- Dec 20, 2009
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Unfortunately, I think this is one of the major issues that keeps cheerleading from being considered a "sport"...these inconsistencies in scoring.
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My mouth still hangs open in shock over their scoring.I know I am very disappointed with BATC, scoring and overall. Yikes.
Dear Battle,Dear Battle at the Capitol,
Your 'seeming' inconsistencies in scoring are making your competition look poorly run and possibly shady. I suggest if you would like more participants at your events, that you start releasing scores or add some note of transparency to your system. You are potentially driving customers away. Just giving you the 'heads up.'
Regards,
Me. Knowing full well you'll never read this.
Dear Battle,
When you hire a judge to answer questions when picking up scores, make sure he or she knows the rules of each level and don't offer silly suggestions to up our scores when those things aren't even allowed in my specific level. And maybe hire staff members that dont fall asleep in the coaches VIP room?
Sincerely,
Someone who is still in shock.
Our level 1 tinys did a twisting dismount! I never knew my coaches taught my 3 and 4 year olds how to do that... :rolleyes:Oh yes, how the release moves can go either way as far as difficulty or LTD. Those darn release moves....for level 1. *rolls eyes* And by the time I got to the coaches room...there was a jar of peanut butter. Delicious lunch for me!
Yeah im not a fan of a bunch of B.S. I'd love to know how difficulty, LTD, and quantity scores can change from day 1 to day 2, competing the SAME routine, nothing was added/taken out, and with the SAME judging panel both days. I figured things that would change would be technique/execution can of course vary, overall impressions, and of course any deductions. I mean I could be confused on scoring I guess. Though I would assume if you dont add additional difficulty from day 1 to day 2 (why would you?!), then that score should be consistant (provided your stunts arent crumbling to the ground).I typically talk to the EP/Head Judge. If I don't like their response - I simply don't go back. With that said - If I ever have any say in the matter - I will NEVER step foot back in an Athletic Championships. Its one thing to admit your scoring was wrong, or a mistake. Ill take that and probably return to the event for a second chance - However, if you feed me a line of B.S. - Good luck keeping your little rink dink local regional 1-day comp. alive....
Yeah im not a fan of a bunch of B.S. I'd love to know how difficulty, LTD, and quantity scores can change from day 1 to day 2, competing the SAME routine, nothing was added/taken out, and with the SAME judging panel both days. I figured things that would change would be technique/execution can of course vary, overall impressions, and of course any deductions. I mean I could be confused on scoring I guess. Though I would assume if you dont add additional difficulty from day 1 to day 2 (why would you?!), then that score should be consistant (provided your stunts arent crumbling to the ground).
omgYes. Im aware. Last year I was at a UCA Regional Competition. We went because it was $35/athlete and about two weeks before a Worlds bid Comp. There was us, one other smaller program, and a bunch of rec teams. We got beat by a team who was missing a flyer (so marked their pyramid, one stunt, and holes all over) and had several busts and pyramid fall and we hit clean. We argued with the stunt judge about our range we were in for stunts because we did switch ups and her response (non exaggerated, and a true quote): "Whats a switch up? Im just a High School Coach. I don't see Allstar teams and have never judged an Allstar Competition. They had a judge cancel so called me last minute. Let me get someone else to help you"
:jawdrop:
The drama at Battle every year is NOT worth it. I don't mind spending the money and going to a competition that is worthy, but as a parent I want what I pay for...to be judged Fairly. At Jamfest, Indy, we scored alot higher then we did at Battle with the same score sheet and we had 2 PERFECT routines back to back. It doesn't make sense and when no answers are given by the reps it is total disrespect to the coaches, athletes, and the parents. It's all about the money, once they got you there NO ONE CARES but the coaches!!!!!:(Dear Battle at the Capitol,
Your 'seeming' inconsistencies in scoring are making your competition look poorly run and possibly shady. I suggest if you would like more participants at your events, that you start releasing scores or add some note of transparency to your system. You are potentially driving customers away. Just giving you the 'heads up.'
Regards,
Me. Knowing full well you'll never read this.