MissCongeniality
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I would doubt they would make a public statement or response regarding this (or at least I would think not until they consulted with attorneys and if then probably still not)
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Personally I am ashamed that we have to even qualify our posts on this subject by saying we aren't throwing shade, don't have a dog in the fight, don't care who wins, my athlete is not at that level, has aged out, I don't coach, etc. That shows me too many of us regardless of our connection to this sport have lost sight of what is really important. This was an unsafe situation for all regardless of ethnicity, color of uniform, reputation in the cheer world, chance for a ring or whatever. Kids lives were at stake and you took a chance on it for $$$ and ratings. Kids could of stopped it. Parents could of stopped it. Coaches could of stopped it. Officials could of stopped it. Disney could of stopped it. Nobody did. That is the greatest tragedy of this event, not who hit, not who didn't, not who won lost or should of got a do over. Yes I agree some people need to lose their jobs over this at USASF/Varsity. But we also have to question ourselves and ask what have we allowed ourselves to become that we would even take a chance competing on a surface like that? JMO.
Just thought I'd add that I really liked this part of the post. Ultimately USASF has to fix this but I agree that the industry as a whole has allowed this type of issue to continue. We've heard multiple reports of people (kids, coaches, officials, parents) knowing the problems before competing but did nothing. This is primarily USASFs issue to fix but the fact that NO ONE refused to compete is mind boggling.
Just thought I'd add that I really liked this part of the post. Ultimately USASF has to fix this but I agree that the industry as a whole has allowed this type of issue to continue. We've heard multiple reports of people (kids, coaches, officials, parents) knowing the problems before competing but did nothing. This is primarily USASFs issue to fix but the fact that NO ONE refused to compete is mind boggling.
I've been thinking about this as well. I know @ACEDAD mentioned he had tried to get something started with parents and it kind of fizzled. I think the reality is that a group needs to be formed with folks who have (at this point) nothing to lose and no affiliation with programs. The reality is that as parents we can speak out but too often it then negatively impacts our child's role on their team... and we can speak out and then it neagtively impacts our program.I've seen a few people say this on various forums and I'm curious how one of us could have done just that? Honest question because last year during coed I was livid.... This year the parents sitting around us were furious. What do we do in the moment?
@tumbleyoda
I've seen a few people say this on various forums and I'm curious how one of us could have done just that? Honest question because last year during coed I was livid.... This year the parents sitting around us were furious. What do we do in the moment?
@tumbleyoda
I've been thinking about this as well. I know @ACEDAD mentioned he had tried to get something started with parents and it kind of fizzled. I think the reality is that a group needs to be formed with folks who have (at this point) nothing to lose and no affiliation with programs. The reality is that as parents we can speak out but too often it then negatively impacts our child's role on their team... and we can speak out and then it neagtively impacts our program.
Remember when Cali Aces had the random, horrible performance where it looked like half their team got hit in the head and was bleeding, and one flyer was clearly concussed and not walking straight? And we freaked out that no one stopped the routine because at that point it was up to the kids to stop? And we decided they weren't capable of making that decision (because they wouldn't stop) and now it's up to EP's. Look how many routines are stopped now to make sure kids are safe.
Don't be afraid to speak up. Keep yelling until you're heard. Sometimes we cause changes to happen for the better.
I have been wondering the same thing. How does anyone stop it? If the athletes just stand there and refuse to perform, what are the consequences? I hate that these kids felt powerless to do anything when it was their own safety at risk.I ask the question because we all wanted to stop it. Had no idea how to do it without starting a riot.
The wild thing is they wouldn't have even needed a "just in case" tent because I'm pretty sure no one was even competing in the HP center at the time they were competing outside!This is something else that has been left unsaid that I would like to ask.
1. Why wasn't the competition stopped if the floor was damp and relocated inside? We've had to do this before at a band competition it started raining really hard. Since band competitions are normally outside, they almost always have a backup plan in case of inclement weather. So why isn't this something that is honored at outside cheer competitions? It's not like they don't have the money to rent out a "just in case' safety building. (easier said than done I know, but it's something to think about)
2. Why hasn't USASF addressed this situation publically? They seem to never address major situations publically they'd rather tell us "what to do" and what's all of a sudden "mandatory" instead of given us real reasons.
The dab has also been made illegal and I'm sure we all know why but once again it would be nice and professional of USASF to make an official announcement about things.
I've been thinking about this as well. I know @ACEDAD mentioned he had tried to get something started with parents and it kind of fizzled. I think the reality is that a group needs to be formed with folks who have (at this point) nothing to lose and no affiliation with programs. The reality is that as parents we can speak out but too often it then negatively impacts our child's role on their team... and we can speak out and then it neagtively impacts our program.