All-Star I Owe Everyone An Apology...please Read Janky Thread...

[Mamarazzi]

I'm gonna go get some sweet tea and popcorn for lunch, and I'll be back soon to see what's been worked out here.

 

[TheUltimateFan]

Is that right?

So pointing out errors or safety violations doesn't meet that criteria?

Pointing out hypocrisy doesn't meet that criteria?

Discussing potential changes and the good/bad that they might produce doesn't meet that criteria?

If that's what you think, then I think you're looking for the unicornboard and not this one.

One million shimmys to you. I would hope they actually even read the thread before making those comments....

 

[MyDaughterCheers]

Acedad shimmied me. I feel like I have arrived. ;)

 

[retiredl5cheer]

Is that right?

So pointing out errors or safety violations doesn't meet that criteria?

Pointing out hypocrisy doesn't meet that criteria?

Discussing potential changes and the good/bad that they might produce doesn't meet that criteria?

If that's what you think, then I think you're looking for the unicornboard and not this one.

OMG the Unicornboard. Too bad April Fools has passed...we could have renamed the boards for a day.

 

[TheUltimateFan]

I'm gonna go get some sweet tea and popcorn for lunch, and I'll be back soon to see what's been worked out here.

Dang, and I have to go host a conference call. Dang, dang, dang. :D:p

 

[cheercurl]

I'm gonna go get some sweet tea and popcorn for lunch, and I'll be back soon to see what's been worked out here.

You just made me laugh so loud my poor dog jumped and bumped her head on the coffee table...:p

 

[njallday]

can I join the unicorn board ?!!?

 

[toss-one-arm]

There is no problem discussing the rule changes but when names of programs become involved then I think there is a problem.

 

[TheUltimateFan]

I replied to that thread several times and will note that I saw no bullying in it. There are plenty of options for that gym to showcase their skills without putting dangerous ones on the floor.
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I would like to add that I respect everyone in that thread for wanting the best for the athletes. I have seen scary fulls thrown and result in injury...torn ACLs, broken ankles, etc. No one wants that to happen to any athlete at any program. The same standards apply for large mega-gyms too. I would hope that if someone would call out Stingrays or Cheer Athletics if they put a routine on the floor with tumbling that looked like it would cause an injury.

Exactly! And everyone who posted on that thread did so knowing that they were subjecting themselves (and likely their gym) to the same kind of scrutiny and criticism. If that doesn't prove to anyone how seriously concerned people are, nothing will. It isn't about being nice, it is about being honest - and caring enough to put your neck on the chopping block!

Kudos to everyone not afraid to speak out. Anywhere.

 

[ACEDAD]

There is no problem discussing the rule changes but when names of programs become involved then I think there is a problem.

I disagree. If we can't use specific examples, the impact is reduced.

I promise that I will be just as brutal on an ACE team as I am on anyone else. Come sit with me and mstealtoyou at a comp and see what we say.

 

[kristenthegreat]

You're not even concerned about me??

:cool:

I'm always concerned about you, ACEDAD.

The thing is- I'll admit I'm a big ol' meanie and only watch the routines I care about. I don't watch a lot of local teams (because there aren't many local competitions in NYC lol), so I would never have known about these smaller gyms doing this. It's unfortunate that SOMEBODY has to be a point of reference, but if you're not willing to back up your routine as a good one you shouldn't put it on the floor. PERIOD.

 

[cheercurl]

A pictures or in this case a video was able to convey what a 1000 words would never have been able to.

 

[cheercurl]

I'm always concerned about you, ACEDAD.

The thing is- I'll admit I'm a big ol' meanie and only watch the routines I care about. I don't watch a lot of local teams (because there aren't many local competitions in NYC lol), so I would never have known about these smaller gyms doing this. It's unfortunate that SOMEBODY has to be a point of reference, but if you're not willing to back up your routine as a good one you shouldn't put it on the floor. PERIOD.

shimmy X 1000

 

[ellen495]

Acedad shimmied me. I feel like I have arrived. ;)

I'm so jealous!!!

 

[cheercurl]

I'm so jealous!!!

I don't like to brag or anything but ACEDAD has shimmied several of my posts...just sayin' ;):D:cheering: