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I have an idea of what you're going through - I refuse to put my daughter in All Star cheer because the only gym in our area is ... not what I'd choose for my daughter to participate in (even though she asks me to join a team on a daily basis). The gym has a monopoly on cheer in this area so they feel justified in their actions.

Happily, we're moving to Virginia next year and look forward to additional options in the way of cheer gyms :)

I hope you're able to find a gym to fit your family's needs!
 
This was our situation a year ago. We thought we would be at our old gym for my daughter's entire cheer career, but it got to the point where she wasn't sure she even wanted to continue anymore. It wasn't really one big thing that made us leave, but a list of smaller ones. She was a little afraid to leave the familiar and go to a gym where she knew pretty much no one, but that reluctance disappeared quickly. It's not all sunshine and rainbows all the time, it never will be when you have a large group of kids/parents and their personalities. But the bottom line is she loves her team, loves her coaches, and when there are problems, the owner addresses them. We never knew how good it could be. My only regret is not moving her a year earlier.
 
If you are in Missouri or Kansas I'd love to help you out because I've been apart of gyms in both states and have a good knowledge of programs in the area. I know how you feel on this topic because I quit cheerleading this summer because it was too much for me and way too negative until my friend convinced me to come to her team's practice and I loved it. I wish you luck in your search for a more positive environment!!
 
If you are in NJ, or a neighboring state...feel free to PM me. I have friends in many gyms throughout the area :)
 
I totally understand, some of the stuff out there is so not about cheer and I hate that. While every gyms does have its share of drama, you can still find some out there that will be a better fit. They are not all the same. Just take your time deciding, you might find a gym you really love=)
 
idk if its been said before...but you'll run into this in any sport you chose. There are crazy softball, dance, football, basketball parents everywhere and shady people people running programs for their self benefit. There are many programs in allstar where you can find a home to, same with any other sport. Feel lucky this is happening in a place you choice to be unlike this happening in a school sport where you have no options of which team to play on.
 
honestly i know what you mean about the negativity in some areas of cheerleading, the very first gym i was ever apart of was the most inclusive supportive environment i have ever been in, the coaches were so involved with all of their athletes now we were not the most competitive high caliber team around but it didnt matter to us all we cared about was the gym and the owners went out of their way to help us make sure we could all afford to compete, go to competitions, we had sponsors, and scholarships it was amazing, then i moved and started a new gym that seemed perfect it was a gym with 2 locations the 1st location had an amazing reputation so we decided to try the gym out their 2nd location was closer to us so thats the one i stayed with for the year, their business was horrible all they were after was the money involved and you could tell they were DEEP in the hole, charging 500$ for uniforms, hiring a ridiculously expensive choreographer who knew nothing there were hidden fees everywhere, it was a nightmare to say the least they treated the new families to the gym like poop and the old ones like royalty i moved after only a year at being at that gym only to hear later it got bought out and the old coaches and administration was kicked out from the gym because of a lot more behind the scenes nonsense that i do not even want to get into, basically all im trying to say is shop around try the new gyms out before paying for anything ask parents google the gyms look for reviews on different website or boards it really comes in handy best of luck dont give up on something because of peoples arrogance
 
I consider myself a bit of an expert on IL now after my yearlong search for the "right" gym for my girls. :) So if it's IL (which would NOT surprise me in the least... given the topic... :oops:) I can maybe point to a positive place or three...
you deserve 87532059081460982 shimmys IL is SO FULL OF DRAMA RIGHT NOW!!
 
if its IL feel free to pm me im not a parent but i no like every gym and people from like EVERY GYM
 
If its either PA or MD, I've cheered in both. If its in DE, I can ive you some, but not too much advice. PM if its any.
 
I'm in TX, but I lived in and know a lot about gyms in TN,KY,FL,GA,WA, AL,CA and NC. Feel free to PM me.
 
I'm in OH and we are in a very similar situation, so if anyone has ANY help they could share please do :)
 
There are DEFINITELY gyms with positive, encouraging environments. You just have to find the right one! :)
 

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