Fort McMurray, Alberta
Let's start
a riot.
Fort McMurray's home for All-Star cheer, where athletes come to be bold, get challenged, and find their people. Recreational cheer, competitive teams, and tumbling for ages 4 and up.
Why Choose Us
Why Riot?
Fort McMurray's newest All-Star cheer gym offers a safe, welcoming space for athletes of all levels, with certified coaches and a culture that puts athletes first. Here's what sets us apart.
Passion Over Perfection
We push athletes to be their best, not to be flawless. Growth, effort, and heart matter more than a perfect score. Mistakes are how champions are made.
Community First
RIOT is a family. We celebrate every win together and lift each other up when things get tough. Our gym culture is rooted in respect, inclusion, and genuine connection.
Athlete Development
We develop the whole athlete: physical skills, mental resilience, teamwork, and confidence. What we build in the gym follows our athletes into every area of their lives.
High Standards
We hold athletes and coaches to a high standard. At RIOT, excellence is the expectation, and the energy in the building reflects that every single day.
Safety Always
Every skill at RIOT is progressed safely, with certified coaches who put athlete wellbeing above all else. No shortcuts, no exceptions, no compromises.
A Gym That Grows With You
RIOT is just getting started, and so are our athletes. As we grow, so does everything we offer, from our programming to our opportunities and our community.
Our Standard
Core Values
Every decision we make at RIOT, on the floor, in the gym, and as a community, comes back to four core values. They apply to athletes, coaches, and families alike.
Respect
We treat every athlete, coach, parent, and competitor with respect, inside the gym and out. Respect means showing up, listening, and honouring the effort everyone brings.
Investment
We are invested in every athlete's growth, not just their score. That means invested coaches, invested families, and athletes invested in themselves and their teammates.
Ownership
We take ownership of our attitude, our effort, and our commitment. Athletes own their progress. Coaches own their development. At RIOT, we show up and we do the work.
Trust
Trust is earned and protected. Athletes trust their coaches to develop them safely and honestly. Coaches trust athletes to give their best. Without trust, none of it works.
“At RIOT, you are not just part of a team. You are part of something that will challenge you, change you, and cheer for you, every step of the way.”
What We Offer
Find Your Team
No experience needed to start, and no ceiling on how far you can go. Every program is open for registration, so reach out any time.
Recreational Cheer
All the fun of cheer, including jumps, dancing, basic stunting, and team bonding, with no mandatory competitions. It's a great fit for multi-sport athletes or anyone who wants to try something new without a full-season commitment. Pick the age group that fits your athlete to register.
Novice
Built for young athletes discovering cheer for the very first time. Novice teams focus on the basics, like motion technique, beginner stunting, and introductory tumbling, in a fun, low-pressure environment, with local showcases to get a taste of competing. Pick the division that fits your athlete to register.
Competitive All-Star Cheer
Our competitive teams train and compete under Cheer Canada rules at in-province and select travel competitions, with athletes placed by level following a skills assessment. Teams practice twice per week and get one hour of tumbling included. Registration for this season is currently closed, but email us to ask about availability or to get on the list for next season.
Email To InquireTumbling
Tumbling is the backbone of All-Star cheer and a great foundation for any sport. Classes run independently and are open to every athlete whether or not they cheer with us. They're grouped by skill level, with small class sizes for individual attention.
Flyer Training
Dedicated training for flyers, built around the specific strength, flexibility, and body awareness that flying demands. Sessions focus on air awareness, body positions, and the balance and control it takes to fly with confidence.
Register NowStrength & Flex
A great option for any athlete looking to build a stronger, more flexible foundation. This class targets the strength and flexibility that power tumbling, stunting, and jumps, and it's open to every athlete, cheer or not.
Register NowJoin The Riot
We can't wait to meet you.
RIOT Athletics is Fort McMurray's home for All-Star cheer, a place to be bold, to be challenged, and to belong. Find your program above and register right from that section.
Questions before you sign up? Email info@riotathletics.ca and we'll be happy to walk you through everything.