1. Fall Sport Meeting 2017 Mr. Mike Hinze – Principal
GMS – 6:30 pm
August 14, 2017
Mr. Mike Hinze – Principal
Mr. Chris Poynter – Asst. Principal
Co - Athletic Directors
Tom Denney Jill Huck (Ponzi)

2. Coaching Introductions
7th Grade Football – Al Russell
8th Grade Football – Tom Denney
Cheer – Leah Kartavich
7th Grade Vball – Amanda MacClements
8th Grade Volleyball – Becky Burky
Golf – Jack Hoogeveen
XC – Carol Goodpaster
addresses located on the athletic website
Remind 101 – Genoa Athletic department
To 81010

3. Information and Communication
If there is a cancellation or change to events it will be made on the website & with Remind 101
Coaches will update students and parents if/ when a change in dates/locations/times occur.
24 hour rule
NEW Entrance fee Home and Away:
$5 – Adults $3 – Student/Seniors
Home event parking – please do not pull around back, we are required to keep it clear for emergencies only.
Students with late practice or games must leave the building after school unless supervised by coach or team adult

4. New OCC change to event entrance fees 2017-18 season
$5 – Adult
$3 – Student (1-12) and Seniors
Genoa ONLY Home event Family Pass
$51 credit toward game tickets for $40
Available in the front office – NOT at the gate

5. WCS/OHSAA Information
Eligibility
GPA Requirement
Pass 5 classes
Check your schedule closely
Do not drop or change a class before consulting with coach, athletic director or school counselor

6. WCS/OHSAA Information
Residence – you must be a resident of the Westerville City School district to be eligible
If you turn 15 before August 1 you are ineligible
You may not participate on a non-school team during the season
You cannot practice or play unless you are in attendance for at least half of the school day (when in doubt please call)
All paperwork and payment must be turned in before event participation – last years fees and fines due before practicing this year
Pay to Participate is $75 per sport / Family cap $300
Checks made to Westerville City Schools or can be done on-line with EZpay

7. #BeGenoa Reminders for athletes and spectators
Sportsmanship
Respect the Game – home and away
Cheer for YOUR team, not against opponent
Team Behavior – No hazing or harassment of any kind will be tolerated
Proper care and treatment of facilities, equipment and busses
Follow the rules in the WCS Code of Conduct
Be KIND, Be Your BEST, Be a Friend

8. Extracurricular Code of Conduct Matrix

9. RISK OF INJURY
All interscholastic sports activities have inherent dangers. The mere nature of the sports activities makes it possible for the participant to sustain injury; some could result in paralysis or even death.
Preseason Pre-Participation Exam (1 year)
Physical and Emergency Medical Card
Report all pre-existing health conditions
Concussion Information Sheet
Follow bad weather precautions

10. Paperwork
All item links are available on our Athletic Department Web page
5 documents that need to be collected by coaches
Pre-participation Physical (kept on file, good for 1 year)
NEW FORM REQUIRED FOR EACH SEASON
Emergency Medical Card
Concussion Form
OHSAA Eligibility form
Lindsay’s Law – Sudden Cardiac Death

11. Athletic Trainer at WCHS
Karissa Dahdah, AT
Sports Medicine resources
Genoa MS Concussion Team Leaders –
Academic Lead: Jill Huck
Medical Lead: Amy Loehnis
Attendance: Anita Liao

12. Picture Day- August 21st **********************
SPIRIT WEAR:
All team forms are due to your coach by TODAY AUGUST 14th
· Golf 2:50pm
· 7 Volleyball 3:05pm
· 8 Volleyball 3:20pm
· 7 Cheer 3:40pm
· 8 Cheer 3:50pm
· Boys XC 4:00pm
· Girls XC 4:20pm
· 8 Football 4:45pm
· 7 Football 5:15pm
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Break up into teams unless other arrangements were made with your coach.
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING
+ Genoa Fan Wear and Decal orders will be taken until August 31st –
Turn completed forms to the office!