All-Star Wc Shooting Stars Arena

[dohnutt]

After being at world cup, I was told that this arena would be called shooting stars arena and each team would have time to practice there each week, probably about an hour i was told although I could definitely see it being more if schedules allowed. It is closed so that they can focus on their own routines without all the distractions from parents and other teams.

 

[ibcnu]

I am very excited about this news.....for who ever practices there......It really doesn't matter. It is creating much needed space! And also by the way, are tuition was not increased;)

Tuition went up about $40 for the months of June, July and August, for air conditioning. Last year it was a sauna, hopefully they really do have air conditioning this summer.

 

[cheerup.]

Tuition went up about $40 for the months of June, July and August, for air conditioning. Last year it was a sauna, hopefully they really do have air conditioning this summer.

a sauna? at the gym? what?!?!?!?!?!!? thats crazzzyyyyy.... and most gyms don't even have air conditioning
that went up a lot considering how many kids they have at that gym plus kids that tumble there too

 

[melisssaacheerfreakk]

a sauna? at the gym? what?!?!?!?!?!!? thats crazzzyyyyy.... and most gyms don't even have air conditioning
that went up a lot considering how many kids they have at that gym plus kids that tumble there too

They didn't mean that WC actually had a sauna in their gym.. ibcnu meant that it felt like a sauna in there in the summer. Because there was no air conditioning.

 

[wcdad]

After being at world cup, I was told that this arena would be called shooting stars arena and each team would have time to practice there each week, probably about an hour i was told although I could definitely see it being more if schedules allowed. It is closed so that they can focus on their own routines without all the distractions from parents and other teams.

Correct, there will not be a viewing area in the gym. When a team is in the Shooting Star Arena, coaches, staff and the team that is scheduled will be the only people in there. Practices will be closed.

The decor will be like a Hard Rock. On display will be pictures, uniforms, special items that made the Stars history so great.

 

[cheerup.]

They didn't mean that WC actually had a sauna in their gym.. ibcnu meant that it felt like a sauna in there in the summer. Because there was no air conditioning.

hhaaa o he made it sound like tuition went up last summer because of the sauna... sorry lol

 

[emmabug95]

I heard that each team gets 1 hour of practice in there (out of their 2 hours of practice time per day) and Stars have their full practice in there. My sister asked our coach and then told me soooo I think it's pretty legit haha. But I agree with what everybody is saying about naming it after Shooting Stars...

 

[NJ Coach]

The name doesn't bother me since that's the original WC team. Now, if it was only for that team, that'd be a bit much.

 

[ellie]

A cheetah print floor would be amazing. Just throwing that out there!

yes! that would be amazing

 

[wcdad]

Congrats! I hope your ready to get some frequent flyer miles :)

For the record, stars only had 2 flight trips this year excluding worlds. I know of other gyms that had more.

 

[Kimpii]

I think that this expansion should be for their Worlds teams. So Stars, Suns, and Ody should use it! And Lites because they will be on one of those teams very soon! Plus, if you're hiding your premier team away in a gym where no one can watch them, how will visitors be able to see them and say "WOW I want my kid to do that one day!" if they can't even find them?! Yes, I know, most people know about Shooting Stars. But a lot of people outside the cheer world just getting started might not! I like Stars, this is nothing against them. That is just my opinion on it. :) But I wish them the best of luck!

I agree. Any program with a "stars" caliber team would be dumb for not showing them of. The best team is what draws new people to the program, wich means better for the smaller/younger/not as famous teams in the program.

 

[Angelica]

For the record, stars only had 2 flight trips this year excluding worlds. I know of other gyms that had more.

heck thats one more trip that i would love to take.

 

[imrichhowboutu]

I don't think any gym owner in their right mind would make a special place for only 1 team to use. It would create unneeded animosity between the teams.

And if anyone has ever been in the gym on a week night between 6-9, you would know that an extra floor is MUCH needed.

 

[nateairnj]

I'm not a HUGE World Cup fan - but I think if your in the cheerleading industry you have to know a bit of history behind the big names. I'm not surprised at all that there will be a second gym. I was actually shocked that their current gym was large enough to handle all of the teams and classes that they must have weekly! The current gym is very clean and organized (much more than most gyms their size) but still for the amount of kids that must traverse the floors of that gym weekly - more space is needed.

I'm not sure if anyone ever listened to old Shooting Star music - or gave any thought to the uniforms at World Cup - but if you look at ALL of the old uniforms from the early 2000s, each uniform would have the teams name, dippers, lazers, odyssey, etc. - and shooting stars uniform would say "World Cup!" Also in the shooting stars music - you'd always hear the voice over "THIS IS WORLD CUP!" I think the identity of World Cup has, and always will be the Shooting Stars - no matter how good any of the other teams in their gym are...it's their business model. Don't hate on it - it's obviously working! If Elaine wanted the Shooting Stars only to practice in that gym, let them - have you seen how much they pay for the season as opposed to any other team in their gym?!

Growth and expansion in the industry is good - and having a unified identity as you grow is even better. I can't wait to see pictures of the new facility. If it's anything like the name - you know it's going to be a bit over the top (It's the Shooting Stars), Flashy (You know they have tons of money), and the talk of town (it is already!!).

 

[ibcnu]

Shooting Stars don't pay much more tuition than other teams at World Cup, maybe $5-$15 a month more. They do have a set $2400+ travel fee which includes all hotels and airfare (except Worlds - of course, and Myrtle Beach) because they are the only team in the gym that travel and stay together. Click "2011/2012 Tryout Packet for details". http://n1media1.files1.jamspiritsites.com/66257/11083704664da62ce22ab85.pdf

Their air travel this past season consisted of NCA in Dallas and Jamfest in Indy.

From what I understand, the new "arena" will be the practice gym for the Shooting Stars, they are given priority for use of this gym. The rest of the time that it is not used by Shooting Stars to practice will be divided among the remaining 18 teams that represent World Cup.