cheer etiquette

[cheermomof3]

My husband and I attended a competition in sacramento on February 16th.  I was very unorganized event space to small.  It was one of the most unoraganized events I have been too.  I was appauled at the lack of competent security.  All of the people that manned the doors and crowd control were elderly.  We will not attend nor let our daughter compete with a organization that puts the might dollar in front of safety.

[Kong]

I know this forum is for "random stuff," but I'm not sure how this relates to "cheer etiquette" or what purpose you have in putting it on these boards.  Was it a Varsity Brands competition?  If it was, then you should definitely contact (or have your daughter's coach contact) the person who was running the competition or your "Local Rep" who would have been in charge of that competition.

If you're simply ranting (which is fine), I'd tend to agree with you.  Disorganized competitions are trying and can prove to be dangerous if not run properly.

Kong

[cheermomof3]

The reason it is Cheer etiquette is because there was none to be seen.  Maybe I had a wrong title but how you convey things via computer does not always come out right.  Yes it was a varsity comp.  Yes I was ranting.  I think at 50.00 per child and 10.00 admission that they could have a better venue.

[Kong]

I'm sorry you had a bad experience.  Have you contacted someone in your state from Varsity to voice your concerns?

Kong

[CheerMSmom]

"Cheer Etiquette"...hmm...

How about: "Wait until a team finishes competing before getting up and/or walking to find a/your seat"?  I can't tell you how many times I've been at a competition and the people in front of me decide they need to get up to do something while a squad is on the mat.  I find this disturbing and rude.

[Brewster]

I see how the title goes with your story because proper cheer etiquette would not be a disorganized event.

[pccheercoach]

Speaking of etiquette, I get very annoyed when the cheerleaders or dance team go out to perform at half time at a game and people in the stands start talking and milling around.  I realize it's all about the football or basketball game but the cheerleaders only perform for a minute or two.  Sometimes they stand and talk right in front of parents trying to watch the performance.  Those girls work hard to look good and it's just rude to ignore them.  I wonder how those parents and fans would feel if people stood and talked while the game was on.  I have politely asked people to sit down because I am trying to watch the dancers or cheerleaders. 

[LCSD1 coach]

I'm thinking of having a cheerleader sportsmanship day.  Here is my ideas. 

I would like to invite around 12 teams that are in my corner of our state to come.  The price would be around $10-$15 dollars per person.
 Cheerleaders sportsmanship fun day


7:30-8:00  sign in and get name tags
8:00-9:00 stretch and have some fun
         Ride that pony
         Ola ola ay
9:00-10:00  classes
         Stunting
         Team bonding
         Cheer etiquette
         Crowd involvement
         Fun dances
         Jumps
                           Choreography
   Others?  Its just a rough draft of an Idea I have.
10:00-11:00   Switch classes
11:00-1:00  Getting to know you activities and lunch
1:00-2:00  Game time fun
2:00-3:00   Switch classes
3:00-4:00   Switch classes
4:00-5:00  ending activities awards


We would have our coaches (AACCA Certified) teach stunting classes as well as other things.  I'm thinking maybe this would help with cheer etiquette and get teams to get along.  I don't know its just an idea I am throwing around.  Got any suggestions?

[kkay]

I love your idea LCSD1 Coach.  I wish the squads in my area or district would do that.  There seems to be so much animosity between the squads just because they don't know each other. 

[LCSD1 coach]

The Coach who has the most state titles in all girl stunt and co-ed agreed to come and do a stunting 101 class.  I think the coaches will enjoy this and I hope the girls will make friends so there is more sportsmanship shown by all.