All-Star Be Proud Of Your Level!

[Num1Stunta]

yes! There is no shame in being an "older" level 1 or 2 team either. So many times I see parents or coaches who simply do not want to put their kids in that box. I'd rather coach a Junior or a Senior level 1 or 2 that is gonna be full of kids with heart and work ethic than coach a Senior 5 of kids with attitudes. :)

 

[pailum520]

At my gym the lower level teams are all coached by either older level 5 athletes or the same coaches that coach the worlds teams. Lower level is not worse or better than any higher level team. I've seen level 1 teams that might not have hardest routine in the world, but you can tell they work hard to make it look like that because they killed it! I have respect for all levels.

 

[mstealtoyou]

My kids have been on just about every age and level team we've had at some point in time. And they've learned very valuable cheer skills at each level.

I agree to be proud of what you CAN do and keep working hard!

 

[FullUpFierce]

Im on senior 2! But I shouldnt even be on that level haha.. I can't do anything backwards. Fail. Yeah too right I can do anything forwards front tuck step out, all sorts.. but I cant even manage a backwards roll. Wish I could get over this block..

 

[nhgurlnh]

I LOVE THIS THREAD!

A pet peeve of mine is when someone posts on the board that Senior 1 shouldn't be a level. Yes, there aren't many senior 1's so maybe it can't be sustained, but for some people, it is a great level that suits them and their abilities.

 

[ellie]

I LOVE THIS THREAD!

A pet peeve of mine is when someone posts on the board that Senior 1 shouldn't be a level. Yes, there aren't many senior 1's so maybe it can't be sustained, but for some people, it is a great level that suits them and their abilities.

i agree it is a good place to start and get a solid background in cheer

 

[MomOf2ThatsMe]

I agree... cp may or may not move to mini 2 next year. She is bummed b/c most of the girls she started cheering with at this gym last year are going to definately move up next year. She has a sloppy front WO ROBHS, and definately needs some cleaning up. Then I realized that if she stays at level 1, she will positively SHINE on her team next year :) Even though she will definately be one of the oldest on her team, and more than likely the most experienced, I told her it doesn't have to be a race to the top, and there is nothing wrong with staying level 1 as long as she is having fun!! She knows tumbling isn't her strong point, and that is weighed very heavily at our gym regarding placement. Honestly, I think it would be good for her to stay level 1 for one more year. Level 1 is definately more relaxed to a degree, and since she will age out of mini for 2012-2013, it would be one last season before it's time to really crank down (if that's what she wants!)

 

[kjstepone]

Great thread! I've always told people that I'd much rather be on a great lower level team that skill wise I should be than a less than mediocre "level 5" that probably should be a level 3/4 because there are people on the team that don't have the skills. I've been on levels 2,3, & 4 with the majority of my years being on 2 and I wouldn't trade it for the world. If you asked our level 5 crossovers, I'd guarantee that they'd tell you that they have the most fun on the lower level teams but also have to work even HARDER than their level 5 teams sometimes. Never be ashamed for being apart of a team that you love!!

 

[bxxtanyer]

I LOVE THIS THREAD! its so true. im level 3 and i dont tumble level 3 and having coaches/atheles belittle a team because they are not a higher level is ridiculous, and im so over with, my coach is not like this but i've been told by girls ''yeah but this is only a level 3 team'' . i believe ALL levels should be respected from tiny 1 to open 6. its the love for the sport people. not the best tumbling pass.

 

[kjstepone]

Oh and someone mentioned Senior 1.. This year Step 1 had a half year team and decided for it to be Senior Level 1. With the exception of a few crossovers from the other level 2 teams, most of the girls had never cheered before. I wanna say they had 13-14 practices TOTAL but won level 1 high point at Cheerpower Northeast Nationals. It was perfect for the new girls to learn the basics so they could be prepared for tryouts to go up a level. For anyone who thinks Senior 1 isn't worth it, please think about these girls and what it meant to them!! :)

Here's their last performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4By5PcR13Eg&feature=channel_video_title

 

[Emily Jane]

Im on senior 2! But I shouldnt even be on that level haha.. I can't do anything backwards. Fail. Yeah too right I can do anything forwards front tuck step out, all sorts.. but I cant even manage a backwards roll. Wish I could get over this block..

This is me, expect I can't do anything forwards as well, not even forwards rolls :p I can cartwheel all day long though...

 

[acastars]

I agree :) I love my Senior 3 and 4 team !