What are the steps to becoming a Premier Level Certified Scholastic Coach?

STEP 1: Prerequisites for Certification

1. Complete all requirements of Scholastic Cheer Coach Level 3.

2. Request your Scholastic Program Advisor to submit a Practical Field Experience Form (PFE). The form will confirm you have completed 100 hours of coaching at Level 3 within the previous year (last 365 days).

STEP 2: ACA Scholastic Cheer Coach Course

1. Register for the course.

2. Complete the online Rules and Regulations Exam covering Canadian Scholastic ICU Rules and Regulations and Cheer Canada Score Sheets.

3. Participate in 2 hours of virtual class time covering Premier Level in ACA’s Scholastic Cheer Coach Manual.

4. Complete the Practical Skills Assessment with an ACA Instructor.

STEP 3: Visit the ACA’s website

• Confirm that you have completed all additional requirements and courses.

Alberta Cheerleading Association
Email: coach@albertacheerleading.ca

What are the steps to becoming a Level 3 Certified Scholastic Coach?

STEP 1: Prerequisites for Certification

1. Complete all requirements of Scholastic Cheer Coach Level 2.

2. Request your Scholastic Program Advisor to submit a Practical Field Experience Form (PFE). The form will confirm you have completed 100 hours of coaching at Level 2 within the previous year (last 365 days).

STEP 2: ACA Scholastic Cheer Coach Course

1. Register for the course.

2. Complete the online Rules and Regulations Exam covering Canadian Scholastic ICU Rules and Regulations and Cheer Canada Score Sheets.

3. Participate in 2 hours of virtual class time covering Level 3 in ACA’s Scholastic Cheer Coach Manual.

4. Complete the Practical Skills Assessment with an ACA Instructor.

STEP 3: Visit the ACA’s website

• Confirm that you have completed all additional requirements and courses.

Alberta Cheerleading Association
Email: coach@albertacheerleading.ca

What are the steps to becoming a Level 2 Certified Scholastic Coach?

STEP 1: Prerequisites for Certification

1. Complete all requirements of Scholastic Cheer Coach Level 1.

2. Request your Scholastic Program Advisor to submit a Practical Field Experience Form (PFE). The form will confirm you have completed 100 hours of coaching at Level 1 within the previous year (last 365 days).

STEP 2: ACA Scholastic Cheer Coach Course

1. Register for the course.

2. Complete the online Rules and Regulations Exam covering Canadian Scholastic ICU Rules and Regulations and Cheer Canada Score Sheets.

3. Participate in 3 hours of virtual class time (e.g. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm) covering Level 2 in ACA’s Scholastic Cheer Coach Manual.

4. Complete the Practical Skills Assessment with an ACA Instructor.

STEP 3: Visit the ACA’s website

• Confirm that you have completed all additional requirements and courses.

Alberta Cheerleading Association
Email: coach@albertacheerleading.ca

What are the steps to renew your Scholastic Cheer Coach Course?

STEP 1: Ensure your course has not expired

• ACA courses expire 3-years after the course date.

• Coaches must register for the applicable “Renewal Course” before their course expires.

• If the course has expired, the coach will not be permitted to complete the Renewal Course and will be required to register and complete the complete course for the level they are coaching.

STEP 2: ACA Scholastic Cheer Coach Course Renewal

1. Register for the course ($26.00).

2. Complete the online Rules and Regulations Exam covering Canadian Scholastic ICU Rules and Regulations and Cheer Canada Score Sheets.

3. The ACA will contact you to schedule your virtual, Practical Skills Assessment.

4. Complete the Practical Skills Assessment with an ACA Instructor.

STEP 3: Review all certification requirements

• Review all ACA-required courses to ensure you have completed current requirements.

• Check the expiry dates of your First Aid / CPR and Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector to ensure they will not expire while you are coaching; update if needed.

STEP 4: Coach Profile

• Review the accuracy of your ACA member Coach profile and update your profile if needed.

STEP 5: Certification

• The ACA will issue a PDF certificate recognizing your updated Scholastic Cheer Coach Certification.

STEP 6: Get coaching!

Alberta Cheerleading Association
Email: coach@albertacheerleading.ca

What are the steps to becoming a Certified Scholastic Coach?

STEP 1: Prerequisites for Certification

• 16 years of age or older.

• Have an understanding of the rules that govern the sport of cheerleading in Alberta, basic skill knowledge competency, skill progressions, and the ability to provide sound judgement when instructing.

• Registration as a Coach-in-Training (CIT) member with the ACA and Cheer Canada.

STEP 2: ACA Scholastic Cheer Coach Course

1. Register for the course ($102.00).

2. Complete the online Rules and Regulations Exam covering Canadian Scholastic ICU Rules and Regulations and Cheer Canada Score Sheets.

3. Participate in 7 hours of virtual class time (e.g. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) covering the ACA’s Scholastic Cheer Coach Manual.

4. Complete the Practical Skills Assessment with an ACA Instructor.

STEP 3: Visit the ACA’s website

• Confirm that you have completed all additional requirements and courses.

Alberta Cheerleading Association
Email: coach@albertacheerleading.ca

What are the steps to renew your Scholastic Cheer Coach Course?

STEP 1: Ensure your course has not expired

• ACA courses expire 3-years after the course date.

• Coaches must register for the applicable “Renewal Course” before their course expires.

• If the course has expired, the coach will not be permitted to complete the Renewal Course and will be required to register and complete the complete course for the level they are coaching.

STEP 2: ACA Scholastic Cheer Coach Course Renewal

1. Register for the course ($26.00).

2. Complete the online Rules and Regulations Exam covering Canadian Scholastic ICU Rules and Regulations and Cheer Canada Score Sheets.

3. The ACA will contact you to schedule your virtual, Practical Skills Assessment.

4. Complete the Practical Skills Assessment with an ACA Instructor.

STEP 3: Review all certification requirements

• Review all ACA-required courses to ensure you have completed current requirements.

• Check the expiry dates of your First Aid / CPR and Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector to ensure they will not expire while you are coaching; update if needed.

STEP 4: Coach Profile

• Review the accuracy of your ACA member Coach profile and update your profile if needed.

STEP 5: Certification

• The ACA will issue a PDF certificate recognizing your updated Scholastic Cheer Coach Certification.

STEP 6: Get coaching!

Alberta Cheerleading Association
Email: coach@albertacheerleading.ca

What are the steps to becoming a Premier Level Certified Scholastic Coach?

STEP 1: Prerequisites for Certification

1. Complete all requirements of Scholastic Cheer Coach Level 3.

2. Request your Scholastic Program Advisor to submit a Practical Field Experience Form (PFE). The form will confirm you have completed 100 hours of coaching at Level 3 within the previous year (last 365 days).

STEP 2: ACA Scholastic Cheer Coach Course

1. Register for the course.

2. Complete the online Rules and Regulations Exam covering Canadian Scholastic ICU Rules and Regulations and Cheer Canada Score Sheets.

3. Participate in 2 hours of virtual class time covering Premier Level in ACA’s Scholastic Cheer Coach Manual.

4. Complete the Practical Skills Assessment with an ACA Instructor.

STEP 3: Visit the ACA’s website

• Confirm that you have completed all additional requirements and courses.

Alberta Cheerleading Association
Email: coach@albertacheerleading.ca

What are the steps to becoming a Level 3 Certified Scholastic Coach?

STEP 1: Prerequisites for Certification

1. Complete all requirements of Scholastic Cheer Coach Level 2.

2. Request your Scholastic Program Advisor to submit a Practical Field Experience Form (PFE). The form will confirm you have completed 100 hours of coaching at Level 2 within the previous year (last 365 days).

STEP 2: ACA Scholastic Cheer Coach Course

1. Register for the course.

2. Complete the online Rules and Regulations Exam covering Canadian Scholastic ICU Rules and Regulations and Cheer Canada Score Sheets.

3. Participate in 2 hours of virtual class time covering Level 3 in ACA’s Scholastic Cheer Coach Manual.

4. Complete the Practical Skills Assessment with an ACA Instructor.

STEP 3: Visit the ACA’s website

• Confirm that you have completed all additional requirements and courses.

Alberta Cheerleading Association
Email: coach@albertacheerleading.ca

What are the steps to becoming a Level 2 Certified Scholastic Coach?

STEP 1: Prerequisites for Certification

1. Complete all requirements of Scholastic Cheer Coach Level 1.

2. Request your Scholastic Program Advisor to submit a Practical Field Experience Form (PFE). The form will confirm you have completed 100 hours of coaching at Level 1 within the previous year (last 365 days).

STEP 2: ACA Scholastic Cheer Coach Course

1. Register for the course.

2. Complete the online Rules and Regulations Exam covering Canadian Scholastic ICU Rules and Regulations and Cheer Canada Score Sheets.

3. Participate in 3 hours of virtual class time (e.g. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm) covering Level 2 in ACA’s Scholastic Cheer Coach Manual.

4. Complete the Practical Skills Assessment with an ACA Instructor.

STEP 3: Visit the ACA’s website

• Confirm that you have completed all additional requirements and courses.

Alberta Cheerleading Association
Email: coach@albertacheerleading.ca

What are the steps to renew your Scholastic Cheer Coach Course?

STEP 1: Ensure your course has not expired

• ACA courses expire 3-years after the course date.

• Coaches must register for the applicable “Renewal Course” before their course expires.

• If the course has expired, the coach will not be permitted to complete the Renewal Course and will be required to register and complete the complete course for the level they are coaching.

STEP 2: ACA Scholastic Cheer Coach Course Renewal

1. Register for the course ($26.00).

2. Complete the online Rules and Regulations Exam covering Canadian Scholastic ICU Rules and Regulations and Cheer Canada Score Sheets.

3. The ACA will contact you to schedule your virtual, Practical Skills Assessment.

4. Complete the Practical Skills Assessment with an ACA Instructor.

STEP 3: Review all certification requirements

• Review all ACA-required courses to ensure you have completed current requirements.

• Check the expiry dates of your First Aid / CPR and Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector to ensure they will not expire while you are coaching; update if needed.

STEP 4: Coach Profile

• Review the accuracy of your ACA member Coach profile and update your profile if needed.

STEP 5: Certification

• The ACA will issue a PDF certificate recognizing your updated Scholastic Cheer Coach Certification.

STEP 6: Get coaching!

Alberta Cheerleading Association
Email: coach@albertacheerleading.ca

What are the steps to becoming a Certified Scholastic Coach?

STEP 1: Prerequisites for Certification

• 16 years of age or older.

• Have an understanding of the rules that govern the sport of cheerleading in Alberta, basic skill knowledge competency, skill progressions, and the ability to provide sound judgement when instructing.

• Registration as a Coach-in-Training (CIT) member with the ACA and Cheer Canada.

STEP 2: ACA Scholastic Cheer Coach Course

1. Register for the course ($102.00).

2. Complete the online Rules and Regulations Exam covering Canadian Scholastic ICU Rules and Regulations and Cheer Canada Score Sheets.

3. Participate in 7 hours of virtual class time (e.g. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) covering the ACA’s Scholastic Cheer Coach Manual.

4. Complete the Practical Skills Assessment with an ACA Instructor.

STEP 3: Visit the ACA’s website

• Confirm that you have completed all additional requirements and courses.

Alberta Cheerleading Association
Email: coach@albertacheerleading.ca

What are the steps to becoming a Premier Level Certified Scholastic Coach?

STEP 1: Prerequisites for Certification

1. Complete all requirements of Scholastic Cheer Coach Level 3.

2. Request your Scholastic Program Advisor to submit a Practical Field Experience Form (PFE). The form will confirm you have completed 100 hours of coaching at Level 3 within the previous year (last 365 days).

STEP 2: ACA Scholastic Cheer Coach Course

1. Register for the course.

2. Complete the online Rules and Regulations Exam covering Canadian Scholastic ICU Rules and Regulations and Cheer Canada Score Sheets.

3. Participate in 2 hours of virtual class time covering Premier Level in ACA’s Scholastic Cheer Coach Manual.

4. Complete the Practical Skills Assessment with an ACA Instructor.

STEP 3: Visit the ACA’s website

• Confirm that you have completed all additional requirements and courses.

Alberta Cheerleading Association
Percy Page Centre | 11759 Groat Road
Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6
Call or Text: 780-446-5355
Email: coach@albertacheerleading.ca

What are the steps to becoming a Level 3 Certified Scholastic Coach?

STEP 1: Prerequisites for Certification

1. Complete all requirements of Scholastic Cheer Coach Level 2.

2. Request your Scholastic Program Advisor to submit a Practical Field Experience Form (PFE). The form will confirm you have completed 100 hours of coaching at Level 2 within the previous year (last 365 days).

STEP 2: ACA Scholastic Cheer Coach Course

1. Register for the course.

2. Complete the online Rules and Regulations Exam covering Canadian Scholastic ICU Rules and Regulations and Cheer Canada Score Sheets.

3. Participate in 2 hours of virtual class time covering Level 3 in ACA’s Scholastic Cheer Coach Manual.

4. Complete the Practical Skills Assessment with an ACA Instructor.

STEP 3: Visit the ACA’s website

• Confirm that you have completed all additional requirements and courses.

Alberta Cheerleading Association
Percy Page Centre | 11759 Groat Road
Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6
Call or Text: 780-446-5355
Email: coach@albertacheerleading.ca

What are the steps to becoming a Certified Scholastic Coach?

STEP 1: Prerequisites for Certification

• 16 years of age or older.

• Have an understanding of the rules that govern the sport of cheerleading in Alberta, basic skill knowledge competency, skill progressions, and the ability to provide sound judgement when instructing.

• Registration as a Coach-in-Training (CIT) member with the ACA and Cheer Canada.

STEP 2: ACA Scholastic Cheer Coach Course

1. Register for the course ($102.00).

2. Complete the online Rules and Regulations Exam covering Canadian Scholastic ICU Rules and Regulations and Cheer Canada Score Sheets.

3. Participate in 7 hours of virtual class time (e.g. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) covering the ACA’s Scholastic Cheer Coach Manual.

4. Complete the Practical Skills Assessment with an ACA Instructor.

STEP 3: Visit the ACA’s website

• Confirm that you have completed all additional requirements and courses.

Alberta Cheerleading Association
Percy Page Centre | 11759 Groat Road
Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6
Call or Text: 780-446-5355
Email: coach@albertacheerleading.ca

What are the steps to becoming a Level 2 Certified Scholastic Coach?

STEP 1: Prerequisites for Certification

1. Complete all requirements of Scholastic Cheer Coach Level 1.

2. Request your Scholastic Program Advisor to submit a Practical Field Experience Form (PFE). The form will confirm you have completed 100 hours of coaching at Level 1 within the previous year (last 365 days).

STEP 2: ACA Scholastic Cheer Coach Course

1. Register for the course.

2. Complete the online Rules and Regulations Exam covering Canadian Scholastic ICU Rules and Regulations and Cheer Canada Score Sheets.

3. Participate in 3 hours of virtual class time (e.g. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm) covering Level 2 in ACA’s Scholastic Cheer Coach Manual.

4. Complete the Practical Skills Assessment with an ACA Instructor.

STEP 3: Visit the ACA’s website

• Confirm that you have completed all additional requirements and courses.

Alberta Cheerleading Association
Percy Page Centre | 11759 Groat Road
Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6
Call or Text: 780-446-5355
Email: coach@albertacheerleading.ca