Rule Clarifications

(Pre-event)

Coaches may request clarification regarding routine skills by emailing the ACA or the IASF no later than 5 days before the event at which the skills will be performed.

Submissions will be reviewed in the order in which they are received; therefore, submitting a request for clarification as early as possible is advisable.

Scholastic Coaches

Please review the ACA Scholastic Legality Clarification Submission Guidelines and Information.

Contact the ACA at judge@albertacheerleading.ca.

All-Star Coaches

Please visit the IASF Cheer Rules Page. 

Contact the IASF directly at cheer.rules@iasfworlds.com.

Disputes & Appeals

(Post-event)

All judging decisions are final.

Should a coach have a concern or complaint regarding judging results for their team at an ACA-sanctioned competition, the following steps must be taken:

1. Within 5 days of the competition, submit an email outlining the concern to the Event Producer.

2. The email must be copied to the school or club contact (e.g.: Scholastic Program Advisor or Principal, Club Owner).

3. Upon receipt of the email, the Event Producer will review the concern, consult with the appropriate judges, and provide a response via email within 7 days.

Advisory Note:

Verbal confrontation or any unsportsmanlike conduct toward judges, event staff, contractors, or volunteers is prohibited and could result in compliance measures being taken, including suspension from the ACA.