Year Round Competition
The GCKA cheer program is growing, and we are very excited to welcome your cheerleader! Please read through all the information below for everything you will need to know about GCKA Cheer!
GENERAL INFORMATION
GCKA Cheer offers multiple programs to engage and develop your cheerleader. Our YRC (Year-Round Competition) team information is detailed below.
SAVE THE DATES!
April 30, 2025 at 6 PM – Parent Information Meeting
May 5 – 7, 2025 at 6 PM to 7:30 PM – Try Out Prep Dates
May 9, 2025 starting at 6 PM – TRYOUTS
May 12, 2025 – Tryout results will be communicated in the evening via either phone or email
Season Length: YRC Cheer is a year-round competition squad. Tryouts will happen in the Spring (around early May) and the season will conclude the following Spring (usually in early April.)
Eligibility: YRC cheer is open to ages 5 and up as of June 1st and tryouts are mandatory. Since this is a new program, we will be limiting YRC to two squads only at this time.
Expectations:
Practices - 2x/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 - Will compete in a minimum of 8 competitions – dependent on schedule created by Cheer organizations.
Cost: A breakdown of the costs can be found below. For the 2025-2026 seasons, we are making a change to our uniform vendor. Due to this, all cheerleaders will be required to buy a uniform for the season. They have two package options that are detailed below.
- $145 GCKA fee
- $685 Competition Fees
- $ Uniform Fee
- Uniform Package Options
- Gold Package - $210
- 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
- Platinum Package - $255
- 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)
- Gold Package - $210
- Uniform Package Options
- $140 - Program Fee
- This cost helps us to run our program and ensure the squads have what they need through the season.
- Minimum Cost - $1,180.00; Max Cost - $1,225.00
- Additional Cost Information
- Families can choose to pay in full at the time of registration or split the cost into 9 installments. You may choose either option during the registration process. All dues and fees must be paid by no later than March 1, 2026.
- 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 at 614-871-0080 or GCKAsports@yahoo.com. Also feel free to reach out to the commissioners via email at CheerGCKA@gckasports.org.
- Additional Cost Information
Registration will occur after the season roster has been completed. Follow up information will be provided.
Practices will begin the week of June 2, 2025.
YRC Cheerleaders will be assisting the coaching staff in facilitating Cheer Camp 2025. This will take the place of normal practices for that week. This will be the week of June 16, 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
GCKA Cheer is moving to a new uniform vendor this year. This means that all cheerleaders will need to purchase a new uniform for the season.
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. It is imperative that your cheerleader attend uniform fittings.
Dates and times to be announced soon.
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.
