Rules and Expectations
Fundraisers
wrestlers will participate in raising the funds that support the wrestling team, a lack of participation may result in termination from the wrestling team
Two Main Fundraisers:
** Heroes Haven - Date TBA
** Bingo Mania - Date TBA
Hygiene
**wrestlers must have clean work-out gear daily, including knee pads and shoes; clothes left at practice will be discarded
**wrestlers must bring their own water bottle to practice
**wrestlers should take a shower immediately after practice, as soon as they get home, as a part of their daily routine
Health
** dress appropriately during the winter months to avoid illness
** bring dry clothes to wear after practice before going outside for departure
** eat healthy foods to prevent illness - include plenty of fruits and vegetables
Closed Practices
Practices are closed to anyone not actively participating on the team to prevent distractions and improve performance while creating a team bond.
Absences
- If you are unable to attend practice or an event, prior arrangements must be made with Coach Johnson
- an unexcused absence may result in the loss of the privilege to participate in the next event or termination from the team
Injury
- If you are injured and unable to compete but still want to be a member of the wrestling team you must attend all practices and events
- if you are recovering light exercising will be given
- if you are unable to compete the remainder of the year duties will be assigned so you are an active member of the team
- Unexcused absences and a lack of participation will result in termination from the team
Away Trips
- All wrestlers are required to travel as a team to dual meets
- Competing wrestlers are required to travel to tournaments
- All wrestlers are required to return from competitions together as a team
- Wrestlers will wear a shirt and tie to away and home matches (shirt and tie will be provided)
Academics
- Education comes 1st, wrestlers are expected to keep their grades up
- tutoring will be allowed with prior approval, wrestler must have a note from the teacher
- Wrestlers will make up time missed at the end of practice
Conduct
- Wrestlers are expected to use appropriate language at all times
- Win or lose, wrestlers will conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner
- Wrestlers will sit with and support their teammates during competition
- ** family/friends should refrain from entering warm-up/competition area during dual meets, may result in team penalty
- ** wrestlers may not leave warm-up/competition area during dual meets without permission from a coach
- Wrestlers will treat parents, teachers, coaches, and officials with respect at all times
- Refrain from participating in any activity that will disrupt the regular school program or that will dishonor the school or yourself
- Refrain from using Social Media to participate in inappropriate conduct; media includes Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, ect...
Uniforms
- keep uniforms clean, wrestlers are responsible for lost or stolen gear and damage other than normal wear
Needs
- For competitions
- Wrestling shoes and Wrestling Headgear
- For practice:
- t-shirt
- shorts or sweatpants
- wrestling shoes - can be purchased at Dick's Sporting Goods or online at Amazon.com (there are some used shoes available - see Coach Johnson)
Pay to Play Fee (There is NO Fee for the 2023-2024 School Year)
- $40 prior to the first competition
- $20 for students receiving reduced lunch
- $10 for students who receive free lunch
Competition Day Tips for New Wrestlers:
- You must be present in school ALL day to participate in a match that day. If you are going to miss part of the day for an appointment you must have a note from that Office, No Parent Notes. Emergency notes must be approved by the Principal
- Check your weight, the scale will be available throughout the school day, location TBA
- You are not allowed to get out of class to check weight; you may only check it before school, during a Flex, during your lunch break, or after school
- Bring food to eat after weigh-ins for Dual Meets and Tri-Meets
- Bring money just in case we stop to eat on the way back from the Dual Meet or Tri-Meet, we usually stop some place quick like McDonald's
- We will provide water and nutritional snacks at Tournaments; you may want to bring money for souvenirs or food at the concession stand
Varsity Criteria:
- Receiving a Varsity status and receiving the Varsity Letter includes at least 1 of the 2 criteria below:
- Wrestled Varsity in at least 10 matches during the regular season (dual meets, tri-meets, and/or tournaments
- Wrestled Varsity and advanced in the Post-Season tournament(s)
Updates
** it is YOUR responsibility to periodically check the HOME link for updates
if you have any questions/concerns contact Coach Johnson 410-251-0420 or [email protected]
