Court Holds That High School Cheerleading Is A Contact Sport – Providing Immunity For Teammate And School District

By Carla Varriale, Esq.   In a recent decision that underscored the considerable risks and safety concerns associated with cheerleading and is bound to have far-reaching implications, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has held that high-school cheerleading is a contact sport. The Court ruled that cheerleader/athletes who negligently injure other participants are immune from liability. Likewise, the Court determined that the school district was immune from liability for the alleged negligent acts