I've done gymnastics for thirteen years and competitive cheer for three. A month ago i dislocated my knee and i couldn't walk let alone cheer on my level 5 team. it made me realize how important cheer really was to me and when my doctor suggested sideline cheer as if it were the same thing it made me realize that people really don't realize the difference. I urge people to google teams like cali smoed or topgun level 5 and see that cheer isn't always backed by a football team but about displaying athletic ability and showmanship. cheer is a sport that is gaining respect and popularity around the world and i hope that people learn to respect it as much as i do.