When I first was beginning to get involved with the exciting world of All Star Cheerleading many years ago, I was pretty naive in terms of how much things could cost.
I was quick to find out that the All Star Cheerleading Uniform was seemingly the highest priced of all the items involved within this world.
We are very fortunate to have a strategic pricing strategy in our program that makes the $600+ cost of our current competition uniform easily immersed in the monthly $287 Membership Fee that our families are billed.
This method is not always the case though and if ever asked to come up with the uniform cost all at once, I believe this is quite the ask for the average family engulfed in this world to endure.
So, what makes the All Star Cheer Comp Uniform so fancy that its most prestigious uniform manufacturers are able to command such top dollar for them?
The uniforms themselves are made from high-quality materials. They need to be stretchy, durable, and comfortable for the athletes to perform their stunts and routines in. The fabrics often include special blends like spandex and polyester, which help the uniforms fit snugly and allow for a full range of motion.
The design of these uniforms is very detailed and customized. Each program wants a unique look that represents their style and spirit. This means the uniforms often have intricate patterns, dynamic colors, and often contain special effects like glitter and rhinestones. The more elaborate the design, the more expensive the uniform becomes.
These uniforms are not just about looks; they also need to meet specific competition standards. There are rules about how the uniforms should fit and how much skin they can show, etc. Meeting these guidelines while still looking stylish requires careful design and high craftsmanship.
The production of these uniforms often involves skilled labor. Many parts of the uniform, like the decorations and logos, are hand-sewn or require detailed embroidery. This adds to the time and cost of making each uniform.
Because cheerleading competitions are high-profile events, teams want to look their best. The uniforms are a crucial part of their performance, making them willing to invest more money to ensure they stand out. Just like how athletes wear top-quality gear to perform better, cheerleaders desire top-notch uniforms to feel confident and perform their routines flawlessly.
No matter what sport any young athlete ventures into these days, there seems to be no end in sight in terms of the ceiling of the cost of things.
Where in some sports, there are a variety of items that all add up to the overall investment that a family makes into their young athlete’s sport of choice, sometimes there is one of these numerous pieces that stands out above the others.
The All Star Cheerleading Competition Uniform is certainly one of these such items.
While there is no doubt the very best quality comp uniforms are pricey, with all things being equal, there is actually solid reasoning behind it.
The glitzier, the more blinged out, the more stunning, the better and though there is a concerted effort by each program to make their uniform standout and become the envy of others throughout the industry, the pricing of each of these impressive pieces is certainly reflective of this.
