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Cheersport happened, it's NCA week & there's a new lawsuit! + We need your help with something...
Once again, we're thrilled to welcome all you new subscribers who’ve joined us since the last newsletter. We couldn't be more grateful & excited to have you here! 💙
There’s a lot to share today, including a tiny Cheersport recap, a look at NCA which is just around the corner, and a new lawsuit because we haven’t had one of those in a while…
Summary of this week:
It’s NCA week! (tips & info)
Former athlete is suing gym for $2.5 million
Latest results & bids (+ quick Cheersport recap)
Poll results: will you be watching/competing at NCA?
Team of the week
& more!
But first - we need your help...
We need your help to resolve a "moral dilemma" we're facing as a company...
We've been asked by FloCheer (you know, the streaming platform), to become affiliates & help promote their streaming service.
They've asked multiple times & we've previously declined because we disagree with the Varsity + FloCheer "ownership" of cheerleading.
BUT on the other hand - we're already indirectly promoting them (telling people where to stream comps, linking to them on our website, etc.) as they're the ONLY streaming option for cheerleading.
Now, we'd like to know your opinion!
As we already promote their service, should we become affiliates (potentially earning some money to keep doing what we do, like writing this newsletter) - or should we not?
(If you have more thoughts about this, please reply to this email and share with us)
It’s NCA week!
Get ready for the biggest cheer competition of the year 🥳 NCA Nationals is taking place this weekend & we can’t wait to see what happens on that mat!
Will you be watching from home? Here are a few tips:
Want to watch the live stream but it’s blocked in your country? See our guide for how to unlock the live stream from any country (guide + tutorial here)
See which divisions compete each day, using the block schedule (find it here)
Do you find the competition schedule difficult to follow? Download our free “competition watching schedule“ & add your favorite teams (also here)
Find all these tips & information in one place (our website), by clicking here!
Former athlete is suing gym for $2.5 million
A former Cheer Sports Sharks (Canada) athlete is suing the gym for $2.5 million in damages after allegedly suffering an injury in 2016.
Here’s what this article reported:
“(…) During the practice for a pyramid formation, the statement of claim said Seftel was allegedly struck in the head and neck area by a teammate and suffered dizziness, nausea, light sensitivity and “other symptoms of concussion.”
Seftel attended another practice four days later (…) and requested not to participate in the pyramid formation practice. Seftel was allegedly directed to participate in the pyramid formation practice and was struck multiple times in the head by a teammate.
Due to the pyramid incidents, Seftel alleges she’s suffered a concussion, post-concussion syndrome, light sensitivity, migraines and other headaches, fatigue, cognitive changes, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and “other functional limitations which have required and will continue to require the assistance of treating practitioners, other service providers and assistive devices.”
Latest results & bids (+ quick Cheersport recap)
It was a major weekend in Atlanta as Cheersport Nationals took place, bringing together many top teams from around the U.S.
A big competition weekend overall, and an even bigger one for the locals!
The Stingray Allstars (based just outside of Atlanta) won big, taking home three major wins in the Medium Senior (Peach), Large Senior (Orange) and Large Coed (Steel) level 6 divisions 🤙
Another highlight: Brandon Allstars Senior Black (Small Coed) didn’t just win…they won for the 12th year in a row!
(Cheersport is also the first "triple crown" competition of the season. Learn what the triple crown is & see previous winners here)
Speaking of Cheersport, there was something else that caused reactions:
How do YOU feel about recording routines, parents being unable to see their kids, being "in the moment" instead of recording…? Did you know that you can always leave comments on our newsletters & share your thoughts? 💬
Just scroll to the bottom of the newsletter and look for the comment box or click here:
Share your thoughts, ask questions, or engage with other subscribers!
For more of the latest results & bids from the weekend, we suggest CheerTheory & Varsity TV. Find results from the Cheer Evolution Ontario Championships & Central Nova Cheer Challenge (Canada) on CanadianCheerUpdates.
This week’s...
Most popular article: NCA All-Star Nationals 2023 – Schedule, Live Stream & More 🏆 Click here to see.
Most popular quiz: 7 Of The Best Cheer Quizzes To Take When Bored 😴 Click here!
New YouTube video: All Top Gun Double O's Themed Routines (2019-2023) 👮♀️
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Poll of the week: Will you be watching/competing at NCA?
44% of you will be watching (livestream)
10% of you will be watching (in person)
20% of you will be competing
27% of you will neither
Follow our Instagram (@the.cheerbuzz) to vote in the next poll!
Before you go...
Here are some things we think you’ll enjoy!