ACA True North Cheer & Dance Championships
February 26 - February 28, 2027 | Edmonton Expo Centre
True North takes place over THREE days!
Each year Alberta's governing body for cheerleading, the Alberta Cheerleading Association (ACA), holds the largest cheerleading and dance event in Western Canada! The ACA's True North Cheerleading and Dance Championship has raised the profile of the sport of cheerleading in Alberta, which has helped us grow and change attitudes about the true athleticism and leadership that these athletes commit to.
As a non-profit association, the event is the ACA’s major fundraiser for the year. Funds raised help us to educate our coaches, offer awards and scholarships, and meet the needs of cheerleading programs across Alberta.
2027 Event Pricing
Scholastic & Performance Cheer
Early Bird (Paid by Oct 15) Regular (Paid by Nov 15) Late (Paid by Dec 15)
1 Run (Primary, Elementary) $25.00/athlete $35.00/athlete $40.00/athlete
2 Runs (Junior High, High School) $35.00/athlete $45.00/athlete $50.00/athlete
All Star
Early Bird (Paid by Oct 15) Regular (Paid by Nov 15) Late (Paid by Dec 15)
1 Run $50/athlete $65/athlete $80/athlete
U6/U8 Level 1 &2, Prep, Novice, Indy/Duo
2 Runs $65/athlete $80/athlete $95/athlete
U12 Level 1, Level 2+
All Star Worlds*
Early Bird (Paid by Oct 15) Regular (Paid by Nov 15) Late (Paid by Dec 15)
2 Runs $75/athlete $90/athlete $105/athlete
* NOTE: Teams vying for a Worlds bid at the 2027 True North Competition must register an additional three teams from their gym and compete at the 2027 True North Cheer and Dance Competition.
Team Registration
Registration is will open September 7, 2026!
Cheerific TV Access - FREE!
All performances will be uploaded to Cheerific TV for FREE viewing. Athletes and parents will be able to view and download performances within 1-2 hours of each performance.
Parking
Attending True North for more than one day?
Select Buy Tickets, 2 or 3-Day pass, the number passes, and checkout.
Once complete, you will receive an e-mail with your receipt.
Download the HONK app
Upon entering EXPO grounds, drive in and park.
ACA Participant Membership
Are you registered with the ACA and Cheer Canada?
The ACA will be reviewing and verifying the membership status of all Alberta cheer participants on-site at True North.
This includes all athletes, coaches, CITs, staff advisors, gym owners, program staff, etc.
Coaches, if, for any reason, a requirement is expired or not completed, please email info@albertacheerleading.ca with the details immediately.
ACA Certified Coach Requirements
Did you know? All Alberta cheerleading coaches must hold valid ACA certification for their coaching level.
Required Courses & Certifications:
Cheer Coach Course (ICU or Scholastic to the level you are coaching)
First Aid + CPR (minimum CSA Basic - Level A CPR + AED)
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector for those 18+
IASF Worlds Bids
To be announced soon
NOTE: Teams vying for a Worlds bid at the 2027 True North Competition must register an additional three teams from their gym and compete at the 2027 True North Cheer and Dance Competition.
THE ACA WILL BE VERIFYING EACH WORLDS ATHLETE AND THEIR PHOTO AGAINST THE ROSTER UPON CHECK-IN.
Each athlete will be given a Worlds identifier and verified a second time before performing.
