Marching Band is technically a Sport Attempt #3 (Please read the rules)

Rebuttal #1 "it varies from one person to the next. One person can have a much harder time than the other, causing a disbalance of who is actually putting in physical effort and who is not." That statement doesn't prove that Marching Band isn't a sport because, in soccer, the goalie just sits there and waits for the person to try to kick the ball into the goal. Plus, Con is trying saying that Marching Band doesn’t require any physical exertion when we just established that there is physical exertion taking place in general. Just because there’s little physical activity taking place, doesn’t mean that’s not physical activity overall, and that doesn't mean that physical activity isn't there. Just because some Marching Bands do not compete doesn’t derive the entire Marching Band activity from being a sport. Who said that every single band had to compete? All I said from my definition is that there needs to be some form of competition in place. Did I say that every team needs to compete? So, that in itself, is completely invalid. You did not give any explanation or reasoning of rebutting my argument about set of rules. I clearly stated rules that ALL bands must follow, therefore that implies that you are leaving that argument unchallenged. Rebuttal #2 No, they say it’s a sport because they know it’s a sport. They know that Marching Band fits the requirements to be called a sport. Just assuming that they are saying it’s a sport just because they’re band directors is invalid and illogical. This source has cited Band student’s/director's opinions and they say it’s a sport not because they’re band students and directors. This source has more students than just one. http://www.highschoolillustrated.com... (“Madeline Buehlmeyer, who has been in Foothill’s marching band for two years, considers marching band a sport based on the physical activity and dedication it requires.”) Tha'ts just one of them. Rebuttal #3 Fishing is a sport, but marching band is. What I’m trying to tell is that it doesn’t make sense that fishing can be a sport, but marching band can’t. I used fishing and other sports as an example and to make a point. In fishing, most of the time, you’re going to be sitting there waiting for a fish to be lured to the bait. The only time where you will use physical exertion is when you pull out the fish. Now, pulling out a fish is physical exertion, but marching at fast tempos while carrying instruments that you have to keep steadily in a still position constantly isn’t? Where does that begin to make sense? You’ve basically just indirectly proved my point. Insignificant or not, physical activity is physical activity. Isn’t that what I said in my arguments? Fishing barely shows physical activity because, most of the time, you will just sit there, but yet, you considered fishing a sport. It's the same case for Marching Band. You’ve basically conceded and admitted to my arguments. Thank you, sir. Rebuttal #4 “What we're debating is if Marching Band is a sport. If, as the con, I can prove that in some way shape or form that Marching Band does not fit the entire definition, I should win the round.” You shouldn’t win the round because, first of all, I’ve already proven that Marching Band fits in the definition of a sport. Second of all, who wins the entire debate is dependent on the voter's votes. I’ve noticed that you said that “Marching Band does not fit the entire definition.” What is the “entire definition?” What you’re debating is that Marching Band does not fit in a certain piece of the pie of sports. However, I’ve clarified that “certain pieces” of sports doesn’t exist. If a form of activity is doing those 4 things I’ve listed which I’ve proven already, then it should be a sport. You’re just adding rules and fundamentals that NOBODY said that gives it the name as a sport. Rebuttal #5 You’ve still forgotten that there are sports out there that are still considered sports, but doesn’t require “true physical exertion.” You said that there is physical exertion taking place in training, but not in competing. That statement is completely ambiguous because, if you don’t know, the same formations that you’ve been doing in training will be exactly the same as you will do in competition. So, if there’s physical exertion in training, how can there not be physical exertion in the competition itself. Yes, in training, you will go through the formations repeatedly, but that doesn’t mean that there isn't still physical exertion being taking place in general while competing. The statement you’ve posted is biased because, in fact, you don’t know if the person marching is actually experiencing physical activity or not. As a person who has actually been in marching band for a year (actually a year and a half.), I’ve had some physical exertion. It’s apparent that your definition of physical exertion is extreme. Who said that in a sport, physical activity has to be really significant and extreme? Don’t base physical activity from looks. People are performing physical activity by just simply walking swiftly. In case you don’t know, cardiovascular activity is a part of overall physical activity. Marching Band increases you cardiovascular fitness significantly for two reasons: You’re constantly blowing air into your instrument. When you’re constantly blowing tremendous amounts of air, you’re working out your cardiovascular system and respiratory system. Your heart is a muscle. Muscles near the lungs like the diaphragm, intercostal muscles, and abdominal muscles help your lungs expand or contract the volume, so the air can circulate. If you exercise these muscles, you're entire respiratory system will work more efficiently. So, remember about that definition you gave me about physical exertion is exerting muscles? Working out these muscles has been shown to decrease your chance of stroke, heart disease, heart attacks, etc. So, technically, that is physical exertion. (“This type of fitness is a health-related component of physical fitness that is brought about by sustained physical activity”) http://en.wikipedia.org... Adding to that, you’re increasing your stamina. Adding to that, you’re blowing lots and lots of air through your horn for minutes and marching at tempos of 180 bpm. That increases stamina. https://www.google.com... (“Stamina - the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.”) http://thadeej14.hubpages.com... (“Marching band is a sport of endurance and if you want to stand a chance of making it through rookie camp, you need to stay build stamina and endurance.”) http://dynamicmarching.com... (“First things first, marching band is an endurance sport and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Endurance, endurance, endurance.”) http://unhbands.org... (“Everyone in the band will be using their arms in some way in addition to marching. Arm strength will make this easier and make you a better performer.”)