USA Gymnastics sanctions NCATA Cheer

I’m not sure this is a good idea:

Sept. 2, 2010 – Earlier today, USA Gymnastics and the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association (NCATA), formerly known as the National Collegiate Stunts and Tumbling Association, announced that USA Gymnastics will sanction NACATA events. NCATA has the goal of establishing itself as a sport within the NCAA framework.

“This is a natural extension for USA Gymnastics to work with the NCATA,” said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. “This sport combines many of the skills taught throughout gymnastics disciplines. Currently, six universities have teams in this sport …

USA Gymnastics agrees to sanction NCATA events

SPOKANE, WA - MARCH 19: A cheerleader of the New Mexico St. Aggies performs against the Michigan St. Spartans during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men s basketball tournament at Spokane Arena on March 19, 2010 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)http://view.picapp.com//JavaScripts/OTIjs.js

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