Team Rules

Team Rules

Head Coach Dale Ewart

Assistant Coaches:  Matt Stevie, Daniel Graham, Grady Powell, Tony Molesky

WRESTLING HANDBOOK 2011

            We as coaches of the Palmer wrestling team have developed these rules as the foundation for a successful team.  We need the cooperation of both you and your parents regarding the following rules of participation.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

 

General :

  1. We respect others and ourselves at all times.  This includes team members, parents, coaches, administrators, teachers, and referees
  2. We give 100% effort at all times
  3. We represent Palmer High School wrestling at all times.
  4. We are Honest, reliable, and responsible individuals.

 

Team Pride A team has the same image as a person. It may be cowardly, aggressive, whining, conceited, sporting, rowdy, or well-disciplined. We want to create a favorable image. We want to be thought of as aggressive, hard-nosed wrestlers, quick on our feet and ferocious on the mat. We want people to think of us as well-disciplined and willing to pay the enormous price demanded of victory.

Practice Regulations As a team, we rely on each and every individual; therefore, your attendance at all practices is mandatory.  Practice begins at 2:30 daily in the Weight room or Study Hall. Be on the upper track ready to warm-up at 3:25 daily. Tardiness becomes a habit, so does punctuality. Keep fingernails short. Practice uniforms should be laundered at least every other day if not every day. Every athlete will be given a bar of defense antibacterial soap that should be used daily compliments of the booster club.  When a coach is speaking, be quiet and pay close attention. Always shower after practice. Cooperate with the managers; they play a large part in making this a smooth organization.

Care of Equipment, You are responsible for every piece of equipment issued to you. The athlete/parent will purchase all equipment that is not returned. A $150.00 deposit check made out to Palmer High School is required to assure that all gear is returned.  This check will be held and only deposited if the gear is damaged or not returned at the end of the season.

Letterman's Code:

  • 10 Varsity wins not counting Forfeits
  • Qualify for State

Missing meeting or banquets: Any wrestler of the Palmer Wrestling Team missing a mandatory meeting or banquet without prior arrangements will be in jeopardy of losing their letter in wrestling.

Team Discipline: If you need to be disciplined during the season that is a sign, you are not doing your job. The ability to do what is asked of you is a sign of maturity. Success comes with maturity! Discipline includes making weight when needed. Failure to make weight will remove a wrestler from their position until the next wrestle off's or coaches decision.

Challenge matches We will try whenever possible; to wrestle challenge matches a minimum of two days before a dual or tourney. The coach will make final decision on the line up for tournament and duals. Practice the night before competition is mandatory, but will be a light workout. You must be within reasonable poundage of your weight before leaving practice (night before). You must notify the coach of your weight before leaving practice the night before competition.

Managers as stated earlier are important to a smooth running organization, so respect their requests and decisions.  Any reported disrespect to a manager will be dealt with by the coaching staff immediately and can result in the wrestler not participating in that weeks event and if necessary, dismissal from the team.  All female wrestlers and managers will require a female chaperone for all away events that require us to stay the night. Managers will be responsible for cleaning mats before and after practice, recording stats, keeping time during practice, getting ice, sorting equipment, maintaining first aid kit.  The Managers are responsible for brining and returning the med kit to the school before each tournament or dual.

Wt reduction and control No one on the Palmer Wrestling Team will be asked to drastically reduce weight. Research shows drastic weight loss can be detrimental to your health. The healthy way is to reduce your caloric intake but maintain nutritional balance in your diet.

Fundraising  All Palmer High School wrestlers are expected to participate equally in all fundraising functions.  Any athletes that choose not to participate in these activities will need to come up with their own funds for special trips and equipment.

PALMER WRESTLING RULES

1)  Attendance:

  1. We expect you to attend practice daily.  .  Upon the fourth absence, it is grounds for removal from the team.
  2. According to district policy, you will be expected to be in school on time for all classes the day of and directly following the day of competition. If you have to miss a class due to an appointment on the day of a competition, it needs to be cleared ahead of time by the athletic director.  He can be reached at 746-8424. Failure to comply will result in you being ineligible for competition.
  3. In the event of medical treatment and or illness, a note may be required.
  4. If you are not feeling well and you are not going to practice, I ask that you please take the time to contact me either in my office, at home, by email, or by cell phone to let me know personally what the situation is.
    1.  [email protected]
    2. Cell # 232-2396
    3. Home # 745-7331
    4. School Office 746-8400 ext 120

 

  1. Wrestlers with an unexcused absence during the week may not be allowed to wrestle off or participate in the following weekend’s competition.
  2. Wrestling is a sport in which you will acquire bumps and bruises. An injury that requires a physician treatment will require a doctor’s notification to resume participation in either practice or competition.

 

 

 

 

Coach's Decisions The coach's word is final. If a situation arises not specifically addressed above, the coaching staff reserves the right to make the final decision

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Rules

 

WRESTLING HANDBOOK 2011

 

ATHLETES PRINTED NAME:  _____________________________________

 

Acceptance of Team Rules

 

I have received a copy of the team rules.  I have read these team rules over with my parents, and by signing this paper, I agree to abide by these rules and be subject to any punishments that I may incur due to rule infractions.  I agree to have a positive attitude, be respectful, and coachable at all times, and most of all, I agree to have a lot of fun as a member of the Palmer High School Wrestling team.   Again, if you have any questions, or disagree with any of these rules set forth, please do not hesitate to contact one of the coaching staff.  Please keep the handbook for you records and return this page prior to the first competition.   Thank you and I look forward to another great year of wrestling.

ATHLETES SIGNATURE: _________________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE:______________________         DATE: ___________