Abstract:
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in a decision late last month that cheerleading is a contact sport, and therefore the participants assume the same risks as athletes in sports such as football and basketball....
One thing you all left out in regards to this case is the fact the Spirit Rules have NO force of the law because they are written without any ministerial duties for coaches. This allows coaches to make their own judgment in regards to safety even to the detriment of the cheerleader and courts with no way to hold coaches accountable for increasing the risk.
Noffke v Bakke is a first impression case and it will influence cases. Only time will tell to what degree.
In the meantime, the Spirit Rules need serious revamping.
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Cheerleading Safety
posted 2/12/09 @ 8:45 AM PST
Noffke v Bakke is a first impression case and it will influence cases. Only time will tell to what degree.
In the meantime, the Spirit Rules need serious revamping.