Did you know?
All Alberta cheerleading coaches must hold current ACA Coach Certification for the level they are coaching.
Coach Certification
Individuals wanting to become a coach must meet the following requirements:
Be 16+ years of age
Be a resident of Alberta
At least two years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coach-in-training experience with a recognized cheer program is strongly recommended
All-Star Cheer Coach
Important Note:
Coaches – DO NOT create a profile in the public ICU member portal. You must obtain the link from the ACA for the ACA-ICU membership category to credential in Alberta.
Required Courses & Certifications - ALL LEVELS
First Aid + CPR (minimum CSA Basic - Level A CPR + AED)
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector for those 18+.
Required Courses & Certificates – Coaches of MEDIAN Level (L3), ADVANCED Level (L4), Elite Level (L5/6) and PREMIER Level (L7):
Helpful Information
Don’t Forget! ICU Credentials must be renewed every three years.
Need a Criminal Record Check? Request an application through the ACA for $25 + GST HERE
Scholastic Cheer Coach
Required Courses & Certifications - ALL LEVELS
First Aid + CPR (minimum CSA Basic - Level A CPR + AED)
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector for those 18+.
Required Courses & Certificates – Coaches of MEDIAN Level, ADVANCED Level and PREMIER Level:
Helpful Information
Don’t Forget! ACA Scholastic Coach Certification must be renewed every three years.
Need a Criminal Record Check? Request an application through the ACA for $25 + GST HERE
Performance Cheer Coach
Required Courses & Certifications
First Aid + CPR (minimum CSA Basic - Level A CPR + AED)
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector for those 18+.
Helpful Information
Don’t Forget! ACA Performance Cheer Coach Certification must be renewed every three years.
Need a Criminal Record Check? Request an application through the ACA for $25 + GST HERE
Contact us at coach@albertacheerleading.ca