Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
In 2021, BCSC developed the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to assist the board in ensuring that Sport Cheer in BC is inclusive and accessible for all. The committee meets virtually and is working on developing a calendar of events to celebrate and honor holidays and other topics that are important to our cheer community.
For more information, or to suggest an idea for our committee, please reach out to info@bcsportcheer.ca
Meet The Committee
Dawn Silver, Delta BC
Cheyenne Desjarlais, Coquitlam BC
Carrie Gaskin, South Surrey BC
Being involved in this sport for the past 36 years, I have always felt that that cheer has been one of the more inclusive sports. That is one of the reasons I have stayed involved and encouraged my own child to join. As our world changes, I want to ensure that our current and future members feel that the BCSC has embraced, respects, and v
Being involved in this sport for the past 36 years, I have always felt that that cheer has been one of the more inclusive sports. That is one of the reasons I have stayed involved and encouraged my own child to join. As our world changes, I want to ensure that our current and future members feel that the BCSC has embraced, respects, and values differences in people regardless of gender, age, racial background, Aboriginal background, disability, or sexual orientation.
Carrie Gaskin, South Surrey BC
Cheyenne Desjarlais, Coquitlam BC
Carrie Gaskin, South Surrey BC
I believe the EDI Committee can do wonderful things for the athletes of BC Sport Cheer. As the parent of a male athlete, I am passionate about encouraging, educating and nurturing male athletes in the sport of cheer. I've watched first hand how peers/teammates can be influential negatively on a male athlete as cheer is traditionally a fem
I believe the EDI Committee can do wonderful things for the athletes of BC Sport Cheer. As the parent of a male athlete, I am passionate about encouraging, educating and nurturing male athletes in the sport of cheer. I've watched first hand how peers/teammates can be influential negatively on a male athlete as cheer is traditionally a female sport. I hope to help in pushing forward for more boys to learn how great this sport is and to not only try it out but to continue in the long term.
Pete Parrotta, Kelowna BC
Cheyenne Desjarlais, Coquitlam BC
Cheyenne Desjarlais, Coquitlam BC
On this committee I am looking forward to help all of BC’s athletes, Coaches and Parents feel like they are represented, heard and included in this amazing sport and community. I specifically want to help promote and grow the coed divisions in BC.
Cheyenne Desjarlais, Coquitlam BC
Cheyenne Desjarlais, Coquitlam BC
Cheyenne Desjarlais, Coquitlam BC
I am Métis, and exploring all facets of my culture is important to me. With all that I’m learning, I would like to promote a more holistic approach to athlete participation and development in sport cheer that focuses on mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects of the sport. I’d also like to find ways to further recognize interse
I am Métis, and exploring all facets of my culture is important to me. With all that I’m learning, I would like to promote a more holistic approach to athlete participation and development in sport cheer that focuses on mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects of the sport. I’d also like to find ways to further recognize intersectionality in sport cheer regarding equity, diversity, and inclusion.
INITIATIVES & POSTS
