Zero Deductions! Fourth Place?

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May 28, 2013
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While parents' (and coaches) concerns about discrepancies in scoring from competition to competition are nothing new, this season's coveted "Zero Club" or "You Hit!" buttons handed out in reward for a deduction-free routine has parents scratching their heads and talking (and much more) on social media when teams do not win, some placing in the lower 25% of its divisions.
Tonight's new Certifiably CheerMAD blog features interviews with judges carrying pristine credentials from High School to Worlds competitions (and most comps in between) who will share their take on the situation.
Also, a recap of Varsity's "Potential Scoring Changes for the 2017-18 Season" webinar hosted by Justin Carrier, VP Varsity All Star, Stephanie Ammirati, national director of scoring and judging, and Lark Wood of Fierce Connection.
“We want to create an industry that is safe and fun for athletes” Justin Carrier said in his opening remarks. “With the most number of athletes possible be in All Star cheer and routines easier and more fun.”
According to Carrier, the scoring committee, which had members also listening in on the webinar had spent this whole season discussing concerns and ideas for the “Best scoring possible.”
“These are ideas that have come out of concerns in the industry. We are not voting, these are all in the planning stages but want feedback (of gym owners and coaches).
“Nothing is final,” he stressed several times during the webinar.
Read the whole blog tonight at 9 pm EST.
 
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