1. Spring Sport Meeting 2018 Mr. Mike Hinze – Principal
Mr. Chris Poynter – Asst. Principal
Co - Athletic Directors
Tom Denney Jill Huck (Ponzi)
GMS – 6:30 pm
March 13, 2018

2. Coaching Introductions
8th Softball – Allie Rawson
7th Softball– Jack Hoogeveen
(volunteer Libby Hudson)
Track– Eric Hoogeveen, Kara Reiter, Louie Lord, Mike Hoehn
addresses located on the website
Remind 101 – Genoa Athletic department
To 81010

3. Information & Communication
Updates - if there is a cancellation or change they will be made on the website & with Remind 101
Genoa MS – ATHLETICS page
Coaches will update students and parents if/ when a change in dates/times occur.
Students must attend ½ day on event days (arrive by 11:30am)
24 hour rule
Home event parking – please do not park along the side walks or behind the building, 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
Pay to participate fees (EZ pay) loaded as rosters were shared – school fees must be paid first
$75 1st season/ $50 2nd / $300 family cap

4. New OCC change to event entrance fees 2017-18 season
Entrance fee Home and Away:
$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
Passing 5 classes
Check your schedule closely
Do not drop or change a class before consulting with coach, athletic director or school counselor
End of qtr. was March 9th

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 a day (11:30am)
All paperwork and payment must be turned in before event participation
Pay to Participate is $75 first sport / $50 second 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 – cheer for Genoa
Respect the Game – home and away
Appropriate Behavior – No hazing or harassment 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. 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 Physical Exam & Emergency Medical Card – each good for 1 year
Report & prepare for all pre-existing health conditions
Concussion Information Sheet (new each season)
Follow bad weather precautions – If there is no school there is no practice or game!

9. 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 / Video available on-line
Lindsay’s Law – Sudden Cardiac Death

10. Athletic Trainer at WCHS
Karissa Dahdah, AT
Sports Medicine resources
Genoa Middle School
Concussion Team Leader – Jill Huck
Medical – contact Amy Loehnis

11. Team pics in the commons – outside for candid shots
Picture Day- March 20th
Spirit Wear TEAM GEAR:
All forms are due to your coach by Tuesday
March
13th.
7 Girls Softball 3:00pm
8 Girls Softball 3:20pm
Track – Boys 3:40pm
Track – Girls 4:30pm
Team pics in the commons – outside for candid shots
Spring Team Recognition – 6:30pm

12. Team meetings 7th & 8th Track – commons 7th Softball – media center
Collection of remaining paperwork/spirit wear
Pay to participate fees (EZ pay) loaded as rosters were shared – school fees must be paid first
$75 1st season / $50 2nd / $300 family cap
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7th & 8th Track – commons
7th Softball – media center
8th Softball – Room 101