All-Star Maryland Twisters Expanding To Virginia

[mishtm52]

Still doesn't mean it isn't weird :p

Oh I know it'll be weird haha. But it's not like weird hasn't been done before :rolleyes:

 

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[Mamarazzi]

Cali kept their name in Vegas.

Virginia Twisters just doesn't have the same ring.

But it's not like a lot of us don't refer to them, in conversation, as just "Twisters," anyway. They could just be one-name, like "Madonna," or "Prince."

 

[redsmom]

I don't like the idea of any gym expanding and just being a "franchise", going to different states, etc... But honestly, I'm not sure why! Its more a feeling. Soooo "McDonalds". While I like a Big Mac, fries, and a chocolate shake every other month or so, I don't want it in my face everywhere I go. For money making, it may be a great decision, I just think it minimizes the impact the original gym's power.

I don't think the intention is to franchise. I am guessing this is a discussion that is taking place as a result of the VA Vipers dissolving mid-season. The primary goal was to give these kids a chance to finish out their season and their current coaches worked with the Twisters organization to make it happen. The next logical question for these athletes is what's next, and the Twisters coming to VA maybe a good answer. (Remember geographically this is not a large area and Twisters already pull athletes from the NOVA region.)

 

[MomOf2ThatsMe]

But it's not like a lot of us don't refer to them, in conversation, as just "Twisters," anyway. They could just be one-name, like "Madonna," or "Prince."

Or Mamarazzi :p

 

[#1CheerMom]

I think it's great....especially if it gives the cheerleaders that lost their gym a place to cheer. At the end of the day it's about the kids doing what they love...and if Twisters is willing to open a gym and keep the opportunities available to those that live in the VA area then KIDDOS to them. I think everyone should stay tuned as to what will happen with the other Vipers gyms that closed...from what I hear Twisters is not the only gym in the area about to expand...

 

[nateairnj]

I'd love to see Maryland Twisters move into Northern Virginia! There are lots of people that can be tapped into if they chose the right location - and to add to their massive 15 - 20 teams already...SICK!

I guess the one big thing would be - who is going to run it...are they going to maintain the same consistency in education and routine proficiency...and how will this addition of a new gym change the current structure of their current gym with kids that commute?

Also - my little nieces can be little Twisters now ;-)

 

[munchkinmom]

Horrible what they did to the kids, though it's awesome that the coaches/staff kept it together like they did. Definitely interested in what we have not heard about on the MD side of things. They were looking at Annapolis & Millersville locations (among others), and I'm still wondering if there'll still likely be programs coming to those areas, or if they were buying/merging with other gyms at the end of the season that someone else may now potentially be buying/merging with, or if those (theoretical) gyms will go completely?

 

[littlebear]

OH MY GOD I WILL CRY TEARS OF JOY

 

[AndrewSky]

Can they come to California? Pretty pretty PLEASE!!

 

[Mr.Kevin]

I just want to jump in briefly and say that I am so proud of the athletes and coaches who were able to join the Twisters family and compete at Battle at the Capital. They did a marvelous job and rocked the house during an emotional and tumultuous time. SO IMPRESSED!! SO HAPPY TO HAVE THEM ALL!!!!!

 

[alexamarysouza]

and Indiana too :)

and nc !:)

 

[Supermom]

:) keeping my fingers crossed!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[megan:)]

I think its gonna be kinda funny that the MARYLAND twister are in virginia. maybe they should be called the virginia twisters there! haha :p

 

[heart33]

Yeah my understanding is that the entire VA Vipers gym is finishing out the season as Twisters.

I heard this weekend it was only their top 2 teams that continued on and the other teams dissolved? Does anyone know which teams continued and which dissolved?