Genoa Cheerleading Tryout Packet 2021-2022 - Westerville City ...

Genoa Cheerleading Tryout Packet 2021-2022
Thank you for your interest in Genoa cheerleading! Please take the time to read through
 the informational packet below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
                             the coach or athletic directors.

Try Out Dates and Times:
Clinic Day 1: Tuesday, May 25th 5-7pm GMS main gym
Clinic Day 2: Thursday, May 27th 5-7 pm GMS main gym
Tryouts: Saturday, May 29th 11a-2p GMS main gym

Try Out Process/ Evaluations:
• Every athlete interested in being a part of the Genoa cheerleading program must
attend all three days of evaluations. Cheerleaders will be taught a cheer and dance to
be evaluated on. In addition, cheerleaders will demonstrate their ability to do jumps
and tumbling. Parents and spectators are not allowed to attend try outs.

-Day One: Cheerleaders will be learning all materials
-Day Two: Practice day (finish learning if necessary) and conditioning
-Day Three: Evaluations of cheer, dance, jumps, tumbling, and results later

ALL incoming 7th grade cheerleaders need to wear a white top
ALL incoming 8th grade cheerleaders need to wear a black top
ALL cheerleaders need to have hair up, tennis shoes, and bow

* Required Paperwork Needed
BEGINNING OF TRYOUTS ON THE FIRST DAY*
1. Rules and Guidelines Sheet signed by both athlete and Guardian (in this packet)
2. Team Selection Sheet (cut out below in this packet)
3. Grades sheet (found below in this packet)
3. Final Forms paperwork completed, including your updated annual physical*

   *Genoa has officially switched to paperless, so make sure all signatures are
completed prior to arrival on the website. Information/directions can be found on the
Genoa athletic website. If you are an incoming 7th grader, registration for Final Forms
will be open in the beginning of May; an additional e-mail will be sent out. If you have
trouble uploading your new physical form (can be found on Genoa athletic website) you
may bring in a paper copy to the coach on the first day of tryouts.

Fees:
Cheerleading is a financial commitment. All student athletes are required to pay a pay-
to-play fee to participate in a program in Westerville City Schools. In addition, there are
fees designated for cheerleading. Cheerleaders will be required to pay for their own
uniforms which includes shoes, warm ups, bows, and camp wear). Some expenses
may be covered by fundraising, however please be aware that nothing is guaranteed.

Tentative Expenses Outline:

              NOTE: Camp tank and shorts are not included in this price.

Camp shirt and shorts price: TBD
Bows and poms: hopefully paid for by the school (TBD)
Pay to Play: $75 per season unless you reach the family cap

Tentative Cheerleading Schedules:
(Practices are cut down through the season)

SUMMER FOOTBALL CHEER:
Monday: X
Tuesday: practice 10-12 @ Genoa
Wednesday: X
Thursday: Practice 10-12 @ Genoa
Friday: X

FOOTBALL CHEER WHEN SCHOOL STARTS:
Monday: Possible practice after school at the beginning of the season
Tuesday: Practice after school
Wednesday: 7th grade games
Thursday: 8th grade games
Friday: X
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BASKETBALL CHEER BEFORE GAMEs START:
Monday: X
Tuesday: Practice after school
Wednesday: X
Thursday: Practice after school
Friday: X

BASKETBALL CHEER WHEN SEASON STARTS:
Monday: Possible practice after school at beginning of season
Tuesday: Possible game day
Wednesday: Possible practices
Thursday: Possible game day
Friday: X

Coach Information
Both 7th and 8th grade football and basketball squads are run by Coach Leah
Kartavich. This is Coach K’s sixth year coaching at Genoa. Previously, Coach K
cheered in Hilliard, winning the 2012 State Cheerleading Championships, and is a 3-
time O.C.C. grand champion. He also coaches the Hilliard Bradley High School
Competition cheerleading team. Please feel free to contact Coach K at
leahkartavich@yahoo.com if you have questions.

Basic Outline of Tumbling Try Out Score System

Standing Tumbling:
0.5 points- anything below a handspring (front/back walkovers/ariels/cartwheels)
1 point- standing back handspring
1.5 points- standing back tuck
2 points- Anything above a tuck (standing full/advanced tricks)

Running Tumbling:
0.5 point- round off
1 point- round off handspring or round off handspring series
1.5 points- round off tuck and tuck combos
2 points- layouts, pikes, running full twist & advanced full combos

                                        F.A.Q
1.    Does it help or hurt to try-out for both football and basketball?
A: I strongly encourage you to try-out for both teams. Football and basketball are
judged separately, so trying out for more than one team can help your chances of
making a squad. However, if you are only able to try-out for one it doesn’t necessarily
hurt your chances, you will just only be considered for that one team.

2.   Do I get to see my scores at the end of try-outs?
A: No…actual numbers are not released to students. However, judges write individual
strengths and areas for improvement on your score sheet, and those will be kept until a
few days after try-outs. These can be given if asked.

3.    How do I know if I made a team?
A: Results will be posted by 7:00pm on the last day of try-outs to our team Instagram
page. Please search @genoacheer to see the post. Team lists will also be given to the
athletic directors, and a text message/e-mail will be sent out to students/parents who
made the team.

4.   Do I have to have tumbling to make a team?
A: No! There is no tumbling requirement to make a squad, however basic tumbling
does help increase your score a bit (see tumbling score sheet in packet).

5.   Does Coach K have to fill all the spots available?
A: No, it is up to the coach to decide how many she will take per squad, and there is no
minimum. It all depends where there is a drop-off in scores.

***All athletes trying out for cheerleading are eligible to make both the basketball and
football squads. Cheerleaders with the highest overall scores, superior grades, and
outstanding sportsmanship, attitude, and skill, will be considered for both teams. All
cheerleaders trying out with be considered based on their preferences below,
which must be turned in during tryouts.

RULES OUTLINE:
●     Up to (but not required) to 14 on football for both 7th and 8th
●     Up to (but not required) to 9 on basketball for both 7th and 8th
●   In the event of a “tie” in scores, we will have call backs to evaluate again

***Please fill out the form below and turn in!

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NAME: _________________________________________

TRY OUT NUMBER (Coach will fill this out): __________

Please clearly circle ONE choice.

I AM TRYING OUT FOR....

1.ONLY FOOTBALL

2. ONLY BASKETBALL

3. BOTH FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL
(NOTE: you still may only make one team even if you try out for both)

Genoa Jaguar Cheerleading Guidelines
                                    Coach Leah Kartavich

 Before completely committing to trying out for Genoa cheerleading, please thoroughly
 review all the rules, regulations, and guidelines before signing the final page. You, and
your parent/guardian’s signatures ensure that you fully understand the expectations and
 standards that come with becoming a Genoa Cheerleader. The signed signature form
   must be turned in on the first day of tryouts in order to be considered for the team.

  The purpose of the GMS Cheer program is to promote school pride, unity, and leadership.
  Cheerleaders are to demonstrate school spirit and support for our teams, coaches, and all
  athletes. Genoa cheerleaders are expected to demonstrate excellent sportsmanship at all
                                times, in and out of uniform.

Basics Rules:
• Cheerleaders must have above a 1.75 GPA to participate in athletics (grades will be
checked)
• Zero- tolerance policy for profanity, bullying, drugs/alcohol (this includes social media/
references)
  •    No negative attitudes and respect for everyone at all times

Practice Rules:
• Everyone must attend practices, one person’s absence disrupts the entire team
  •    An absence from school means you may not attend practice or a game that day
  •    Missing practice for extra-curricular or club activities is an UNEXCUSED absence
  •    Missing practice for sickness, family emergencies, and academic obligations is
EXCUSED with a note
  •    The cheerleader and parent must notify the coach PRIOR to an absence

Based on the rules and regulations above, there has been a point system put into place to hold
                                  cheerleaders accountable.
                                 The system goes as follows:

Offense Punishments:
* 3 POINTS- SIT OUT HALF A GAME
* 5 POINTS- SIT OUT AN ENTIRE GAME
* 7 POINTS- ASKED TO LEAVE THE SQUAD

Offense Point Scale:
-1 point: unproductive at practice, tardy, negativity, profanity, unsportsmanlike conduct, etc.
-2 points: Unexcused absence
-3 points: (sit out half of game) No call/no show to practice, in trouble at school (cheating,
principal’s office) etc.
-5 points: (sit out whole game) Suspended, GPA requirement not met, drug/alcohol references,
no call/no show to a game
-7 points: (asked to leave squad)

CHEERLEADERS AND PARENTS MUST HAVE THIS SIGNED SHEET COMPLETED
    AND TURNED IN ON THE FIRST DAY OF TRY OUTS IN ORDER TO BE
    CONSIDERED FOR A SPOT ON THE GENOA CHEERLEADING SQUAD

 There are many students who try out for the cheerleading team, but only a handful of
spots. Therefore, please make sure you are able to follow all rules listed above, as well
 as devote a good amount of your after- school time to your sport if selected to be on
                           the Genoa Cheerleading Team.

***After reading the guidelines above, I agree to follow all rules and regulations that
come with the responsibility of being a Genoa Cheerleader, should I be selected to be
on the team. I also understand that the coach and athletic directors have the right to
suspend or remove me from the team at any time should I break these rules.
Furthermore, I understand that all try out decisions made by the coach are final, and I
will accept the results of the try out process.

______________________________________                __________________
Student Name Printed                                       Date

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Student Signature

***After reading the guidelines above, I agree to all of the rules and regulations that
come with the responsibility of being a Genoa Cheerleader, should my child be
selected to be on the team. I also understand that the coach and athletic directors
have the right to suspend or remove my child from the team at any time should they
break these rules. Furthermore, I understand that all try out decisions made by the
coach are final, and I will accept the results of the try out process.

_____________________________________                      ___________________
Guardian Name Printed                                      Date

_____________________________________
Guardian Signature

CHEERLEADING TRY OUT GRADE SHEET- fill out the week before or of tryouts

   NOTE: This form is required in order to be considered for the Genoa cheerleading program.
   Please have your teachers fill out your previous class schedule from the last grading period.

Period                Class                       Grade                Optional Teacher Note
                                                                        (Feel free to e-mail this to
                                                                       leahkartavich@yahoo.com)

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                  FINAL GPA:                 -----------------------