BCSC Competition Sanctioning 2023-2024
Please fill this form out per competition event that is to be sanctioned. Sanctions must be renewed annually.

Sanctioning means that the event will be published on our website, social media and athletes attending who have insurance coverage through BCSC's broker will be covered to compete.

Sanctioning cost includes the use of three iPads and BCSC staff to distribute, update and verify Coach and Admin credentials.
  • $150 for one day competitions 
  • $250 for two-day competitions. 
The purpose of sanctioning is to communicate to athletes, coaches, gym owners, parents and the general public that the competition is being conducted in a fair, safe and responsible manner, in accordance with the rules and standards of cheerleading.

When an event receives sanctioned status, it is understood that:
  • The event organizer will abide by all rules set forth by BCSC; and
  • Any violation of the rules will result in a report being written by BCSC (including details provided by the event) on the occurrence which will then be made available to the BCSC voting members.
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BCSC Rules
REQUIREMENTS

1. Competition floor must be 54 x 42 with at least 1 3/4" carpet bonded foam.
2. If the competition floor is sprung, at least one area in the warm up room is required to be sprung. Any space provide for tumbling or building skills must be carpet bonded foam.
3. Ceiling height for the venue must be a minimum of 20 feet high in both warm up and competition areas.
4. A water station or water fountain must be available in the warm up area.
5. Team performance will not be scheduled to start prior to 7:00am and run later than 11:00pm
6. Teams whose performance is delayed more than 30 minutes from their warm-up end time will be given the opportunity to re-warm their muscles (no stunting)
7. An emergency plan must be documented and reviews with on-site event staff. This must include a routine interruption due to injury protocol.
8. Provide a method of cleaning performance mats of bodily fluids
9. A certified medical advisor is needed to be present for the entire length of the warm up and competition to handle medical emergencies and injuries.
10. The certified medical advisor or other designate must have ice available and other relevant medical supplies.
11. If the event is on a raised surface (stage etc.) a minimum of 8' of additional space is required around all sides.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. All music played must comply with applicable copyright law.
2. General liability insurance coverage is obtained with recommended $2,000,000 aggregate.
3. Rules set forth by Cheer Canada must be followed.
4. All judging officials must have passed their judging certification program for the specialty they are officiating in their jurisdiction of residence for that season. If a Canadian judge is being used, they must be members of their PSO and Cheer Canada.
5. All judging officials must have a clear criminal background check within the past 3 years.
6. A BCSC staff member must be on site to check coach and volunteer credentials. 

COACHING REQUIREMENTS:

At BCSC we believe in protecting the health and safety of our athletes.

1. COACH/VOLUNTEER/ADMINS must have:
    a. Registered with BCSC
    b. A clear criminal record check (if 18+)
    c. Completed Safe Sport

2. COACHES must also have:
   a. Valid Emergency First Aid & CPR
   b. Making Head Way
   c. Valid cheer certification

3. At least one coach per team is required to have certification to the level of the team. 

4. BCSC Coaches will satisfy the above requirements if they are Bronze tier or higher.
BCSC will be onsite to update physical coaching cards with tier and level, which will be required for access to back stage at BCSC sanctioned activities.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Clear guidelines on cancellation and refunds are provided
2. A block schedule to be sent out in advance. A competition schedule should be sent out two weeks prior subject to minor changes.

JUDGING RECOMMENDATIONS

1. A judging meeting must take place prior to the start of the competition.
2. A separate safety & deduction judge per panel
3. 6 minute minimum for judges to watch and score an 2:30 routine
4. Video playback capability
5. Any scoring changes must be communicated to the judge
6. When on the IASF scoresheet provide three building judges when possible
7. Judges must have designated breaks, access to water/refreshments while judging

Name of Event Producer *
Name of Event *
Date of Event *
Primary contact name *
Divisions offered at the event *
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I agree to submit the names and certifications of all judging officials one month prior to the event *
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Do you plan to use the iPads? *
Do you plan to rent BCSC equipment? *
I agree that the event described will follow all rules listed on this form. Failure to follow the rules may jeopardize hosting future sanctioned events. If BCSC is aware of a violation they will investigate. A report will be written, including the event producers details of the incident. After reviewing the report with the event producer, the report will be made available to the members of BCSC. *
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I agree that I will pay the sanctioning fee to BCSC upon receipt of invoice. *
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Thank you!
Best of luck in the season
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