Marching Band is A Sport

Many people do not believe that marching band is a class to give P.E credits to when in fact it is as much as hard work and workout as any sport known to man

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I await my opponent's affirmation, definitions, and supporting information for the affirmation.

Affirmation - an affirmation is a statement you are trying to debate for. Usually done in the "I affirm that _Topic___of___debate" format. In this case your affirmation would be I affirm that Marching Band is a sport.

Definitions and Explanation: Here is where you should define the words: sport, and set up a strict standard for the what a sport is and what a sport isn't. Make it clear where to draw the line between a sport and a non-sport. These lines should be clearly distinguishable. For example if I was to bring up another activity, I should be able to easily fit them into a category of either sport or nonsport based upon your guideline.

Supporting Information - This is where you would include reasons why Marching Band is a sport and why it lives up to your definition of a sport. The supporting information should utilize your definitions and explanations. You should clearly show why it is a sport. As the person who created the resolution, you have the burden of proof and thus must prove, (using your definitions and explanations) along with examples factual/logical information why Marching Band is a sport. You should also give your opinion on other activities that are considered sports such as: Cheer-leading, Chess, Fishing, Hunting, surfing, skating, bungee jumping, racing, gambling, etc. Should they be considered sports too?

Thanks and good luck on the debate!

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