BCSC BOARD Of DIRECTORS

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Aly has been part of BC Sport Cheer since 2019 and the cheerleading world since 2010. She is currently the co-owner of Freeze Athletics in Kamloops BC. Prior to becoming a part of the cheerleading community, she was a Level 2 NCCP Trampoline coach. Aly wishes to see a BC Cheer community where everyone feels supported and heard. She continues to work to help the sport grow in BC and reach new members each season.

Dawn has been part of the cheer community in BC since 1986. Dawn has been a cheerleader and coached for the VMFL, local High Schools, and SFU back when they first started in the late 90's. Dawn has been part of the BCSC since its inception and has been the Secretary, Treasurer, and President for over 10 years. Dawn is one of the owners of Cheer Sport Sharks Vancouver and Pinnacle Cheer Events. Dawn believes that being connected as a gym owner, EP and now the IASF, provides various viewpoints that could help the executive. Dawn also has an accounting background and a love for spreadsheets and being organized. Dawn is committed to ensuring all of the athletes are represented and that the path BCSC has set forth continues to be best for all of BC's athletes.

Amanda brings a unique blend of administrative expertise & passion for cheerleading to her role as an at-large board member of BC Sport Cheer. She has experience as a scholastic, collegiate, and all-star athlete, and has been coaching cheerleading for the last 10 years. She is passionate about inclusivity & ensuring accessibility in sport. She looks forward to the opportunity to contribute her skills and expertise to furthering the mission of BC Sport Cheer and empowering athletes to reach their full potential.

Kennedy has cheered in both Alberta and BC and is passionate about ensuring that school cheer programs continue to have a strong voice at the provincial level. 

She has served on the Cheer Canada Athlete’s and Translation Committee, where she advocates for athletes nationally and support inclusive communication. 

Kennedy's experience as an athlete has transitioned into a new pursuit of becoming a cheerleading judge, while working full time as a Registered Nurse. 

Melanie is deeply passionate about the growth and development of cheerleading across BC, and grew up doing competitive gymnastics and high school cheer in the Okanagan, then transitioning to collegiate cheer on UVic Vikes Cheer as an athlete, and is now the Coach and Program Director  of UBC Cheerleading. 

Melanie is an articling lawyer at the Law Society of BC and practices employment and administrative law.

Sofie was first introduced to cheerleading after getting involved with her school team in high school. Then she made her way into the allstar cheerleading world shortly after through Gems Athletics. Through coaching at Maple Ridge Cheerleading and at Gems Athletics, she has been able to see and understand both the scholastic and allstar sides of the sport. As a high school teacher, Sofie is active in her school community. Outside of cheerleading, Sofie is passionate about promoting equity in schools and uplifting diverse voices. She is the co-lead of the Anti-Racism and Equity committee at her school, and a member of the MRTA Social Justice committee in her district. She also co-created her schools Black Student Voice affinity group, and is the teacher lead the LGBTQ2S+ pride group as well. 

Sarah has experienced numerous roles in the cheer community: 

parent, coach, athlete, coordinator, committee member, and board member which gives her a variety of perspectives. 

She has a background in project management, communications, and event planning with the provincial government, and hopes to transfer those skills to her role as Executive Director. She is passionate about raising the profile of this sport and making it accessible to all, regardless of gender, disability, race or economic status.