Why is cheerleading...?

Question

Why is cheerleading not a category to search for under sports on yahoo answers?

I'M AN ALL-STAR CHEERLEADER.

Not a pathetic non-sport cheerleader whom does nothing.

But seriously, do people know what all-star cheerleading is? Do you?

Answer 1

I know what All-Star Cheer leading is and I think it's great that you are on such a high level, but most people think that cheer leading is not a category because it is a frivolous sport for girls that can't do anything else. I disagree I was once a cheerleader and you have to be very well in gymnastics and flexibility but people still think it's only for girls.

Answer 2

Ask the same about bowling, gymnastics, lacrosse, and a variety of other very challenging sports that get a significant number of questions on here.

Really, you're right.  It's a competitive sport in which success depends on the competitor's athletic physical skills.  This is NOT a debate about whether it's a "more difficult" sport than any other, because those debates never end well.

To answer the actual question posted, it's not a category because for whatever reason, Yahoo! Answers has not decided to make it a category.  I can't explain their thinking.  Maybe they think it's low demand, maybe they forgot, maybe they think it would be better placed somewhere else.

What I can suggest is for you to do what I've done for my own non-categorized sport, bowling.  Post the suggestion, and vote for people who have already posted it.  If enough people do it, Yahoo! will get the hint:

http://suggestions.yahoo.com/?prop=answe...

In doing so, avoid falling into the trap that too many others fall into; try to do this without "dissing" other sports and other people (i.e. too many say such things as "it's so much harder than stupid football!"); this takes the focus off of your point, and it quickly falls apart into name-calling and childish remarks.  Just tell them why your sport should be there...there's no need to tell them why other sports, in your opinion, should NOT be there.  Follow that guideline, and your chances of success will go up.

Good luck.

Answer 3

yes i do know what an all-star cheerleader is

and i agree with you, cheerleading SHOULD be listed in the sports category on here, but it's not

Answer 4

Unfortunately, its not a matter of recognizing the sport, its a matter of recognizing sexist females.

Answer 5

im with you!i was just searching for cheerleading and i hate the fact that it is not a category.we work our buts off and for what?a stupid jacket at nationals!people need to learn to respect it .it is a lot of work and i think one of the hardest sports,and i run track,that is hard but not as hard as cheerleading

Answer 6

Finally, i was going to post the same question. I am a male cheerleader. I have had more injuries then some of the football players. People think its easier than what it really is. I hate when people say its not a sport.

Answer 7

skateboarding isn't listed either.

I've hardly seen any topics on here about cheerleading, which is why its not listed.

Answer 8

OMG!!!!!i  so  agree  i  love  cheerleading  its  my  life.idk  what  i w ould  do  without  it!!!im  so  gonna  contact  the  creators...lol

im  rlly  gonna  try!