Minerva Park Panthers Athletics
Athletic Director
Sam Cross
crossp@westerville.k12.oh.us
(614)797-5750
FAMILIES & ATHLETES - PLEASE READ
The below are all required to participate in athletics at Minerva Park Middle School
Sports physicals** (valid for one year from date administered)
Emergency medical authorization form
Concussion information sheet
Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Lindsay's Law Parent/Athlete Signature Form
**Sports physicals are required to participate in any tryout for the following sports: cheer, golf, volleyball, basketball, and softball and on the first official day of practice for all other sports. *Fall athletes must have a current sports physical (do not upload to Final Forms, turn in a hard copy to the office) & complete FINAL FORMS (link above) to tryout and practice on day 1.
(Spanish Version of Physical Form)
Pay to participate fees and any school related fees, must be paid in full prior to the first scrimmage/competition for each sport.
Eligibility Information
All athletes must meet eligibility requirements established for WCS. Eligibility requirements include passing at least 4 classes and a minimum of a 1.75 GPA.
At the coaches' discretion, ineligible students may participate on a practice-only basis until the next grading period. If eligibility status improves to 'eligible' based on quarter grades, then the athlete will be permitted to start playing in games as well.
Please Note: The decision to permit student athletes that are ineligible on a team is solely determined by the coach of each team.
All athletes must have the following:
Physical Evaluation Form
Emergency Medical Authorization
Concussion Information Sheet: Interscholastic Athletics
Lindsay's Law: Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Athletes
A Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, cutting off blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. Sudden cardiac arrest is fatal if not treated immediately, most often by a defibrillator (Click to Learn More)
Sports Participation Fee
Home Educated & Private School Students
Minerva Park Middle School Athletic Department Directory
(Coach information linked)
FALL
Cheerleading Fall - Coach Vallera
Cross Country - Coach Lewis
Football 8th - Coach Wright
Football 7th -
Golf - Coach Schuler
Volleyball 7th - Coach Clegg
Volleyball 8th - Coach Ginnever
WINTER
Cheerleading Winter - Coach Clark
Basketball Boys 7th - Coach Daugherty
Basketball Boys 8th - Coach Fisher
Basketball Girls 7th - Coach Shepherd
Basketball Girls 8th - Coach Saffold
Wrestling - Coach Martinez
SPRING
Softball - Coach Gemeinhardt
Softball - Coach Mays
Track Boys - Coach Johnson
Track Girls - Coach Johnson
Westerville Middle School Club Team Contact Info
Club Tennis - tenniswesterville@gmail.com
Club Lacrosse - www.westervillelax.org
Club Boys' Volleyball - stacey.monnin@att.net
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Order Sports Pictures Online
Individual and team pictures will be taken and available for purchase each season. Ask your coach for for a picture order form or order online (before or after picture day) using the link below.
Ticket Prices For Home Events
Adults - $5
Students ( Grades 1 - 12 ) - $3
Seniors ( age 65 and up ) - $3