Shakopee Wrestling

Parent Information Meeting

2014-15

Shakopee Wrestling Philosophy

The Shakopee Wrestling program focuses on the positive development of the student/wrestler physically, mentally and socially. In being part of a team committed to achieving group goals, the student/wrestler will increase cooperative and sportsmanlike social skills. While focusing on team goals, as well as personal goals, discipline and dedication to wrestling, the student/wrestler will develop traits that will help him/her be successful in life.

Coaches

Introductions-6-8th Grade Coaches

Rob Crowe, Lucas Scharmer, ?

High School Coaches-9-12th GradeBill Farmer, Andy Brown, Mark NeuVolunteers-Derek Harwood, Butch Lehman, Shane Peters, Dustin Campion, Gary Nelson

Activities Director-John Janke Assistant Trey DavisAdministrative Assistant-Crissy Shoemaker

All required paperwork must be completed before anyone is allowed to

practice. If a wrestler is not eligible because paperwork is not complete, they should still come to practice and

watch.

Paperwork

6th Graders need a sport specific physical. Other wrestlers need one

every 3 years. See school website or activities office for the paperwork.

Paperwork

Schwan’s

Giving back to your community never tasted so delicious.

Bob Britz-Representative

Fundraisers 6-12

Water Softener Salt

Starts today!

Turn in orders/money by Nov. 14th

Delivery is Saturday, Nov. 22nd

Fundraisers 6-12

Fundraisers-K-12

Culver’s Nights

Pizza-n-Pasta Nov.10th -11th -12th

% of sales go to wrestling

Fundraisers-9-12

Fund Raiser:

*Cub Bagging on

Sun., Dec. 7th. All 9-12th graders

must participate.

Fundraisers-K-12

TakeDown Cancer Feb. 5th at Shakopee vs Wayzata and Eagan

Wrestling Booster Club (6-12)

Get involved!

We are always looking for new faces and ideas to join our booster

club.

Contact Tom Coleman

Headgear, Shoes, etc

Nov. 7th- Dec. 3rd

Delivery Dec. 17th

Wrestling Apparel

New Equipment- Friday, Nov. 14th

Donny Wichman will be in the Shakopee High School wrestling room selling shoes,

headgear, etc.

3:00-5:30 PM

We will be rolling out mats at 3:15 on the same date. ALL available wrestlers 9-12

should be there to help.

Equipment-Used Wrestling Shoes-Nov. 14th

Shoe exchange- Bring in old wrestling shoes to the equipment sale on Friday, Nov. 15th to be sold to other wrestlers.

Put your name and price on the shoes and maybe someone will purchase them.

Or donate them to the team.

Concussion baseline testing

Wednesday, Nov. 5th at 3:15 at the Shakopee High School.

6-12th Grade if you haven’t taken the concussion baseline test yet.

6-8 will have another date set up later to test kids who miss.

Jr. High Wrestlers (6-8)

Dismissed to get important information from jr. high coaches.

Weight Certification –Monday, Nov. 24th Wt. Certification is for anyone that is going to wrestle varsity or jr. varsity. Generally, all 9th -12th graders

and 7-8th graders that would be joining the high school team. About a week after the beginning of the season a weight certification process under the supervision of a physician is required. This is done

to assure that the health of the wrestler is not jeopardized by excessive weight reduction. The High School League will not allow wrestlers to wrestle with a body fat of less than 7%. The weight certification form will be sent home for the parents’ approval and

signature and returned to the wrestling coach the following day to be filed with the Minnesota State

High School League.ALL wrestlers must have this form signed before they

can compete.

This form must be returned!

Weight Classes 2 pounds will be added to each weight Jan. 1st

106 (minimum 91) 152113 160120 170126 182132 195138 220

145 285(Hwt.) Max.

High School Wrestling Practice

Location: Shakopee Senior High School Wrestling RoomWhen: Monday-Friday except meet days.

Scrimmages may be scheduled on Sat.

Time: 3:20-5:20 for grades 9-12 Monday-FridayWe leave the wrestling room at 5:20.

We will shower and do skin checks after each practice.

*Kids must provide own ride home from practice

High School Wrestling Practice

Practice will start at 3:20 sharp for all wrestlers. Wrestlers must be dressed, in the wrestling room, and ready to practice by 3:20. Tardiness will be considered an unexcused absence.

Attendance:

We expect every wrestler to attend every practice

session. If the wrestler is unable to participate in

the practice for any reason he is still expected to

come to practice dressed. Injured wrestlers will be

required to complete a workout regimen designed

to keep them in condition, but not worsen the

injury.

Absences

If the wrestler is absent he must bring a note or email message from a parent explaining the absence.If possible, let me know about absences before they occur.

Showers/Hygiene

In an attempt to prevent skin conditions we will:-Clean the mats daily.-Shower after every practice and competition.-Have a clean towel and practice clothes daily.

Showers/HygieneSport’s Hygiene

Hygienic guidelines that will help reduce being sidelined:

-Shower after practice/competition

-Don’t perform cosmetic shaving

-Wash workout clothing daily and equipment routinely

-Properly cover all abrasions and open sores -Have all suspicious lesions evaluated before practice

or competition> HAVE A COACH LOOK AT IT!

All Wrestlers 6-12 are required to

bring in a package of 200+ baby wipes

Skin Irritations

Report any skin irritation or irregularity to the coach immediately. We will perform a

skin check during each post practice weigh in.

This form must be signed by a doctor and parent.

Injuries

Notify the head coach of all injuries.

Injuries

After being examined by a doctor for an

injury the wrestler must have written

permission from that doctor before he

will be allowed to participate in practice

or meets.

Practice Equipment-

*Shorts and long sleeve-short sleeve t-shirts are worn to practice. Headgear are required in practice. Most kids buy their own (PUT THEIR NAME IN IT!) or use a

school headgear.

Winter Break Practices are mandatory (unless family

commitments are prearranged with the coach

Winter Break practice dates and times are on the season calendar/webpage

Weight CheckA. Each wrestler must check his weight before practice.

B. Each wrestler must check and record his weight after each practice.

C. During post practice weigh-ins coaches will perform a visual skin check.

Varsity, Jr. Varsity, Exhibition level of competitions

Wrestle-off Procedure

Wrestle-offs are wrestling matches during practice that may determine who will represent SHS at a competition at

each weight class.

Wrestle Offs

Any wrestler on the high school

team may wrestle-off for a position

on the Varsity or Jr. Varsity team.

Wrestle off weigh-insPrior to practice start time

Any wrestler who wishes to wrestle-off for a position on the Varsity or Jr.

Varsity Squad must weigh within two pounds of the weight class being

wrestled-off for.

No exceptions! You must make weight.

Wrestle-off dates

Wrestle-off schedule will be determined by

the competition schedule of the team.

Most wrestle-offs will occur once a week-

the day before our first competition of that

week.

Established Wrestlers

Wrestlers may become “established” if they have an exceptional record

against good competition and wrestle offs have been very lopsided in their

favor. These wrestlers may be exempt from wrestle offs to save practice time

and avoid injury to other wrestlers.

Beating out a varsity wrestler

By February we usually have a pretty established varsity team.

Positions on the Section Individual Team will be determined by a three

match wrestle-off series. The challenger must win the first wrestle off to continue

on.

Changing the Lineup

The coach reserves the right to change the line-up of any team at any time.

*The good of the team will always come before the good an any individual

Lettering

Lettering Requirements

A letter award in wrestling at Shakopee High School is earned by satisfying the following

requirements:

Lettering

Letter points may be earned in Varsity or Jr. Varsity competitions.

Exhibition matches do not earn letter points.

Lettering

Wrestle in an “A” Squad match 1 letter point

Win by a Regular Decision (1-7) 3 letter points

Win by Major Decision (8-14) 4 letter points

Win by Technical Fall (15+ pts) 5 letter points

Win by Fall/ Forfeit /Default 6 letter points*a bye in a tournament earns 0 letter points

Lettering

1. The wrestler must earn 60 letter points. Juniors with three or more years with the team and past letter winners will be given special consideration.

Lettering

Jr. Varsity letter points are 1/2 the value of Varsity letter points.

A wrestler receiving a forfeit at the “B” squad level will be awarded 1 letter

point.

Lettering

The wrestler must by an active participant in all practices with the only exception being

injuries with a doctor’s order for non-participation. The following will jeopardize the

athlete’s ability to receive a letter:

*Being held out of practice for reasons of academic performance

*Poor attendance and unexcused tardy record

Lettering

The wrestler must adhere to the rules and regulations as stated by the MSHSL in the Athletic Eligibility Information Bulletin.The wrestler must conduct himself in a positive manner in all phases of his school, social, and athletic life.

Lettering

The wrestler must adhere to the rules set forth by the SHS athletic department and wrestling coaches.

The final decision is up to the head coach.

Captains

Captains will be selected by the 9th-12th graders by means of a written vote. The number of captains the team will have will depend on the voting. Team will select 2-3 senior captains and one junior captain.

Websites

The Shakopee High School Wrestling website is located at http://www.shakopeewrestling.com/

Websites

Minnesota High School League

Great for maps to schools. Scores.

www.mshsl.org

Websites

Minnesota Wrestling News, Tournaments, etc.

www.theguillotine.com

Forum

Shakopee Wrestling

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