Thanks.. basically, the force that was 2011-2012 M.E. was a VERY talented group with a lot of 8 year olds who aged off to YE and JE this year. Now, kids who have not had to lead before at this level (like my daughter), are having to lead. And lead a YOUNG group out there. I think my little girl likes the challenge of "leading" and being the one who HAS to get those level 3 skills (for when we get to use them). I like the push, and hopefully, it allows my daughter get ready for whatever she ends up with next year in her first non-mini year of cheer.