Published Online: February 3, 2009

Published in Print: February 4, 2009, as Cheerleading is Contact Sport, Wis. Supreme Court Rules

News in Brief

Cheerleading is Contact Sport, Wis. Supreme Court Rules

High school cheerleading is a contact sport and therefore its participants cannot be sued for accidentally causing injuries, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled last week in a case the National Cheer Safety Foundation said was the first decision of its kind.

The court ruled that a former high school cheerleader cannot sue a teammate who failed to stop her fall while she was practicing a stunt. The court also said the injured cheerleader cannot sue her school district.

At issue in the case was whether cheerleaders qualify for immunity under a Wisconsin law that prevents participants in contact sports from suing each other for unintentional injuries. It does not spell out which sports are contact sports.

The seven members of the Supreme Court agreed Jan. 27 to overturn a lower court decision and find cheerleading a contact sport.

By The Associated Press

Vol. 28, Issue 20, Page 5

You must be logged in to leave a comment. Login | Register

Ground Rules for Posting
We encourage lively debate, but please be respectful of others. Profanity and personal attacks are prohibited. By commenting, you are agreeing to abide by our user agreement.
All comments are public.

Viewed

Emailed

Commented

6935 Arlington Road, Bethesda MD 20814 301-280-3100 1-800-346-1834

Cheerleading is Contact Sport, Wis. Supreme Court Rules

Access selected articles, e-newsletters and more!

Viewed

Emailed

Recommended

Commented

Sponsored Whitepapers