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ALBERTA CHEERLEADING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20
CONTENTS 3 About the ACA 4 Vision, Mission, Values 5 Message from the Executive Director 6 Strategic Plan 7 Message from the President 8 Club & School Statistics 9 Athlete Statistics 10 Alberta Zones 11 Coach-in-Training Statistics 12 Coach Statistics 13 All-Star Coach Program Report 14 Scholastic Coach Program Report 15 Officials Statistics 16 Judging Program Report 19 ASAA Commissioner Report 20 Sanctioned Competitions 21 2020 True North Cheer & Dance Championships 27 Award Nominees & Recipients 34 2020/21 Season Program & Services Emphasis' 35 2019/20 Member Clubs & Schools 39 Sponsors & Supporters 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02
2019-20 Board of Directors
ABOUT Front row (left to right): Annie Pham, Amanda Trundle,
THE ACA
Michelle Morrell. Back row (left to right): Carter
Buchanan, Kaylynn McCormack, Travis Pang, Deanna
Kibblewhite, Trevor Robertson.
The sport of cheerleading in Alberta has
continued to grow over the past decade.
Over 30 years ago (1984), cheerleading
Through training and
was first recognized as a sport with the
mentoring of coaches
Alberta Schools Athletic Association. The
Alberta Cheerleading Association (ACA) and officials, the ACA
was officially registered as a not-for-
profit organization under the Societies cultivates skilled,
Act in 1988.
dedicated, and
The ACA continues to promote, foster,
and regulate cheerleading in Alberta to
ambitious leaders while
develop leadership, respect in sport and
helping to build the sport
long-term athletes of all ages and
genders. in Alberta.
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 03
VISION, MISSION,
VALUES
VISION To be the most progressive and innovative cheerleading organization.
MISSION The Alberta Cheerleading Association is dedicated to promoting,
developing, and regulating cheerleading across Alberta.
VALUES
EXCELLENCE and INTEGRITY in all that we do: We commit to our members and stakeholders
to provide accountability for our decisions, transparency in our operations, and respect in our
interactions.
PASSION for cheerleading: We are passionate about developing the sport of cheerleading,
promoting participation in cheerleading for life as an athlete, coach, official, administrator,
supporter, or enthusiast.
Dynamic LEADERSHIP: We strive to advance competencies within cheerleading, recognizing
the importance of continuous improvement and innovation.
SAFETY for all: We commit to providing safe, comfortable environments for participation that
foster equality, and sportsmanship, breaking stereotypes to show cheerleading as a sport that
is safe and inclusive for all.
Contributing to COMMUNITY: We celebrate being a member of the cheerleading and
amateur sport communities, work collaboratively to achieve common visions, and recognize
the importance of giving back to communities supporting the development of our sport.
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 04
MESSAGE FROM THE
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
For over 30 years, the Alberta Cheerleading Hiring of a Judging and Coaching Coordinator,
Association has overcome many challenges but has Kim Houle, to oversee the administration of all
steadily grown with a clear mission to promote and coaching and judging programs.
develop cheerleading in Alberta. Despite the COVID- Hiring of a new Legality Consultant, Melissa
19 pandemic hitting us fast and the hardships in front Kolodenko, to provide scholastic rule
of us, our membership’s collective unity allows us to clarification and to assist with the development
be there for one another and identify ways to push of new programs.
forward during these times of uncertainty. Providing virtual ICU credentialing sessions to
enable those across Alberta to credential with
As the pandemic unfolds, the ACA is continuing to ease.
explore avenues to support our members. One way in Improved administrative processes and
which we have done this is by building a dedicated communications for all programs and services.
page on our website for COVID-19 Resources. We Holding meetings with members to answer
have also connected with event producers to discuss questions and identify areas for improvement.
concerns and ideas for next season. We have joined Collaborating with Cheer Canada to
Cheer Canada and PSOs in regular, open discussion implement a new membership registration
to further grow and improve cheerleading. Currently, process.
with the assistance of Cheer Canada, we are working Updating of our website and clarification of
on Return to Play documents to help our sport restart information to better assist our members.
and operate within this changing environment. Improvement of True North floor layouts,
volunteer roles, awards and athlete gifts to give
Each day, I am inspired by the enthusiasm and our participants a better experience.
capabilities of our incredible staff, board of directors,
and members. We are a formidable team, and I could Although there is much uncertainty ahead at this
not be prouder of all that we have accomplished and time, I look ahead to the year feeling inspired and
all that is still left to be discovered. invigorated as we continue on our journey to
promote and develop cheerleading across Alberta.
This report profiles just a few of the highlights of
2019/20. It is clear as we look back that we have We will get through this, together.
much as an organization to celebrate, and I would like
to share with you some of our successes.
MICHELLE MORRELL
Executive Director
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 05
STRATEGIC PLAN
In 2019, the ACA Board of Directors found renewal and expansion with the inclusion of many new
faces and roles. On June 22, 2019, the Board of Directors and Executive Director updated the
2019-2022 Strategic Plan during a Board governance and planning retreat.
The four main goals of the Strategic Plan and a summary of 2019/2020 accomplishments are:
Introduce and Advance Programs and Services
1 Accomplishments:
Include coach session in judges' training.
Improve ACA certification program (to be released)
Offer ICU credentialing virtually.
Improved judges training, education and scheduling.
Increase Member Engagement and Partnerships
2 Accomplishments:
Improved communication through email, newsletters and social media.
Convening of member meetings to educate and vocalize needs and concerns.
Issuance of surveys before and after events.
Increased timeliness of response to member inquiries.
Development of an annual report.
Improve Operational Effectiveness
3 Accomplishments:
Hiring of new staff and contractors, and restructuring of roles.
New membership registration program.
Recording of administrative procedures.
Advancement of relationship with Alberta Sport Connect.
Hiring of a new bookkeeper.
Development of an Executive Director annual performance evaluation process.
Implementation of a Board Evaluation Questionnaire and Board Exit Interview.
Define and Improve Relationship with Cheer Canada
4 Accomplishments:
Participation in meetings with Cheer Canada and PSOs.
Information exchange and inquiries with Cheer Canada.
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 06
MESSAGE FROM THE
PRESIDENT
The ACA began the 2019/2020 season with a review
of our Strategic Plan to continue to guide Working with our Executive Director, we developed
cheerleading in Alberta! In June 2019, the Board and a Board Evaluation Questionnaire. The purpose is
Executive Director updated the 2019/2022 Strategic to identify any issues that require clarification or
Plan during a Governance and Planning retreat. The improvement, close gaps in procedure or policy,
four main goals of the Strategic Plan are: and identify topics for future review or
Introduce and Advance Programs and Services implementation. A Director exit interview was also
Increase Member Engagement and Partnerships created to collect feedback on the overall
Improve Operational Effectiveness experience for Directors and will be used to
Define and Improve ACA’s Relationship with improve the Board’s efficiency and effectiveness.
Cheer Canada Lastly, the Board reviewed our Executive Director
on her role with the ACA.
The ACA is passionate about developing the sport of
cheerleading and promoting participation for life as With our season being cut short from COVID-19, we
an athlete, coach, official, administrator, supporter, would like to thank all members for your ongoing
or enthusiast. The passion for our sport can be heard support and effort to make cheerleading a priority
and felt from the mat to the boardroom. This for our youth. We are very optimistic about our
2019/2020 season, the Board met 11 times to discuss sport this upcoming season and are finding ways to
our strategic plan, to make policy and governance make sure we follow guidelines while continuing
decisions, and to discuss day-to-day matters to the growth of cheerleading in Alberta.
support our ED and Staff.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you to
The Board embraced collaboration and the voice of all of our members who have volunteered on our
our membership by actively heading Scholastic, All- Committees and Task Groups - we could not do the
Star, and Event Producer meetings and attended work we do without your help! Congratulations to
Cheer Canada PSO meetings. We took the feedback all of our teams on wonderful and safe routines this
from our members, fellow PSOs, and Cheer Canada season. To our coaches who volunteer countless
to effectively help our cheer community by listening, hours in pursuit of our sport, thank you!
supporting, and actioning where required.
KAYLYNN MCCORMACK
The Board and ED believed it was essential to hire
staff and consultants to assist with improving our President
coaching and judging programs. I want to thank our
staff and consultants for the extensive time and
effort they have put into the 2019/20 season.
PAGE 07
MEMBERSHIP
CLUBS & SCHOOLS
STATISTICS
29%
+ 2 Schools
93
from 2018/2019
71%
- 1 Club
from 2018/2019
93 schools and clubs in 2019/20 27 CLUBS
versus
92 in 2018/2019.
66 SCHOOLS
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 08
ATHLETES
STATISTICS
3098 ALL-STAR
32%
4567
1469 SCHOLASTIC
68% - 161 Athletes
from 2018/19 (4728)
GENDER
4396 7 164
- 192 + 7 + 27
from 2018/19 (4588) from 2018/19 (0) from 2018/19 (137)
AGE 0-12 13-18 19-54 55+
SCHOLASTIC 16% 16% 0% (28) 0%
ALL-STAR 46% 18% 4% 0%
(1)
TOTAL 62% 34% 4% 0%
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(1) PAGE 09
ALBERTA ZONES
Cheerleading is in
100% of Alberta Zones!
SOUTH | 7 NORTH CENTRAL | 21
1 3 Clubs & 4 Schools
5 4 Clubs & 17 Schools
SOUTH CENTRAL | 6 EDMONTON | 37
2 4 Clubs & 2 Schools 6 3 Clubs & 34 Schools
CALGARY | 9 NORTH EAST | 6
3 5 Clubs & 4 Schools
7 4 Clubs & 2 Schools
CENTRAL | 5 NORTH WEST | 2
4 2 Clubs & 3 Schools
8 2 Clubs
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 10COACHES-IN-TRAINING
STATISTICS
20%
118 ALL-STAR
148 30 SCHOLASTIC
80%
GENDER
143 0 5
AGE 0-12 13-18 19-54 55+
SCHOLASTIC 3% 13% 5% 0%
ALL-STAR 16% 56% 7% 0%
TOTAL 19% 69% 12% 0%
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 11COACHES
STATISTICS
212 ALL-STAR
40%
142 SCHOLASTIC
354
60% - 1 Coach
from 2018/19 (355)
GENDER
327 0 27
+ 11 - 12
from 2018/19 (316) No change 2018/19 (0) from 2018/19 (39)
AGE 13-18 19-54 55+
SCHOLASTIC 4% 36% 0%
(1)
ALL-STAR 12% 48% 0% (2)
TOTAL 16% 84% 0% (2)
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 12ALL-STAR COACHES
PROGRAM REPORT
ICU CERTIFICATES REMOTE (VIRTUAL)
Improvements have been made to our Facilitator
CREDENTIALING
Tracking Sheets to capture all information for the
A remote (virtual) credentialing system was
ICU – this saves time for closeout of data sent to
piloted in December 2019. 10 coaches from
the ICU for a crosscheck.
around the Province participated. The
Certificate preparation is now done monthly. This
process proved successful as it is easy for
enables the ICU to prepare certificates promptly
facilitators to administer and comfortable
and to expedite coaches' receipt time.
for coaches.
We have implemented electronic and paper
systems to track certificates issued and to allow Remote credentialing will continue for
confirmation that coaches have received them coaches outside of the geographic area
through a proof of receipt. where our facilitators are located.
We have worked with the ICU so that coaches A policy will be developed for Remote
credentialing for the first time will receive a hard
Credentialing.
copy certificate; however, for subsequent levels,
We are currently utilizing the remote system
coaches will receive the next level label only to
for ALL credentialing due to COVID-19.
adhere to their original certificate. This will
reduce mailing costs for the ACA. Coaches must
retain their original certificate and keep it in a
safe place.
ALL-STAR COACH CREDENTIALING LEVELS COMPLETED
CREDENTIALING SESSIONS (ICU)
11 EDMONTON 34 NOVICE
14 39
28 114
CALGARY INTERMEDIATE
1 LETHBRIDGE 16 MEDIAN
1 ATHABASCA 9 ADVANCED
1 REMOTE (VIRTUAL) 16 ELITE/PREMIER
+ 10 Sessions - 17 Credentials
from 2018/2019 from 2018/2019
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 13SCHOLASTIC COACHES
PROGRAM REPORT
EXAMINATIONS Online Exams:
Content updated, additional questions added to assist
The online exam system was changed to a
with variety in exam banks, Premier Level exam created
more user-friendly program, ClassMarker,
and access to exams will be set up through a main
which is also used by ICU.
portal (similar to ICU) so that coaches don’t have to
A new practical exam testing system was
wait for an email with the individual exam link.
piloted using Jotform. The system is user
friendly and removes the need for physical
Practical Field Experience Form:
Currently, coaches certifying at Level 3 require 100
documents.
hours of coaching at Level 2, but there is no
ACA COACH CERTIFICATION
requirement for Level 2 coaches. To be consistent with
industry standards, those who wish to certify at Level 2
The ACA Coach Certification course is
will be required to have 100 hours of coaching at Level
currently under review and will be released
1. A PFE form will be required.
within late Spring/early Summer. The review
Certificates:
includes:
Certificates are now issued electronically immediately
upon completion of requirements.
Manual: In Research/Development Stage:
Content and formatting updated.
Virtual Course Training option
Practical Exam:
Teacher/Staff Advisor Guide/Checklist
Content updated and added specific
Premier Division Coach Guide
requirements for number of skills for each level.
Course Schedules: Performance Cheer Online Certification
Coach in Training Program
Updates will be made to course layout to ensure
the best use of time possible for coach learning.
SCHOLASTIC COACH SCHOLASTIC COACH
CERTIFICATION SESSIONS (ACA) CERTIFICATIONS COMPLETED (ACA)
3 EDMONTON
37 L E V E L 1
2 CALGARY 7 22 LEVEL 2 80
1 ATHABASCA
5 LEVEL 3
5 ICU 4 TO ACA 3 CROSSOVERS
- 1 Session 11 RECERTIFICATION (ANY LEVEL)
from 2018/2019
18
-
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA
Certifications PAGE 14
from 2018/2019OFFICIALS
STATISTICS
2%
7%
36 EDMONTON
40 3 CALGARY
90% 1 LETHBRIDGE
GENDER
36 0 4
EXPERIENCE
2- YEARS 50%
3+ YEARS 50%
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 15JUDGING PROGRAM REPORT
In October 2019, two judges, Mia Heitland and All judges were given competition dates at
Adam Ferland, attended Cheer Canada's judges' training and were asked to block off
Scoring Instructor's Training in Ottawa, Ontario. dates in their calendar.
The two-day training provided over 20 hours of
training and covered all aspects of judging. From those that attended judges' training, 40
became certified to judge through the
The ACA held three judges training sessions in successful completion of Cheer Canada's
2019/20. Each session was facilitated by our Judging Certification Exam.
Cheer Canada trained instructors. This was the
first year that training was offered not only in For the 2019/20 season, 32 judges judged two
Edmonton but also in Calgary and Lethbridge. or more competitions, seven judges judged
one to two competitions, and two judges did
Edmonton and Calgary training included not judge any competitions.
sessions for coaches to further educate coaches
to understand scoring methods. Although the season ended early due to
COVID-19, there were 532 judging positions
filled in 2019/20.
JUDGES' TRAINING PARTICIPANTS COACHES' TRAINING PARTICIPANTS
54 EDMONTON 22 EDMONTON
9 CALGARY 67 7 CALGARY 29
4 LETHBRIDGE
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 16JUDGING PROGRAM REPORT CONTINUED
JUDGES' FACEBOOK GROUP JUDGES' MATERIALS
In 2019/20, the Judges' Facebook Group was Time, effort and money were put into building
consistently utilized to increase communication two fully stocked materials bins for our judges
with judges. The group enabled sharing of so that all materials they would need were
information on an ongoing basis to keep judges available to them at each event. These
informed, provided training and tips, notified of materials were organized and easy for judges
event sign ups, provided updates from the cheer to access.
world, and answered judging related questions.
In addition, questions and accompanying videos
JUDGES' POSITIONS
were regularly posted for judges to practice Much work was put into defining judging roles
their skills (typically on a weekly basis). more clearly. Role and responsibility
documents were developed for Supervisory,
COMMUNICATION Score Check, and Safety Judges and the
Tabulation team. This assisted all involved to
To improve communication, we were active in
have a better understanding of the roles. We
the Judge Facebook group, sent regular emails
will add this information to our Judges
to judges, provided event schedules and
Training sessions to further educate current
information further in advance of competitions
and new judges.
than previously (goal was 5-7 days ahead of the
event), asked for judge and event
There was an emphasis placed on judging as
producer feedback after each competition, and
a job/professional position this season. This
provided summaries of feedback to judges post-
led to increased accountability and
event to continually educate, develop and
professionalism within our judging team.
support our judging team.
There is still more work to be done, but this
year, we saw a lot of improvement.
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 17JUDGING PROGRAM REPORT CONTINUED
COMPETITION SCHEDULING NOTE TO MEMBERS
To assist with improvements in judges
Although we are developing initiatives
scheduling for competitions, a new sign up
to increase the understanding of
system (SignUpGenius) was introduced. This judging roles and grow our numbers of
system allowed us to easily share event certified judges, we need help from the
information with judges and enable them to cheer community in Alberta!
sign up for positions in specific sessions at
competitions. For background, the ability to Not only do we need additional judges,
sign up for an event was made available once but we also need judges from outside
the ACA received the order of performance of Edmonton to join our judging team.
from the event producer. This enabled us to Our event producers bear a high cost
verify how many positions were required for for travelling judges, and we want all
each session. While the timing was dependent event producers to thrive to enable a
upon information being received from event great experience for athletes.
producers, there were significant
improvements in this area. Judges could sign- We know that many knowledgeable
up for the sessions they were available for, and experienced individuals across
ensure they had no affiliations and indicate Alberta could greatly contribute in a
their preference for judging position (e.g., judging capacity. We encourage you to
building). This information was then compiled, reach out to us for more information if
judges were checked for affiliations, and
you are interested in judging - we are
confirmation was made to ensure they passed
here for you and need your help to
the judging exam in which they would be
grow cheerleading in Alberta!
judging. Panels were then built for each event.
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 18ASAA COMMISSIONER REPORT May 27, 2020 Re: ASAA Commissioner Report to ACA Membership At the 2019 APM in Red Deer our new ASAA Cheerleading Policy was passed. Thank you to all the coaches who participated in creating this policy. Unfortunately, Metro Edmonton Zones and ASAA Provincials needed to be cancelled due to COVID-19. The ASAA spent most of March and April trying to find ways to potentially still run the championships, but eventually had to concede that it would be far more difficult to do and would not replicate the championship in a way that would honour our athletes or coaches.The host for the 2020 ASAA Provincials was Harry Ainlay High School and the 2021 championships was slated to be hosted by Morinville Community High School, however due to the cancellation the hosts have been shifted in order to allow those hosts who lost out on 2020 to still run a championship. The next two hosts will be Harry Ainlay High School for 2021 and Morinville Community High School for 2022. Potential changes for 2020/21 are the division names in the ASAA registration system. I know this has caused a lot of grief over the past few years, but we are now planning on aligning the names of the ASAA divisions with those of Cheer Canada. The reason we hadn’t already done so was to allow time to make sure Cheer Canada would not make any other changes to names or divisions. This is being brought in as a Notice of Motion at the ASAA AGM in June. If you have any questions regarding ASAA policy or divisions, please feel free to contact me at jenniferguiney3@gmail.com or Joel Bundock at joel@asaa.ca. JENNIFER GUINEY ASAA Commissioner 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 19
2019/20 SANCTIONED
COMPETITIONS
In 2019-2020, 16 competitions were sanctioned by the ACA.
10 of these competitions were held and 6 were postponed/cancelled
due to COVID-19.
Competitions Held:
Inspire Cheer & Dance Championships (Edmonton)
Cold Snap Cheer & Dance Championships (Edmonton)
Imagine Cheer and Dance Championship (Lethbridge)
PAC Battle of Champions (Calgary)
Victoria Cheer Championships (Edmonton)
Rise Up Cheer Challenge (Stony Plain)
Edwin Parr Cheerfest (Athabasca)
Red Deer Cheer & Dance Challenge (Red Deer)
True North Cheer & Dance Championships (Edmonton)
Cheerific Western Cheer Challenge (Edmonton)
Postponed/Cancelled Due to COVID-19:
Stampede City Showdown (Calgary)
Metro Senior High Edmonton Zone Cheerleading Championships
(Edmonton)
ACA Elementary/Junior High Edmonton Zone Competition (Edmonton)
ASAA Senior High Provincial Championships (Edmonton)
ACA Elementary/Junior High Provincial Championships (Edmonton)
All-Star Cheer Extravaganza (Edmonton)
The Elementary/Junior High and Senior High Zones and Provincials
remain important competitions for school teams. Although the
competitions were cancelled due to COVID-19, we would like to thank
our hosts for their contributions and for continuing to host in 2021. Thank
you St. Oscar Romero Catholic High School for hosting Zones and Harry
Ainlay School for hosting Provincials. We look forward to working with
you again in 2021!
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 202020 TRUE NORTH CHEER &
DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS OVERVIEW
TEAMS
The 2020 True North Cheerleading and Dance 205 58 SCHOLASTIC | 28%
Championships was held at the Edmonton Expo 147 ALL-STAR | 72%
Centre in Edmonton from February 28th to + 2 Teams
from 2018/2019 (203)
March 1st, 2020.
This event has raised the profile of the sport of ATHLETES
3096
cheerleading in Alberta, which has helped us to 985 SCHOLASTIC | 32%
2111 ALL-STAR | 68%
29%
grow and change attitudes about the true
- 76 Athletes
athleticism and leadership that these athletes
from 2018/2019 (3172)
commit.
COACHES
In addition, this event is the ACA’s major 371 101 SCHOLASTIC | 27%
270 ALL-STAR | 73%
fundraiser for the year. Funds raised assist our
organization to pay for operating costs, provide
- 1 Coach
from 2018/2019 (372)
education and training of coaches and judges,
offer annual scholarships and meet the needs
of school and all-star cheerleading programs in 2019 2020
the Province.
PROVINCES # % # %
Alberta 178 88% 183 89%
Saskatchewan 14 7% 17 8%
SPECTATORS Manitoba 7 3% 3 1%
5004 4 2% 2 1%
- 497 Spectators British Columbia
from 2018/2019 (5501) TOTAL 203 100% 205 100%
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 212020 TRUE NORTH CHEER & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS In 2020, the ACA incorporated numerous improvements to our True North Cheer & Dance Championships. These improvements were made for you, our dedicated clubs, schools, coaches, CITs, athletes and judges who continue to support us and encourage us to keep raising the bar. Our post-competition survey results received 196 responses from spectators, coaches, and athletes. 80% of respondents stated that True North met or exceeded their expectations, which we are very thankful for. Some of our 2020 improvements included: Re-designed floor plans in both the competition hall and warm-up hall. Improved medals for second and third place winners. Award blankets for all first-place winners. Food trucks. Additional vendors - we had 25! Improved volunteer management and the addition of a new role - "Head Volunteer". Improved athlete gifts (scrunchies) and throwaways (sunglasses, re-usable straws, necklaces). Thanks to your input and our observations, we have many more improvements planned for our next True North competition. We are looking forward to continuing to improve and extend our sincere thanks to all those that attend and support the ACA. We would like to thank our long-time Platinum Sponsor, Total Spirt Cheerleading. Their sponsorship and friendship have been truly appreciated, and we love the True North gear that they create! Thank you Total Spirit! 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 22
2020 TRUE NORTH CHEER & DANCE
CHAMPIONSHIPS THE DETAILS
(ALL-STAR)
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 232020 TRUE NORTH CHEER & DANCE
CHAMPIONSHIPS THE DETAILS
(ALL-STAR)
29%
20
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 242020 TRUE NORTH CHEER & DANCE
CHAMPIONSHIPS THE DETAILS
(SCHOLASTIC)
29%
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 252020 TRUE NORTH CHEER & DANCE
CHAMPIONSHIPS THE DETAILS
(SCHOLASTIC)
29%
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 26AWARDS NOMINEES Annually, the ACA recognizes the outstanding work and achievements of individuals and teams who have contributed to the sport of cheerleading in Alberta. Although we may not be presenting awards in person this year, we have recognized all nominees and recipients through social media and our website. All recipients will be receiving a physical award. Please review and send congratulations to the 2019/20 awards nominees and recipients! Scholarships (High School and Post-Secondary) This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated continued commitment to the sport of cheerleading. Nominees should be active role models within the school and wider communities and somebody who possesses positive attributes such as leadership, teamwork, inclusion, hard work and integrity. High School Scholarship Nominees Post-Secondary School Scholarship Nominees Alyssa Evans, Rundle College Alivia Ziolkowski, Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton Brianna Sams, Alberta Cheer Empire Caitie Benedictson, Perfect Storm Athletics – Calgary Hope Forster, Jasper Place High School Jane Gosling, Cheerific Jaidyn Boyd, Perfect Storm Athletics – Calgary Julianna Durham, University of Alberta Olivia Drier, Deep Blue Athletics Nicole Chang, University of Alberta Rubie Shatford, Ross Sheppard High School Paulla Conway, Sister Annata Brockman Megan Campbell, Perfect Storm Athletics – Sherwood Vanessa Havery, Perfect Storm Athletics - Calgary Park 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 27
AWARDS
NOMINEES
Athlete of the Year All-Star Athlete of the Year Nominees
Abby Zinken, Premier Academy – Red Deer
(Scholastic and All-Star)
Alissa Van Diemen, Perfect Storm Athletics –
This award is given to an individual who has Lethbridge
demonstrated continued commitment and Alivia Ziolkowski, Perfect Storm Athletics –
Edmonton
excellence in the sport of cheerleading
Bronwyn Edmonds, Extreme Cheer Sensation
through their role as a cheer athlete.
Brook Pawlick, Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton
Callie Kowlazyk, Deep Blue Athletics
Scholastic Athlete of the Year Nominees Carolin Bastien, Alberta Cheer Empire
Adriel Dawood, VF Chargers Junior High Cheer Hallie Jutras, Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton
Team Hanna Ruis, Deep Blue Athletics
Brenna Karczmarczyk, Edwin Parr Jr. High School Jada Scott, Perfect Storm Athletics – Lethbridge
Jacob Raw, Paul Kane High School Kaitlin Taylor, Deep Blue Athletics
Jason Hamlett, St. Oscar Romero High School Lauren Ell, Calgary Stars
Kayle Mak, Paul Kane High School Madison Taylor, Deep Blue Athletics
Lore Pasaran Ugarte, Victoria School of the Arts Morgan Lachance, Matrix Cheer Allstars
Meaghan Sager, Harry Ainlay High School Naomi Quefelec, Perfect Storm Athletics – Calgary
Niamh Russell, Austin O’Brien High School Reagan Marsters, Perfect Storm Athletics -
Rubie Shatford, Ross Sheppard High School Edmonton
Rylee Harding, Coalbanks Elementary School Rhea Madsen, Alberta Cheer Empire
Shyanne Boon, Morinville Community High Sara Yaremko, Perfect Storm Athletics – Sherwood
School Park
Shailyn Rockey, Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton
Tori Jack, Perfect Storm Athletics - Lethbridge
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 28AWARDS
NOMINEES
Novice Coach of the Scholastic Novice Coach of the Year Nominees
Emma Shebansky, Christ the King
Year Kendra Stamper, Christ the King
Natasha Danyliuk, Johnny Bright School
(Scholastic and All-Star)
Shauna Stamper, Christ the King
This award is given to new (within first three
years of being fully certified) coaches who have All-Star Novice Coach of the Year Nominees
demonstrated continued commitment, support Alex Cross, Perfect Storm Athletics – Edmonton
and excellence in the sport of cheerleading Carley Spears, Premier Academy - Bonnyville
through their role as a coach. Jenna Livingston, Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton
Tamara Nawrot, Premier Academy - Bonnyville
Coach of the Year All-Star Coach of the Year Nominees
Annie Pham, Alberta Cheer Empire
(Scholastic and All-Star) April LaChance, Matrix Cheer All-Stars
This award is given to an individual who has Dannica Robertson, Champions Dance and
demonstrated continued commitment, support Cheerleading
and excellence in the sport of cheerleading David Liska, Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton
through their role as a coach. Erin Phelan, Alberta Cheer Empire
Jenelle Adams, Deep Blue Athletics
Jenna Jelinski, Ultimate Cheer Fusion
Scholastic Coach of the Year Nominees Jessica Haggath, Sabres Cheer
Breanne Kruger, W.P. Wagner High School Jodi Poirier, Calgary Stars
Brittany Ringuette, G.H. Primeau Junior High School Kaylynn McCormack, Perfect Storm Athletics –
Julie Arsenault, Michael Strembitsky School Edmonton
Sarah Allen, VF Chargers Junior High Cheer Team Leanne Livingston, Perfect Storm Athletics – Edmonton
Wanda Semashkewich, Edwin Parr Jr. High School Melissa Kirkendall, Premier Academy - Bonnyville
Nicole Colby, Deep Blue Athletics
Nicole Kennedy, Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 29AWARDS
NOMINEES
Rookie Judge of the Year
Nominees
Annie Pham
Cady Paproski
This award is given to a judge in their first or
Dana Boschee
second year of judging who has demonstrated a
Katelyn Cabalo
high level of officiating skills and shown
Maegan Shtokal
enthusiasm to learn and grow into their role.
William Kwok
Judge of the Year
Nominees
Adam Ferland
Breanne Cunningham
This award is given to a judge with three or
Christie Roethlingshoefer
more seasons of judging experience. The
Holly Elliott
recipient will have demonstrated excellence in
Jenna Lau
their officiating and will have upheld
Melissa Kolodenko
professional standards throughout the season. Mia Heitland
Sara Hyland
Teacher Advisor of the
Nominee
Jamie Iversen, Riverview Middle School
Year
This is a NEW award given to a Teacher Advisor
who has demonstrated outstanding service and
commitment in a scholastic cheerleading
program through teaching, advising, and
mentoring.
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 30AWARDS
NOMINEES
Supporting School &
Community Spirit Award
This award was created to recognize school or club Cheer Force Jets | BRONZE
Perfect Storm Athletics – Calgary | BRONZE
teams who are working to increase school and/or
Perfect Storm Athletics – Edmonton | SILVER
community spirit by cheering at events or volunteering
their time in their community.
Team Sportsmanship
Award
This award is given to teams who have Christ the King
Drumheller Dynos Legacy
demonstrated continued levels of sportsmanship,
Salisbury Composite High School
positive attitudes and fair play, and have positively
Premier Academy - Bonnyville
contributed to the school and/or wider community.
AND THE WINNERS ARE........
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 31AWARDS RECIPIENTS High School Scholarship OLIVIA DRIER | Deep Blue Athletics Post-Secondary School Scholarship NICOLE CHANG | University of Alberta Team Sportsmanship Award DRUMHELLER DYNOS LEGACY Supporting School & Community Spirit Award CHEER FORCE JETS | BRONZE PERFECT STORM ATHLETICS – CALGARY | BRONZE PERFECT STORM ATHLETICS – EDMONTON | SILVER Rookie Judge of the Year DANA BOSCHEE Judge of the Year BREANNE CUNNINGHAM Teacher Advisor of the Year JAMIE IVERSEN | Riverview Middle School 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 32
AWARDS RECIPIENTS Novice Coach of the Year | Scholastic KENDRA STAMPER | Christ the King School Novice Coach of the Year | All-Star MELISSA KIRKENDALL | Premier Academy - Bonnyville Coach of the Year | Scholastic WANDA SEMASHKEWICH | Edwin Parr Jr. High School Coach of the Year | All-Star ANNIE PHAM | Alberta Cheer Empire Athlete of the Year | Scholastic JASON HAMLETT | St. Oscar Romero Catholic High School Athlete of the Year | All-Star ALIVIA ZIOLKOWSKI | Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 33
2020/21 SEASON FOCUS We have many plans for 2020/2021. Although some of these plans may change due to COVID-19, we are pleased to provide you with an overview of some of the things we are are focusing on: Planning session to review our governance structure and update our Strategic Plan. Review of I.D. Card process. Review of, and improvements to, the Membership Registration process. Development of guidelines and policies for Worlds Bids. Development of an event Cancellation and Refund Policy. Implementation of 2020/21 Music Policy. Release of new Competition Policy. Review of ways to improve Judges Training and Scheduling. Review of ACA and Event Producer Roles and responsibilities for judging and Cheer Genie. Development of new event Sanctioning Guidelines and policies. Development of Judge-in-training and Coach-in-training programs. Development of Teacher/Staff Advisor information. Improved support and processes for ACA Zones and Provincials. In addition to the above, to assist members financially during COVID-19, the ACA Membership fees will not be increasing for the 2020/21 season; however, they will likely increase for the 2021/22 season. True North fees will not be changing; however, crossover athlete fees will increase, and there may be a minimum team requirement for those competing for Worlds Bids. 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 34
2019/20
MEMBER CLUBS
Stronger Together
Adrenaline Athletics | Clairmont
Alberta Cheer Empire - North | Edmonton
Alberta Cheer Empire - South | Edmonton
Calgary Stars Gymnastics and Cheerleading Centre | Calgary
Champions Dance & Cheerleading | Calgary
Cheer Force Jets | Cold Lake
Deep Blue Athletics | Spruce Grove
Diamond Elite Cheerleading | Okotoks
Dynasty Cheer All Stars Inc. | Calgary
Dynos Legacy All-Star Cheerleading | Drumheller
Extreme Cheer Sensation | Lethbridge
Grande Prairie Gymnastics (Gymniks All Stars) | Grande Prairie
Matrix Cheer All-Stars | Strathmore
Northern Cheerleading (Norfort Gymnastics) | Fort McMurray
Perfect Storm Athletics - Calgary | Calgary
Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton | Edmonton
Perfect Storm Athletics - Lethbridge | Lethbridge
Perfect Storm Athletics - Sherwood Park | Sherwood Park
Premier Academy Cheerleading and Tumbling - Bonnyville | Bonnyville
Premier Academy Cheerleading and Tumbling - Fort McMurray | Fort McMurray
Premier Academy Cheerleading and Tumbling - Red Deer | Red Deer
Rocky Rush Cheerleading Club | Rocky Mountain House
Royalty Elite Athletics | Leduc
Sabres Cheer Sport & Tumbling | Rochfort Bridge
Stingerz Elite Allstar Cheerleading | Drumheller
Ultimate Cheer Fusion | Medicine Hat
University of Calgary Cheerleading | Calgary
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 352019/20
MEMBER SCHOOLS
Stronger Together
Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School | Sherwood Park
Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High | Ardrossan
Austin O'Brien High School | Edmonton
Bessie Nichols School | Edmonton
Buck Mountain Central School | Buck Lake
Christ The King | Edmonton
Clover Bar Junior High | Sherwood Park
Coalbanks Elementary School | Lethbridge
D.S. Mackenzie School | Edmonton
Dan Knott Junior High School | Edmonton
Dr. Donald Massey School | Edmonton
Dr. Margaret - Ann Armour School | Edmonton
Dr. Morris Gibson School | Okotoks
Ecole Dickinsfield | Edmonton
Ecole Joe Clark | High River
Edwin Parr Jr. High | Athabasca
Edwin Parr Sr. High | Athabasca
Ellerslie Campus School | Edmonton
FFCA South Middle School | Calgary
Frank Maddock High School | Drayton Valley
G.H. Primeau Junior High School | Morinville
George McDougall High School | Airdrie
Harry Ainlay High School | Edmonton
Holy Trinity Catholic High School | Edmonton
HW Pickup Middle School | Drayton Valley
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 362019/20
MEMBER SCHOOLS
Stronger Together
Jasper Place High School | Edmonton
John D. Bracco Junior High School | Edmonton
Johnny Bright School | Edmonton
Joseph M Demko School | St. Albert
Keheewin Elementary School | Edmonton
Kenilworth Junior High School | Edmonton
Kim Hung School | Edmonton
Landing Trail Intermediate School | Gibbons
Landing Trail School | Gibbons
Lillian Osborne | Edmonton
Londonderry School | Edmonton
MacEwan University | Edmonton
McNally High School | Edmonton
Michael Strembitsky School | Edmonton
Millwoods Christian School | Edmonton
Morinville Community High School | Morinville
Okotoks Junior High School | Okotoks
Onoway Jr/Sr High School | Onoway
Ottewell Junior High School | Edmonton
Park Meadows Elementary School | Lethbridge
Paul Kane High School | St. Albert
Progressive Academy | Edmonton
Renert School Cheer | Calgary
Riverview Middle School | Devon
Ross Sheppard High School | Edmonton
Rundle Academy | Calgary
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 372019/20
MEMBER SCHOOLS
Stronger Together
Saint Oscar Romero High School | Edmonton
Salisbury Composite High School | Sherwood Park
Senator Riley Middle School | High River
Sherwood Heights Junior High School | Sherwood Park
Sir George Simpson Junior High School | St. Albert
Sister Annata Brockman Catholic School | Edmonton
Spruce Avenue School | Edmonton
St. John Bosco Catholic Elementary School | Edmonton
University of Alberta Cheerleading | Edmonton
VF Chargers Junior High Cheer Team | St. Albert
Victoria School of The Arts | Edmonton
W.D. Cuts Junior High School | St. Albert
W.P. Wagner High School | Edmonton
Westmount Jr. High School | Edmonton
Whispering Hills Primary School | Athabasca
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 38SPONSORS &
SUPPORTERS
The ACA would like to thank Alberta Sport Connection
(ASC) for their grant support in 2019/20. We received
$39,193.00 in funding which was a $2,053 increase from
the 2018/19. Although there has been some changes with
ASC this past year, they are always ready to help us out
through information and advice!
The ACA continued to grow our partnership with Total
Spirit Cheerleading, as a Platinum Sponsor of our 2020
True North Cheer and Dance Championships. Total Spirit
also provided us with True North gear to give out to our
members through contests. Thank you Total Spirit!
Our continued True North DJ, A/V and Judges
scoring hardware provider Cheerific, provided the
live feed to the coaches' lounge at True North.
Thank you Cheerific for being onsite for all of the
ACA's large sanctioned events!
Although there was no casino in 2019/20, we are
thankful for the support the AGLC has provided us
over the years and the funds that we have carried over
to help us in 2019/20! We are looking forward to our
2020 or 2021 casino once re-scheduled.
2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 39ANNUAL REPORT
2019/20
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