Nominate your squad for Georgia Team of the Year!!!
Georgia’s premier award to recognize those hard working, committed, and successful programs
throughout the state – whether you are a support or a competitive squad!
The GCCA has always been dedicated to recognizing outstanding athletes and coaches, and now
we are on the hunt for the most outstanding overall cheerleading program in Georgia.
Cheerleading is about athletics, academics, and service to the community. This award takes all
those into consideration in looking at the top programs in our state. Nominate your team for this
prestigious award today!
Nomination forms are due and must be postmarked by December 5.
Videos are due by January 5.
Videos should be no longer than 6 minutes and when received will be posted to the GCCA
website for state-wide voting.
Team Portfolios are due by February 5. (Please see TOTY Rubric for specific point values.)
The Team of the Year will be announced at the GCCA Spring Conference and will be invited to
perform at the Conference as well.
Please return the attached form and direct any further questions to TOTY Coordinator:
Leah Bodnarchuk
Jones County High School (478) 986-5444
Cell Phone (478) 714-2330
271 Vista Circle
Macon, Georgia 31204
GEORGIA TEAM OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Name:
Mascot:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone Number:
COACH’S INFORMATION
Name:
Home Address:
City/State/Zip:
Email:
Work Phone:
Fax:
Nominated by:
Position:
Signature ______________________________________ Date ____________________
SEND THIS NOMINATION FORM TO:
Leah Bodnarchuk
271 Vista Circle
Macon, Georgia 31204
[email protected]
Nominations must be postmarked by December 5.
Georgia Team of the Year Video Requirements:
Each nominated team must submit a video which includes the three required sections below.
Videos should be sent in DVD format and will have a maximum length of 6 minutes
therefore all sections should be addressed equally and in the following order. Videos are due
by January 5. Videos will be posted on the GCCA website at HYPERLINK
"http://www.georgiacheer.com" www.georgiacheer.com and will remain open for voting
until February 5. Anyone can visit the site to view videos however only GCCA coaches may
vote. So coaches, make sure to spread the word in your communities!
TECHNICAL SKILLS (2 minutes)
May include skills such as motions, dance and jump technique, as well as stunting and
tumbling.
Spirit teams may include footage from pep rallies, practice sessions, games, youth clinics,
etc…
Competitive teams may include competition footage, pep rallies, practice sessions, youth
clinics, etc…
Dual Spirit/Competitive teams may incorporate all areas listed above
Teams should also include evidence of crowd involvement, sportsmanship, and team unity
SPORTSMANSHIP/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (2 minutes)
Sportsmanship may include(but is not limited to) interaction with visiting teams on game
days and/or at competitions, school spirit, philanthropy projects
Community Involvement may include (but is not limited to) interviews throughout the
community, game footage, athlete interviews, footage from community service projects
CREATIVE SECTION (2 minutes)
Team will creatively answer the question:
HOW DOES YOUR TEAM ACHIEVE SUCCESS?
May include (but is not limited to) a creative skit, short films, pep rally footage, etc…
BE CREATIVE!!!
May also incorporate team philosophy and/or motto in this section, honor’s awards,
recognitions
VIDEO DEADLINE IS JANUARY 5TH!
Georgia Team of the Year Portfolio Requirements:
Each of the following portfolio sections should be submitted (in specified order) by each of the
nominated teams no later than February 5. Quick Tip: Think of this as your annual team
scrapbook… and have fun with it – so delegate, delegate, delegate!
COVER PAGE
Include school name, current group photo of team in uniform, and team motto.
LIST OF SQUAD MEMBERS
Names of team members by squad, athletes’ GPA, team overall GPA
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Include any community involvement activities with descriptions as well as photographs
TEAM ESSAY
A comprehensive essay of your team’s philosophy of cheerleading and an explanation of your
team motto (stated on your cover page) in 75-100 words
HONORS, AWARDS, & RECOGNITIONS (CHEERLEADING)
List with a description… may include individual merit, or program merit. May also include
photographs
HONORS, AWARDS, & RECOGNITIONS (OUTSIDE OF CHEERLEADING)
List with description and may also include photographs
OTHER SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
List of any other sports and/or activities in which the cheerleaders of the program are involved
and may also include photographs
ENDORSEMENTS
Minimum 3, maximum 8 letters of endorsement MUST include one letter from the Athletic
Director and one letter from a community member. May also include (but is not limited to)
parents, students, faculty, or alumni
Have a GREAT time with your team putting together this portfolio.
Order a pizza; pull out some pictures, pen and paper, and GET CREATIVE! Have a BLAST!
Please contact Leah Bodnarchuk, GTOY Chair, at HYPERLINK
"mailto:[email protected]" [email protected] or (478) 714-2330 with
any questions. Remember that your team must be nominated first by December 5!
Videos due by January 5 and Portfolios are due February 5.
Portfolios must be postmarked by February 5.
Georgia Cheerleading Coaches’ Association
www.georgiacheer.com
www.gacheercoaches.homestead.com
Education, Progress, Unity