The KHSAA finally agreed to let our team compete at state. It took far too much energy to rectify a mistake that should never have happened in the first place but I am relieved our athletes are getting the chance they earned. Thank you for sticking with me while this …
January 5, 2015
Please allow the Knott County Central High School Cheer Squad to compete in the State Cheer Competition.
Final supporters
KHSAA has admitted that mistakes were made in judging the Region 14 Cheer Competition that resulted in the KCC cheer team being incorrectly scored. The issue in question resulted from a misunderstanding/misinterpretation of the rules concerning legal positioning of a Co-Ed base in the group pyramid. The judges refused to score both pyramid categories (difficulty & execution) which resulted in 0 points for both. Had the team been given even the minimum scores in these categories it would have been enough to win the event and qualify for the State Competition.
A similar case took place in 2013 and KHSAA made the correct call and allowed PRP to participate in the State event. The key is that both cases had to do with the way the judges interpreted/understood the rules. Neither was a judgment call. For the integrity of KHSAA sports and in the best interest of the student athletes, we ask that KHSAA correct this mistake and allow KCC Cheer to compete at the State competition. KHSAA surely understands this as noted in Commissioner Julian Tackett’s response to the previous case involving PRP in 2013:
“Had it not been for the recent ruling at the competition, this squad would have scored first in the event and advanced to the state championships. Because of the possibility of miscommunication or a misapplication of the rules, and based solely on the accurately submitted written reports by the judges and the new interpretations, we have decided to act in the best interest of the students and advance the squad to the state championship. Whenever this specific set of circumstances occurs to create the possibility of doubt, we should always endeavor to error on the side of the kids.” (emphasis added)
KHSAA needs to once again err on the side of the kids and allow Knott County Central to compete at the State Championship on December 13, 2014.
Updates
November 21, 2014
One hundred people have now lent their names to this fight. It is exhausting to keep pushing against this wall but knowing you are behind me makes the work bearable.
Reached 250 supporters
November 20, 2014
November 20, 2014
The emails I keep sending to the KHSAA are mostly met with silence or empty redirects. It is draining to keep pushing for fairness when the people in charge seem set on looking away. I am still here because these athletes earned their spot and deserve the truth.
Reached 100 supporters
November 20, 2014
November 17, 2014
The exhaustion is setting in but we are nearing one hundred signatures. Please send this link to a few people who can help us reach this mark before we take the next step. I am tired of seeing these athletes overlooked and I need your help to force a response.
141 Comments
The team deserves the same chance as PRP, especially if the judges and the KHSAA admit that it was wrong what kind of example are they setting for the kids? Precedent has been set by letting PRP go and Knott Central deserves the same !!! P-A-T-S, PATS
a mistake should not be the reason these girl's aren't allowed to continue onto state,especiaaly those who this is their last year to compete. please consider this petition and do what many consider is the right thing.Don't make the children pay for an adult mistake.thank you.
I would hope that you individuals, as part of a governing body over high school sports within the Cmmonwealth of Kentucky, would appreciate respect. However, I have always subscribed to the notion that in order to gain respect, you first must show respect. Do the right thing. Not the easy thing. Gain respect by correcting a mistake. Thank you.
I was there for another team, but I told some parents of our cheerleaders, that Knott Co won this hands down, and so did another parent.. we were in shock when we heard the results.. Yes, they should be able to compete in State.
There should be fairness in all sports, and even though judging mistakes can be made, it should be made right. Let's uphold the integrity of the kshaa, and not soil it. As members of our mountain region, spectators, participants, and parents, we want to be proud of the organizations we are a part of.
These girls have worked so hard, and it was obviously a mistake made by the judges and the girls definately should not be punished for that.
KCC! #statebound
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The KHSAA finally agreed to let our team compete at state. It took far too much energy to rectify a mistake that should never have happened in the first place but I am relieved our athletes are getting the chance they earned. Thank you for sticking with me while this …
January 5, 2015
Please allow the Knott County Central High School Cheer Squad to compete in the State Cheer Competition.
Final supporters
KHSAA has admitted that mistakes were made in judging the Region 14 Cheer Competition that resulted in the KCC cheer team being incorrectly scored. The issue in question resulted from a misunderstanding/misinterpretation of the rules concerning legal positioning of a Co-Ed base in the group pyramid. The judges refused to score both pyramid categories (difficulty & execution) which resulted in 0 points for both. Had the team been given even the minimum scores in these categories it would have been enough to win the event and qualify for the State Competition.
A similar case took place in 2013 and KHSAA made the correct call and allowed PRP to participate in the State event. The key is that both cases had to do with the way the judges interpreted/understood the rules. Neither was a judgment call. For the integrity of KHSAA sports and in the best interest of the student athletes, we ask that KHSAA correct this mistake and allow KCC Cheer to compete at the State competition. KHSAA surely understands this as noted in Commissioner Julian Tackett’s response to the previous case involving PRP in 2013:
“Had it not been for the recent ruling at the competition, this squad would have scored first in the event and advanced to the state championships. Because of the possibility of miscommunication or a misapplication of the rules, and based solely on the accurately submitted written reports by the judges and the new interpretations, we have decided to act in the best interest of the students and advance the squad to the state championship. Whenever this specific set of circumstances occurs to create the possibility of doubt, we should always endeavor to error on the side of the kids.” (emphasis added)
KHSAA needs to once again err on the side of the kids and allow Knott County Central to compete at the State Championship on December 13, 2014.
Updates
November 21, 2014
One hundred people have now lent their names to this fight. It is exhausting to keep pushing against this wall but knowing you are behind me makes the work bearable.
Reached 250 supporters
November 20, 2014
November 20, 2014
The emails I keep sending to the KHSAA are mostly met with silence or empty redirects. It is draining to keep pushing for fairness when the people in charge seem set on looking away. I am still here because these athletes earned their spot and deserve the truth.
Reached 100 supporters
November 20, 2014
November 17, 2014
The exhaustion is setting in but we are nearing one hundred signatures. Please send this link to a few people who can help us reach this mark before we take the next step. I am tired of seeing these athletes overlooked and I need your help to force a response.
141 Comments
I think since there was a mistake made both squads should go. As a cheer mom from another squad I know how hard these kids work on their routines and the money spent to perfect it. I don't see the problem in sending both teams. Knott county cheer should not suffer for someone's mistake.
The team deserves the same chance as PRP, especially if the judges and the KHSAA admit that it was wrong what kind of example are they setting for the kids? Precedent has been set by letting PRP go and Knott Central deserves the same !!! P-A-T-S, PATS
a mistake should not be the reason these girl's aren't allowed to continue onto state,especiaaly those who this is their last year to compete. please consider this petition and do what many consider is the right thing.Don't make the children pay for an adult mistake.thank you.
I would hope that you individuals, as part of a governing body over high school sports within the Cmmonwealth of Kentucky, would appreciate respect. However, I have always subscribed to the notion that in order to gain respect, you first must show respect. Do the right thing. Not the easy thing. Gain respect by correcting a mistake. Thank you.
I was there for another team, but I told some parents of our cheerleaders, that Knott Co won this hands down, and so did another parent.. we were in shock when we heard the results.. Yes, they should be able to compete in State.
There should be fairness in all sports, and even though judging mistakes can be made, it should be made right. Let's uphold the integrity of the kshaa, and not soil it. As members of our mountain region, spectators, participants, and parents, we want to be proud of the organizations we are a part of.
These girls have worked so hard, and it was obviously a mistake made by the judges and the girls definately should not be punished for that.
KCC! #statebound
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I think since there was a mistake made both squads should go. As a cheer mom from another squad I know how hard these kids work on their routines and the money spent to perfect it. I don't see the problem in sending both teams. Knott county cheer should not suffer for someone's mistake.