The school administration has officially recognized cheerleading as a qualifying sport for the Nepean N award. This decision validates the commitment shown by our athletes throughout the entire year. I am pleased that their dedication is now reflected in the school records.
May 12, 2018
Final supporters
Each year, Nepean high school awards a select few dedicated grade 12 athletes who have participated in 11 or more sports teams over their time at NHS the "Nepean N" award. Achieving this award is a big deal, taking dedication, time, and a deep love for athletics as a whole. Only certain sports teams are counted towards the Nepean N, though, and unfortunately the cheerleading team is not. The cheerleading team practices year round, starting up in September and continuing until May when they compete in a provincial competition in Toronto. Team members attend early morning practices twice a week at a local gym, and training is hard from start to finish. Last year, the team came first in their division in their final competition.
By signing this petition you are saying that you are in agreement that cheerleading should be recognized by the school as a sport counting towards the Nepean N.
Thank you for your time and participation.
Updates
April 10, 2018
The feedback I have received from current team members underscores the intensity of their training schedule. I am currently preparing a formal proposal for the athletic department to address the discrepancy in how these hours are recognized.
April 10, 2018
The momentum behind this initiative has grown significantly in recent days. It is encouraging to see such widespread recognition of the athletic commitment shown by our cheerleading team.
Reached 100 supporters
April 10, 2018
26 Comments
It is with great appreciation that I watch this team in their presentation. Athleticism and co-operation are remarkably evident. I trust this oversight of suitable recognition toward a school letter will be corrected in 2018 .
I will be a grade nine student at nhs next year and plan to try out for the cheerleading team and as someone who has been cheerleading at an all-star cheer gym for five years i can say it is a very dificult sport it requires strength, flexibility, skills and sweat. If cheerleading is not considered a sport at nepean i will be very disapointed
Those athletes are phenomenal, dedicated. It is a true team sport where every athlete needs to do it’s best for the team to succeed and they demonstrate true sportsmanship as they cheer for all teams when they perform regardless if they are the competition. Same is true for the athletes parents.
As the parent of an all-star cheerleader who hopes to be on Nepean's team next year, I can attest that cheerleading is is DEFINITELY deserving of being counted as a sport.
You guys deserve this! Last year I was on the cheer team and I can validate how much hard work is put into this team
Great idea!
It’s in the Olympics.....!
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The school administration has officially recognized cheerleading as a qualifying sport for the Nepean N award. This decision validates the commitment shown by our athletes throughout the entire year. I am pleased that their dedication is now reflected in the school records.
May 12, 2018
Final supporters
Each year, Nepean high school awards a select few dedicated grade 12 athletes who have participated in 11 or more sports teams over their time at NHS the "Nepean N" award. Achieving this award is a big deal, taking dedication, time, and a deep love for athletics as a whole. Only certain sports teams are counted towards the Nepean N, though, and unfortunately the cheerleading team is not. The cheerleading team practices year round, starting up in September and continuing until May when they compete in a provincial competition in Toronto. Team members attend early morning practices twice a week at a local gym, and training is hard from start to finish. Last year, the team came first in their division in their final competition.
By signing this petition you are saying that you are in agreement that cheerleading should be recognized by the school as a sport counting towards the Nepean N.
Thank you for your time and participation.
Updates
April 10, 2018
The feedback I have received from current team members underscores the intensity of their training schedule. I am currently preparing a formal proposal for the athletic department to address the discrepancy in how these hours are recognized.
April 10, 2018
The momentum behind this initiative has grown significantly in recent days. It is encouraging to see such widespread recognition of the athletic commitment shown by our cheerleading team.
Reached 100 supporters
April 10, 2018
26 Comments
I totally agree with this petition BA BP HE -Former Head of Co-Ed Phys Ed Dept
It is with great appreciation that I watch this team in their presentation. Athleticism and co-operation are remarkably evident. I trust this oversight of suitable recognition toward a school letter will be corrected in 2018 .
I will be a grade nine student at nhs next year and plan to try out for the cheerleading team and as someone who has been cheerleading at an all-star cheer gym for five years i can say it is a very dificult sport it requires strength, flexibility, skills and sweat. If cheerleading is not considered a sport at nepean i will be very disapointed
Those athletes are phenomenal, dedicated. It is a true team sport where every athlete needs to do it’s best for the team to succeed and they demonstrate true sportsmanship as they cheer for all teams when they perform regardless if they are the competition. Same is true for the athletes parents.
As the parent of an all-star cheerleader who hopes to be on Nepean's team next year, I can attest that cheerleading is is DEFINITELY deserving of being counted as a sport.
You guys deserve this! Last year I was on the cheer team and I can validate how much hard work is put into this team
Great idea!
It’s in the Olympics.....!
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I totally agree with this petition BA BP HE -Former Head of Co-Ed Phys Ed Dept