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Cheerleading | Is it a sport? [View all] Stinky The Clown Apr 2012 OP
I'd say no Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #1
I don't think poker is a sport Stinky The Clown Apr 2012 #4
It's ESPN, not EAPN Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #8
You've clearly stated an opion, but not a reason for holding it. Stinky The Clown Apr 2012 #20
Is it in the Olympic games? Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #26
Okay, but why? Stinky The Clown Apr 2012 #45
I guess the Olypics answer didn't suffice Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #47
Yeah, I think NASCAR's a sport. I think all auto racing is a sport. Stinky The Clown Apr 2012 #77
None of those are sports Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #79
"There are only three true sports..... A HERETIC I AM Apr 2012 #114
The Olympic committe is sooo out of touch they tried to get Keith Moon to reunite with The Who. dogknob Apr 2012 #72
No shit? Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #82
I, for one, hope they pull it off. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2012 #105
but the E is (was) for entertainment fishwax Apr 2012 #115
But what about cheerleading for poker? eridani Apr 2012 #118
I'm not a big fan but I'd say yes. progressoid Apr 2012 #24
Too much skill, body control, and discipline to be a sport! 1monster Apr 2012 #57
If it is not then what is it? jwirr Apr 2012 #2
Just by way of example, it could be called an "activity" Stinky The Clown Apr 2012 #12
He was an incredible athlete, same goes for Gelsey Kirkland alfredo Apr 2012 #40
I get the point. That has always been an arguement - even back as far as when I was in school jwirr Apr 2012 #59
I read somewhere that cheerleaders have a higher injury rate than the athletes they cheer for. progressoid Apr 2012 #3
Exactly fightforfreedom123 Apr 2012 #6
Girls' Most Dangerous Sport: Cheerleading progressoid Apr 2012 #32
Surprised that it outranks gymnastics n/t eridani Apr 2012 #119
Yeah, it's the most dangerous sport... jmowreader Apr 2012 #120
Sure it's a sport. There are competitions MineralMan Apr 2012 #5
Anyone who has watched a competition ceile Apr 2012 #14
No, I don't think it is. HappyMe Apr 2012 #7
Is gymnastics a sport to you? nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #10
Gymnastics is a sport treestar Apr 2012 #48
It's kind of like gymnastics is just full of "tricks". nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #64
Ice dancing is an Olympic sport. Synchronized swimming is also. Downwinder Apr 2012 #56
Absolutely. Very few people understand the strength, and gynastics training it requires. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #9
about a month ago lukkadairish Apr 2012 #11
It's like people who wear flashy earring, rings, or clothes. They're obviously not real athletes. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #18
Flashy earrings? Like some 7 foot+ basketball players? RC Apr 2012 #30
Figure skaters are covered in glitter, rhinestones, heavy makeup, fake hair... is skating a sport? riderinthestorm Apr 2012 #39
Can you bet on it in Vegas? Johnny Rico Apr 2012 #13
You may just get your wish... madinmaryland Apr 2012 #22
Well done; that is the criteria for sports as opposed to athletics Tom Ripley Apr 2012 #87
It is a sport Renew Deal Apr 2012 #15
Gymnastics is a sport ceile Apr 2012 #16
No. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #17
It's like gymnastics. Not really a sport. Just a chance to display pretty girls. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #21
Gymnastics is a sport. Cheerleading is a performance art like marching band. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #28
The marching band is always jealous of the cheerleaders. I guess all those cheer competitions Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #29
This Ex-Marching Band RobinA Apr 2012 #41
Always seemed like the marching band had more fun. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #42
We WERE the fun. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #108
That didn't stop Gee Dubya KamaAina Apr 2012 #63
not conducive to abstinence only kiri Apr 2012 #78
More than golf or bowling is TlalocW Apr 2012 #19
I believe there was a big debate several years ago about whether a disabled golfer should be allowed Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #23
Debate? It went up to US Supreme Court. AngryAmish Apr 2012 #66
I wonder if they would let me use one as a linebacker in the NFL. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #67
+1 Incitatus Apr 2012 #25
Yes, it is a sport. My wife was a cheerleader, and gymnast. She introduced gymnastic moves alfredo Apr 2012 #27
I remember seeing this documentary Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #38
All teams "borrow" from competitors. alfredo Apr 2012 #43
Are you referring to Bring It On w/ Kirsten Dunst? ceile Apr 2012 #52
More of a sport than golf. FSogol Apr 2012 #31
I can golf. There is no way in hell I could cheerlead. AngryAmish Apr 2012 #65
Can you bet on it? kenny blankenship Apr 2012 #33
I think it's athletic, but even when called "acro," I dunno if it's a sport. Sparkly Apr 2012 #34
Yes. Absolutely. Iggo Apr 2012 #35
Why do you see it that way? Stinky The Clown Apr 2012 #49
It's gymnastics and gymnastics is a sport. Iggo Apr 2012 #61
There's a ton of supposition going on in this thread Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #62
That's why I said "I suspect". Iggo Apr 2012 #75
At least two have weighed in here saying that poker's a sport Stinky The Clown Apr 2012 #73
And that makes at least two who are completely wrong. Iggo Apr 2012 #76
It is obviously a sport. Anyone who says otherwise has a vocabulary problem. ZombieHorde Apr 2012 #36
It depends. GoCubsGo Apr 2012 #37
Can be, but I have a more restrictive definition Spike89 Apr 2012 #44
What of beer pong, bridge, and chutes and ladders? fishwax Apr 2012 #104
Inherently a muddy mess anyway you choose Spike89 Apr 2012 #124
I do too. I also think dancing like ballet that takes years of training Cleita Apr 2012 #46
No. But is IS athletic. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2012 #50
Like women's crew. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #71
If people will agree to call marching band a sport, then sure. Bladian Apr 2012 #51
When you can turn a back hand spring into a full and then end in a back tuck call me. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #68
Funny, I don't recall saying cheerleading wasn't hard. Bladian Apr 2012 #89
A band that marches? nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #90
And this is exactly what I was talking about. Bladian Apr 2012 #91
Are they not a band that marches? Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #92
They are. Bladian Apr 2012 #94
I broke several bones while cheerleading and training. Not to mention the torn tendons and ligaments Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #95
Hell yeah it's a Sport! trumad Apr 2012 #53
If Nascar is a sport, then Cheerleading is. Odin2005 Apr 2012 #54
While we're on the subject, how about billiards or darts? I say yes, they are sports, too. Electric Monk Apr 2012 #81
Yes, they are as they require a degree of skill and tactics. Cleita Apr 2012 #88
Oh sure bring in the subject of motorsports.... Little Star Apr 2012 #83
There are different types of cheerleading. BeeBee Apr 2012 #55
Since professional "sports" are entertainment and cheerleaders are entertainers... Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2012 #58
Cheerleading is a Sport. bpj62 Apr 2012 #60
Not a sport. bluedigger Apr 2012 #69
It's like gymnastics or womens basketball. Just something to keep the girls occupied while the men Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #70
LOL! Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #80
Roll your eyes at your own self for putting words in my mouth. bluedigger Apr 2012 #84
"As long as cheerleadings' first criteria of ability remains physical appearance and not athletic Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #85
Modern day cheerleading certainly is! frogmarch Apr 2012 #74
It's an apprenticeship for pharmaceutical sales reps Tom Ripley Apr 2012 #86
No, it's cheering for the people playing the sports. MrSlayer Apr 2012 #93
Pyramids? Are you a centenarian? nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #97
Hah, no. MrSlayer Apr 2012 #99
Most modern cheerleading consists of what is called stunts. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #101
I think it's become more athletic over the years TNLib Apr 2012 #96
Depends on how we define "sport". JoePhilly Apr 2012 #98
Cheerleading most certainly has #3 and #5. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #100
How do you play defense in cheerleeding? JoePhilly Apr 2012 #103
I lost my virginity to a cheerleader zappaman Apr 2012 #102
Webster's Dictionary says, yes, it's a sport DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2012 #106
As much as figure skating or rhythmic gymnastics for sure. aikoaiko Apr 2012 #107
No. mzteris Apr 2012 #109
How, then, do ice dancing and figure skating pass muster? Stinky The Clown Apr 2012 #110
Perhaps you are confusing the Lakers dance team with cheerleaders? nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #113
How is it that wiggling your butt causes more injuries than any other sport? Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #123
You have to be pretty damned athletic to do it varelse Apr 2012 #111
Being physical in nature... if cheerleaders perform in a competiton then it's a sport. OneTenthofOnePercent Apr 2012 #112
Yes, it's a sport. n/t tammywammy Apr 2012 #116
Depends on the coaches, but its definitely a sport at my kid's school bhikkhu Apr 2012 #117
It's the most dangerous sport there is. More injuries in cheerleading than any other sport Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #121
Cheer competitions fall 100% under the definition of "Sport" Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #122
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