- May 11, 2013
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There is an all star gym near me, that is brand new, and from what I hear (reliable sources who actually inquired about the program to members as well as owners), planning to compete in the "rec" division at competition. From my understanding, rec is for youth/city league cheerleading, like Joe Schoe City League Cheerleading. If they are NOT affiliated with a school, or city program, and a completely independent entity, who operates under a private owner, how can they do this? Doesn't the competition company do some sort of verification process for teams that enter that division, to ensure that they are connected to a youth/city league? Those levels that are offered to rec, not to mention the teams that are placed in the rec divisions fairly, are TYPICALLY much less difficult than all stars, thus making it an unfair advantage for all star teams to compete in it. I understand WHY, a new all star team would WANT to compete in rec, I mean, why not, you'd most likely slay the other teams, since you have a facility, tumblers, and LESS you have to do to max out... But how is that fair to the city/youth leagues that have to compete against all star teams that are unethically placing themselves in that division? i understand it's neither my place or business really, to spill the beans about the organization planning on doing this, BUT shouldn't someone do something? It's not only unfair to the teams they compete against (blatant cheating actually) but it's unfair to educate the athletes and parents that that IS the division they should be in, when that is FALSE. Rec is reserved for youth and city league teams. I don't understand how ANY allStar gym owner could think competing in that would be either ethical or allowable. Any feedback wpuld be appreciated.
Ashley
Ashley