Cheerleading

mia mia · 03-20-2002, 05:15 PM

I don't mean to start a riot here or anything, but I was just wondering. How many of you actually consider competitive cheerleading a sport??

Now I want yall to be nice & just state your opinions, no attacking anyone on my post, got it??

I was a competitive cheerleader from the age of 13 to 17 and a damn good one if I do say so myself. My squad came 2nd in state & I competed in nationals my junior year in high school. Now I'm not talking jumping up & down in an itty bitty skirt acting all bubbly & happy yelling go team go!! This was a major part of my life for 5 years, and I respect it & am proud to call it a sport. What do yall think?? Sport?? Not a sport??

BE NICE

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**Prince** · 03-20-2002, 05:17 PM

I guess it could be considered a sport.

Hell, they consider golf to be a sport!

**Prince** · 03-20-2002, 05:20 PM

The part of this that is debateable is what is the criteria for a game or activity to be a sport?

I had to write a paper on this argument in a upper level philosophy class in college.

**Prince** · 03-20-2002, 05:20 PM

Here's an example: Is handball a game or a sport?

Why or why not?

Scotty the Body · 03-20-2002, 05:22 PM

It was never a sport up here in norther Alberta Canada anyway but I guess if they actually go to compititions and compeat then it would be a sport.

seyone · 03-20-2002, 05:42 PM

to me it isn't a sport if it is a judged event.
eg.
cheerleading
figure skating
skate borading

all of these are athletic but not sports.
it also isn't a sport if it isn't athletic..
eg.
golf
table tennis
chess

IMO to be a sport it has to be both athletic and non judged.

mia mia · 03-20-2002, 05:55 PM

Yeah actually I took the topic to our school newspaper a while ago b/c the IHSAA (Indiana High School Atheletic Association) didn't recognize it as a sport, therefore there were no letter jackets, no letters, numbers, none of that high school sports junk. Our squad challenged a football player to come to our 6am practices & he declined b/c "cheerleading isn't a sport."

Whatever

A sport by definition is such an activity esp. when competitive, requiring more or less vigorous bodily exertion & carried on, sometimes as a profession according to some traditional set of rules whether outdoors or indoors.

A game by definition is any form of play or way of playing, amusement, recreation, SPORT, frolic; any specific sport or contest involving physical or mental competition under specific rules.

Hmmmmmmm, now that doesn't really clear up anything, does it?? They sound like the same thing to me.

dragonfu · 03-20-2002, 05:56 PM

Quote:

to me it isn't a sport if it is a judged event.

you don't think powerlifting and gymnastics are sports?

mia mia · 03-20-2002, 05:57 PM

Yeah & aren't football & baseball sports?? They are judged by referees & umpires....just a thought....

seyone · 03-20-2002, 06:05 PM

football and baseball you win by scoring points not by a judge giving you a subjective number. powerlifting is a sport you lift more than someone. if powerlifting had a judge that said "hm, that guy looked like he lifted it better than the other guy" than it wouldn't be a sport.
gymnastics are in the same class as figure skating IMO

dragonfu · 03-20-2002, 06:21 PM

if your lift isn't judged proper your world record lift won't count. most of the martial arts tournys i've been to are judged for points and style.

seyone · 03-20-2002, 06:25 PM

I think the key word here is "subjective" at least thats the way I feel.
good thread, interesting opinions.

Mule · 03-21-2002, 12:29 AM

I think its a sport. My wife was one from the time she was 12 or so till she was 18. It was rough. Broke her nose 2 times for sure more we think.

Now NASCAR on the other hand is not a sport.

Tank316 · 03-21-2002, 05:34 AM

cheerleading would be considered a sport if: the competitors were all female:and 2nd,they have to be all naked.then i personally will take the time and judge this great event..or a sport.and of course the ages would have to be from 19-25..

seyone · 03-21-2002, 07:43 AM

that is an interesting take on it Tank. I think they should consider your suggestions.

seyone · 03-21-2002, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mule
I think its a sport. My wife was one from the time she was 12 or so till she was 18. It was rough. Broke her nose 2 times for sure more we think.

Now NASCAR on the other hand is not a sport.

but why? does being able to break your nose make it a sport? you can break you nose in NASCAR too.
where do you make the seperation?

Tank316 · 03-21-2002, 08:36 AM

mule's wife used to be a cheerleader,hum, interesting.maybe now i see way everybody stops over when mule's not around

seyone · 03-21-2002, 08:38 AM

shhh, you're gonna ruin it for me.

mia mia · 03-21-2002, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tank316
cheerleading would be considered a sport if: the competitors were all female:and 2nd,they have to be all naked.then i personally will take the time and judge this great event..or a sport.and of course the ages would have to be from 19-25..

Awwwww, Tank I'm sorry, but you missed it!! That event has taken place several times!! Where were you for the live show?? But don't worry, they caught it all on tape for you. Just go to your local video rental store & look up Go Team, GO OOOOOOOHHH OHHHHHH YEAH, OHHHHH!!!

craig777 · 03-21-2002, 12:17 PM

My wife was head cheerleader and if I didn't vote for being a sport I would be sleeping on the couch so

SPORT

Ginni · 03-21-2002, 01:07 PM

Definition of Sport:

Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively.

A particular form of this activity.

An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively.

An active pastime; recreation.

So with that definition I would have to go with yes cheerleading is a sport..

Tank316 · 03-21-2002, 03:12 PM

i'm still a judge then..

**I Are Baboon** · 03-21-2002, 06:51 PM

No, not a sport for one simple reason: Cheerleaders didn't talk to me in high school.

seyone · 03-22-2002, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
No, not a sport for one simple reason: Cheerleaders didn't talk to me in high school.

LOL
in my highschool that wouldn't have been a problem.

Jenny · 03-22-2002, 11:37 AM

I think competitive cheerleading is a sport! Definately!

I'm a cheerleader myself.. But I'm the "jumping up & down in an itty bitty skirt acting all bubbly & happy yelling go team go!! " kind..

And I would NOT consider that a sport.. I'm a cheerleader for my city's Hockey-team and I'm just there for all the fun.. and for all the free stuff that we get!

**Prince** · 03-22-2002, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ginni
Definition of Sport:

Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively.

A particular form of this activity.

An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively.

An active pastime; recreation.

So with that definition I would have to go with yes cheerleading is a sport..

This definition is way too broad, almost any activity could be called a "sport".

Ginni · 03-22-2002, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince

This definition is way too broad, almost any activity could be called a "sport".

I know... But that's what the dictionary said...

Tank316 · 03-22-2002, 12:04 PM

sexual activity=sport.

tiger26 · 03-26-2002, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Scotty the Body
It was never a sport up here in norther Alberta Canada anyway but I guess if they actually go to compititions and compeat then it would be a sport.

tabletennis not a sport??? come on man.. tell me your joking..

PRINTMASTER · 04-02-2002, 09:24 PM

cheerleading is not a sport.

03-20-2002, 05:15 PM	#1
mia mia Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 12	Cheerleading I don't mean to start a riot here or anything, but I was just wondering. How many of you actually consider competitive cheerleading a sport?? Now I want yall to be nice & just state your opinions, no attacking anyone on my post, got it?? I was a competitive cheerleader from the age of 13 to 17 and a damn good one if I do say so myself. My squad came 2nd in state & I competed in nationals my junior year in high school. Now I'm not talking jumping up & down in an itty bitty skirt acting all bubbly & happy yelling go team go!! This was a major part of my life for 5 years, and I respect it & am proud to call it a sport. What do yall think?? Sport?? Not a sport?? BE NICE . Don't frown, you never know when someone is falling in love with your smile

03-20-2002, 05:17 PM	#2
Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,395 Photos: 356	I guess it could be considered a sport. Hell, they consider golf to be a sport! BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore IronMagLabs.com - Bodybuilding Nutrition AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders & Supplements CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding & Training Blog Maximizer.com - Maximum Strength for Maximum Performance MikeGetsRipped.com - The Original 'Get Ripped' Blog ProteinRoutine.com - Experiments in Healthy Living Follow on Twitter Join Facebook Group Befriend on Myspace

03-20-2002, 05:20 PM	#3
Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,395 Photos: 356	The part of this that is debateable is what is the criteria for a game or activity to be a sport? I had to write a paper on this argument in a upper level philosophy class in college. BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore IronMagLabs.com - Bodybuilding Nutrition AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders & Supplements CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding & Training Blog Maximizer.com - Maximum Strength for Maximum Performance MikeGetsRipped.com - The Original 'Get Ripped' Blog ProteinRoutine.com - Experiments in Healthy Living Follow on Twitter Join Facebook Group Befriend on Myspace

03-20-2002, 05:20 PM	#4
Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,395 Photos: 356	Here's an example: Is handball a game or a sport? Why or why not? BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore IronMagLabs.com - Bodybuilding Nutrition AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders & Supplements CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding & Training Blog Maximizer.com - Maximum Strength for Maximum Performance MikeGetsRipped.com - The Original 'Get Ripped' Blog ProteinRoutine.com - Experiments in Healthy Living Follow on Twitter Join Facebook Group Befriend on Myspace

03-20-2002, 05:22 PM	#5
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	It was never a sport up here in norther Alberta Canada anyway but I guess if they actually go to compititions and compeat then it would be a sport. Cool

03-20-2002, 05:42 PM	#6
seyone M. I. A. Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philly Posts: 2,562	to me it isn't a sport if it is a judged event. eg. cheerleading figure skating skate borading all of these are athletic but not sports. it also isn't a sport if it isn't athletic.. eg. golf table tennis chess IMO to be a sport it has to be both athletic and non judged. to be the man you have to beat the man.

03-20-2002, 05:55 PM	#7
mia mia Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 12	Yeah actually I took the topic to our school newspaper a while ago b/c the IHSAA (Indiana High School Atheletic Association) didn't recognize it as a sport, therefore there were no letter jackets, no letters, numbers, none of that high school sports junk. Our squad challenged a football player to come to our 6am practices & he declined b/c "cheerleading isn't a sport." Whatever A sport by definition is such an activity esp. when competitive, requiring more or less vigorous bodily exertion & carried on, sometimes as a profession according to some traditional set of rules whether outdoors or indoors. A game by definition is any form of play or way of playing, amusement, recreation, SPORT, frolic; any specific sport or contest involving physical or mental competition under specific rules. Hmmmmmmm, now that doesn't really clear up anything, does it?? They sound like the same thing to me. Don't frown, you never know when someone is falling in love with your smile

03-20-2002, 05:57 PM	#9
mia mia Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 12	Yeah & aren't football & baseball sports?? They are judged by referees & umpires....just a thought.... Don't frown, you never know when someone is falling in love with your smile

03-20-2002, 06:05 PM	#10
seyone M. I. A. Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philly Posts: 2,562	football and baseball you win by scoring points not by a judge giving you a subjective number. powerlifting is a sport you lift more than someone. if powerlifting had a judge that said "hm, that guy looked like he lifted it better than the other guy" than it wouldn't be a sport. gymnastics are in the same class as figure skating IMO to be the man you have to beat the man.

03-20-2002, 06:21 PM	#11
dragonfu Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: north charleston, sc Posts: 101	if your lift isn't judged proper your world record lift won't count. most of the martial arts tournys i've been to are judged for points and style. it's not about hanging on. it's about letting go. Last edited by dragonfu : 03-20-2002 at 06:24 PM.

03-20-2002, 06:25 PM	#12
seyone M. I. A. Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philly Posts: 2,562	I think the key word here is "subjective" at least thats the way I feel. good thread, interesting opinions. to be the man you have to beat the man.

03-21-2002, 12:29 AM	#13
Mule Great American Nightmare Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Wheeling Posts: 888	I think its a sport. My wife was one from the time she was 12 or so till she was 18. It was rough. Broke her nose 2 times for sure more we think. Now NASCAR on the other hand is not a sport. Im an Iron Addict!

03-21-2002, 05:34 AM	#14
Tank316 P/RR/Sh Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Barron,Wi Posts: 4,543 Photos: 7	cheerleading would be considered a sport if: the competitors were all female:and 2nd,they have to be all naked.then i personally will take the time and judge this great event..or a sport.and of course the ages would have to be from 19-25.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.prrstraining.com Time to GROW Without Plateau!

03-21-2002, 07:43 AM	#15
seyone M. I. A. Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philly Posts: 2,562	that is an interesting take on it Tank. I think they should consider your suggestions. to be the man you have to beat the man.

03-21-2002, 08:36 AM	#17
Tank316 P/RR/Sh Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Barron,Wi Posts: 4,543 Photos: 7	mule's wife used to be a cheerleader,hum, interesting.maybe now i see way everybody stops over when mule's not around ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.prrstraining.com Time to GROW Without Plateau!

03-21-2002, 08:38 AM	#18
seyone M. I. A. Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philly Posts: 2,562	shhh, you're gonna ruin it for me. to be the man you have to beat the man.

03-21-2002, 12:17 PM	#20
craig777 Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 1,963	My wife was head cheerleader and if I didn't vote for being a sport I would be sleeping on the couch so SPORT

03-21-2002, 01:07 PM	#21
Ginni Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bluegrass State Posts: 380	Definition of Sport: Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively. A particular form of this activity. An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively. An active pastime; recreation. So with that definition I would have to go with yes cheerleading is a sport..

03-21-2002, 03:12 PM	#22
Tank316 P/RR/Sh Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Barron,Wi Posts: 4,543 Photos: 7	i'm still a judge then.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.prrstraining.com Time to GROW Without Plateau!

03-21-2002, 06:51 PM	#23
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,942 Photos: 4	No, not a sport for one simple reason: Cheerleaders didn't talk to me in high school.

03-22-2002, 11:37 AM	#25
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	I think competitive cheerleading is a sport! Definately! I'm a cheerleader myself.. But I'm the "jumping up & down in an itty bitty skirt acting all bubbly & happy yelling go team go!! " kind.. And I would NOT consider that a sport.. I'm a cheerleader for my city's Hockey-team and I'm just there for all the fun.. and for all the free stuff that we get!

03-22-2002, 12:04 PM	#28
Tank316 P/RR/Sh Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Barron,Wi Posts: 4,543 Photos: 7	sexual activity=sport. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.prrstraining.com Time to GROW Without Plateau!

04-02-2002, 09:24 PM	#30
PRINTMASTER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: usa Posts: 16	cheerleading is not a sport.

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