High school cheer and dance teams will see several rule adjustments beginning in the 2026-27 season as the National Federation of State High School Associations ...

CHICAGO (AP) -- Cheerleading isn't just jumping and waving pompoms — it has become as athletic and potentially as dangerous as a sport and should be designated one to improve safety, the nation's ...

“In fact, it is a full-contact, extreme sport.” If a school or group considers cheerleading a sport, it is subject to strict safety regulations that can limit the dangers, such as the height of ...