themselves to the preservation of this thing that we love. GIVE your input. TAKE the advice of people you respect. LISTEN to the entire discussion. HEAR what all sides have to say, whether you agree or not. BUILD relationships within this industry. Be willing to LOSE a little to GAIN a lot. It's important.