At NCA 2012, I was lucky enough to spot Kiara and get a picture with her. I felt so bad though because there sooo many people also asking for pictures and autographs. She was so sweet but was trying to get away in the nicest way possible because she really needed to go to the bathroom. Like something as simple as going to the bathroom without getting mobbed was a struggle. I know I would not be able to handle much of that before snapping.
Unfortunately, I don't think many fans will respect it. At Worlds last year, it was hot and this athletes just couldn't catch a breathe. If it wasn't for youtube, Facebook, twitter and instagram their would be no such thing as a cheerlebrity.
Pretty Soon Smoed will need it own Security! I can picture Team Room Bouncers! I think some people will respect it but a lot of kids walk around without their parents and see what they can get away with….
well.. its already happened with a few cheetahs..
I believe all California All Stars Ventura teams attending NCA have been told this same thing. They prefer that the athletes focus on the task at hand without distraction. After Sunday's performance the athletes are free to take pictures, trade shirts or whatever. After witnessing the mayhem surrounding SMOED at other competitions this seems to be a very good thing to do. Although a little difficult to police I suppose.
That is absolutely ridiculous, I feel so bad for those athletes. Kids need to realize that they are cheerleaders just like them and should not act that way. It's okay to look up to them but there is an appropriate time, place, and way to ask for pictures and such. I hope more kids start to realize this and give the "cheerlebrities" their space
