Make Cheerleading a Sport

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Make Cheerleading a Sport

Cheerleading is just as strenuous an activity, if not more so, than any other organized sport. It has competitions just like any other sport. Unfortunately it is not getting the proper funding or proper medical support that other sports enjoy at the junior high/high school levels. Furthermore the institution of competitive cheerleading is basically a monopoly run by Varsity Spirit. I urge Congress to act now to include cheerleading under Title IX as a sport to benefit the future generations of children who wish to pursue it.

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May 13, 2013    link
Kayley w. from Minot, ND writes:
It takes years to develop the skills for cheerleading. If i really wanted to i could go run a 400m or play football, but if youre not a cheerleader you wont be able to develop even the simplest of skills unless you drop everything and commit to that for months on end.
Please make it a sport! Cause it is.(:
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May 9, 2013    link
Donni A. from Mcdonough, GA writes:
Please consider cheerleading a sport! It is completely unfair since it involves flips, running, and strength.
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May 9, 2013    link
Someone from Rock Hill, SC signed.
April 30, 2013    link
Dareien L. from Rolla, ND writes:
Making cheerleading a sport would force schools to crack down on safety and health laws. Making it safer to cheer
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April 30, 2013    link
Angel C. from Coal City, WV signed.
April 29, 2013    link
Someone from Lockwood, MO signed.
April 28, 2013    link
Pang Yong K. from Wisconsin Rapids, WI signed.
April 28, 2013    link
Someone from Wisconsin Rapids, WI signed.
March 22, 2013    link
Lynette K. from Plainville, MA writes:
It is just as competitive and athletic as any other sport. The ONLY reason it is denied as a certified sport is because it's female dominated and has the predessor of being all pom poms and ponytails. It isn't. Congress needs to attend a competition and see how hard these kids work.
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March 7, 2013    link
Kaylyn F. from Indianapolis, IN writes:
Many females are getting hurt because cheerleading is not a sport. I want congress to make it a sport in all 50 states so that lifes can be saved
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March 4, 2013    link
Stephanie E. from Iowa City, IA signed.
March 4, 2013    link
Someone from Schoharie, NY signed.
March 1, 2013    link
Someone from Cypress, TX signed.
February 26, 2013    link
Breanna L. from Grand Forks, ND signed.
February 24, 2013    link
Lovazia H. from Johnstown, PA writes:
I have been a cheerleader going on 9 years now. I have had so many different injuries that I cannot even keep count; some of which that I never even reported to my doctor. Cheerleading gets thrown under the radar which is not right at all. It is far more dangerous than any other sport. It should definitely be considered a sport.
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February 23, 2013    link
Heather M. from Edison, NJ signed.
February 11, 2013    link
Corbin D. from Meadow Bridge, WV writes:
Cheerleading is a sport. To alot of people Cheerleading is a sport. Alot of people work hard to get where they aere in life, with this sport.
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February 7, 2013    link
Teresa R. from Big Bear Lake, CA writes:
our girls are required to perform at football games, basketball games, volleyball games, and school assemblys. we have to buy our own uniforms, supply our own equipment as well as transportation. we are forced to practice in our hallway because all other school sports come first to use the gym.
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February 3, 2013    link
Dorothy G. from Sturgis, KY writes:
I am signing this petition because I want cheerleader to have the same safety regulations as other sports. It breaks my heart to think that if I have a daughter may have to deny her request to become a cheerleader due to the safety aspect. Cheerleaders deserve to be as safe as anyone else!
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February 1, 2013    link
Someone from Saint Paul, MN signed.