a big thing in USA.... I am not for one minute saying its a bad thing because they are really skillful and it is very entertaining to watch.
Its just not as big over heare in UK and id like to know why it is so important to some of you US girls.
Most of the sports teams cheerleaders in UK sports teams are Crap,
2007-08-07 08:16:48 · 3 answers · asked by Mad Bull Mick. 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
For a lot of girls, it's just to feel special. To be one of a few, on the field, with everyone watching you. Some people live for that kind of attention.
2007-08-10 12:51:16 · answer #1 · answered by BluhBluh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At one time a lot of schools selected their teams via a popularity vote, so in essence the most 'it' girls were all gathered together there. I suspect that may have something to do with the placing of the activity on a pedestal. Nowadays people try out based on skill and potential, but the pedestal has remained.
For myself my love of cheer is about the performance and the challenge. I suspect that is the case for most cheerleaders. It's a real thrill get out there and do what we love. At games, not everyone is a fan of us, but at competition look out. Everyone there is diehard in love with the sport. :^)
As for not being popular in the UK, it is definitely growing. It might never reach the level here in the USA, but I think it might become pretty strong if the number of cheering clubs is any indicator: http://www.cheerleading.org.uk/handbook/mapuk.htm
2007-08-08 09:22:43 · answer #2 · answered by Coach ~Jen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here it is the cream of the crop who make it ...the look at me!!!! my daughter was one , i was one and my grand daughters want to be one, so we shall see
2007-08-07 15:21:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋