Alberta Cheerleading Association

Hello everyone. We have received a Record of Decision from AHS in reference to the November 12th announcement. Document Highlights: 2(a)&(b) identifies specific regions.... 2(e) - Indoor sport activity means an organized activity involving physical exertion and skill in which two or more persons come together indoors to practice or compete with each other in a structured way including but not limited to hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball and martial arts. 3 - Except as set out in sections 4 and 6 of Part 1 of this Order, a person is prohibited from attending and an operator of a business or entity is prohibited from providing or hosting an indoor group high-intensity or low intensity fitness activity or an indoor sport activity in the Calgary Metropolitan Region, Edmonton Metropolitan Region, City of Grande Prairie, City of Lethbridge, City of Fort McMurray and City of Red Deer, in the Province of Alberta. 4 - Part 1 of this Order does not apply to a person attending or an operator of a business or entity, providing or hosting: 4(b) - an individual sport activity where participants can maintain a minimum of 2 metres distances from each other at all times; 4(e) - an indoor group low-intensity fitness activity with five or fewer participants, inclusive of the instructor or trainer. In summary, at this time, classes may continue to run if participants can maintain a minimum of 2 metres distance from each other at all times. https://open.alberta.ca//health-cmoh-order-37-2020-2020-co

We have received clarification that classes may continue to run for individualized training if athletes are socially distanced and no stunting occurs. If this statement 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.

Today, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has implemented a temporary, 2-week ban on indoor team sport activities from November 13 to 27, 2020. This does not include outdoor or individual activities. From the information received, it is presumed that cheerleading team activities are included in this ban. This new health measure is effective for all communities on the enhanced list (purples zones). Additional measures apply to the Calgary area and Edmonton area, and the cities of F...ort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge and Red Deer. During this time, we encourage athletes to continue training from home and if possible, virtually with your team. If you have questions that the ACA can bring forward to AHS for clarification, please feel free to reach out to us. Please refer to the Government of Alberta’s website for additional information and updates: www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx#toc-1

Reminder: Masks should not be worn during intense physical activity. Ensure that individuals are part of a cohort if interacting at a distance of less than 2 metres without a mask. To review the ACA’s Return to Sport Guidelines, visit https://www.albertacheerleading.ca/covid19

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