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Connecticut Judges Rules Cheerleading Is Not a Sport

HARTFORD, Conn. (July 21) -- Competitive cheerleading is not an official sport that colleges can use to meet gender-equity requirements, a federal judge ruled Wednesday in ordering a Connecticut school to keep its women's volleyball team.

Federal Judge Rules Cheerleading Is Not a Sport

Is Cheerleading a Contact Sport?

Generally, I'm not a huge fan of the idea of suing others for accidental injuries in sports. When you decide to take part in such extracurricular activities, you assume a level of risk. It's inherent in many of the games, especially football and wrestling. In order to safeguard against this, Wisconsin law dictates that...

Coming Soon, the Cheerleading Hall of Fame

An organization called "Proformance Sports Marketing and Entertainment" announced plans today to open up an official Cheerleading Hall of Fame. Sounds great, but I wouldn't want to mop the floors there.No, but seriously, that's great news. I'm going to start saving up quarters for the private viewing booths. Said Cindy...

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Peyton List & Stefanie Scott: Children Mending Hearts Event!

Peyton List hits up the 2012 Children Mending Hearts Spring Benefit with twin brother Spencer at a private residence on Sunday afternoon (April 22) in Pacific Palisades, Calif.

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WATCH: Autistic Teen Earns Spot On Cheerleading Squad

Despite living with the day-to-day challenges of autism, 14-year-old Jessica McCartney was determined to play a bigger role at her school and thrive among her fellow students.

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'16 And Pregnant' Premiere: The Pregnant Cheerleader

MTV was back with a fourth helping of " 16 and Pregnant " (Tue., 10 p.m. ET on MTV), kicking off the new season with back-to-back episodes.

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'16 And Pregnant' Premiere: The Pregnant Cheerleader

MTV was back with a fourth helping of " 16 and Pregnant " (Tue., 10 p.m. ET on MTV), kicking off the new season with back-to-back episodes.

Cheerleading News From the Web

05/25/12 Grand Island Pom Camp Source: ABC - NTV 13 / KHGI/KWNB - Kearney NE YMCA promoting their summer camp for girls.
05/23/12 Girls helping themselves Source: Lincoln News Messenger - Lincoln CA Four Lincoln cheerleaders are learning the life lesson that, if you really want something, you've got to work hard to get it.
05/23/12 Cheer girls have lift-off Source: Queensland Times THE St Mary's College Strikers have taken school spirit to another level.
05/23/12 Redskins' Cheerleader, Dance Camps Set Source: Redskins blog Registration is under way for cheerleaders and dancers at all levels, ages 7-17, for three July Youth Summer Dance and Cheer Camps, hosted by the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders (WRC).
05/23/12 Brooklyn Nets Are Looking For A Few Good Dancers Source: CBS - WCBS 2 - New York NY Not only did the Nets get a new home, but they are looking for a new cheerleading squad too.

Background on Cheerleading

Cheerleading is a physical activity, sometimes a competitive sport, based on organized routines, usually ranging from one to three minutes, which contain the components of tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting to direct spectators of events to cheer on sports teams at games or to participate in competitions.

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