Make Cheerleading a Sport
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Nov 20th, 2017Someone from Marshfield, MO signed.
Sep 22nd, 2017Sabrina R. from Casper, WY writes:
I see them get hurt in Cheer leading as much as footballMar 25th, 2017Morgan B. from Chewelah, WA signed.
Feb 9th, 2017Someone from Roseville, CA writes:
I'm baffled. My daughter just competed in her first cheerleading competition. I guess I really didn't give cheer that much attention, until now. These athletes are pretty amazing! The athleticism, passion and determination, that I witnesssed that day, changed the image that had been in my mind, all of these years. Cheer is a lot of hours and hard work. Obviously, it would be very expensive to provide the type of coaching and medical care that is needed. We really need to step up and recognize that it's a sport that takes just as much work, effort and athleticism, to prepare and compete. It does'nt have to be on a football field only. It can be a win or lose sport if you are competing. "In gymnastics or diving the result is decided by a panel of judges, and therefore subjective. There are many shades of judging between boxing and mixed martial arts, where victory is assigned by judges if neither competitor has lost at the end of the match time." What isn't obvious?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 19th, 2017Someone from Hobart, IN signed.
Nov 27th, 2016Someone from Foothill Ranch, CA signed.
Nov 7th, 2016Carlos C. from Downey, CA writes:
I don't understand how golf is a sport and not this?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 17th, 2016Someone from Warminster, PA writes:
Competitive cheer is a difficult, intense sport that requires proper training and official regulations. The American Pediatric Association has recommended that this be made an official sport in order to keep our kids safe. My daughter cheers and it amazes me that in most states it is not considered a sport. Hasn't anyone in Congress ever been to a cheer competition? They must have daughters, nieces or granddaughters that compete!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 24th, 2016Someone from Superior, WI writes:
It baffles me that cheer is not recognized as a sport by simple definition. This is such sexist ignorance.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 11th, 2016Someone from Berwyn, PA signed.
Sep 2nd, 2016Someone from Taylors, SC signed.
Aug 28th, 2016Someone from Miami, FL writes:
I'm a competitive cheerleader. I am also picked on and told everyday that my sport isn't real. That it is not anything but pretty girls in short clothes and a bow. I'm tired of it being told what I do isn't real. It is. Everyone needs to know what cheerleading really is. It's time.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 27th, 2016Someone from Summerville, SC signed.
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Mar 23rd, 2016Someone from York, PA signed.
Mar 16th, 2016Someone from Saint Helens, OR writes:
I'm a male competitive cheerleader and this is the biggest debate I've ever been in. Title IX is about gender equality in sports right? Obviously guys are welcome and are actually very well needed.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 10th, 2016Someone from Franklin, OH writes:
My squad has won 2 back to back state championships and 9 league championships and still isn't recognized as our football and basketball teams. Our football has had two straight losing seasons and basketball barely squeaked by to get league co-champs. Just wish our hard work was acknowledged more...REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 9th, 2016Someone from Deerfield, IL signed.
Feb 20th, 2016Someone from Santa Rosa, CA signed.
Feb 15th, 2016Someone from Vandalia, MO writes:
I cheer on our school's teams and I've done competition cheerleading. We put so much work and effort into our routines, stunts, and tumbling. We know we're good. We know how much dedication and work it takes. I just want to be recognized as an actual athlete and not "that girl that wastes her time with cheer."REPORT COMMENTS
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