Rules and Conduct Code
- NO WRESTLERS ARE TO BE IN THE GYM WITHOUT AUTHORIZED SUPERVISION.
- NO STREET SHOES ARE ALLOWED ON THE WRESTLING MATS.
- IF PARENTS HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL OR TALK TO A BOARD MEMBER OR THE HEAD COACH.
- PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND MEALS DURING TOURNAMENTS, HOWEVER, THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO CAN CARPOOL.
- IF YOUR CHILD WAS EXCUSED ILL FROM SCHOOL, PLEASE KEEP HIM HOME. IF YOUR CHILD CANNOT PRACTICE, HE WILL BE SENT HOME.
- DO NOT SHOW UP FOR PRACTICE WITH OPEN SORES, HEAD LICE, RINGWORM OR IMPETIGO. WE CAN NOT ALLOW THIS FOR HEALTH REASONS.
- IT IS UP TO PARENTS TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR OUT OF TOWN TOURNAMENTS. CHECK THE NEWSLETTER FOR MOTELS AND RATES.
- NO STEALING. IF YOU ARE CAUGHT, YOU WILL BE DISMISSED.
- PROFANITY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
- NO HORSEPLAY!
- WRESTLING WILL BE PERMITTED ONLY IN CLEAN SWEATS, T-SHIRTS OR SHORTS. NO BELTS OR JEANS ALLOWED. DO NOT WEAR UNIFORMS TO PRACTICE.
- THERE WILL BE NO REFUND AFTER THE THIRD DAY OF PRACTICE.
- ETHNIC, RACIAL, RELIGIOUS OR GENDER SLURS ARE NOT TOLERATED BY WRESTLERS OR PARENTS.
PARENTS CODE FOR WRESTLING
The attitude shown by parents at every meet toward the opposing team, the officials, and the coach has a strong influence on your child’s values and behavior in all sports. Criticism and disrespect undermine the purpose of the sport and create unnecessary stress for all. Parents can provide a positive support role for their child, including the following:
- Teach your child with example rather than criticism
- Make athletics a positive and fun experience
- Attempt to relieve the pressure of competition, not increase it.
- Be kind to referees and coaches. They are volunteering to help your child.
- Applaud good moves by your child as well as the opposing wrestler.
- Encourage your child to be gracious in victory, and to turn defeat into victory by improving his weaknesses.
