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.

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. 

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.

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.

 I’ve been a part of the cheerleading world primarily as an athlete for over 14 years, with the most recent years as being a part of the high performance program. Over the years I’ve developed a genuine love for the sport and the community around it. Cheer has given me so much, and I’m passionate about doing my part to help it continue to grow and thrive. 

I currently serve on the Cheer Canada social media committee, where I help support initiatives that connect and engage our community nationally. 

Outside of cheer, I work as a project manager for a non-profit organization, where I’ve built strong skills in organization, collaboration, and bringing projects to life. 

I’m excited about the opportunity to join the Board of Directors with BCSC to be able to give back to the sport, support athletes, and help contribute a positive and sustainable future for cheerleading.