I have never understood this argument. Is it any more appropriate for a 13 year old to be running around in hot pants and a long sleeve sports bra than an 8 year old? No. How do you handle the phoenom 10 year olds who end up on junior and senior teams? Is it more appropriate for them to wear that kind of stuff because "they are really good at what they do and they deserve it?" I just don't understand why in cheerleading the reward for improving your skills and having more birthdays getting the opportunity to wear outfits you can't take your kid to the grocery store in without having to cover your child up or at least explain why they are dressed the way they are....