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I am going to ask everyone to PLEASE stop looking at this division in such a negative light. Level 4 is a HUGE transition from Level 3. The athletes in this division - on EVERY team are working EXTREMELY hard. These same athletes get on this board and read these comments. Come on ya'll, change the focus of this board. It's really time to look at the accomplishments these athletes have made.

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I think that is the point though, it is a huge transition, be ready when you make it.  But I agree, let's change the focus.

I have to say one thing I loved about this competition is that some of the smaller gyms had a chance to shine.   Don't get me wrong, it is fun and challenging to go against the large gyms that tend to dominate these competitions.  But it was so heart warming to see how excited gyms were that won or placed well who don't always get their chance in the spotlight. 

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I say kudos California Spirit for trying to push yourselves.  Saturday was a rough day, but on Sunday they weren't perfect, but they improved big time.   Great job girls for giving it your all.   

I would like to say thank you for all the compliments regarding California Spirit Elite this past weekend. We had some of the best performances this past weekend and was so proud of our kids at so many times I could barely contain myself. It is true our Senior Teal team did have a REALLY rough prelims performance but performed so much better on Sunday. We wanted to see how the kids would perform/react to competing at a higher level and overall it was a GREAT experience. We were plagued with injuries, but I think overall our girls did wonderful. Our other 3 teams, senior black  (senior 2), youth and minis were FANTASTIC really shined this weekend on both days. Although I feel as a coach some of the scores, judges comments were VERY frustrating, I think it will help our program for nationals in the upcoming months. Bottom line is our girls just love to perform and thats why I coach cheerleading.

On a second note, it would be great if people on this board weren't degrading ANY program. I am scrolling down the messages and can't believe parents or athletes bad mouth other programs to this degree. We all have bad days, so cut the teams some slack. Again I would like to congratulate all the teams this weekend. Lots of good routines out there.


Other than our teams (of course) who  I thought did amazing, here are a few teams I thought were great.

Nor Cal Open/coed/ all girl 5- their dances all make up me wanna get up and move!


CV Vipers-Saw them in warm ups and thought their kick fulls and double downs were gorgeous. Haven't heard of this program but thought they were great.

Riptide coed- Dance energy was GREAT.


Good job and congrats again.

Coach Chris ;)


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I liked a couple of the stunts from Supreme's Coed 5.  I thought they were visually fun to watch.

Also, I'm sure what team they were, but the little team who came out with beach balls?  I thought that was definitely aw-worthy.

One team I just loved was Cal Storm All Stars.  They had the red uniforms.  Really enjoyed watching thier routine.  Riptide Coed way to work that dance.  You guys rocked.  I wish I was younger because I want to join NCE.  So much energy and so fun to watch.  Best tumbling of the day has to go to CV All Stars.  Also think the youth division was really good.  Agree about California Spirit Youth... So cute.  They were solid both days.  You worked it ladies. 

My favorite performances were all the tiny teams.  They all did great and they were all so cute! It is amazing all the stuff they can remember. Just love the little ones.

I really enjoyed roseville cheer stars level 4 they were strong and their routine was fun.  As always Nor cal was fun to watch. I really like the team that did the routine to ice cream to cake, it was just a fun routine.  There was a new team i believe that was in red, believe they were storm. they were a small group but such a nice bunch of kids and they hung in there. The first day they struggled a little bit but they looked so much more confident on sunday. 

You know what orginization I just love? CSE (california spirit). They have so much integrity and their coaches are so loving and fun.  All the kids in their program are sweet as can be and its a reflection of thier gym.  I love that their coach is positive about everything they do. It just looks like they all just enjoy each other.

Late saturday night we came back and in our hotel there was a group in the hallway with the parents and cheerleaders on the 3rd floor of the marrriott. and out in the hall way the coaches and parents were celebrating their kids and the hard work they put into saturdays performance.  They had music and little awards. Each kid was being thanked individually and told why they aprreciated them. It was super nice to see.  It warmed my heart.  Everyone was clapping.  As we walked by we said we want to join your little party and one of the dads said come on you are more than welcome to.... I dont know what group you were with(i know it was a red team) but it was nice to see

CV all stars i missed you guys on saturday but heard nice things and couldnt wait to see you on sunday... they also did a good job

all the parents from supreme cheer were super nice and peppy. just looked happy all weekend. nice program.

hands down my favorite routine was roseville level 4 just because ofthe confidence and showmanship and they were clean and it was just a good performance congratulations roseville

very fun competition. great orginization

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Pictures are up already
http://www.actionmoments.com/search.php?searchtext=\Cheer%20and%20Dance\2007-2008%20Athletic%20Championships\10-San%20Francisco&cf=RC

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Not quite yet says that they are still uploading....

Is it just me? Or was this competition just an overall fun and great competition.  Everyone was amazingly friendly.  The whole atmosphere was positive.  The hosting orginization was fabulous.  The hosting hotel was great. The people working the door were nice.  All the vendors were exceptionally friendly as well.
All the gyms that were there were wonderful.
I just absolutely loved everything about this competition. It was nice to exoerience and I am so happy our gym goes there.

great job to everyone

How were the level 5 teams at this comp?
Did any of them look like they had a chance to get a bid to worlds?

I think both Supreme and NCE have the potential to be contenders for a bid.  The talent is there.