Okay, so let me recap the division's programs for you. Overall, today was obviously a regional competition. There were lots of mistakes from everyone and I didn't see one clean routine, and I'm not joking.
Best team performance: Stars Extreme limited co-ed level 5. They has great talent on the team. Their guys were amazing and some of the girls held their own too. GREAT tosses. Lots of doubles. Overall, they stood out the most to me and I definitely would say they are going to do well this season, but do not compare to CF.
Standout program: Pacific Coast Cheer. All of their teams were put together very well. They all are maxed out on stunt groups, tumbling, everything. They loked great. Their level 4, didn't hit their pyramid, but they were amazingly talented.
American Cheer - kind of disssapointed. And I really still can't place my finger on why I am. They were sloppy, too much time in transitions (like 8 count transtitions, then stood in their formations for a whole 6 count). 6 good doubles. quite a few hndsp hndsp fulls, but they were crossed legs and piked. The triple toe backs looked nice in the beginning, but this one girl second row back on the left was hesitating in her swings, to jump and it was throwing me off. four partner stunts. four kick doubles. okay, pyramid, not the AMERICAN pyramid I was expecting though. Just overall, okay. They're gunna have to do a heak of a lot more to get a bid.
RC Club Cheer - Seems like a rebuilding year for them this year. But very cute uniforms. Very sparkly and fitted nicely.
Well I saw some great talent too. Here is my recap:
Pacific, nicely done very put together teams in level 1, 2 and 3.
Stars Extreme: Good small coed, the guys had standing fulls, around 4 doubles but a couple were to the floor. They need full squad standing tumbling with their jumps, but overall a very strong start in a very difficult division. Alot of younger girls on the team so good future potential
American Cheer: They had a strong Jr. level 5 around 9 fulls with squad toe backs (one girl just stood there). Their Senior 5 had 6 doubles and what I saw a possible 4 more. Around 15 or 16 two to fulls maybe more. There pyramid needs help but I definitely wouldn't count a team with full squad triple toe backs possible 9 to 10 doubles and almost full squad two to fulls out. American always starts out rough, and peaks later. Dance was good and a bid is definitly in their future.
Titan elite and West coast rush had strong level 5 teams. Overall good competiton it's early and I am excitied to see nationals
so, i did watch both american cheer and stars today, and they both had some thing in common. both American cheer and Stars Extreme did excellent today.
were they perfect routines? NO Were they horrible? NO
Are they going to improve? YES
I think both teams are going to improve rapidly before the season is over. DO NOT COUNT THOSE TEAMS OUT.
One of my awesome coaches cheered at Motions and has been with us for the last two years. She notified me today that this anonymous post was written.
I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you for your kind words about our program. This is our second season and we have doubled in size. Yes, we continue to clean our routines and yes this was are second competition. Thanks for the comment on our seniors-not their best run through and it will be their last like that.
Your welcome to keep the comments coming-WE LOVE IT! Thanks for your thoughts!
Kellie Elliott-Owner of Pacific Coast Cheer wrote: One of my awesome coaches cheered at Motions and has been with us for the last two years. She notified me today that this anonymous post was written.
I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you for your kind words about our program. This is our second season and we have doubled in size. Yes, we continue to clean our routines and yes this was are second competition. Thanks for the comment on our seniors-not their best run through and it will be their last like that.
Your welcome to keep the comments coming-WE LOVE IT! Thanks for your thoughts!
Cheers and Happy Holidays, Kellie Elliott
Say hello to AMac for us. We miss her lots. Have a great season!
I got the pleasure of seeing them, but I believe that they didn't do their routine full out cause there wasn't anyone in the category. So it's really tough to say.
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I agree OC Mom. I don't think from after their tumbling section on was full out. I think they didn't do their pyramid full out. But they have some amazing tumblers on that team. The small senior level 5 division is going to be crazzzzzy this year. Can't wait!!!
Oh and P.S. Ther unforms look so much better in black. Super flashy!!!
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Yes, they are mostly black with braiding of red, blue, and white (white???, can someone confirm?) I believe. The front lettering is the same as always... big, bold AMERICAN.
Very HOT on the floor!!!! :)
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They are on USASF Worlds 2006 website. But again, I am lame and don't know how to post pictures. So if anyone else can grab the picture and post that would be great.
Yes, they are mostly black with braiding of red, blue, and white (white???, can someone confirm?) I believe. The front lettering is the same as always... big, bold AMERICAN.
Very HOT on the floor!!!! :)
When I saw the new uniform last year I actually didn't like them. I thought compared to the original uniforms they were to subdued in color. I liked the brighter blue and red, and think it goes better with their gym name "American". The new uniform has a more classic look, but I still like the original uniform.
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I Loved American's old unis without the black. Mainly because of my 4 tips below....
* It is not mandatory for a uni to contain the color black. * It is not mandatory for a uni to have stars on it. * It is not mandatory for a uni to have rhinesones. * It is not mandatory for a uni's crop top to come up to the collarbone.
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