Rockstar Cheer's Greer location falls within the jurisdiction of the Greenville County Sheriff's Office. "While our tie to Rockstar was always in name only, we are making this switch to clearly and totally disassociate our kids, their parents, and our instructors and staff from any association with behaviors that have absolutely nothing to do with who we are, or how we run our programs," the gyms said through the public relations firm Red Banyan. Their affiliation, they said, was limited only to "sharing the Rockstar brand and name," which "will both be changing, effective immediately." When Foster died, 16 locations across the country were using the Rockstar Cheer name and brand. Ten of the gyms released a statement Monday afternoon dissociating themselves from Rockstar Cheer. According to its website, the gym started with 85 customers, and it now trains 14 all-star cheerleading teams in Greenville County. Scott Foster founded Rockstar Cheer with his wife in 2007 with the first location opening in Greer. Reached by The Greenville News on Monday, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security would neither confirm nor deny any such investigation. In its news release, Strom said Scott Foster "was the subject of a multi-jurisdictional investigation being led by the Department of Homeland Security into allegations of sexual misconduct." "At this time, I am focusing on providing needed support to my children, as they come to terms with the loss of their father." I am sympathetic to their stories, and will cooperate with all involved to make sure our athletes learn and grow in a safe environment. "I am heartbroken by the recent allegations made by current and former athletes from Rockstar Cheer and other cheer gyms across our community," she said. "I hope the survivors are seeking and receive the support they need.
Kathy Foster, Scott Foster's widow, issued a statement Tuesday afternoon that was emailed by a representative. Phone calls were not answered, and the business' voicemail was full. The operators of Rockstar Cheer's location in Greer could not be reached by telephone Monday. "We're going to make sure that no more children are hurt," he told The Greenville News. Greenville business news: A coffee shop, dessert shop and closing of a Pickens restaurant In other news: Check out these new family products for baby and back to school
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