Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program.

Level 4 Officials (Supervisory)

Only those who served as a Supervisory Judge for the 2023/24 season or who have been invited by the ACA are permitted to register. 

Individuals who were Supervisory Judges for the 2023/24 season and no longer wish to fulfill the role may register as a Level 3 official.

Level 4 officials must complete all action items as stated in the Pathways for Officials document. They are required to register in a Level 3 course for any specialty areas in which they do not have a minimum of 30 hours of on-stand experience. Courses include technical information and video training. 

Level 4 officials who did not certify in Game Day, Performance Cheer & Deductions/Score Check for the 2023-24 season must do so this season.

If the 2023/24 season was an official's first year in the Supervisory Role, then they must complete an in-person shadow judging opportunity prior to accepting a Supervisory role for the upcoming season.

A mandatory Supervisory Training session will be held in November or late December.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program.

Open to those that were trained as Tabulators for the 2023-24 Season.

A mandatory Training session will be held in November or late December.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Tumbling exam by concentrating on aspects of the Tumbling portion of the Scholastic and All Star score sheets.

This course must be booked in conjunction with a technical session.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Overall/Cheer exam by concentrating on aspects of the Overall/Cheer portion of the Scholastic and All Star score sheets.

This course must be booked in conjunction with a technical session.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Building exam by concentrating on aspects of the Building portion of the Scholastic and All Star score sheets.

This course must be booked in conjunction with a technical session.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Overall/Cheer exam by concentrating on aspects of the Cheer/Overall portion of the Scholastic and All Star score sheets.

This course must be booked in conjunction with a video session.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Overall/Cheer exam by concentrating on aspects of the Cheer/Overall portion of the Scholastic and All Star score sheets.

Level 3 Officials

PRIOR to registration, Level 3 officials must complete this GOOGLE FORM to ensure they meet the prerequisite items. Individuals who apply to be a Level 3 official will receive approval or denial to register within 72 hours of submission.

Level 3 officials must complete all action items as stated in the Pathways for Officials document. They are permitted to register for specialty areas in which they were certified for the 2023/24 season. 

Courses include technical information and video training. Level 3 officials are permitted to add Game Day and/or Performance Cheer to their training. 

The addition of new specialty areas is permissible. Building, Tumbling and Overall/Cheer categories require registration in a Level 2 technical course and a separate video practice session.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Building exam by concentrating on aspects of the Building portion of the Scholastic and All Star score sheets.

This course must be booked in conjunction with a video session.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Overall/Cheer exam by concentrating on aspects of the Cheer/Overall portion of the Scholastic and All Star score sheets.

Level 3 Officials

PRIOR to registration, Level 3 officials must complete this GOOGLE FORM to ensure they meet the prerequisite items. Individuals who apply to be a Level 3 official will receive approval or denial to register within 72 hours of submission.

Level 3 officials must complete all action items as stated in the Pathways for Officials document. They are permitted to register for specialty areas in which they were certified for the 2023/24 season. 

Courses include technical information and video training. Level 3 officials are permitted to add Game Day and/or Performance Cheer to their training. 

The addition of new specialty areas is permissible. Building, Tumbling and Overall/Cheer categories require registration in a Level 2 technical course and a separate video practice session.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. The training focuses on preparing officials to adjudicate high school and post-secondary Game Day routines.

Must be registered for Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4 Training Session

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Deductions Exam by concentrating on routine infractions. Policies surrounding score check are reviewed.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Tumbling exam by concentrating on aspects of the Tumbling portion of the Scholastic and All Star score sheets.

Level 3 Officials

PRIOR to registration, Level 3 officials must complete this GOOGLE FORM to ensure they meet the prerequisite items. Individuals who apply to be a Level 3 official will receive approval or denial to register within 72 hours of submission.

Level 3 officials must complete all action items as stated in the Pathways for Officials document. They are permitted to register for specialty areas in which they were certified for the 2023/24 season. 

Courses include technical information and video training. Level 3 officials are permitted to add Game Day and/or Performance Cheer to their training. 

The addition of new specialty areas is permissible. Building, Tumbling and Overall/Cheer categories require registration in a Level 2 technical course and a separate video practice session.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Tumbling exam by concentrating on aspects of the Tumbling portion of the Scholastic and All Star score sheets.

This course must be booked in conjunction with a video session.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Performance Cheer exam by concentrating on jazz, pom and hip hop styles of dance.

Must be registered for a Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4 Training Session

The ACA is pleased to offer FREE Introduction to Judging Sessions for ACA members!

The Introduction to Judging Session is facilitated by an experienced ACA Judge and is directed toward ACA member athletes and coaches who are 16+ years old with cheer experience.

The session provides training opportunities for those who are interested in learning more about judging but are not age-eligible or are not ready to participate in the ACA’s Judge Certification Training. 

What will I learn?

During this FREE, VIRTUAL session, participants will:

• Go over how to become a judge

• Review the role of a judge, e.g. concepts of judging score sheets etc.

• Participate in some sample activities.

• Get their questions answered during the Q&A.

How do I participate?

1. REGISTER

2. REVIEW PROGRAM DETAILS

• Review all information provided to you by the ACA before the session, and contact us to clarify any questions at melissa@albertacheerleading.ca

The ACA is pleased to offer FREE Introduction to Judging Sessions for ACA members!

The Introduction to Judging Session is facilitated by an experienced ACA Judge and is directed toward ACA member athletes and coaches who are 16+ years old with cheer experience.

The session provides training opportunities for those who are interested in learning more about judging but are not age-eligible or are not ready to participate in the ACA’s Judge Certification Training. 

What will I learn?

During this FREE, VIRTUAL session, participants will:

• Go over how to become a judge

• Review the role of a judge, e.g. concepts of judging score sheets etc.

• Participate in some sample activities.

• Get their questions answered during the Q&A.

How do I participate?

1. REGISTER

2. REVIEW PROGRAM DETAILS

• Review all information provided to you by the ACA before the session, and contact us to clarify any questions at melissa@albertacheerleading.ca

Registration is free for members/parents/guardians. A link will be sent closer to the date to those that have registered for this informative seminar.

This session is now full- If you are interested in another date please email judging@albertacheerleading.ca

ACA Judge Training for Coaches is FREE for ACA members!

We highly recommend that all coaches attend ACA Judge Training for Coaches.

Understanding scoring is one of your most important responsibilities to your team. Your attendance will equip you with the knowledge and background for scoring methods. This session is for All Star & Scholastic coaches wanting to learn more about the comparative scoring system and how to maximize the score sheet.

If you would like additional information, please contact the ACA’s Judging Coordinator, Melissa Kolodenko, at melissa@albertacheerleading.ca.

Registration is free for members/parents/guardians. A link will be sent closer to the date to those that have registered for this informative seminar.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Deductions Exam by concentrating on routine infractions. Policies surrounding score check are reviewed.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Tumbling exam by concentrating on aspects of the Tumbling portion of the Scholastic and All Star score sheets.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Overall and Cheer exams by concentrating on aspects of the Overall portion of the Scholastic and All Star score sheets as well as the Cheer portion of the scholastic score sheet.

ACA Judge Training for Coaches is FREE for ACA members!

We highly recommend that all coaches attend ACA Judge Training for Coaches.

Understanding scoring is one of your most important responsibilities to your team. Your attendance will equip you with the knowledge and background for scoring methods. This session is for Scholastic coaches wanting to learn more about the comparative scoring system and how to maximize the score sheet.

If you would like additional information, please contact the ACA’s Judging Coordinator, Melissa Kolodenko, at melissa@albertacheerleading.ca.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Building exam by concentrating on aspects of the Building portion of the Scholastic and All Star score sheets.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Overall and Cheer exams by concentrating on aspects of the Overall portion of the Scholastic and All Star score sheets as well as the Cheer portion of the scholastic score sheet.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Building exam by concentrating on aspects of the Building portion of the Scholastic and All Star score sheets.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Tumbling exam by concentrating on aspects of the Tumbling portion of the Scholastic and All Star score sheets.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Performance Cheer exam by concentrating on jazz, pom and hip hop styles of dance.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Alberta and have a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a recognized scholastic or all star program. This training focuses on preparing participants to complete the Cheer Canada Performance Cheer exam by concentrating on jazz, pom and hip hop styles of dance.