Welcome Wrestling Parents!
The following is an excerpt from 2005 Second Edition Parent's Guide to Youth Wrestling, by Bill Campbell. It is an official publication of USA Wrestling, and is available for download below, free of charge.
If your child is about to become
a wrestler and this is your first
real experience with the sport,
you will want to know what is
happening as you watch from
the bleachers, what to expect
as the match progresses, and
how to react when your child
comes off the mat. This guide
provides this information and
more, and is the first step
toward maximizing the benefit
your child may experience
as they explore this new and
exciting sport.
Singlets
In past years, singlets have been issued to every wrestler free of charge, but because it has become increasingly difficult to
collect the singlets at the end of the season, parents will be asked to pay a $50 deposit per singlet. If the singlet is not turned in on or before April 30, 2010, the check will be cashed. Singlets will be distributed at practice on December 3. Checks are due at that time, and should be post-dated to April 30, 2010.
Picture Night
Team and individual photos will be taken in December. This is an optional purchase, and even if you don't purchase prints, we would like all wrestlers included on the group photo. Make sure your wrestler(s) wear their Byron singlet on picture night!
Volunteers
There are many ways to become involved in the youth wrestling club. Here are some of the roles that need to be filled throughout the season:
• Welcome parents to Sign-up Sessions and distribute hand-outs
• Make arrangements for sports photographer
• Coordinate pairing of current wrestling families with those
who may be new to the sport; offer to coach a student
• Assist with coaching at two-a-week practices
• Set-up and tear-down at tournaments
• Be a table worker at tournaments - e.g. scorebook, scoreboard,
and timer
• Plan the end-of-season banquet
• Publicize our program in the Byron Review, Post-Bulletin, etc.
Contact Info
There are two ways to contact the coaching staff.
• By Phone:
Steve Thompson @ 775-2379
