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The University of Calgary Cheer Team is a group of university students who support their school, community and the sport of cheerleading in Calgary. Their first season started in January of 2012 where the team performed at the Dino Men's Basketball Games. The team continues to perform at football and basketball games and various events around the city, as well as competing at competitions across Canada.
Purpose
Purpose
The club exists to provide a cheerleading group on the University of Calgary (UofC) campus. The purpose of the club is to bring people with interests in cheer, dance, gymnastics and athletics together. The club provides an excellent way to get involved on campus and promote teamwork, physical fitness, positive attitude and collegiality. As well as getting students involved, the club aims to promote school pride and school spirit, as well as promoting the sport of cheerleading in Calgary.
UC Cheer Coaches
UC Cheer Coaches
Our coaching staff is made up primarily of volunteers who are former cheerleaders and/or gymnasts. These amazing people are incredibly passionate about the sport and ensuring that every athlete has a safe and fun learning environment. They are IASF/ICU Level 6/7 certified and/or NCCP certified, as well as certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, Concussion Management, U of C MOOC Concussion: Prevention, Detection, and Management, and Safe Sport.
Myra Sanders Program Director
Myra Sanders Program Director
Myra’s cheerleading journey began in high school in Ottawa, Ontario, in 1992. At the University of Ottawa, she excelled on the dance and cheerleading teams from 1997 to 2002. After relocating to Calgary in 2003, she has since been an athlete, all-star and scholastic coach, gym owner, has coached her teams to Worlds, judged, and has served two terms with the Alberta Cheerleading Association.
Nepean High School, Ottawa (1998): Assistant Coach
University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Cheer Team (2002-2003): Coach & Choreographer
Western Canada High School (2004-2005): Coach, Levels 2-4
Mount Royal University (2008): Coach, Level 6/7
Calgary Xtreme Cheerleading (2005-2008): Coach & Choreographer, Level 6/7
Power Cheer Calgary (2008-2014): Owner/Operator, Coach & Choreographer, Levels 1-6
Dynasty Cheer Allstars (2023-2024): Part-time Coach
UC Cheer (2015-Present): Program Director, Coach & Choreographer, Levels 4, 6 (7)
Calgary Stampeders Hype Team (2022-Present): Head Coach & Choreographer, Level 7
Certifications:
ACA Scholastic Certification: Premier
ICU Certification: Level 7
NCCP Certifications: Safe Sport, Emergency Action Plan, and others
First Aid/CPR C & AED
Concussion Certification: UofL / UofC
Kristy Watt Coach
Kristy Watt Coach
Kristy began her cheerleading career with the Power Cheer Calgary Pythons in 2009, competing at Nationals and Worlds until 2013. She then moved to Premier Academy, competing from 2013 to 2014. In 2015, she joined the UC Cheer team, where she was an athlete and served as Club VP of Finance and Club President until 2020. Kristy is now in her third year with the Calgary Stampeders Hype Team.
Power Cheer Calgary (2012–2014): Coach
Premier Academy (2014–2015): Coach & Admin Assistant
Dynasty (2023-2025): U16 Level 3 Coach, Tumbling Coach
UC Cheer (2016–2020, 2023-Present): Coach
Certifications:
ACA Scholastic Certification: Premier
ICU Certification: Level 7
NCCP Certifications: Safe Sport, Emergency Action Plan, and others
First Aid/CPR C & AED
Kirsten Rodgers Coach
Kirsten Rodgers Coach
Kirsten started cheerleading with Cheer Sport Sharks in 2006 and later competed with Queen’s University. She won gold with Team Canada All-Girl Elite in 2013 and 2014, and was part of Team Canada All-Girl Premier in 2014. She joined the Dinos in 2015 and is now in her third season with the Calgary Stampeders Hype Team.
Kingston Elite (2011-2012): Coach
UC Cheer (2016-Present): Coach
Certifications:
ACA Scholastic Certification: Premier
ICU Certification: Level 7
NCCP Certifications: Safe Sport, Emergency Action Plan, and others
First Aid/CPR C & AED
Steve Meierhofer Coach
Steve Meierhofer Coach
Bio coming soon!
Jesse Cooney Team Choreographer
Jesse Cooney Team Choreographer
As an athlete, Jesse competed in Elementary, High School and University. He was part of the Ontario All-Star team. As a coach, Jesse has won multiple school and All-Star regional, provincial, national, and international titles. Most recently, Jesse acted as an All-Star Director where he enjoyed creating programs for athletes in cheer and dance at all levels. Now, Jesse enjoys being an active choreographer in multiple countries having routines appearing on the IASF Worlds and Summit stage annually. This year, Jesse is honoured and excited to have been selected to coach Team Canada All Girl Premier at the 2024 PanAm Championships and the 2025 ICU World Championships.
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