Event Sanctioning

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Sanctioning

ACA Bylaws 3.3

“In order to participate in ACA Sanctioned activities and/or events, as defined within the Policies, all Organizations in Alberta must hold current ACA Membership in good standing as set forth in the Bylaws and the Policies and maintain adequate insurance as defined by the Policies.

In order to host or produce a competition, activity or event in Alberta wherein Athletes of Full Members participate, all Full Members and Industry Members must sanction the competition, activity and/or event and maintain adequate insurance as defined by the Policies.”

What is Sanctioning?

Approval of an activity related to the sport of cheerleading by the Alberta Cheerleading Association.

What events must be Sanctioned by the ACA?

All cheerleading competitions and performances in Alberta.

Demonstrations and related training (e.g., practices, clinics, etc.) that are away from the Full Member’s premises wherein ACA members will participate.

Social activities and fundraising activities at the Full Member’s premises or off-site that requires coverage under ACA’s insurance by the Full Member or a third party.

Who needs to submit an application for ACA Sanctioning?

Event Producers wishing to host a competition in Alberta must apply for sanctioning and adhere to the applicable policies. Event Producer must be a current member, in good standing, at the time of application.

Event Producers that are not Full Members, must be accepted as an Industry Member prior to applying for Sanctioning.

What criteria does the ACA use to approve sanctioning?

Preference will be given to events promoting cheerleading across the Province of Alberta. Other criteria for consideration in awarding sanctions include:

• Established a history of running well-organized events.

• Demonstrated record of running safe events.

• Demonstrated record of running well-attended events.

• Events promoting inclusion of all forms/types of cheerleading.

What are the benefits of sanctioning an event?

Website listing with event information and logo on the ACA website.

Onsite support through an ACA representative, hereby known as the Sanctioning Officer, hired/coordinated by the ACA.

Access to ACA insurance coverage for the event.

ACA support with concerns about program or athlete status to ensure that all participants are ACA members in good standing.

Enables ACA members to participate in the event as per ACA Bylaw 3.3.

Participants’ confidence that health and safety measures are adhered to.

When are applications due?

To guarantee a response before the anticipated event start date, applications should be received prior to the deadline.

Event Producers

Sanctioning Applications for events starting on or before May 31, 2024 are due sixty (60) days prior to the event start date.

Applications for events starting after May 31, 2024, must be submitted by June 1 each year.

Late applications may be accepted, late fees apply.

Sanctioning is valid until the end of the event/competition. A new application is required each year.

ACA Insurance Program Members

Activities and Events that require sanctioning should be submitted at the beginning of the Insurance period.

Any subsequent events should be submitted to the ACA at least thirty (30) days in advance.

Will applications be accepted after the deadline?

Submissions received after the deadline will be accepted, but strongly not recommended. To submit a late application, add the “late application” item to the cart.

The ACA will do its best to process late submissions in a timely manner, but the review/approval process requires many moving pieces.

We cannot guarantee a response before the anticipated event start date if received less than thirty (30) days before.