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JoePhilly

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103. How do you play defense in cheerleeding?

Mon Apr 16, 2012, 07:31 PM

Apr 2012

Can you send your team out and block the other team in some way?

And as for #5, when I say "objective" I mean that anyone can tell when points are scored. The ball goes through the basket, into the end zone, into the net ...

I will grant that in some sports, it's more complex. In bowling, lots of folks don't know how a spare or a strike increases your score. But it is easy to explain.

Scoring in Cheerleading is not as objective.

Regardless ... my main point was not that specific list, but the need for a common list before you can actually answer the question. If you don't have a clear definition, then all you have is opinion, and eating hot dogs, poker, and American Idol, are all sports.

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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