MyTake wrote:

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Clearly there is a big difference between sideline cheerleading and competitive cheerleading.    Competitive cheerleading will never be considered a sport as long as it is lumped into the same category as sideline.   So the real question is, should they be separated?    To me, competitive cheerleading is the sport of mixing acro, dance, and gymnastics.    Sideline ("spirit") cheerleading has the primary responsibility of supporting athletic programs; competitive cheerleading does not.   Apples and oranges in my opinion.   Competitive cheerleading has evolved into its own sport, branched off from and originated from sideline, but now completely different.   I think its important to have both, but it doesnt mean they should be treated the same.  Just my take on it, I know others will disagree.

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I absolutely agree with you. In addition, most High Schools do not have qualified coaches for the competitive level and that results in injuries. We all KNOW that in All-Star cheer we receive much different training. That is where the difference lies and it's time for the separate classification to be recognized.