Cheerleading should be considered as a nationwide sport. I's not fair that things like, bowling and paddle ball are considered "sports". I can bowl very well and maybe I could be good at paddle ball, but its actually really hard work being a good cheerleader... harder than you think.The difficulty level of things that cheerleaders do and amount of time that we put in to compete and also support our school teams makes Cheerleading more than just a hobby, or a group and it should no way be compared to dancing; it is a sport.
"The NCAA's Amateur laws operates along a series of bylaws that govern the areas of ethical conduct, amateur eligibility, financial aid, recruiting, gender equity, championship events and academic standards." Cheerleading is backed by the NCAA, having financial aid to help pay for uniforms, camp, tumbling and other things. There is a grand tryout where everyone is welcome, boys and girls; its actually more preferable to have more boys on the team than girls. There are Cheerleading Competitions, Regionals, States and Championships all around the world and if you don't have the qualified GPA of a 1.7, you can not cheer, just like for any other sport.
ESPN is considered a "sports" channel right? On some Sundays this year of 2013, there have been Cheerleading Championships broadcasted on ESPN for everyone to view. The series is in fact is called, "ESPN World Wide of Sports." If Cheerleading is broadcasted on a "sports channel" and is mentioned in the "world wide of sports", why is it not considered a sport?
Some may say, "so what?!" "what's the big deal of Cheerleading being a sport or not, who gives a hoot?" I DO! Every cheerleader I know does. It actually hurts that we go on and cheer other sports on, we're there for them and they treat us like dirt on the ground. Football players, for example, are tough and rough but do they have the flexibility and qualification to be a Cheerleader? Are they able to actually lift someone at the complex levels as Cheerleaders do? Are the able to understand and abide by all the rules and regulations that Cheerleaders have to go through and participate in something that is considered top dangerous? Let's think on that. Everyone has rights and opinions, so what is so wrong with a Cheerleader having one?
Nakijah, as usual, I'm blown away by your voice. (I can also totally relate to the title: I did my blog wrong.) You have a solid claim that is debatable and pretty controversial. For the data you include (the quote at the beginning of the second paragraph) all you need to do is cite it, because I need to know what it came from because you have quotes. In the last paragraph at the end, you have a bit too many rhetorical questions; maybe find a way to turn them into statements. That could be a much more powerful way to end your idea rather than a question.
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