Is Cheerleading a Sport? (athletic)

[artemis agrotera]

Originally Posted by JSizzle225

We is the AZ Cardinals. I can't really say that the Cards cheerleaders are athletes...but what like the Sun Devils do and the dance teams do, is.

I'm not one of the clowns that stares just because a woman is half naked. But I'd be insane to say that they are not a major part of an NFL football game. ALso, they have cheerleading competitions and stuff...and it looks like it is just as tough as any gymnastics or ice skating competition.

the competitions, are at least competing - I agree there is a skill to it, but in the right context
when they're just cheerleading on the sidelines - nope.

Different sporting culture I guess - is cheerleading the main female "sport" in USA?

[JSizzle225]

Originally Posted by Ozgal

the competitions, are at least competing - I agree there is a skill to it, but in the right context
when they're just cheerleading on the sidelines - nope.

Different sporting culture I guess - is cheerleading the main female "sport" in USA?

No. Being a drunk frat girl is.

[artemis agrotera]

Originally Posted by JSizzle225

No. Being a drunk frat girl is.

hahaha

[Fillmont]

Originally Posted by Ozgal

the competitions, are at least competing - I agree there is a skill to it, but in the right context
when they're just cheerleading on the sidelines - nope.

Different sporting culture I guess - is cheerleading the main female "sport" in USA?

Aside from drunken-frat-girlishness, the main sports that girls play would probably be softball, volleyball, and soccer. Not sure about the order, though. There is also basketball, swimming, etc.

Oh, and ROLLER DERBY YEAH.

[Fillmont]

And I'll echo what some others have said: cheerleading, while always athletic, is only a sport at actual cheerleading competitions, much like a gymnastic meet.

[artemis agrotera]

Originally Posted by Fillmont

Aside from drunken-frat-girlishness, the main sports that girls play would probably be softball, volleyball, and soccer. Not sure about the order, though. There is also basketball, swimming, etc.

Oh, and ROLLER DERBY YEAH.

ha
I thought lingerie football might have got a posting. I literally did this when I stumbled on that.

Netball is the big female sport here ....

[JSizzle225]

Netball looks cool. I have been fascinated by Australia for some time.

Two questions:
1) Can you guys watch AMC or FX?
2) Is Obama the president there?

[Kangaroofarmer]

Originally Posted by JSizzle225

Netball looks cool. I have been fascinated by Australia for some time.

Two questions:
1) Can you guys watch AMC or FX?
2) Is Obama the president there?

Netball is a great sport, but it dosen't get alot of TV coverage here.


1)No, but we would have similar channels on Foxtel (our main PayTV company) .
2)No. He should be though? cause he's more interesting than the weirdo's we currently have.

[artemis agrotera]

Originally Posted by Kangaroofarmer

Netball is a great sport, but it dosen't get alot of TV coverage here.


1)No, but we would have similar channels on Foxtel (our main PayTV company) .
2)No. He should be though? cause he's more interesting than the weirdo's we currently have.

Netball is on Channel One now (Free to air 100% sports channel) and the ANZ Championships has been growing in popularity.

I believe the sport is now professional which will help.

It is very popular for girls - I played from around 8yr old to 26 yrs old ... and believe me it is competitive!

Haha KF. I'd trade Obama for Abbott/Gillard anyday.

[Kangaroofarmer]

Originally Posted by Ozgal

Netball is on Channel One now (Free to air 100% sports channel) and the ANZ Championships has been growing in popularity.

I believe the sport is now professional which will help.

It is very popular for girls - I played from around 8yr old to 26 yrs old ... and believe me it is competitive!

Haha KF. I'd trade Obama for Abbott/Gillard anyday.

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I don't get Channel One where I live. I've only ever seen it on the ABC.