Practice Guidelines
Practice Attendance
- Wrestlers are expected to try to attend every available practice
- Regular practice attendancd will help with developing skills, improving fitness levels and creating team bonding
- When a wrestler misses practice it means a teammate is missing a trainining partner
Arriving & Leaving Practice
- Wrestlers should arrive at least 5 minutes prior to scheduled practice start time
- Wrestlers arriving more than 15 minutes late should have parents submit an e-mail
- Wrestlers leaving practice early due to another conflict should submit an e-mail before the start of practice
Practice Gear
- Wrestlers should come already dressed
- No street shoes on the mat - bring wrestling shoes to practice and change before entering wrestling room
- Clean t-shirt, shorts/ sweatpants, socks, wrestling shoes, and headgear (optional)
- No jeans or shorts with zippers or buckles
- Wrestlers will be responsible for their own headgear, wrestling shoes and/or knee pads
Hygiene Guidelines
- Always report any rashes or skin infections to the Head Coach immediately
- Shower with antibacterial soap after EVERY practice and event
- Fingernails should be kept short and clean
- Wrestling shoes are to be worn ONLY on the mat
- Sick wrestlers should NOT attend practice