Alberta Cheer Empire

We are in love with this uniform for Royalty and Monarchy

With the unclear direction from our Provincial Government yesterday, we find it necessary to take our stance to social media. Our industry, along with all sport... and fitness recreation is being left in the dark on what our reopening will look like or even when that may be. Our youth athletes are suffering- both mentally and physically. Our coaches are suffering - both mentally and physically. We need a clear direction. Write your MLA, write Jason Kenney, write anyone who is willing to stand up and speak out! #SaveOurSports #letthemplay #letthemcheer

Our kids need to get back to organized sports! Jason Kenney I ask you let me show you how we can do it safely.

Our Winter Session Tumbling Session will now begin in February. https://www.abcheerempire.com/index.php

Here it is!!! One of our beautiful new Rebel uniforms.

Such a lovely gift from one of our families

We have been LOVING the 1-on-1 time with all our Prep and All Star athletes. We might be restricted on group training, but we are have found happiness, joy and progress in yet another format of learning this year. COVID-19 won’t last forever and when we get back to regular training we can look back and say we gave it everything we had no matter what was thrown our way.

TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK And what an incredible team we have!!! Thank you to our staff for your extra time and energy, our parents for getting us info and driving to the gym for one-on-ones, and our athletes for shifting gears once again. We love seeing those smiles, hearing those laughs and being a part of this coronacoaster with you!!

Sending virtual hugs across the country

Today many of our social media memories remind us of how much has changed in the past 8+ months. Limelight 2019 pictures bring back such fond memories signifying hard work and a passion for our sport. As much as it is sad that we are not in that same place this year on this date, it is also a great motivator to stay the course. We have not come this far through the pandemic to only come this far. Our athletes and coaches have already proven how resilient they can be. This is just another bend in the road that we will get through. We don’t know when we will get to perform in front of a crowd again, but when it happens, you better believe it will be a celebration like no other.

Dear ACE Families, We have received updated information from AHS and the Alberta Cheerleading Association regarding an amendment to the targeted measures announced by the Government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services on November 12, 2020. The full email provided to us has been shared to the ACA Facebook Page as well as team Band pages. We will be sending out in an email later today. Effective, November 17th, all classes and teams in the enhanced measures area are required... to pause in person training until November 27th, 2020. Programming will be moving to virtual training while we are on pause. For the safety of our athletes, their families and staff we are fully committed to following all of the information provided by the Government of Alberta, Alberta Health Services and the Alberta Cheerleading Association. We are currently in the process of sending emails to our Rec Classes, Tumbling Classes, Private Lesson Athletes and Team Participants. We thank everyone for their understanding, patience and support as we get organized.

We have received clarification that classes may continue to run for individualized training if athletes are socially distanced and no stunting occurs. If this s...tatement must change due to AHS updates or if there are new AHS updates, we will post on Facebook. Please note that at this time, the ACA is not putting additional measures in place outside of AHS’ requirements and guidelines. We are seeking answers for those who submitted questions and will post on Facebook once the answers are received.

Hello ACE families, The Alberta Cheerleading Association has received clarification that training may continue to run for individualized skills if athletes are socially distanced and no stunting occurs. If this changes with any more updates and clarifications, we will let you know. What this means for us at the moment:... -no change for private lessons -no change for tumbling training -no change for flyer training The above three have been running physically distanced and are individual skills -Rec Classes format will change to be physically distanced. No stunting or contact will occur between participants or coaches. Individual skills will be the focus. No change in times. -Prep Teams and All-Star Teams we will be looking at dividing practice times to be sure we have more than adequate distancing space and lower coach to athlete ratio. Training will be individual skills with no contact between participants or coaches. Information will be sent in the upcoming day once I nail down a schedule. The objective is to keep athletes in the gym safely, progressing skills and mental health as a priority. We will continue to follow all the COVID-19 protocols currently in place (screening, sanitizing, masks, etc), with the following additions for the two-week period: -no spotting from coaches -participants will wear masks at all times Sincerely, Kim Fiissel Director Alberta Cheer Empire

Lest we forget. This remembrance day, take a moment to reflect on the opportunities and freedoms that we've received from the sacrifice of those who've fought in the defense of others.

Our registration for the Winter 2021 session is now available! We've got space in our tumbling classes, flyer flexibility classes and our recreation teams. Jump onto the portal and find your next class to register in. For more information on how to register, visit abcheerempire.com and click the registration tab. If you have any questions send us a DM! ___________________________ #cheerleading #tumbling #stunting #cheer #stunt #gymnastics #fun ... #friends #edmontonsports #yeg #edmonton #millwoods #sherwoodpark #stalbert #riverbend #windemere #LearnFromTheBest #BuiltFromTheGroundUp See more

Optional Clothing Order forms are due November8th. Don’t miss out on these great items. Samples and sizers are at the gym.

Happy Halloween! We hope you all have a safe and fun night. *Reminder that classes are still running* ______________________________ #cheerleading #Stunting #Tumbling #CheerEmpire #YEG #YEGsports

We have private and semi private lessons still available! Ratio: One coach to up to two athletes. Here are a few options coming up in the next couple of weeks: -Semi Private 1/2 (Oct 29 - 7:30PM-8:30PM) - North -Semi Private 1/2 (Oct 31 - 1:00PM-2:00PM) - North... -Semi Private 1/2 (Nov 1 - 1:30PM-2:30PM) - North -Semi Private 3-5 (Nov 1 - 12:30PM-1:30PM) - North -Semi Private 3-5 (Nov 1 - 2:30PM-3:30PM) - North -Private 3-5 (Nov 5 - 7:30PM-8:30PM) - North Open to members and non-members as long as non-members are not a part of another sport cohort that involves direct participant contact Take a look at the schedule and find your lesson today: https://www.abcheerempire.com/index.php. ____________________________________________________________ #cheerleading #Stunting #Tumbling #CheerEmpire #Edmonton #YEGsports #millwoods #stalbert #sherwoodpark #beaumont #learnfromthebest

Thank you Honorable Minister Leela Sharon Aheer for taking the time to visit our facility and learning more about our sport! Learn more about our program by visiting abcheerempire.com or follow us on Instagram @albertacheerempire ______________________________________ #Cheerleading #Edmonton #Alberta #AlbertaCheerEmpire

You’re invited to attend a free online event: The Inner Lives of Girls: https://www.theexperttalk.com/inner-lives-cheer-canada/ ... Vous êtes conviées à une conférence en ligne gratuite The Inner Lives of Girls : https://www.theexperttalk.com/inner-lives-cheer-canada/

We've begun our uniform sizing for all of our prep and all-star teams this season! Take a look at which day your team will be doing their uniform sizing. You can find more information about the process on your team BAND page.

Happy Thanksgiving! Reminder we are closed Saturday, October 10 to Monday, October 12. No practices or classes are running. Regular schedule resumes Tuesday, October 13. ... Have a wonderful long weekend!

We invite you to wear an orange shirt today to recognize the residential school experience, to witness and honour the healing journey of the survivors and their... families, and to commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation. Nous vous invitons a porter un chandail orange aujourd'hui afin de temoigner du passe des pensionnats autochtones, d'honorer le parcours de guerison des survivants et de leurs familles, et pour montrer votre engagement dans le processus continu de reconciliation.

Lots of Semi-Private Lesson slots have been added to the portal. Ratio: One coach to up to two athletes. Open to members and non-members as long as non-members are not a part of another sport cohort that involves direct participant contact. Schedule: https://www.abcheerempire.com/index.php

It's National Coaches Week! Here's to all our coaches for being instrumental in developing athletes in and out of the gym. We appreciate all you do to make Alberta Cheer Empire a second home to so many. ... #thankscoach Tell us why you love your coach so much and make sure to say #thankscoach and tag #albertacheerempire #nationalcoachesweek

Huge SHOUT OUT to our Rec and Prep Families!! It is normally a busy time of year as we welcome all our new athletes on their first day. COVID-19 makes it so this process can take a bit longer, yet you all ROCKED IT!!! Everyone was organized with waivers, shoes, COVID screening forms, masks, and was so excited to start. A special set of high five’s goes to all our 4 & 5 year olds. Their parents are required to drop at the door now as the lobby is closed (again due to COVID). Yet these little superstars were the bravest and most confident coming in to their new classes. Thank you parents for preparing them so well. We appreciate everyone’s effort into making the transition go so smooth.

There is still time to get in on the FUN! Our Prep Teams are the perfect spot to start your journey in competitive cheerleading. Teams practice once a week and attend up to 4 local events. Ages 6-17. Two state of the art facilities:... Northwest: 13431 -149 street, Edmonton Southeast: 5511-50 street, Edmonton Prep Team Schedules and Details: https://drive.google.com//1C6EeB__hSUh3uYnJUx6f-Oil-h/view We are taking COVID-19 precautions and have details on our website as to our health and safety policies. www.abcheerempire.com

Our Dance Team gets started September 14th and will be ran as a physically distanced activity. Cheer Team members CAN cross over to a dance team due to the physical distancing structure of the class. Practices: Mondays 7:15-9:15pm. ... Classes Run: September 14 April 17 Cost $575.00 (plus competition fees, costume and shoes) Participant Birth Years: 2001-2009 Register via our Website: www.abcheerempire.com

We LOVE beginners! Our RECREATIONAL CLASSES start next week. There is still time to register and join the fun. Note: Some classes have filled, but we would be happy to add you to our wait list. https://www.abcheerempire.com/index.php

Nothing will stop our athletes from reaching their goals!! Even with the challenges that COVID-19 has presented, our athletes continue to be focused, hard working and more determined than ever. If you want to be part of a program that has strong core values and is teaching perseverance along side quality cheerleading skills, contact us today. [email protected] Most our September start Prep teams have availability but some have now filled to capacity on certain days of... the week. We have space available on select All-Star teams. See below for status of All-Star Teams. If you are looking more for improving your tumbling, we have classes for that too. North Gym ALL-STAR: U8 Level 1 space available U12 Level 1- Full U17 Level 1 Space available. Must have a back walkover. U17 Level 2 Full IO3.0 Space available for all positions. Perfect for those coming from a school team, or All-Star who like to focus on stunts. IO5 2 spots available. One base, one back. Must have a minimum level 4 tumbling and working fulls. IO6.0 space available IOC6 1 spot for an aggressive tumbler. Must have specialty through to full or double. IOC7 Full IO7.0 Full South Gym ALL-STAR U8 Level 1 Space available U12 Level 1 Full U12 Level 2 Space available. Must have solid round off handspring. U17 Level 2.0 Space available. Perfect for those coming from a school team, or All-Star who like to focus on stunts. U17 Level 1 Space available. Must have back walkover. U17 Level 2 - Full U17 Level 3 Full U17 Level 4 Full If you are interested in a team that is listed as full, we are happy to add you to a wait list.

Fall Session Tumbling Classes start up on September 12. Our tumbling classes are ran with Social Distancing in place as well as a very high standard of cleaning and sanitation of equipment. https://www.abcheerempire.com/index.php

With students headed back to school, now is a good time to learn how to wear a mask. All school staff and students in grades 4-12 must wear masks in shared area...s where physical distancing isn’t possible such as on a bus or in hallways. When activities inside the classroom involves close interactions between students or students and staff, masks should be used. Here’s how to wear a mask: + Make sure your hands are clean wash or sanitize before putting your mask on and after taking it off + When handling the mask, hold it by the ties or loops. Tighten the ties or loops to help reduce gaps + Keep nose, mouth and chin covered at all times; avoid touching your face under the mask + If you’re going to re-wear your mask after taking it off, make sure you keep it in a clean bag. This will help keep it from touching a contaminated surface. Indicate on the bag which side of the mask is the clean side. + Don’t wear a mask that is wet, torn or dirty. + Store cloth masks in a sealed bag or container, to be taken home for washing. Don’t reuse bags used to store dirty masks. + Wash re-usable masks in hot, soapy water. It can be machine-washed with other items using a hot cycle then dried thoroughly. Exemptions will be made for students and staff who are unable to wear a mask due to medical or other needs. Two reusable masks will be provided by government for every student and staff. Additional single-use masks will be available at schools. Some schools may have additional mask use practices beyond what is required by the province. Parents should contact their school for more information about mask use at their school. Learn more: alberta.ca/returntoschool

Want to know more about our COVID-19 Health and Safety Policies? Check out the following link: https://s3.amazonaws.com//63238/14922459855f43f1fa06bd0.pdf

School Team Athletes: Due to COVID-19 we understand that many schools are sadly unable to run their teams. If you are wanting to participate on a team or in classes we would love to add you to one of our programs. Send us an email to get started on choosing the program or team that is best for you. [email protected]... We have space on: -Tumbling All-Star Teams -Non-Tumbling All-Star Teams -Prep Teams -Tumbling Classes -Recreational Classes -Dance Team (perfect for those who competed in school pom)

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Now taking registration for our PREP TEAMS. These teams start mid-September and run until April. Practices are once a week. Great for beginners and those with limited cheerleading experience. To find out more about this exciting program check out our Prep Team Participant Handbook. It has the practice dates & times, fees, etc. https://drive.google.com//1C6EeB__hSUh3uYnJUx6f-Oil-h/view... We are taking COVID-19 precautions in our facility. Please visit our website for a full list of what we are doing to do our best to keep everyone safe and healthy. www.abcheerempire.com

We have a couple Private Lessons open for tomorrow night at the South Gym 7:45-8:45pm. Register via the portal.

Announcing!! World’s Team #5 We have had an abundance of registrations for our level 5-7 program. So much so we are creating a 5th World’s team. 12345 ...Continue reading

True North Strong and Free. Happy Canada Day

Thank you to everyone who registered for one of our All-Star teams. We are in for a FABULOUS year!!!! We have updated our Participant Handbook with any new practice and camp times. Please see our website for details. Practices start next week and take place in the gym. All level 1-4 team times for July will be as listed in the updated Handbook. Level 5-7 is still a work in progress. There are SO MANY of you we need to space out a bit more. We will be sending emails... with information tonight and tomorrow. Watch those inboxes Reminder to any of our level 5-7 athletes that we need your survey returned ASAP.

Two more days to register for All-Star!!! If you are interested in trying All-Star this season, registration is due tomorrow. Practices don’t start until the week of July 6th, but we need a week to get organized. The biggest difference between All-Star and Prep are:... -All-Star starts in July where they practice 1x/week. There is a 3-week break in August, but optional maintenance classes will be available. -Athletes in All-Star have a skills camp in July -All-Star practices move to twice a week starting in September -There is usually 1 travel trip and we have made these smaller trips this year. The travel will only occur if given clearance by the government. -Number of competitions (other than one travel) will be the same as Prep this season. For All-Star, it is recommended that U8 (old Mini) All-Star has a cartwheel, and U12/U17 (old Youth and Junior) have a walkover (or close to it). Everything in the gym is physically distanced right now. We have a full Health and Safety document with the procedures we are following for COVID-19. It can be found here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/n1med//8162509865ee8edd4c564f.pdf Registration takes place on the Portal. No tryout, just sign up for the team in your age range. There is still room in most all Prep Teams. We will be adding a third youth prep team to the south as the other two filled. Once All-Star numbers are in we will be able to determine a workable spot in the schedule. All-Star Handbook https://drive.google.com//1HeWGBXWC-VLmx8r__qkmPD3wVv/view Prep Handbook https://drive.google.com//1C6EeB__hSUh3uYnJUx6f-Oil-h/view

All-Star Registration is due on Friday. Practices will start the week of July 6th. We need the time in between to arrange training cohorts and balance out numbers. Thank you in advance for registering on time. We are excited to get started on the 2020-2021 season! Looking for information about our All-Star Program? Check out our Participant Handbook. https://drive.google.com//1HeWGBXWC-VLmx8r__qkmPD3wVv/view

Happy Father’s Day to all our amazing cheer dads.

We have moved the daily COVID-19 screening checklist to a google form. We suggest saving this link as a short cut on your device for easy access. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSe8McOhrHF_jBMrar/viewform

Semi Private Lessons have been added to the portal for next week. https://www.abcheerempire.com/index.php

It might be overcast, but class is still on in the park tonight. Bring a yoga mat or a towel and plastic bag as the grass will be wet. Dress warm!

No Tryout Required! COVID-19 has been stressful enough for athletes that we want to make return to play as easy and smooth as possible. Instead of a traditional tryout process we will place athletes on teams according to their skills, experience and last year's coach recommendation. If you are new to cheer or new to the club contact us to discuss where you would best fit. We have tumbling teams and non-tumbling teams to choose from. All levels and ages. Two beautiful l...ocations that are clean, bright and meticulously maintained. Amazing coaches who care about their athletes in and out of gym. Come be part of the Empire! Email: [email protected] for more information

We are back IN THE GYM next week. Two-day tumbling clinics are being offered to get back in shape and safety work tumbling basics and progressions. Classes available at both gyms. Levels 1-5. Limit of 6 athletes per class. LINK TO CLASS SCHEDULE:... https://www.abcheerempire.com/index.php Check out our COVID-19 Health and Safety information: https://s3.amazonaws.com/n1med//8162509865ee8edd4c564f.pdf

Recreational Summer Camps. Space still available in most camps. Come learn the basics of cheer, tumbling and dance. Camps also include games and crafts. Full Day Camp 9:00am-4:00pm Ages 7-14 Tot Camp 9:30am-11:30am Ages 4-6

For Outdoor classes: Reminder that we go rain or shine. If thunder or lightning we will cancel or bring it in if we already started. Please dress for the weather. Let’s hope it passes over

Looking at joining an All-Star team? Here is a breakdown of the tumbling requirements. There are many more skills that you can do at each level, this chart just mentions the required basic skills.

Getting our flex on We have been loving our flyer classes in the park. Sunshine Trees and Friends

We are excited to be moving forward with getting our athletes and teams organized for the 2020-2021 season. Our All-Star and Prep Participant Handbooks will be posted THIS Saturday and registration will open the same day. Lots of changes have been in the works and we have been busy planning in order to implement all the COVID-19 procedures and recommendations for gyms and sports teams. It might look a bit different when you come back, but we are ready to make it the most a...wesome and memorable year. We have scheduled ZOOM meetings to go though all the details for ALL-STAR since these start up July 6th. The links and passwords will be sent to all current members in All-Star and Prep. If you are NEW and/or INTERESTED in the club we would love you to tune in as well. Send an email to [email protected] and we will send you the ZOOM links. We have also scheduled a Registration Help ZOOM. Feel free to drop in there if you need any assistance. We are happy to help! As you will soon learn there are all new divisions, a new way of registering for All-Star and things will be done first-come first-serve for many of the teams. To avoid disappointment we highly suggest you take in a meeting and register on Saturday. All-Star registration will be due June 26 (unless it fills sooner). We need to plan for your SAFE return making pre-registration imperative. Prep and Rec Registration will also open on Saturday. We do not have specific meetings for Prep or Rec, but please pop into the Registration Help Zoom if you have any questions. Cheers! Kim Fiissel Owner Alberta Cheer Empire Topic: All-Star Level 1 HANDBOOK and Q&A Time: Jun 12, 2020 5:30 PM Edmonton Topic: All-Star Level 2,3,4 - HANDBOOK and Q&A Time: Jun 12, 2020 6:45 PM Edmonton Topic: All-Star Level 5,6,7 - HANDBOOK and Q&A Time: Jun 12, 2020 8:00 PM Edmonton Topic: Live Registration Assistance Time: Jun 13, 2020 1:00-3:00 PM Edmonton

Would you like to be featured? Aimeriez-vous etre presente?... #autochtones #indigenous #indigenousathletes #canadianathlete #canadiancheerleader #cheer

In just one month the 2020-2021 All-Star season will be getting underway. Lots, and we mean LOTS of details will be coming out next week. In the mean time, mark you calendars and start conditioning.

DAY CAMPS are a GO!!! We will be proceeding with all previously scheduled Recreational Summer Camps planned for July. We will be following the protocols set out by Alberta Health Services for Day Camps. This in part means much smaller group sizes so space is limited. There will be strict guidelines for physical distancing, health screening, sanitation, drop off and pick up, etc. These procedures and expectations will be sent to participants.

Congratulations to the legendary Annie Pham on being named the Alberta Cheerleading Association‘s all-star coach of the year. Annie has been coaching at our gym for over a decade. She has been a driving force of level seven cheerleading in this province. Her vast experience as an athlete and her significant dedication as a coach have lead to many victories on the competition floor. Most importantly Annie has had a tremendous impact on shaping the lives of so many of the you...th and adult athletes whom she has coached. Annie is most deserving of this award and it speaks volumes towards the years she has contributed to building cheerleading in this province. We are so very proud of you Annie! @_apha

Congratulations to all the ACA Award nominees. An extra special shout out to Rhea, Annie, Will, Christie and Erin for being listed amongst them. We are proud of you!

One thing our new training space has that we could certainly do without MOSQUITOS Be sure to spray good before practice. We won’t let these little pests get in our way of getting back to training!!!

There comes a time when silence is betrayal. MLK The many different races and cultures that make up our gym is what makes us so special. At ACE we celebrate our differences. Right now, more than ever it is important to use our voice to stand up for what is right. To every child and family of color, we stand with you. ... #blacklivesmatter #westandwithyou #standupforwhatistight #bethevoice #GeorgeFloyd #weneedchange

NOW IS THE TIME TO FILL EACH OTHER’S CUPS The past few days we had the opportunity to see many of our athletes, parents and staff. It was amazing (and somewhat emotional) to see everyone as it gave renewed hope for better days ahead. It also really pointed out how empty a lot of our cups are at the moment. We had not seen most everyone in over ten weeks. The emptiness in the athlete’s eyes, loneliness, and the fear of the unknown future were apparent. Not to mention th...e lack of physical activity and it’s toll on the body which is honestly secondary to the greater issue of mental health. Parents are doing everything they can to keep their children’s cups full, but it is hard to pour from an empty cup. Parents are missing connections as well and are exhausted from the multitude of roles they are performing. The candle is burning at both ends. More than ever we need to fill each others cups. Next week, following every single detail of the outdoor recreation protocol we will begin this process. For parents and athletes alike. We are looking forward to giving each other support, strength and a renewed sense of community. We will move, we will smile and we will connect from a distance. Sending everyone hugs

Our staff spent the night learning, training, inventing and planning. We are ready to take on this whole new adventure of outdoor physically distanced training. Always leading the way and ready to get down to work.

We are back!!! Any boy oh boy are we excited. Classes start next week. Space is limited due to group size so register early to avoid missing out. Deadline to register is Friday as we have structured materials to prepare and will need the weekend to do so.

Merchandise Sale. All stock has been brought to the south location. 5511-50 street Bags, Luggage, Hoodies, Shirts, the list goes on.... Payment will be through your jackrabbit account. Please be prepared to follow Physical Distancing protocols. We will be able to have 10 in the gym at a time. All Sales Final. National shirts and Lost & Found are available for pick up during these times as well.

Thank you to everyone who took part in our information sessions this week. As previously stated, we wont be sending a full summary of the meeting as it discussed al lot of what if situations due to COVID-19. We are starting to get more information and move forward with some degree of planning. As information becomes available we will be sharing. I unfortunately woke up to a basement full of water. Today I have a date with a Shop Vac and will probably have a record number of stair climbs with emptying out all our belongings. Please hold all questions about programming and especially the age grid. I appreciate your patience. Kim Fiissel