ACA True North Cheer & Dance Championships

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.

Event Access

• Spectators and participants will enter EXPO through the east doors.

• Expo doors open Friday at 8:00 a.m., Saturday at 7:15 a.m., and Sunday at 8:00 a.m.

• Competition hall doors open Friday at 1:00 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m., and Sunday at 7:30 a.m.

• The competition will be held in halls B & C. Spectators will enter through Hall C.

• Warm-up will be held in hall B.

• Awards will be on the main stage or in meeting rooms 301/302 as per the awards schedule.

Cheerific TV Access - FREE!

www.cheerific.tv

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.

Virtual 50/50 Cash Raffle

Winner receives half of the jackpot!

We are exited to bring back our 50/50 in conjunction with True North this year.

This raffle is open to ALL Alberta residents 18+ years old. You do not need to be at the event to participate.

Funds generated through this raffle will go towards supporting ACA initiatives in promoting, developing, and regulating the sport of cheerleading across Alberta.

The winner will be contacted directly, and the winning ticket number will be posted on our social media platforms.

DRAW DATE: March 10, 2025

AGLC License # Coming soon

Spectator Tickets

Support our association and the sport of cheer in Alberta!

• Single Day Pass | Ages 12 t0 64 $15.00 | Ages 4 to 11 & 65+ $10.00

• Full Pass (FRI, SAT, SUN) | Ages 12 t0 64 $25.00 | Ages 4 to 11 & 65+ $20.00

• Children ages 3 and under are FREE

• Pre-purchase or purchase at the door. 

Parking

Attending True North for more than one day?

1. Go to https://parking.honkmobile.com/hourly/zones/EXPO

2. Select Buy Tickets, 2 or 3-Day pass, the number passes, and checkout. 

3. Once complete, you will receive an e-mail with your receipt. 

4. Download the HONK app

5. Upon entering EXPO grounds, drive in and park.

Order of Performance / Event Schedule

Order of Performance will be released approximately two weeks before the event.

Please note that performance orders and times may change.

Team Registration

Registration is CLOSED!

NOTICE:

• All teams must ensure Cheer Genie's records are up-to-date with all those participating in True North. 

• If, for any reason, any team participant is missing from Cheer Genie, email info@albertacheerleading.ca with their name and role by February 20, 2025.

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)

• NCCP Safe Sport Training

• NCCP Making Head Way in Sport

• NCCP Make Ethical Decisions

• NCCP Planning a Practice

• First Aid + CPR (minimum CSA Basic - Level A CPR + AED)

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector for those 18+