[EKY Sportster]

Judges: Should be independent and neutral and not really know the girls. But this isn't always the case and is not required.

Looking for: They should be looking for crisp motions, good spirit, good transition, smiles, good jumps and gymnastics, and so forth.

Gynastics percentage: Depends on the school and sponsor. But IMO it should be considered at least 30 percent. For a top competition squad it would have to be much higher. But there is more to it than just gymnastics.

Role of politics: Should be none. But in a few places that is not true. As with any school activity, politics always finds away at some point. But it isn't that big of a deal, at least no more than basketball or any other sport. lol