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 Silver 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.

Taryn works full-time as a grant and policy writer in the BC non-profit sector and has been involved in cheerleading in BC since 2010. She is excited to combine her expertise in fund and policy development and her love for cheerleading to promote the growth of the sport provincially and ensure the success of BC cheerleaders at home and internationally. As a proud member of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, Taryn is passionate about ensuring inclusion for all in sport, recognizing cheer as a safe haven for many 2SLGBTQI+ athletes. Taryn is a three-time world silver medalist (2019, 2021, 2023) and a two-time member of Team Canada All Girl (2023, 2024).

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.

Meaghan is a large advocate for Scholastic Cheer. She is the Program Director and Head Coach to the TRU WolfPack Cheerleading Program at Thompson Rivers University, in Kamloops BC. She is experienced in developing strong relations and support from the university and Athletic Department. Through this work, her Student Athletes are provided scholarship opportunities to participate in the sport of Cheer. In addition, Meaghan is the Sports & Events Coordinator with TRU WolfPack Athletics, working closely with USPORT & Club teams.

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.