2019/20 ACA Annual Report

ALBERTA CHEERLEADING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20

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 INTEGRITY and 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. LEADERSHIPDynamic: 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. COMMUNITYContributing to : 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 02

ABOUT 2019-20 Board of Directors THE ACA Front row (left to right): Annie Pham, Amanda Trundle, The sport of cheerleading in Alberta has Michelle Morrell. Back row (left to right): Carter continued to grow over the past decade. Buchanan, Kaylynn McCormack, Travis Pang, Deanna Over 30 years ago (1984), cheerleading Kibblewhite, Trevor Robertson. was first recognized as a sport with the Alberta Schools Athletic Association. The Through training and Alberta Cheerleading Association (ACA) mentoring of coaches was officially registered as a not-for- and officials, the ACA profit organization under the Societies cultivates skilled, Act in 1988. dedicated, and ambitious leaders while The ACA continues to promote, foster, helping to build the sport and regulate cheerleading in Alberta to in Alberta. develop leadership, respect in sport and long-term athletes of all ages and PAGE 02 genders. 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA

CONTENTS According to Wikipedia, an annual report is a comprehensive report on a company's activities throughout the preceding year. Annual reports are intended to give shareholders and other interested people information about the company's activities and financial performance. They may be considered as grey literature. Most jurisdictions require companies to prepare and disclose annual reports, and many require the annual report to be filed at the company's registry. Companies listed on a stock exchange are also required to report at more frequent intervals (depending upon the rules of the stock exchange involved). 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Website has been updated Kerry Melissa and Kim joined. Kim started August 2019. MICHELLE MORRELL PAGE 02 Executive Director 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA

STRATEGIC PLAN 2019-2022 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 are:  Introduce and Advance Programs and Services Increase Member Engagement and Partnerships Improve Operational Effectiveness Define and Improve ACA’s Relationship with Cheer Canada 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02

PRESIDENT'S REPORT BOARD EMAILS, RETREAT, STRAT PLAN, CHEER CANADA MEETINGS. Board evaluation questionnaire. Board exit survey. 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 are:  Introduce and Advance Programs and Services Increase Member Engagement and Partnerships Improve Operational Effectiveness Define and Improve ACA’s Relationship with Cheer Canada KAYLYNN MCCORMACK PAGE 02 President 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA

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 66 SCHOOLS 92 in 2018/2019. PAGE 02 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA

ATHLETES STATISTICS 32% 3098 ALL-STAR 4567 1469 SCHOLASTIC 68% - 161 Athletes GENDER from 2018/19 (4728) 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% TOTAL 18% 4% 0% 62% (1) 34% 4% 0% 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA (1) PAGE 02

ALBERTA ZONES Cheerleading is in 100% of Alberta Zones! 1 SOUTH | 7 5 NORTH CENTRAL | 21 3 Clubs & 4 Schools  4 Clubs & 17 Schools 2 SOUTH CENTRAL | 6 6 EDMONTON | 37 4 Clubs & 2 Schools 3 Clubs & 34 Schools 3 CALGARY | 9 7 NORTH EAST | 6 5 Clubs & 4 Schools 4 Clubs & 2 Schools 4 CENTRAL | 5 8 NORTH WEST | 2 2 Clubs & 3 Schools 2 Clubs PAGE 02 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA

COACHES-IN-TRAINING STATISTICS 80% 118 ALL-STAR 30 SCHOLASTIC 148 20% GENDER 0 5 143 AGE 0-12 13-18 19-54 55+ SCHOLASTIC 3% 13% 5% 0%  0% ALL-STAR 16% 56% 7% 0% TOTAL 19% 69% 12% PAGE 02 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA

COACHES STATISTICS 40% 212 ALL-STAR 354 142 SCHOLASTIC 60% - 1 Coach from 2018/19 (355) GENDER 327 0 27 + 11 No change 2018/19 (0) - 12 from 2018/19 (316) from 2018/19 (39) AGE 13-18 19-54 55+ SCHOLASTIC 4% 36% 0% ALL-STAR 12% 48% (1) TOTAL 0% (2) 16% 84% 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA 0% (2) PAGE 02

ALL-STAR COACHES PROGRAM REPORT ICU CERTIFICATES REMOTE (VIRTUAL) Improvements have been made to our Facilitator CREDENTIALING Tracking Sheets to capture all information for the ICU – this saves time for closeout of data sent to A remote (virtual) credentialing system was the ICU for a crosscheck. piloted in December 2019. 10 coaches from Certificate preparation is now done monthly. around the Province participated. The This enables the ICU to prepare certificates in process proved successful as it is easy for promptly and to expedite coaches' receipt time. facilitators to administer and comfortable We have implemented electronic and paper for coaches. 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 39 INTERMEDIATE 14 CALGARY 28 16 MEDIAN 114 1 LETHBRIDGE  9 ADVANCED 16 ELITE/PREMIER 1 ATHABASCA 1 REMOTE (VIRTUAL) + 10 Sessions - 17 Credentials from 2018/2019 from 2018/2019 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02

SCHOLASTIC COACHES PROGRAM REPORT EXAMINATIONS Online Exams: The online exam system was changed to a Content updated, additional questions added to more user-friendly program, ClassMarker, assist with variety in exam banks, Premier Level which is also used by ICU. exam created and access to exams will be set up A new practical exam testing system was through a main portal (similar to ICU) so that piloted using Jotform. The system is user coaches don’t have to wait for an email with the friendly and removes the need for physical individual exam link. documents. Practical Field Experience Form: ACA COACH CERTIFICATES Currently, coaches certifying at Level 3 require 100 hours of coaching at Level 2, but there is no Certificates are now issued electronically requirement for Level 2 coaches. To be immediately upon completion of requirements. consistent with industry standards, those who wish to certify at Level 2 will be required to have ACA COACH CERTIFICATION 100 hours of coaching at Level 1. A PFE form will be required to confirm these hours.  The ACA Coach Certification course is currently In Research/Development Stage: under review and will be released within late Virtual Course Training option Spring/early Summer. The review includes: Teacher Advisor Guide/Checklist Premier Division Coach Guide Manual: Performance Cheer Online Certification Coach in Training Program Content and formatting updated. Practical Exam: Content updated and added specific requirements for a number of skills tested for each level. Course Schedules: Updates will be made to course layout to ensure the SCHOLASTIC COACHbest use of time possible for coach learning. SCHOLASTIC COACH CERTIFICATION SESSIONS (ACA) CERTIFICATIONS COMPLETED (ACA) 3 EDMONTON 7 37 LEVEL 1 80 2 CALGARY 22 LEVEL 2 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 02 from 2018/2019

OFFICIALS STATISTICS 2% 36 EDMONTON 7% 3 CALGARY 1 LETHBRIDGE 40 90% GENDER 36 04 EXPERIENCE 50% 50% 2- YEARS 3+ YEARS PAGE 02 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA

JUDGING 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. 40From those that attended judges' training, The ACA held three judges training sessions in became certified to judge through the 2019/20. Each session was facilitated by our successful completion of Cheer Canada's Cheer Canada trained instructors. This was the Judging Certification Exam. first year that training was offered not only in Edmonton but also in Calgary and Lethbridge. For the 2019/20 season, 32 judges judged two or more competitions, seven judges judged Edmonton and Calgary training included one to two competitions, and two judges did sessions for coaches to further educate coaches not judge any competitions. to understand scoring methods. Although the season ended early due to 532COVID-19, there were judging positions filled in 2019/20. JUDGES' TRAINING PARTICIPANTS COACHES' TRAINING PARTICIPANTS 54 EDMONTON 67 22 EDMONTON 29 9 CALGARY 7 CALGARY  4 LETHBRIDGE  2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02

JUDGING 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 enables 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, notify of materials were organized and easy for judges event sign-ups, provide updates from the cheer to access. world and to answer judging related questions. JUDGES' POSITIONS In addition, questions and accompanying videos are regularly posted for judges to practice their Much work was put into defining judging roles skills (typically on a weekly basis). more clearly. Role and responsibility documents were developed for Supervisory, COMMUNICATION Score Check and Safety Judges and the To improve communication, we were active in Tabulation team. This assisted all involved to the Judge Facebook group, sent regular emails have a better understanding of the roles. We to judges, provided event schedules and will add this information to our Judges information further in advance of competitions Training sessions to further educate current than previously (goal was 5-7 days ahead of the and new judges. 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 saw a lot of improvement. 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02

JUDGING PROGRAM REPORT CONTINUED COMPETITION SCHEDULING NOTE TO MEMBERS Although we are developing several To assist with improvements in judges initiatives to increase the scheduling for competitions, a new sign-up understanding of judging roles and system (SignUpGenius) was introduced. This grow our numbers of certified judges, system allowed us to easily share event we need help from the cheer information with judges and enable them to 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. PAGE 02 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA

ASAA 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 [email protected] or Joel Bundock at [email protected]. JENNIFER GUINEY PAGE 02 ASAA Commissioner 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA

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 PAGE 02 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 2 0 1 9 / 2 0 A N N U A L R EfPoOrwRaTrd|toAwCoArking with you again in 2021!

2020 TRUE NORTH CHEER & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS OVERVIEW The 2020 True North Cheerleading and Dance 205 TEAMS Championships was held at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Edmonton on February 28th to March 58 SCHOLASTIC | 28% 1st, 2020. 147 ALL-STAR | 72% + 3 Teams from 2018/2019 (203) The event has raised the profile of the sport of 3096 ATHLETES cheerleading in Alberta, which has helped us to grow and change attitudes about the true 2 9 %985 SCHOLASTIC | 32% athleticism and leadership that these athletes commit. 2111 ALL-STAR | 68% In addition to this, the event is the ACA’s major - 76 Athletes fundraiser for the year. Funds raised assist our organization to pay for operating costs, provide from 2018/2019 (3172) education and training of coaches and judges, offer annual scholarships and meet the needs 371 COACHES of school and all-star cheerleading programs in the Province. 101 SCHOLASTIC | 27% 270 ALL-STAR | 73% - 1 Coach from 2018/2019 (372) 2019 2020 5004 SPECTATORS PROVINCES #% #% 178 88% 183 89% - 497 Spectators Alberta 14 7% 17 8% Saskatchewan 7 3% 3 1% from 2018/2019 (5501) Manitoba 4 2% 2 1% British Columbia 203 100% 205 100% TOTAL 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02

2020 TRUE NORTH CHEER & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS THE DETAILS (ALL-STAR) 20 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02

2020 TRUE NORTH CHEER & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS THE DETAILS (ALL-STAR) 29% 20 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02

2020 TRUE NORTH CHEER & DANCE THE DETAILS CHAMPIONSHIPS (SCHOLASTIC) 29% 20 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02

2020 TRUE NORTH CHEER & DANCE THE DETAILS CHAMPIONSHIPS (SCHOLASTIC) 29% 20 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02

2020 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, 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 another long list of improvements 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 02

AWARDS 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 may be 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 02

AWARDS NOMINEES Athlete of the Year All-Star Athlete of the Year Nominees (Scholastic and All-Star) Abby Zinken, Premier Academy – Red Deer This award is given to an individual who has Alissa Van Diemen, Perfect Storm Athletics – demonstrated continued commitment and Lethbridge excellence in the sport of cheerleading Alivia Ziolkowski, Perfect Storm Athletics – through their role as a cheerleader. Edmonton Bronwyn Edmonds, Extreme Cheer Sensation Scholastic Athlete of the Year Nominees Brook Pawlick, Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton Callie Kowlazyk, Deep Blue Athletics Adriel Dawood, VF Chargers Junior High Cheer Carolin Bastien, Alberta Cheer Empire Team Hallie Jutras, Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton Brenna Karczmarczyk, Edwin Parr Jr. High School Hanna Ruis, Deep Blue Athletics Jacob Raw, Paul Kane High School Jada Scott, Perfect Storm Athletics – Lethbridge Jason Hamlett, St. Oscar Romero High School Kaitlin Taylor, Deep Blue Athletics Kayle Mak, Paul Kane High School Lauren Ell, Calgary Stars Lore Pasaran Ugarte, Victoria School of the Arts Madison Taylor, Deep Blue Athletics Meaghan Sager, Harry Ainlay High School Morgan Lachance, Matrix Cheer Allstars Niamh Russell, Austin O’Brien High School Naomi Quefelec, Perfect Storm Athletics – Calgary Rubie Shatford, Ross Sheppard High School Reagan Marsters, Perfect Storm Athletics - Rylee Harding, Coalbanks Elementary School Edmonton Shyanne Boon, Morinville Community High Rhea Madsen, Alberta Cheer Empire School Sara Yaremko, Perfect Storm Athletics – Sherwood Park Shailyn Rockey, Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton Tori Jack, Perfect Storm Athletics - Lethbridge 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02

AWARDS NOMINEES Novice Coach of the Scholastic Novice Coach of the Year Nominees Year Emma Shebansky, Christ the King (Scholastic and All-Star) Kendra Stamper, Christ the King This award may be given to new (within first Natasha Danyliuk, Johnny Bright School three years of being fully-certified) coaches who Shauna Stamper, Christ the King have demonstrated continued commitment, support and excellence in the sport of All-Star Novice Coach of the Year Nominees cheerleading through their role as a Coach. Alex Cross, Perfect Storm Athletics – Edmonton Carley Spears, Premier Academy - Bonnyville Jenna Livingston, Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton Tamara Nawrot, Premier Academy - Bonnyville Coach of the Year All-Star Coach of the Year Nominees (Scholastic and All-Star) Annie Pham, Alberta Cheer Empire This award is given to an individual who has April LaChance, Matrix Cheer All-Stars demonstrated continued commitment, support Dannica Robertson, Champions Dance and and excellence in the sport of cheerleading Cheerleading through their role as a Coach. David Liska, Perfect Storm Athletics Erin Phelan, Alberta Cheer Empire Scholastic Coach of the Year Nominees Jenelle Adams, Deep Blue Athletics Jenna Jelinski, Ultimate Cheer Fusion Breanne Kruger, W.P. Wagner High School Jessica Haggath, Sabres Cheer Brittany Ringuette, G.H. Primeau Junior High School Jodi Poirier, Calgary Stars Julie Arsenault, Michael Strembitsky School Kaylynn McCormack, Perfect Storm Athletics – Sarah Allen, VF Chargers Junior High Cheer Team Edmonton Wanda Semashkewich, Edwin Parr Jr. High School Leanne Livingston, Perfect Storm Athletics – Edmonton Melissa Kirkendall, Premier Academy - Bonnyville Nicole Colby, Deep Blue Athletics Nicole Kennedy, Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02

AWARDS NOMINEES Rookie Judge of the Year Nominees This award is given to a Judge in their first or Annie Pham second year of judging who has demonstrated a Cady Paproski high level of officiating skills and shown Dana Boschee enthusiasm to learn and grow into their role. Katelyn Cabalo Maegan Shtokal William Kwok Judge of the Year Nominees This award is given to a Judge with three or Adam Ferland more seasons of judging experience. The Breanne Cunningham recipient will have demonstrated excellence in Christie Roethlingshoefer their officiating and will have upheld Holly Elliott professional standards throughout the season. Jeanna Lau Melissa Kolodenko Mia Heitland Sara Hyland Teacher Advisor of the Nominee Year  Jamie Iversen, Riverview Middle School 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 02

AWARDS NOMINEES Supporting School & Community Spirit Award This award was created to recognize school or club Cheer Force Jets | BRONZE teams who are working to increase school and/or Perfect Storm Athletics – Calgary | BRONZE community spirit by cheering at events or volunteering Perfect Storm Athletics – Edmonton | SILVER their time in their community. Team Sportsmanship Christ the King Award Drumheller Dynos Legacy Salisbury Composite High School This award will be given to teams who have Premier Academy - Bonnyville demonstrated continued levels of sportsmanship, positive attitudes, fair play and have positively contributed to the school and/or wider community. AND THE WINNERS ARE........ 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02

AWARDS RECIPIENTS High School Scholarship OLIVIA DRIER | Deep Blue Athletics | High School Scholarship Post-Secondary School Scholarship NICOLE CHANGE | University of Alberta | Post-Secondary School Scholarship 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 02

AWARDS RECIPIENTS Novice Coach of the Year | Scholastic KENDRA STAMPER | Christ the King School | Scholastic Novice Coach of the Year Novice Coach of the Year | All-Star MELISSA KIRKENDALL | Premier Academy - Bonnyville | All-Star Novice Coach of the Year Coach of the Year | Scholastic WANDA SEMASHKEWICH | Edwin Parr Jr. High School | Scholastic Coach of the Year Coach of the Year | All-Star ANNIE PHAM | Alberta Cheer Empire | All-Star Coach of the Year Athlete of the Year | Scholastic JASON HAMLETT | St. Oscar Romero Catholic High School | Scholastic Athlete of the Year Athlete of the Year | All-Star ALIVIA ZIOLKOWSKI | Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton | All-Star Athlete of the Year 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02

2020/21 SEASON UPDATES Planning session to review our governance structure and update our strategic plan will be held locally or virtually this summer or early Fall dependent on COVID-19. ID Card process is under review. Membership registration process under review. True North fees will not be changing however, crossover athlete fees will increase and there may be a minimum team requirement for Worlds Bids. 2020/21 Music Policy has been released and will be implemented. Looking at additional ways to improve judges training and judges scheduling. To assist members during financial struggles caused by COVID-19, the ACA Membership fees will not be increasing for the 2020/21 season, however, it is likely they will increase for the 2021/22 season. Cheer Canada? Budget tight. Unsure of casino and grant. Developing judge in training and coach in training programs. Developing teacher advisor information. Decrease in staff and hours? 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT | ACA PAGE 02

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 02

2019/20 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 02

2019/20 MEMBER SCHOOLS Stronger Together Jasper Place | Edmonton PAGE 02 John D. Bracco Junior High | Edmonton Joseph M Demko School | St. Albert Keheewin Elementary | 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

2019/20 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 | Sherwood Park Sir George Simpson Junior High | 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 02

SPONSORS & 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 02

ALBERTA CHEERLEADING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20