10 Reasons Cheer is a Real Sport

3) Insurance Coverage                                                                           (3 of 10)

3) Insurance Coverage                                                                            (3 of 10)

Multiple states have officially recognized cheer as a sport, which means cheerleaders are eligible for coverage under athletic catastrophic insurance policies issued by the athletic associations associated with the school or team. After-school spirit groups and clubs, such as the yearbook staff and foreign-language club, do not receive this coverage.