THE WRESTLERS CREED IF YOU THINK YOU ARE BEATEN, YOU ARE; IF YOU THINK YOU DARE NOT, YOU DON'T IF YOU'D LIKE TO WIN, BUT THINK YOU CAN'T

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THE WRESTLERS CREED IF YOU THINK YOU ARE BEATEN, YOU ARE; IF YOU THINK YOU DARE NOT, YOU DON'T IF YOU'D LIKE TO WIN, BUT THINK YOU CAN'T IT'S ALMOST CERTAIN YOU WON'T.

1 THE WRESTLERS CREED IF YOU THINK YOU ARE BEATEN, YOU ARE; IF YOU THINK YOU DARE NOT, YOU DON'T IF YOU'D LIKE TO WIN, BUT THINK YOU CAN'T IT'S ALMOST CERTAIN YOU WON'T. IF YOU THINK YOU'LL LOSE, YOU'VE LOST; FOR OUT IN THE WORLD YOU'LL FIND SUCCESS BEGINS WITH A FELLOWS WILL, IT'S ALL IN THE STATE OF MIND. IF YOU THINK YOU ARE OUT CLASSED, YOU ARE; YOU'VE GOT TO THINK HIGH TO RISE; YOU'VE GOT TO BE SURE OF YOURSELF BEFORE YOU CAN EVER WIN A PRIZE. LIFE'S BATTLES DON'T ALWAYS GO TO THE STRONGER OR FASTER MAN; BUT SOONER OR LATER THE MAN WHO WINS IS THE MAN WHO THINKS HE CAN.

2 Predator Wrestling PARENT MEETING NOV 6, 2017

3 Mission Statement Our primary focus is to make your child a better person, which in time will make them a better wrestler. If we focus only on making your child a better wrestler, that does not necessarily make them a better person.

4 Predators COMMISSIONERS: KARL STEIN AND RANDY PICKETT 2 ND YEAR Roster Size (Oakdale & Linganore) Years with Urbana

5 Wrestling League MID-MARYLAND WRESTLING LEAGUE (MMWL) REC LEAGUE NOVICE/EXPERIENCED

MMWL League January - March 15 Teams (all within 25 miles of Frederick) Suited for both Beginners and Experienced Ages 5-14 All Meets on Sundays (gym availability) Expect 4-5 hours Matches (9

6 MMWL League January - March 15 Teams (all within 25 miles of Frederick) Suited for both Beginners and Experienced Ages 5-14 All Meets on Sundays (gym availability) Expect 4-5 hours Matches (9 weekends) o Meet #1 Jan 7 th ; Meet #8 Feb 25 th o Championships Mar 4 th at UHS o Must attend 5 of the 8 meets to qualify to wrestle the MMWL Championship tournament Championships not Mandatory

7 MMWL Divisions Bantams 7 years old and younger Midgets 8 and 9 year olds Juniors 10 and 11 year olds Intermediates years old 42 Total Age & Weight Divisions Age determined as of 12/31/17 Will weigh kids 1st week of practice and check periodically throughout season. No weigh-ins for league meets except prior to Championships in March.

8 MMWL Matches 3 to 4 teams per meet Everyone wrestles 2 to 5 matches per wrestler Host/Home team does pairings Pairings by age/weight/experience Each child record kept for seeding purposes for Championships

9 MMWL Rating System The rating system exists to ensure matches are safe and competitive. Historically coaches subjectively rated wrestlers based on their ability which did not always coincide with experience. This year rating will be determined by years of experience. If you have 3 years experience you can wrestle any other wrestler at your age and weight. Pairings by age/weight/experience Same is preferred when possible, could wrestle up / down 1 weight/division, subject to coach approval

10 Squad Overview

11 Squad #1 Head Coach Mike Stewart Bantam (< 7 years) Practice Fridays - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Locations: Oakdale High School Wrestling Room Green Meadows Farm: Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville MD Start Friday, November 17 th

12 Squad #1 Squad Size (24 wrestlers)

13 Squad #2 Head Coach Randy Pickett Midget (8 & 9) Junior (10 & 11) 2 practices per week Mondays & Wednesdays - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Locations: Oakdale High School Wrestling Room Green Meadows Farm: Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville MD Start Monday, November 13 th

14 Squad #2 Squad Size (20 wrestlers)

15 Squad #3 Head Coach Karl Stein Intermediate (12-14) 2 practices per week Tuesdays & Thursdays - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Locations: Oakdale High School Wrestling Room Green Meadows Farm: Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville MD Start Tuesday, November 14 th

16 Squad #3 Squad Size (13 wrestlers)

17 Combined Practices A few dates are in conflict: 12/15 Friday affects Squad 1 (Bantam) 1/31 Wednesday affects Squad 2 (Midget / Junior) 2/23 Friday affects Squad 1 (Bantam) May use an alternate facility if available or May need to combine squad practices on these dates. To be determined Locations: Oakdale High School Wrestling Room Green Meadows Farm: Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville MD 21754

18 HOME Events

19 Home Meets (2) MMWL Home Meet at OHS, Jan 14 and Feb 11 th Coaching staff focused on bouts for each wrestler Volunteers Need table workers for (4) mats 16 people Concessions about 8 people Everyone needs to participate! Picture Day Jan 14 Need additional volunteers to organize and run picture day event Feb 11 Home Meet and Day 2 MSWA State Championships

20 Tournaments COVERED IN REGISTRATION COST

21 Tournaments for Experienced Kids 1. Dec 3 th PreCAWL Open (Owings Mill, MD) 2. Dec 10 th Catoctin Cougar Challenge (Thurmont, MD) 3. Dec 17 th Battle of Gettysburg (Gettysburg, PA) 4. Jan 21 st MSWA State Qualifier (UHS) 5. Feb 10 th & 11 th MSWA States (place top 4 at Qualifier) Coaches decision as to WHO wrestles in these

22 Tournaments for Novice/Beginner Kids 1. Dec 10 th MatBash Damascus 2. Dec 17 th Battle of Gettysburg (Gettysburg, PA) 3. Mar 4 th MMWL Championships at UHS

23 Tournaments How do I enter my son/daughter? 1. Not mandatory 2. We will tournament flyer/application pdf 3. If interested, fill out application and hand in to head coach 4. Will communicate the deadline for each tournament (date applications are needed) 5. Head Coach attending tournament will hand to the tournament director all the applications and ONE check from the Predators to cover all entry fees Do NOT mail or the applications direct to the tournament director MUST come to Coach

24 Registration

25 What is Covered in Cost 1. Registration Includes T-shirt Various Tournaments (not mandatory) One MSWA Qualifier included MSWA Championship is not covered USA Cards (MD Folkstyle Limited) USA Wrestling card is secondary insurance, tournament not liable. If you want to wrestle out of state, need to pay the difference to upgrade to the full membership. 2. Additional Money Needed head gear and wrestling shoes (required) 3. $100 Check for Singlet Post date 4/1/2018 Will get singlet when we collect check from you Return Singlet and Check is returned (or you can donate)

26 T-Shirts

27 Predator Head Gear Cliff Keen Adult Signature Wrestling Headgear $40 Cliff Keen Adult F5 Tornado Wrestling Headgear $40 (Dick s or online)

28 Predator Footwear Velcro for younger kids in lieu of laces (Dick s, Asics, or similar athletic store)

29 Predator Code of Conduct Maintain grades Parents will make decision to wrestle Complete what you start, all wrestlers finish the season Wrestlers actively engaged. If distraction, may be removed from the team. Prior to December 10 is full refund. Parent behavior at matches is included Unsportsmanlike Conduct case by case basis per head coach (Throwing headgear, vulgar language, tantrums, refusing to shake hands, etc ) Wrestler s Parent MUST Squad Coach if they will be missing a meet for any reason by Monday morning PRIOR to meet. If wrestler gets ill and will NOT be able to compete in meet, you MUST Squad coach ASAP up until the morning of the meet. Wrestler MUST show up on time for league match or will be scratched (at least text Squad coach and let them know you are late).

30 Predator Code of Conduct

31 Practice Rules 1. ALL mats are cleaned with disinfectant by the team that last used them at the end of their practice. Applies to farm and OHS. This will save practice time so we don t have to wait while they dry. Coaches to inspect to ensure they are clean prior to practice. 2. Go to bath room BEFORE practice wearing wrestling shoes into public restrooms (outside of wrestling room) not allowed. 3. Wrestlers NOT permitted out of wrestling room once practice begins. 4. Bring water bottle (fountains in hallways are OFF limits) 5. Parents discouraged from remaining at practice as rooms are not big enough. Siblings OFF LIMITS at practice. 6. Each wrestler MUST shower after each practice. Use good anti-bacterial soap such as DEFENSE or DIAL.

32 Practice Rules (cont.) 7. MUST wear wrestling shoes during practice and matches 8. Do NOT wear wrestling shoes outside of practice area!!! 9. MUST wear headgear during practice 10. Headgear is MANDATORY at all matches 11. NO belts, buckles, zippers, buttons, snaps, jewelry 12. Don t wear singlets at practice, wear shorts and t-shirt 13. No loose baggy shirts or shorts with pockets (break fingers). No sweat pants. 14. If you want to wear more clothing, must be tight fitting 15. Wrestlers should bring extra t-shirt to change into after practice. Should also wear coat and hat.

33 Practice Rules (cont.) 16. Recommend lots of vitamin C during season 17. Recommend eating good meal before practice pasta or simple PBJ sandwich are best. Greasy food, McDonalds and candy are not good. 18. Weight loss by permission of parent only. MUST discuss with Squad coach as well. 19. If you want to cut some weight kill the SNACKS and SODA. 20. NEVER miss a meal will be worthless in practice or match 21. TRIM nails don t make coach do it 22. Cut hair length may require hair net if too long. Decision is by referee. 23. If you are sick, PLEASE STAY HOME

34 COMMUNICATION 1. FOR MISC. ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. WEBSITE HAS EVERYTHING: (WORK IN PROGRESS MIKE SWANK) Practice and Meet Schedules Rosters Directions to matches Tournament Information Volunteer Schedules Misc. Announcements

Team Management Paul Katrivanos COMMUNICATION: MIKE SWANK Update Website: http://predatorswrestlingmd.

35 Team Management Paul Katrivanos COMMUNICATION: MIKE SWANK Update Website: FUNDRAISING: MAT, TRAILER, SINGLETS Chick Filet Corn Hole event and raffle MEDIA: PHOTOS / VIDEOS HOME MEETS JAN 14 AND FEB 11 TH Create and Manage Volunteer List Concessions Organize and Manage Picture Day Event ORGANIZE AND MANAGE AWARDS BANQUET APRIL 9 Volunteers Needed

36 Questions?

Paola Youth Wrestling Club Packet

Paola Youth Wrestling Club Packet Overview Our main goal is that the kids have fun and to safely learn the fundamentals of wrestling and the behaviors required to do so. As a side benefit, they will learn