Hmmm very interesting that this is being posted...almost like you are reading my mind.

I have seen it happen more than I would like....It has happen to my students.
There are some who look at it like its another chance to prepare for AYOP(practice makes perfect) BUT
I think many more are just greedy and want to win another title.

I've had many converstations with other coaches and judges about this and it seems like a lot of people feel the same way I do. But Im sure there are others out there that don't...I'd love to hear from them.

Side Note....
I actually have a rule at my studio that says
#1 If you aren't going to AYOP you can't enter into Miss Maj or the Beg/Int pageants. We are not title hogs and there is no need to win the title if you arent' going to represent it at Nationals.
#2 If you win or place top 3 in Adv MM then you don't enter it again at Reg's...we let others qualify.
I have both of these rules b/c I want my kids to only enter MM and pageants if they are serious about going to AYOP and I also want all my kids to get the chance to qualify. AND I don't promote titles, titles, titles.....I am all for having fun and being friendly competitors.
IMO there is nothing friendly about racking up yet another title and not supporting the other twirlers from your area.

Now will NBTA make a rule about this...doubt it.

IMO there are several things that need to be updated and brought up to speed in NBTA but thats another post entirely.
Sorry to rant...but this is a great post!