Parent Teams?

Date: Sun Jul 27 9:24 AM, 2008

RE: Parent Teams?

Date: Sun Jul 27 12:55 PM, 2008

Oh, but baseball does, football does, basketball does, volleyball does. The parks have them and they play against other park teams. Do a little more research. It is for fun just like the parent teams.

Date: Sun Jul 27 1:00 PM, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

If your kids play football are you getting the parent team together to play at halftime what about baseball track swimming how about dance? Why do that to cheerleading. It should be your kids time to shine not Mom or Dads. Work out other ways it comes across as a desperate.

Get over yourself. I think the programs that have the parent teams are the better gyms. And besides the kids love giving their parents a hard time. Please, I think your probably a parent that isn't into it, go get popcorn while they perform. The judges love it. It breaks up the day.

Date: Sun Jul 27 2:25 PM, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Oh, but baseball does, football does, basketball does, volleyball does. The parks have them and they play against other park teams. Do a little more research. It is for fun just like the parent teams.

That is true, but it is on their own time, not before, during, or after the kids play. They don't jump out there and start playing for the crowd during breaks from the real reason we're all there, to watch our kids. Just pointing that out.

I have no problem with parent teams because I know if I don't want to watch I can go take a break somewhere. I don't get the point of them, but that's my problem.

Date: Sun Jul 27 3:10 PM, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Oh, but baseball does, football does, basketball does, volleyball does. The parks have them and they play against other park teams. Do a little more research. It is for fun just like the parent teams.

That is true, but it is on their own time, not before, during, or after the kids play. They don't jump out there and start playing for the crowd during breaks from the real reason we're all there, to watch our kids. Just pointing that out.

I have no problem with parent teams because I know if I don't want to watch I can go take a break somewhere. I don't get the point of them, but that's my problem.

I wonder do they have to pay a fee to the competion company if so there is the reason they like it more money. Please parents do us all a favor, do it on your own time I would like to watch the kids and go home.

Date: Sun Jul 27 3:23 PM, 2008

Well, I think it is great. I don't know about the whole payment thing. But they do pay to get into the comp. And many of them have more than one child so they live at the gym. They actually build a relationship with the coaches in a coaching situation and I think makes for a better understanding of the sport, of importance of a team member and better for gym unity. I would not do it, and some of the parents that are on the team are a little annoying. But hey, they make me laugh.

Date: Wed Jul 30 10:14 AM, 2008

hehehehe, you guys are so funny.... self centered, immature and completely dumb, but funny none the less

Date: Wed Jul 30 1:23 PM, 2008

my mom does the parent team a fierce.
its called legit.
& the moms decide that
they should change the name to loaded.
bahah :)

Date: Wed Jul 30 4:31 PM, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Oh, but baseball does, football does, basketball does, volleyball does. The parks have them and they play against other park teams. Do a little more research. It is for fun just like the parent teams.

That is true, but it is on their own time, not before, during, or after the kids play. They don't jump out there and start playing for the crowd during breaks from the real reason we're all there, to watch our kids. Just pointing that out.

I have no problem with parent teams because I know if I don't want to watch I can go take a break somewhere. I don't get the point of them, but that's my problem.

When my kids ran track, the last event of the day was always a parent team, 4x100 relay. You could tell it was just for fun, except for the Marine Corps team, they were hardcore and definitely in it to win it, lol.

Yay4cheerDIVA · Senior Member

sometimes the idea of parent teams seem so original but usually the product of it all is just embarssing..

Cheerz4Ever · Member

If you still got it, your body can take it and your gym has the team...sign up for the college team! It was fun! Good work out and My daughter LOVED theh fact that we did something togetheher ( not the college).

cheerstoya · Senior Member

I think they are fun to watch. Comps are serious business for gym owners, parents and athletes. Parent Teams come out are crazy and fun to watch. If your embarrassed by it, lighten up. Don't watch, turn the other way. But for the parents that want to have a little fun on a stressful day, go for it.

Yay4cheerDIVA · Senior Member

But the attention supposed to be on the cheerleaders, not the parents.

Im only judgeing this opinion on what i saw, but seriously?

cheerstoya · Senior Member

Yay4cheerDIVA wrote:

But the attention supposed to be on the cheerleaders, not the parents.
Im only judgeing this opinion on what i saw, but seriously?

Oh, ok, who wants to put any attention on the ones that are paying the cheer bills? Even if it is just for fun!!!!!!!!!!!!! confuse

beofgoodcheer · Veteran Member

I have to agree - Parent teams are about the most embarrassing thing to watch, as are the competitions that bring moms and dads on stage for dance-offs to kill time before awards ceremonies. Not fun or funny to me. That's usually my cue to use the restroom or step outside for a break. Not my cup of tea. I'm there to watch the kids, not other people my age who want attention.

Yay4cheerDIVA · Senior Member

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

What gyms are having them this year? What are their team names?

West Coast All Stars: Hot Flash
Cheer Force: Tombstonez
Desert Valley Mavricks: Parents
Epic Cheer
Texas Elite
Royal Gemz
Funastic Flyers
Provincials
USA Stars
Fierce All Stars: Legit
Cheer Odyssey: Big Dippers
Xtreme Cheer & Dance Force
Mac's
CTA
Fusion
Lake City
Cheer Connection
FCAS

CHEER DADS:
[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=B5MVvi2NvrQ&feature=related]

oh brother..

CheerAiintEnuff · Senior Member

west coast rush had a REAL parent Team last yr 08-09.. and now the trend has started!!! hahaha

hannabatescheers · Newbie

.... REAL team?? Versus the unreal other teams right?

Bladezmom · Senior Member

Sorry guys....I'm not a fan of parent teams. There is no way on earth I getting out on that floor and shaking my cheese. I'm just saying.

CAPheebersMom · Member

Anonymous wrote:

But the question is, why? Let your kids have the glory and attention, why do you feel the need to as well?

Because some of us have a husband that may be 35 but can still do a ROBHS whip full...that's why