Cheerleading Facts

• In the beginning all cheerleaders were men



• 97% of all cheerleaders are female today



• 83% of cheerleaders have a 'B' grade point average



• 62% of cheerleaders are involved in a second sport



• The cheerleading capital of the US is Texas



• The most common cheerleading injury is a broken arm or a busted lip



• 80% of schools in the US have cheerleading squads



• The most popular sport for cheerleading is football



• 12% of cheerleaders are dancers

-Emmie Schultz