I guess my largest issue is with the need to travel so much. One or two comps I could see but when you have dozens of comps in your back yard it’s tough to justify traveling to so much. I do see the necessity from a business standpoint. My wallet just doesn’t appreciate it the same way I do. lol
I don't think the two are related really other than being the two most expensive costs outside of annual tuition and travel. Our competition feed this year were well over 800.00, with their being an additional charge of 109.00 should your team have been chosen to attend the All Star Games in Vegas (my CP's team, fortunately, was not). Our uniform was 388. Our level 5 worlds team receives an ADDITIONAL and equally as expensive uniform prior to Worlds. It is most definitely - at least at the elite levels - turning into a cost-prohibitive sport. The question was asked, "does it have to be?" The answer is no, but because we as parents are willing to pay to maintain our elite status in this sport and industry, the price will not go down, and new gyms will keep popping up where it is most likely to be afforded. Cali Compton? No way. Cali AZ (in Scottsdale)? Yes please!! As an example, in my area, in Northen California, I could not count on both hands the number of gyms fielding teams this year, and there are a few with opportunities to go to Worlds. In my hometown, Albuquerque New Mexico, which is a comparable city in population but vastly different economic makeup, there are 2 gyms, and only one worlds team. It is not affordable there.
That's correct. They wore those last year.
Another two for Kids Spot Cheer...
The one on the right is cute for the little girls but the left...no thanks. Not a fan of the nude mesh swirls or the nude mesh in general, ick.
Although it doesn't look that much like mesh, it looks more like nude fabric to me
I'm from NM, and lived in nocal for a few years. Did 5th dimension go to worlds this year? I know they got an at large but I didn't see them on the rankings for worlds.
That's where I see each gym catering to a different clientele. Granted, I don't live in the Mecca of Cheer, but here we have different gyms with different philosophies. Some are local only, some have limited travel, and some like to see the whole continent. Gym shopping helps keeps personal costs under control---whatever your limit may be. It will take parents saying "no, we won't pay that" en masse for gyms to pay. As long as people open their wallets, the costs will rise. I see the same thing happening with my friends in hockey and ice skating.
The nude mesh/fabric goes dangerously high...: even if it's fabric why would you even want to create that illusion?Another two for Kids Spot Cheer...
The one on the right is cute for the little girls but the left...no thanks. Not a fan of the nude mesh swirls or the nude mesh in general, ick.
Although it doesn't look that much like mesh, it looks more like nude fabric to me
VAS IceQueens?! These look like they're going to be gorgeous.From Cheer Media's Instagram:
From Cheer Media's Instagram:
I hope so too. I don't think shorts would go as well. Very excited to see the whole uniform!
I love the snowflakes!
Omg just scrolled up and saw it! Ahhhhhhh in love!!
