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.

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.

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, 2-hour 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

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 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 and Coaching 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 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.

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, 2-hour 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

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.

If you would like additional information, please contact the ACA’s Judging and Coaching Coordinator, Kim Houle, at kim@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.

If you would like additional information, please contact the ACA’s Judging and Coaching Coordinator, Kim Houle, at kim@albertacheerleading.ca.

SAFETY JUDGE

• Responsible for ensuring rules are followed, time requirements are met, assessing deductions for bobbles, falls and routine violations

• Can be filled by judges who have a minimum of three (3) years of judging experience and have judged at a minimum of fifteen (15) competitions

SCORE CHECK JUDGE

• Responsible for ensuring that appeals submitted at events are received prior to the applicable expiration time, that documentation outlining the appeal is properly completed, reviewing appeals including viewing applicable video and consulting as appropriate with panel, safety and supervisory judges, determining if an appeal is accepted or denied, and advising coaches of the decision

• Can be filled by judges who have a minimum of three (3) years of judging experience and have judged at a minimum of fifteen (15) competitions

If you would like additional information, please contact the ACA’s Judging and Coaching Coordinator, Kim Houle, at kim@albertacheerleading.ca.

SAFETY JUDGE

• Responsible for ensuring rules are followed, time requirements are met, assessing deductions for bobbles, falls and routine violations

• Can be filled by judges who have a minimum of three (3) years of judging experience and have judged at a minimum of fifteen (15) competitions

SCORE CHECK JUDGE

• Responsible for ensuring that appeals submitted at events are received prior to the applicable expiration time, that documentation outlining the appeal is properly completed, reviewing appeals including viewing applicable video and consulting as appropriate with panel, safety and supervisory judges, determining if an appeal is accepted or denied, and advising coaches of the decision

• Can be filled by judges who have a minimum of three (3) years of judging experience and have judged at a minimum of fifteen (15) competitions

If you would like additional information, please contact the ACA’s Judging and Coaching Coordinator, Kim Houle, at kim@albertacheerleading.ca.

If you would like additional information, please contact the ACA’s Judging and Coaching Coordinator, Kim Houle, at kim@albertacheerleading.ca.

The ACA offers free judges training for ACA members.

What is ACA’s Judge Training?

• Each year, the ACA recruits Judges from across Alberta to Judge at ACA Sanctioned Competitions in Alberta.

• During the ACA Judge Training sessions, the ACA will provide in-depth training on panel scoring for All-Star Cheer, Scholastic Cheer and All-Star/ Scholastic Performance Cheer (dance) as well as offer insight and guidance for judges.

• Training is open to individuals with a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a school or all-star program and are a minimum of 18 years of age.

• Training is required for all Alberta judges regardless of years of judging experience or non-ACA Judging Certifications.

• Judges must successfully complete the required Cheer Canada judging exams after completion of the training by any set deadlines.

• Judges must register as an Officials Member for the current season with the ACA and Cheer Canada and upload proof of Cheer Canada exam completion.

• Certified judges may also judge at other PTSO-sanctioned competitions across Canada (as per each PSO's requirements).

If you would like additional information, please contact the ACA’s Judging and Coaching Coordinator, Kim Houle, at kim@albertacheerleading.ca.

The ACA offers free judges training for ACA members.

What is ACA’s Judge Training?

• Each year, the ACA recruits Judges from across Alberta to Judge at ACA Sanctioned Competitions in Alberta.

• During the ACA Judge Training sessions, the ACA will provide in-depth training on panel scoring for All-Star Cheer, Scholastic Cheer and All-Star/ Scholastic Performance Cheer (dance) as well as offer insight and guidance for judges.

• Training is open to individuals with a minimum of two (2) years of cheer athlete and/or cheer coaching experience with a school or all-star program and are a minimum of 18 years of age.

• Training is required for all Alberta judges regardless of years of judging experience or non-ACA Judging Certifications.

• Judges must successfully complete the required Cheer Canada judging exams after completion of the training by any set deadlines.

• Judges must register as an Officials Member for the current season with the ACA and Cheer Canada and upload proof of Cheer Canada exam completion.

• Certified judges may also judge at other PTSO-sanctioned competitions across Canada (as per each PSO's requirements).

If you would like additional information, please contact the ACA’s Judging and Coaching Coordinator, Kim Houle, at kim@albertacheerleading.ca.

Responsible for judging specialty divisions such as performance cheer, game day and cheer abilities

Can be filled by judges of any experience level.

If you would like additional information, please contact the ACA’s Judging and Coaching Coordinator, Kim Houle, at kim@albertacheerleading.ca.