01/08/2018
Yes indeed!!!!
I've noticed some things at some smaller local comps lately that I feel might need some reminding as this competition season gets into swing.
During competitions there are several areas where parents fail to represent themselves or their child’s gym well:
•First, we all want a good seat in the arena. Saving a seat or two for a short time is okay; saving 30 seats all day when they are barely used is disrespectful and rude.
•When a team is performing make sure you stay seated or wait until the routine is finished to find your seat. There is plenty of time between performances for any moving around.
•During competitions, priority seating is provided for friends and family of the team competing. There is an unwritten rule that front row seats in priority go to parents and close friends.
•Awards can be as stressful for parents as they are for the cheerleaders themselves. This is a parent’s time to show the kids what true sportsmanship is all about. Clap for every team called in addition to the winner. This can be especially hard when you have been beaten by a huge rival.
•In addition, absolutely DO NOT cheer, clap, jump up and down, yell, scream, high five, or otherwise celebrate when a team is called second and yours is therefore first. (Believe me I’ve had to work on this myself). This is probably the hardest thing to do as a parent but one of the most crucial. Let the team enjoy this time because second place can be quite an accomplishment for many teams. You will have plenty of time afterwards to celebrate your win!
As always stay Certifiably CheerMAD
Adapted from: https://usasffederationnation.wordpress.com/ by: Bill Presson
Posted by: Jessica Provost Hickey CheerMAD Parents Panel Member