cheermommaRN
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I am not pre judging anyone what so ever I was just curious in hearing some stories about rude encounters with big gyms that is all. I understand that anyone and everyone can be rude at times. Like I just mentioned I just wanted to hear more stories.
Because I am just curious.Why ask then? Just seems like an invitation to incite salty responses.
As someone who has been a part of two pretty big gyms I'd have to say I don't think anyone was rude or ignorant to "smaller gym" athletes or parents.
When I was with Maryland Twisters people thought we were all really stuck up and bitchy but we really weren't. We just went into comps focused on competing and such and then after competing we cold have fun and relax a bit. There was a huge intimidation factor as well when a whole team walks into an arena all looking the same with hair done, make up done, etc. Especially if you're kinda a bit more known. One year the whole gym decided to make spirit gifts for everyone at competition and hand them out. Some people were genuinely really happy and thanked us and I think it changed their perspective a bit but some people thought we poisoned it! Lol really?!
Canadian cheerleading and comps are a bit different than American comps though. Not sure how to explain it but since more people know each other I don't think there is we much cattiness and drama. Gyms are more friendly with each other. But then again there aren't as many gyms in one area like there is in the states so there isn't as much "competition".
Bs connoisseur :)
This was not true in CP's experience. And I have seen a lot of poor sportsmanship among CEA members, as well as coaches. (I have also seen poor sportsmanship from other gyms)I have not. Then again, I never really communicated with anyone outside of my old gym. That's the main reason, to avoid drama. I think a lot of times gyms in general, but especially big gyms, start being mean and rude because they got fame inside of their heads. They also want people to be intimidated of them. I love intimidation, but not when it's being rude and harassing other gyms. It should just be fun competition, this is not the Olympics. As an individual, more than likely, you're not super rich just from doing this sport and you're not on the news channels 9/10. Like what I'm saying is, no gym or cheerleading team are true celebrities, they don't have tabloids following them around. Like there is no reason to be rude to anyone, when one day a gym could come through and take whatever title that team has. Good sportsmanship is always a must. At CEA, if we weren't showing good sportsmanship and another coach had to talk to our coach, there be some hardcore conditioning the next practice.
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As someone who has been a part of two pretty big gyms I'd have to say I don't think anyone was rude or ignorant to "smaller gym" athletes or parents.
When I was with Maryland Twisters people thought we were all really stuck up and bitchy but we really weren't. We just went into comps focused on competing and such and then after competing we cold have fun and relax a bit. There was a huge intimidation factor as well when a whole team walks into an arena all looking the same with hair done, make up done, etc. Especially if you're kinda a bit more known. One year the whole gym decided to make spirit gifts for everyone at competition and hand them out. Some people were genuinely really happy and thanked us and I think it changed their perspective a bit but some people thought we poisoned it! Lol really?!
Canadian cheerleading and comps are a bit different than American comps though. Not sure how to explain it but since more people know each other I don't think there is we much cattiness and drama. Gyms are more friendly with each other. But then again there aren't as many gyms in one area like there is in the states so there isn't as much "competition".
Bs connoisseur :)
I've only had one experience with Maryland Twisters and I have nothing but positive things to say about the program. It was at Jamfest SuperNationals in 2011 and F5 was competing in the same hall as my team. My mom was trying to find a seat and she found an empty one next to some moms from F5. They were very kind and they just talked and joked with my mom the whole time they were all sitting there. Very classy, down to earth, and respectful program from my experience.
Have to say the exact same thing! All of the parents and team members of F5 (and Maryland Twisters in general) are incredibly generous, sweet, down earth and love to chat with everyone!