Survey Two Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastAthlete Email *EmailConfirm EmailFor athletes 13-17 yrs, use Parent’s emailGender *FemaleMaleI identify with otherRetirementI retired from my sport due to an uncomfortable personal coach-athlete situation *YesNoI retired from my sport due to a “performance block” I thought I could not overcome *YesNoI retired from my sport due to a tight family budget and became too expensive *YesNoI retired from my sport due to an injury that would not allow me to return to cheer/dance *YesNoI simply retired from my sport *YesNoI am still an active athlete in my sport *YesNoAdditional comments about retirement if desiredParents & FamilyMy parents are to honor “limits to parent observation” rules in effect for watching training *YesNoMy parents have been given a Parent Handbook outlining ‘rules’ of the gym, of competition, of private lessons, etc. *YesNoMy parents honor my gym’s team "travel together, stay together” experience to competitions *YesNoMy parents have a travel policy that I must travel with them to competitions *YesNoMy family, because of my involvement in my sport, was financially strapped at times *YesNoAdditional comments about Parents & FamilyGym PoliciesMy gym readily has available a phone number contact in case an athlete ever felt personally unsafe *YesNoMy gym has disaster policies, such as “active shooter”, hurricane, tornado or other that are introduced and practiced *YesNoMy gym has a conditioning policy if an athlete fails at their assignment, the entire team gets a conditioning assignment *YesNoMy gym allows private lessons with a coach and no supervisor *YesNoAdditional comments regarding Gym PoliciesCompetitionsMy gym has a set number of competitions each year and announced at beginning of the season *YesNoMy gym adds unannounced competitions to the schedule to get a better placement (bid) for the last competition *YesNoAdditional comments regarding CompetitionsPersonalMy best interests as an athlete were taken into account by my coaches *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverMy sport fundamentally protected the rights of everyone involved *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverI experienced social discrimination in my sport *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverI saw others getting discriminated against in my sport *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverI knew about the existence of disciplinary procedures early in my gym as an athlete *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverDisciplinary procedures in my gym treated athletes equally without favoritism or discrimination *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverI have been punished or disciplined with excessive conditioning *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverI was insulted or criticized more than I was praised or complimented *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverI felt encouragement by my coaches in my skill progression *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverI was shouted or yelled at by my coaches when something did not go right *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverI was bullied *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverI was body shamed on more than one occasion *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverMy sport, in general, promotes a positive body image *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverMy sport, in general, promotes healthy eating habits *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverMy sport, in general, promotes athlete physical health *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverMy sport, in general, promotes athlete mental health *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverIs your sport good for your personal mental health *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverAt times, I hid small injuries from my coaches to avoid a situation *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverAfter an injury, I was allowed to return to play in a timely manner and not before I was fully capable *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverI know someone personally that was sexually abused *AlwaysUsuallyRarelyNeverI know someone personally that was physically/emotionally abused *AlwaysRarelyUsuallyNeverAdditional comments regarding Personal experiencesAthlete VoiceThe “athlete voice” is important and should be included in making cheer decisions in the industry *YesNoIf ever asked, and given the proper education, I would serve on an organizational board and lend my voice *YesNoWhat are the three (3) most important changes you would make in your sport Thank you. Your input is very valuable in helping us change the industry for the better. Remember, all answers are anonymous and only the collated results will be published.Submit