i think "hmmm" is refering to Flyers All starz who got their 3rd bid this past weekend. Due to the fact that that team had not originally planned to go to worlds,there were a select few crossovers from the other 2 worlds teams.
Since no crossovers are allowed at worlds these few girls have to be replaced by other girls in the gym.
If you read the USASF rules:
A Maximum of 10 substitutions will be allowed per team for The Cheerleading Worlds Championship
A substitute must be a regular paid participant from another team at the same gym and must have competed “on the floor” with that team from that gym at the same event where the bid was awarded. All substitutes must meet the same eligibility requirements as the original team that was awarded a bid (i.e. age, etc.).
Of the 10 possible substitutes, one to three of those 10 may be alternates. Alternates are registered members of the same team’s gym where the bid was received.
So Flyers are not breaking any rules by replacing those crossovers with other athletes.
It was a last minute decision, that worked out pretty well for them.
There are a lot of rumors going around that there are a lot more than just 10 being replaced.... There are at least 15 that have to be replaced. So technicially, aren't they breaking the rules?
Well "technically" isn't the last post based on rumour anyhow? Weird I know, but rumours aren't always reality. Maybe we get some facts next time before trying to drag a gym through the mud?
Hmmm sounds like an in town rivalry thing here. My suggestion to person #2: gather exact 'evidence' including names of the so called substitutes then cross reference it to the event registration list at each of the events that they were or were not 'on the floor' at. Then, when you are satisfied that you are accurate and factually exact in your details, present it to the USASF rules committee. Do all of this in time for them to review the data and re-verify it back through the registration and eligibility lists from each of the events in question and do it in time for them to make a ruling and act upon it before the Worlds.
Hmmmm. Sounds like a hard one.
Which brings me back to my original statement that there are probably teams that cheat the system.
Rumour is false , they added 10 new people to the team ... That's it :) without naming any names there are some who are bitter because they didn't earn a bid . Instead of spending your time complaining on this board why don't you get your butt in the gym and work harder so you can get your bid next year. And also, I thought I should mention that they most definately did not use athletes from other gyms.
Niagara All Stars coaches do not know what they are doing!! As a parent of an ex Niagara All Star, I am disgusted at the lack of knowledge from this organization. I would highly recommend doing your research when finding a cheer club. Just because you are certified on paper, that doesn't mean you know what you are doing!! Stop copying routines and be original!