First, let me open this post by saying this is merely for discussion. I'm bringing this to the Fierce Boards for open discussion, because this "problem" is one that I've discussed with several friends, and we're seeing both the negatives as well as the positives to the situation.
Let me also preface by saying that I didn't realize what type of huge impact this issue has/is causing.
Many teams that should / will be top contenders at the Cheerleading Worlds are effectively bid-less for one reason or another. Interestingly, some teams that rely greatly on their crossovers from other top contending teams are gaining bids. (primarily seeing this in the Medium Coed / Medium Senior division)
Scenario:
Team A has a set roster.
Team B has a roster filled with very talented athletes that are effectively making Team B strong enough to contend for these Paid and Partial Paid Bids.
Team A is without a Bid (while still remaining a strong and solid roster) while Team B has utilized Crossovers to obtain the bid - when in reality the roster is going to be strikingly different - inhibiting Team B's success at Worlds because the talented athletes are back with their primary teams.
So we have...
Team A, a potential Worlds Contender with a solid roster without a Paid Bid or in some cases unable to attend Worlds because of the lack of a Paid Bid.
Team B, attending Worlds on a Paid bid - but now without there crossover athletes that filled the roster with the talent used to gain the Bid and making them contenders.
I understand the use of crossovers in lower levels, and particularly for Small programs.
But does anyone else see a problem with teams using Crossovers to Obtain Bids that they will not be using to participate at the Cheerleading Worlds?
