Mat Girls, Mat Maids etc

[texas23]

But were they really cheerleaders, or just "matmaids"? There is a difference, you know.

 

 

based on what Raider76 posted, I felt no need to know the difference to qualify my post.

 

Raider76's post:

 

I believe one of my greatest thrills in wrestling was as a freshman when the older and certainly beautiful cheerleaders showed up to our match. They sat matside cheered for us, and when they cheered for us calling us by name we were amazed and motivated. I like cheerleaders!

[PUMMELKING]

Sounds like PK couldn't get a date with a Mat Girl!

Did not want a date with them my attention was on winning!! Not whinning.

[MasterBlaster 1]

Did not want a date with them my attention was on winning!! Not whinning.

If U got skills U can do both.

[119wrestler]

as a wrestler i find them really annoying when im wrestling, your on the mat trying to hear your coach and they're cheering so you cant, and then at tournaments they make the teammates sit in the stands but let "cheerleaders" be by the mat, doesnt make much sense to me

[cityhi79]

As a former cheerleader, I have mixed emotions on this topic. High school wrestling is one of the most exciting sports ever to watch. I can remember being matside at the 1979 state wrestling tournament and being warned for hitting the mat during a match. I did not do it purposely, but just got caught up in the moment - Very embarassing! I know that the girls work hard, regardless of the role they play (manager, cheerleader, mat maid, etc.) I always felt like the boys appreciated us being there to cheer for them. Sometimes, besides parents, we would be the only fans there. But for me, it would have been better to be in the stands yelling rather than down next to the mat.

 

Chattanooga today still has very exciting wrestling matches and I love to go and see my friends son's compete! I am there screaming - but safely in the stands!

 

Bear Cat and Harry T - I hope you all have a fun meeting Thursday! Good luck to your boys!

Edited January 5, 2006 by cityhi79

[Grace Golden Eagles]

Last time I was in high school, anything you can add girls to is a good thing...