i love this! (a substantial break from cheer AND year-round school)
besides the ASTRONOMICAL cost of all star, the risqué uniforms, the makeup, and the theatrics/pageantry of it all - I think the lack of off season is one more thing keep families away from this activity for their children. especially young children.. when they're older they can commit to other sports' travel leagues and more extensive commitment, but littles? you want to expose them to a lot of things, not commit to a full year of one activity that their child may not even love.
Half year teams were probably the best thing for the growth of the industry, IMO. andddddd sorry for that off-topic rant. I support long breaks and a true "off-season."