Correct me if I'm wrong

Date: Fri Oct 29 4:30 PM, 2004

RE: Correct me if I'm wrong

Date: Fri Oct 29 5:52 PM, 2004

Cheerleaders (and gymnasts) compete to win. That is what the world of sport is all about!

Date: Sat Oct 30 10:15 AM, 2004

CHEERLEADING IS A SPORT.OR ELSE IT WOULDNT BE ON ESPN!!!

Date: Sat Oct 30 5:09 PM, 2004

If that's true....Tetris, Poker and Pool are all sports!!!! I am more athletic than I thought!!!!

Date: Sun Oct 31 7:37 AM, 2004

poker..... is not a sport

Date: Sun Oct 31 9:18 AM, 2004

If cheerleading isn't a sport then how come it involves so much work?

Sport: (dictionary.com) 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.

does it anywhere say that it is challenging another opponent?? no!

both point of views are good i guess..

xOxO,
IlLuSiOnS sR..

Date: Sun Oct 31 11:04 AM, 2004

I belive Cheerleading is a sport acticity. Cheerleading is the named the top most dangrous womens sport inthe world. Being a former Gymnast and a cheerleader as well competeting at top levels and having WAY more muscles than 90% of the guys at my school since kindergarden till now and everyone asking wow where do u work out. honestly i have never worked out at a gym Gymnastics and cheerleading are both sports you have to be in physical shape to do what we do to be lifted or lift a person in the air is amazing. And if people dont take us seriously and thik that were just short skirt big bows and loud voices then they need to watch us compete or go to a national championship. Cheer involves just as much hardwork and energy as any other sport and CHEERLEADING IS A SPORT!!!!!!

Date: Mon Nov 1 5:27 PM, 2004

Dear Illusions Sr,

I'm very familar with the dictionary, HOWEVER, it is in my opinion that the dictionary doesn't give the right definition for a sport. A sport is a physical activity that involves directly scoring on an opponent and being able to stop an opponent scoring on you. Basically, as a team or individual, you can control what your opponent does and you can control the outcome.

Now then, this doesn't involve chess, tetris, or any other type of "game". If you think there is physical activity in moving your pawn one space, then as I said before, get into a gym.

So, where does that leave cheerleading, track and field, gymnastics, etc, etc? They are all activities that require athletes to be at their best in order to win.

There you go. Now...is that disputable?

Nelson

Date: Mon Nov 1 9:48 PM, 2004

Thanx Nelson. Ok..

Cheerleading: (definition not yet defined on the board)

Your "opponent" that you are competing against is the other teams that are in your division.

You are also scoring points (hence judging and all) and your other "opponent" is also scoring points. and whoever gets more wins.

This is a very interesting topic on the message board. Much more interesting than "good practice!" or "keep up the good work"..yah lovin it!

xOxO,
IlLuSiOnS sR.

Date: Mon Nov 1 9:58 PM, 2004

Just a question for Penelope, why would you want to know in the first place? (not trying to sound mean in any way) i am just wondering.
Thanks,
Cheergyms All-Star

Date: Tue Nov 2 9:56 AM, 2004

Illusions Senior...
As Nelson said, in a "sport" you can control how your opponent performs, ie good defense or a strong offense.
In cheerleading, gymnastics, etc. you can only do your best and hope you are THE best, but there is no way you can affect the performance of your opponents.

Date: Tue Nov 2 4:40 PM, 2004

Baseball is a sport

how are you supposed to stop the other team from hitting the ball? run up and hit him in the face?

Swimming is a sport

how are you supposed to stop the other opponent from getting to the finish line first? you cant cross ur lane..

xOxO,
IlLuSiOnS sR

Date: Tue Nov 2 5:33 PM, 2004

Baseball is a sport in that you can stop your opponent from scoring by the way you pitch a game, making plays in the field in order to stop your opponent from scoring, and being able to directly score off of your opponent by hitting the ball well and driving in runs.

Swimming is not a sport in that you cannot score or stop your opponent from scoring. Swimming falls into that category where as an athlete you need to be at the top of your game to win.

Date: Tue Nov 2 7:18 PM, 2004

So in swimming you cannot score off of another opponent but it is still a sport..

How come cheerleading doesnt go under that "category" also??

Date: Tue Nov 2 8:23 PM, 2004

Check again, I said that swimming is not a sport. However, Water Polo is.

Date: Tue Nov 2 8:52 PM, 2004

why make a big deal, just look up (cheerleading) in the dictionary...duh!

p.s. this is ridiculous guys.

lol

Date: Wed Nov 3 5:32 PM, 2004

Really!! again why did u ask this in the first place!? (not trying to sound mean in any way) but seriously! just let it go... everyones answer is really good but i don't think its something to stress over

Date: Wed Nov 3 6:19 PM, 2004

Thank You!!!! Nelson you really want you "OPINION" to be gospel. Let the kids fight this one out.

Date: Wed Nov 3 9:38 PM, 2004

I don't think there's any reason for this discussion to get bitter.

It's a great debate I think. Is cheerleading a sport? Gotta wonder? I love reading everyone's opionions.

Obviously a lot of other people do too since this topic set a record with 37 posts and 552 views. Previous record was 13 posts and 328 views.

There's nothing wrong with a little respectful arguement.

Danny

Date: Thu Nov 4 6:57 AM, 2004

yup, I look forward to seeing what the next opinion is.... And it's great to see these athletes thinking so much!!!!! I wonder if football players would be having such an intellectual debate??!! (Hmmm...J/K!!!) I also wonder if Penelope has her answer yet? There have been a lot of good ones.