Our
Facility and Staff
The Vancouver All Stars Cheerleading Program was originally created for athletes
wanting the experience of cheering at an elite level. Throughout the years,
VAS has grown and evolved to offer a three-tier program that allows every
cheerleader aged 4 and up to participate at their particular ability and commitment
level. The program is now seven years old and although the club has changed
and grown, many of our original athletes are still cheering with us today.
The purpose of our program is to provide a safe, challenging, and most of
all, fun cheerleading experience for motivated athletes. Throughout the season,
team members will learn how to dedicate themselves as an individual and as
part of a team. They will learn to set and reach goals with the help of their
teammates and help their teammates reach their goals, in return. The Vancouver
All Stars pride themselves on being the most talented and competitive All
Star program in the
Province.
Our
Mission Statement:
Vancouver All Stars is committed to excellence. We strive to teach our cheer athletes valuable life skills through cheer. We aim to build self-confidence, character and a good work ethic. We value effort, diligence, teamwork and good sportsmanship. VAS is a community of positive leaders fueled by passion, pride and spirit.
Our
Gym:
G Force Gym is the FIRST CHEER GYM in Western Canada. We offer an 8340 sq
ft training facility that allows us flexibility and variety in our schedule.
Furthermore, we are the FIRST stand alone cheer gym in Canada boasting TWO
Full-sized mats. Our gym has a 54' x 42' Sprung Floor All Star Cheerleading
Mat in addition to a 42' x 42' High School Dimensions Mat. We have invested
in top-of-the-line equipment to train our cheer athletes for tumbling and
cheerleading and to ensure that our athletes are taught progressively and
safely. Our state of the art facility compliments our ongoing responsibility
to our athletes and families: If you're going to do it, do it right!
#700 - 1515
Broadway Street
Port Coquitlam, BC
V3C 2M6
Our
Staff:
The success of Vancouver All Stars is largely due to our incredibly talented,
personable and knowledgeable staff. VAS hires the VERY best cheerleaders from
the TOP programs in British Columbia. They come and work with VAS for our
reputation and positive work environment. In fact, VAS boasts an almost 100%
yearly retention rate. Our staff is recognized in Canada for their abilities
both as coaches and athletes. Ten of the VAS staff were members of the 2006
Worlds Team. The director of VAS is committed to providing continual professional
development and opportunities for the staff; this past year 90% of VAS staff
participated in the two-day 2006 Worlds Coaches Conference in Orlando and
were all credentialed to the highest level, scoring 100% on their exams.
The VAS Staff feel that the athletes and the gym are both family and home, respectively. We are all committed to inspiring young men and women to reach their potential. As Elite Cheer Athletes, the VAS staff have all benefited from the values and lessons that cheer has taught them. Our Staff are exceptional people and believe that cheer is a tool that can be used to prepare our VAS athletes for the challenges of the real world.
Some facts
about our Staff:
- The Director of the VAS Gym has a Masters of Education Degree in Curriculum
& Instruction and has been teaching high school for 12 years
- Four staff members are in 3rd or 4th Year Business School at SFU
- One staff member was President of her high school in Grade 11 & 12,
Captain of the prestigious Port Moody High School Cheer Program and the recipient
of a $24, 000 scholarship from SFU
- One staff member is a Registered Nurse
- One staff member was on the Canadian Men's Gymnastics Team
- Two staff are sisters and have
both been teaching competitive gymnastics since they were 14… one of
them is now 23.
- Eleven staff members have a university education and fourteen have post-secondary
education.
- The average age of our staff is 23 Years old
VANCOUVER ALL STARS COACHING STAFF FOR 2006-07 COMPETITION SEASON..H
VANCOUVER ALL STARS COACHING STAFF FOR 2006-07 COMPETITION SEASON...
LIZ GIGANTE ULRICH coaching Sm Sr Elite Reign, The Worlds Team, Jr Competittive & Parents Team
* Coordinator and founder of the Vancouver All Star Cheer Program 1999-2007
* Possesses level 1 thru 5 credentialling for USASF in all three areas: tumbling, stunting and tosses.
* Head Coach of the 2004-05 and 2005-06 Sr Co-ed Lightning teams that WON the 2005 PCA Canadian National Championships in Toronto and placed 1st and 3rd in Hawaii at the Aloha International Cheerleading Championships.
* Oversee and/or Coach the VAS Junior Twisters, VAS Parents Team, VAS Worlds Team and VAS Reign Team
* Oversee most choreography, music, tumbling, team composition decisions at VAS.
* Coach and Teacher Sponsor of the Port Moody Cheer and Dance Teams since inauguration
- 2006 USA Nationals 2nd Place finish in the small coed Advanced Division
- 2005 PCA CANADIAN National Champions in the Small Co-ed Level 3 Division
- 2005 USA National Champions in the Co-ed Performance Cheer Division
- 2ND place finish in the Show Cheer Division at the 2005 USA Nationals
- 2004 USA National Champions in the Co-ed Performance Cheer Division
- 6th place finish in the Show Cheer Division at the 2004 USA Nationals
- 2003 PCA Canadian National Champions in the Large Varisity Division
- 2002 USA National Champions in the Small Co-ed Show Cheer Division in Anaheim, CA
- 5th place finish at the 2001 USA Nationals in the Small Co-ed Show Cheer Division in Anaheim, CA
* Earned a Masters of Arts in Education Degree from The University of Phoenix. A Graduate of The University of Western Ontario. BA: Honors Kinesiology and UBC with a Bachelor of Education Degree.
* Former Gymnastics Coach and Judge (Separate School System) in Ontario.
* Posess the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) NCCP Level 1 Theory and Level 2 Theory Certificates.
* Possess the American All Star Championships National Judging Certification.
* Completed the Certificate for completion of Training at the 2005 All-Star Coaches Convention in Orlando, Florida.
* Certified with the new 2005 USASF HANDS-ON credentialing Program in the following Areas and Levels: Level 5 Stunting, Level 5 Basket Tosses and Level 5 Tumbling.
* Posess the American Association of Cheerleading coaches and Advisors (AACCA) Cheerleading Safety Certification.
* Possess the NCA Coaches' Certification Program (Completed it 3 times): 96, 00, 01
* Posess the PCA Coaches' Certification /Completion Certificate 10 times: 1995 - 2005
* Completed the "On Field Management of Spinal Injuries" Course through The Sport Council of BC in Nov 03
* Completed the "Sports Injuries Assessment and Treatment" Course with the Sport Council of BC in Nov 03
* Teacher for 10 years at Port Moody Secondary where she teaches Spanish and Performance Cheer and Performance Dance
* The local coordinator for the American Bowl Pre-Game and half-time shows in August 1998.
* Half Time Producer for Grey Cup 1999 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
* President of the British Columbia Cheerleading Association 1997 to 2000 and the present
Judging Coordinator for the BCCA.
* Coach/coordinator and choreographer of the BC Lions’ Cheer Teams from 1999 to 2001.
* Liz has 20 years of Cheerleading experience: Cheered at Catholic Central High School in London, Ontario which were the Provincial High School Champions.
* A member of the Varsity Cheerleading Team while attending The University of Western Ontario. National Champions.
* A former Cheerleading instructor for Power Cheerleading Athletics. ‘88-'90
* Coached the Power Cheer all-star Cheerleading Team, The BC Westcats. This team traveled to Nashville, Tennessee in 1998 and 1999 to compete in the World Cheerleading Association’s Competition. Team placed 15th and 11th, respectively.
JEANETTE AGILLES coaching Co-ed Elite:
* Coach of the 2005-06 VAS Junior Elite Super Twisters All Star Team
* Coach Jeanette was a member of the 2005-06 VAS Open Heat Team as well as the 2006 VAS Worlds Team
* Coach of the 2004-05 VAS Junior All Star Team
* Coach of the 2003-04 VAS Senior Prep All Star Team that placed 1st at the Emerald Cup in Washington
* Coach of the 2002-03 VAS Senior Varsity All Star Team that placed 4th at Jamz Nationals and 1st in British Columbia
* Coach of the 2001-02 VAS Senior Varsity All Star Team that placed 2nd at the NCA Westcoast Classic
* Coach of the 2000-01 VAS Senior Prep All Star Team
* Jeanette has her GBC Level 1 Technical and Practical Certifications in Artistic Gymnastics and possesses her NCCP Level I Theory Certification, also.
* Power Cheerleading Instructor: 1999 - 2000.
* Member of the BC Lions' Cheer Team for three seasons: 1999 - 2001
* Coach of Pinetree Secondary's Cheer and Dance Team: 1999-2001
*Member of the PCA Power Cheer All Star Cheerleading Teams in 1997 and 1998 that competed in Nashville, TN.
*Former member of the Port Moody High School Cheer and Dance Teams: 1996 - 1999
*Possesses Professional First Aid and CPR Training.KATIE MORRISON coaching Youth Elite, Youth Competitive and Recreational
* Coach of the 2005-06 VAS Junior Elite Super Twisters All Star Team and the Youth Storm Team
* Coach Katie was a member of the 2005-06 VAS Open Heat Team as well as the 2006 VAS Worlds Team
* Coach of the VAS 2004-05 Senior ELITE Hurricane Team that placed 1st at the Aloha International Cheerleading Championships in Hawaii in February 2004 and Assistant Coach of the 2005 VAS National Team that WON the
2005 PCA Canadian National Championships in Toronto.
* Coach of the 2003-04 Senior Prep All Star Team that placed 1st at the Emerald Cup in Washington.
* Coach of the Port Moody Blues' Junior Varsity Cheerleading Team for 4 seasons: 2001-2005.
* Katie was a PCA Staff Member for 3 years and taught summer camps for PCA throughout Canada.
* Katie was a member of the 2003 VAS X-Pro Elite OPEN team that travelled to Las Vegas for the USA Nationals.
* Katie is a PCA All-Canadian Cheerleader.
* Katie is a Competitive / Pre-Competitive and Recreational Gymnastics Coach possessing her Level II GBC Theory, Practical Certifications in both Artistic Gymnastics and Trampoline.
* Katie cheered on the BC Lions' Cheer Team 2001-02 Season
* Katie is a former member of the Port Moody Cheer Team 99-01
* Katie is a former member of the original Vancouver Senior All Star Team
* Katie is a two-time "PCA All-Canadian Cheerleader" recipient
* Katie is presently at SFU persueing her Undergraduate Degree.CLOE JADE RITTINGER coaching Sr Elite Hurricane and Youth Elite:
* Coach of the 2005-06 VAS Youth Storm All Star Team
* Coach Cloe was a member of the 2005-06 VAS Open Heat Team as well as the 2006 VAS Worlds Team
* Coach of the 2002-04 VAS Pee Wee All Star Teams
* Assistant Coach of the Port Moody Senior Cheer Team 2004-present
* Cloe was a member of the 1st Place 2003 PCA Canadian National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Cloe was a member of the 1st Place 2002 USA National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Cloe was the Captain of the 01-02 and 02-03 Port Moody Blues Cheer Teams and a 4-year member
* Cloe is a former member of the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 Senior All Star Teams.
* Cloe is a two-time "PCA All-Canadian Cheerleader" recipient
* Cloe is a former Provincial level gymnast, tumbler and trampolinist who coached and instructed
gymnastics classes at Westcoast for three years.
* Cloe has years of experience coaching 5 to 10 year olds and we look forward to her involvement with the Pee Wee All Star Team this season.CASSIE WONG coaching Sr Elite Hurricane
* Coach of the 2005-06 VAS Senior All Star Hurricane Team
* Coach Cassie was a member of the 2005-06 VAS Worlds Team
* Coach of the VAS 2004-05 Senior ELITE Hurricane Team that placed 1st at the Aloha International Cheerleading Championships in Hawaii in February 2004 and Assistant Coach of the 2005 VAS National Team that WON the
2005 PCA Canadian National Championships in Toronto.
* Coach of the 2003-04 VAS Pee Wee All Star Team
* Cassie is a member of the SFU Cheerleading Team that placed 7th at Canadian Nationals and 1st at the Best of the West.
* Cassie was a 2nd year member of the 1st Place USA National Championship Team in the Performance Cheer Division and
the 6th Place Finish in the Show Cheer Division: Port Moody
* Cassie was a member of the 1st Place 2003 PCA Candian National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Cassie was a member of the 1st Place USA National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Cassie was the Captain of the 2003-04 Port Moody Cheer Team
* Cassie was the recipient of the $1000 HSBC Cheeerleading scholarship in 2003
* Cassie's Base Group placed 5th at the Canadian Nationals in 2003
* Cassie is a PCA All-Canadian Cheerleader
* Cassie has her Level I GBC Practical Certification in Artistic Gymnastics.
* Cassie was the President of Student Council at Port Moody Secondary School and the recipient of Several awards that highlight her incredible leadership skills as well as her continual dedication to the students of Port Mody Secondary and the citizens of her community.
KRISTINA NALDOZA coaching Co-ed Elite and Hurricane
* Coach of the VAS Youth All Star Team during the 2004-06 Seasons
* Coach Doza was a member of the 2005-06 VAS Open Heat Team as well as the 2006 VAS Worlds Team
* Known as 'Naldoza'or 'Doza', Kristine is presently cheering in her third season at SFU. Best of the West 2005 Champs.
* Power Cheerleading Instructor for four years. Kristine travels throughout Canada with PCA teaching Summer Cheer Camps
* Member of the 1st Place 2003 PCA Candian National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Member of the 1st Place USA National Championship Team: Port Moody
* All-American Cheerleader recipient and a PCA All-Canadian cheerleader recipient, too.
* Former member of Vancouver All Star Senior Elite Team: 2000 - 2001
* Kristina's Base Group placed 5th at the Canadian Nationals in 2003 and 6th at the USA Nationals
* Kristina competed in Group Stunts, Individuals and on the Port Moody Dance Team for four years
JEREMY WONG coaching Sm Sr Elite Reign
* Coach Jeremy was a member of the 2005-06 VAS Worlds Team and is currently on the 2006-07 Worlds Team
* Coach Jeremy is finishing 4th year University at SFU where he is also a cheerleader
* Team Canada -Canadian National team member, Gymnastics (1998-2002)
* Men's All-around Provincial Champion 3 years straight (1999-2002)
* 1999 Western Canada Summer games team Captain (Gymnastics)
* 1998 Canada Winter Games team alternate (Gymnastics)
* Competed Internationally for gymnastics
* Pre-national Men's artistic gymnastics judge
* NCCP level 2 certified (gymnastics)
* Men's gymnastics competitive coach at Westcoast gymnastics - Presently coaching 2 national team athletes.
* Possesses First Aid certification
* SFU Cheerleading Red Team 2002-2005, Male MVP 2005
* Member of the SFU Cheerleading Red Team that won the 2005 Best of the West Championships.
* One of only TWO Canadians to be awarded as a Pro X pro level athlete
HEATHER HIRD coaching Jr Elite and Recreational
* Coach of the VAS Youth All Star Teams 2003-06
* Coach Heather was a member of the 2005-06 VAS Open Heat Team as well as the 2006 VAS Worlds Team
* Heather is GBC and NCCP Level 1 Certified (In Theory, Practical and Technical)
* Heather was a member of the 1st Place 2003 PCA Candian National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Heather was a member of the 1st Place USA National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Heather Coached the Charles Best Senior Cheerleading Team in 2002-03
* Heather is a former member of Vancouver All Star Senior Elite Team: 2001 - 2002
* Heather's Base Group placed 5th at the Canadian Nationals in 2003
* Heather is a PCA All-Canadian Cheerleader
* Heather is a former competitive gymnast and trained at Omega
JAYA PANWAR coaching Sr Competitive Avalanche & Jr Elite
* Jaya coached has been coaching with VAS since the 2005-06 season.
* Coach Jaya was a member of the 2005-06 VAS Open Heat Team and was the Vice-President of the BCCA during the 2005-06 season
* Coach of the Charles Best Senior Team that placed 1st at the Port Moody Cheerleading Championships in
the Large Senior Division and qualified for the USA Nationals in 2004 and 2005 (2003 to 2005)
* Jaya is a former PCA All-Canadian Cheerleader.
* Jaya was a member of the 1st Place 2003 PCA Candian National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Jaya was a member of the 1st Place USA National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Jaya is presently at SFU in her third year pursueing her Undergraduate Degree.
* Jaya brings to her coaching 15 years of competitive dance experience in all genres of dance: Jazz, Ballet, Hip hop, lyrical and Tap.
* Jaya loves Choreography and Coaching and is looking forward to this upcoming season with VAS.
JESSICA CHOI coaching Mini, Junior Competitive, Parents Team and All-in-One
* Jessica is back from her3rd Year Exchange Program in Norway this season and we are happy to have her back on Staff for this 2006-07 season.
* Coach of the 2004-05 VAS Junior All Star Team
* Coach of the 2003-04 VAS Youth All Star Team
* Jessica was a member of the 1st Place 2003 PCA Candian National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Jessica was a member of the 1st Place USA National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Coached the Riverside Secondary Cheer Team in 2003-04
* Coached the Moody Middle Cheerleading program from 2000-03
* Jessica was the Co-Captain of the PMSS Senior Cheer Team in 2002-03
* Jessica has received many awards including the NCA Camp Leadership Award given to the
Captain that exemplifies true leadership, enthusiasm and team building.
* Jessica was the recipient of the $1000 HSBC Cheeerleading scholarship in 2002
* Jessica's base group placed 7th at the 2002 USA Nationals and won "Top Gun Stunt Team'
at the NCA Elite Camp in Oregon, Washington. As well as, Top Stunt Team at the PCA Camp
at BCIT.Chelsey Moore coaching Mini, Recreational and All-in-One:
* Chelsey was the founder and former Coach of the Langley All Star Cheer Program
* Chelsey spent 2006-06 working in Disney World for work experience
* cheered with Langley Minor Football 1993-2002
* cheered West-Coast All-Stars 1997-2000
* cheered VAS 2001-2002 placing 2nd in Anaheim and cheered with VAS in 2002-2003 placing 4th in Las Vegas
* coached different teams ranging in ages 4yrs-16yrs for Langley Minor Football 1998-2002
* stunt coach for Brookswood Secondary 2002-2003
* coached Rick Hansen Secondary 2003-2004
* operated and head coached a new club Langley Gems 2004-2005 with the goal of preparing new athletes for the opportunity to cheer for a nationally ranked club. A number of girls I've coached have gone on to be a part of different VAS Elite teams
* certified lifeguard trained in professional first aid and CPRSophie Taylor Coaching Senior Avalanche
* Coach of the Port Moody Blues' Junior Varsity Cheerleading Team for 3 seasons: 2003-2006.
* Sophie was a member of the 2005-06 VAS Open Heat Team
* Sophie was a member of the 2003 VAS X-Pro Elite OPEN team that travelled to Las Vegas for the USA Nationals. .
* Sophie is a 5-year member of the Port Moody Cheer Program Team 97-02
* Sophie is currently persueing her Undergraduate Degree.Jess Gomes - Tumbling Coach Specialist
* Jess is presently a member of the VAS Worlds Team and competed at Worlds 2006 with VAS
* Jess is currently the assistant coach of Charles Best Secondary School
* Jess cheered with VAS back in the good old days: 2002 - 2004
* Jess is a former nationally ranked gymnast with over 15 years of competitive trainingCarolyn Morrison Coaching Youth Storm and Tumbling
* Carolyn is a graduate of the Port Moody Blues' Senior Varsity Cheerleading Team where she cheered for 4 seasons: 2002-2006.
* Carolyn has been a VAS Cheerleader since the very first team: 7 years!! She is currently a member of both the VAS Reign Team and the VAS Worlds Team
* Carolyn was Captain of her high school team from 2004-2006
* Carolyn was a member of the 1st Place 2003 PCA Candian National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Carolyn was a member of the 1st Place USA National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Carolyn is currently at Douglas College pursueing a 4-year degreeAmanda Goy Coaching Hip Hop
* Amanda is a graduate of the Port Moody Blues' Senior Varsity Cheerleading Team where she cheered for 4 seasons: 2002-2006.
* Amanda was also a part of the Port Moody Dance Program during her high school years and has an extensive studio dance background.
* Amanda is currently a member of both the VAS Coed Team and the VAS Worlds Team
* Amanda was Co-Captain of her high school team (Port Moody) during her 2005-2006 season
* Amanda was a member of the 1st Place 2003 PCA Candian National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Amanda was a member of the 1st Place USA National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Amanda is currently at the University of British Columbia pursueing a 4-year degreeHillary Caron, Kelsey Eriksen and Aska Kithara - Tumbling Specialists
* All three are former Provincial and National Level Gymnasts
* All three are members of the VAS Reign Team and the VAS Worlds Team
* Hillary is in grade 12 at Heritage Woods
* Kelsey and Aska are both at Simon Fraser University pursueing a 4-year degree and both are members of the SFU Cheerleading Team, too.
* Kelsey has been a member of the VAS program since she was 12 years old and on the original team. She is currently in her 7th year with VAS!!BRIAN CHONG coaching Coed and Tumbling
* Assistant Coach of the Port Moody Cheer Team during the 2004-05 Season
- 2005 PCA CANADIAN National Champions in the Small Co-ed Level 3 Division
- 2005 USA National Champions in the Co-ed Performance Cheer Division
- 2ND place finish in the Show Cheer Division at the 2005 USA Nationals
* Brian Coached the 2004-05 Sr Co-ed Lightning and the 2005 VAS National Team that WON the 2005 PCA Canadian National Championships in Toronto and placed 3rd in Hawaii at the Aloha International Cheerleading Championships.
* Brian is a former Vancouver All Star with the PCA Power Cheer Westcats Coached by Liz Gigante Ulrich in 1997.
* Brian has been a PCA Staff member for 4 years now and Coached the New Westminster Cheer Team for two years
(2001-2003).
*Brian cheered for SFU for three years (01-04)
*Was a member of the Vancouver Grizzlies Stunt Team
*Former cheerleader at New Westminster High School
IN MEMORY OF JAYME ONO who passed away in a tragic accident on July 16th, 2003... She was an incredible Coach who loved her Pee Wee Team, dearly. She will be missed so much and will always be remembered and treasured for her enthusiasm, passion and spirit....
* Jayme is a new member of the SFU Cheer Team
* Jayme was a member of the 1st Place 2003 PCA Candian National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Jayme was a member of the 1st Place 2002 USA National Championship Team: Port Moody
* Jayme has been invloved in competitive dancing for 13 years. She was a member of the Port Moody Senior Dance Team for three years, Co-Captain of the Senior Cheer Team in 2002-03 and Coached the Senior Silver Dance Team in 2002-03.
* Jayme has received many awards including the NCA Top Gun Dancer, NCA All American Cheerleader and
* Jayme is also a PCA All Canadian Cheerleader.
* Jayme is a top girl with some basing experience; She was the flyer for the first place-finish Stunt Team at the PCA Camp at BCIT.PAUL SACHDEV
* Graduate from the University of Waterloo Ontario. BMath: Honors Computer Science, Minor C&O
* Employed by Connar Clark & Lunn Financial Group as a Computer Analyst
* A member of the University of Waterloo Co-ed Cheerleading Team while attending The University of Waterloo
* 2 Years as Coach of the University of Waterloo Cheerleading team, placed fourth at nationals
* 3rd Year as Coach of the UBC Thunderbirds Co-ed Cheerleading Team placed 6th in Canada in 2002
* Assistant Coach of the BC Lions' Cheer Team during the 2001 Season.
