0_Apprentice
I used to cheerlead in high school. I thought it was a great time and kept me in shape
1_Wizard
I've never been involved in cheerleading, but I've always admired the sport. Memorizing chants and the intense activity doesn't look easy.
0_Apprentice
No it is quite hard and takes a lot of practice. I would stay after school a lot to work on it.
1_Wizard
I totally agree. Did you ever participate in competitions? If so, what was it like?
0_Apprentice
No my school never went to competitions. They look like they would have been fun. I have seen some movies about them, but never went.
1_Wizard
I love cheerleading competition movies. Bring It On is a classic.
0_Apprentice
Yes I have seen them many times when they come on tv.
1_Wizard
Same here. I actually didn't know about the nation-wide competitions until those films started releasing in the late 90's-00's. 
0_Apprentice
I don't even know if they are that popular. Wouldn't they show them on tv if they were?
1_Wizard
I'm not sure about today, but in the late 90's, ESPN broadcasted the International cheerleading competition. 