No doubt CA and CF will probably have great squads this year. I'm hoping to see some of the other "non-mega" gyms doing great this year as well. I think everyone is stepping up the skill level. It should be a great competition season.
Looks like Stealth will have a senior 5 this year as well (large or small?). Did they get some people from OC, or mostly new talent? I don't think they had a level 5 team last year, did they?
Sorry I can't remember what level team I saw last year but I do remember being really impressed with them for being in their first year. It will be interesting to see them this year again.
If you ask me ccg is really a gym to worry about. As a fan of level 5 teams you have to see the real talent. Do not get me wrong but there are some So. Cal teams that just do level 5 to say the offer level 5 if you know cheer you may agree that all level 5 teams should have a quarter of thier team with a standing full and more 3/4 of the team doing a running and tricked out tumbling with a doublefull or at least a full at the end. Last year the teams that went to Worlds from Cali. just went and crumpled and did not belong the teams that did belong were those that deserved it and at least placed in the top 5. You got to admit back east they bring out the best and cali.'s got to do better and come out on top this year not just 5 but all levels and show what Cali.'s is made of Coaches need to but their teams in the proper levels and give thier teams the challenge and if they get better then move them up a level but do not put them in a level that do not belong in, have pride in your gym coaches and give the kids a chance to show you what they got and do not assume if you start them at a higher level they will win. Competiton is here and all teams in each level especially 5 got to show your talent and show that you belong if not you might as well kill the sport all together because we want to see the best not sit there and yawn.