WINTER Competition 
Please read through all the information below for everything you will need to
know about GCKA Winter Cheer!
GENERAL INFORMATION
GCKA Cheer offers multiple programs to engage and develop your cheerleader. Our
Competition Winter team information is detailed below.
SAVE THE DATES!
November 2, 2026 at 6 PM – 7:30 PM – Try Out Prep Date – GCKA Bingo Hall
November 3, 2026 at 6 PM – 7:30 PM – Try Out Prep Date – GCKA Bingo Hall
November 4, 2026 at 6 PM to 7:30 PM – Try Out Prep Date – GCKA Bingo Hall
November 6, 2026 beginning at 6 pm – Try Outs – Murfin Fields
November 8, 2026 – First Practice – 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Season Length: Winter Cheer will begin the week of November 8, 2026 and will
conclude the weekend of March 7, 2027.
Competition dates will be:
January 23, 2027 in Columbus, OH
March 5-7, 2026 in Columbus, OH
Eligibility: Winter cheer is open to ages 5 and up as of June 1 st and tryouts are
mandatory.
Practices: 1x/week dependent on coach availability. Coaches will have the
opportunity to expand practices as needed throughout the season with at least 1
week of notice to parents.
Performance: All competitions are mandatory.
Cost: A breakdown of the costs can be found below.
1. $110 GCKA fee
2. $245 Competition Fees
3. $200 Uniform Package
o Includes: 1 uniform with shell and skirt, 1 crop top, 1 spangled
Tee/Tank, 1 Pair of Pom-Poms, 1 pair of socks, 1 brief (will be sowed
into uniform skirt), 1 hairbow, 1 backpack, 1 warm-up suit (top and
bottom)
4. $70 - Program Fee
o This cost helps us to run our program and ensure the squads have
what they need through the season to include music, bows, and
equipment.
Minimum Cost - $425 (without uniform); Max Cost - $625 (with uniform)
Additional Cost Information
Families can choose to pay in full at the time of registration or
split the cost into 4 installments. You may choose either option
during the registration process. All dues and fees must be paid
by no later than March 1, 2027.
For all, refunds will not be available after uniforms are ordered
for the season as the bulk of fees are for the uniforms.
Our goal at GCKA Cheer is to ensure that every child who would
like to participate, can do so. Opportunities to work at the GCKA
Bingo Hall are available which can help to offset costs. If you
are interested in working Bingo, please reach out to the GCKA
office administrator officeadmin@gckasports.org. Also
feel free to reach out to the commissioners via email at
CheerGCKA@gckasports.org.
Traveling costs are NOT included in the price for the season. Additionally,
competitions do have admission fees for non-athletes.
Practices will begin the week of November 3, 2025.
Competition Cheer participants will be asked to sign an attendance policy at the
start of the season. Cheer competition preparation is highly dependent on
attendance of all team members and as such, we ask that the commitment be
shared between the cheerleader and parents to ensure regular attendance.
Additionally, GCKA Cheer will be enacting a rule this year that if a competition
cheerleader cannot complete the commitment to the team during a season,
sideline cheer will be the only available option the year after.
Uniform Information: If your child does not already own a uniform, it will be
required to purchase one.
Please note - we order uniforms at the start of the season. Due to the turnaround
time that is required for the order, we only place one order per season. Once
orders are placed, no refunds will be considered.
Fundraising:
A minimum of two fundraisers will be coordinated through the season. This
allows the program to afford and upkeep equipment as well as pay for banquet
celebrations. We ask each family to participate as much as you are comfortable
and at a minimum, help us spread the word! We appreciate your help and support
in advance.
Contact Information:
If you have comments, questions, or concerns please feel free to reach out to the
GCKA Commissioners via the GCKA Cheer Facebook page or via email. We aim to
respond promptly but please allow 24 - 48 hours for a response.
Grove City Knights Cheer Facebook Page