Wrestling First Week
Parents,
Welcome to a new wrestling season with the Northwest Raiders. We kick off the season Wednesday November 9th. Our practice schedule will be Monday/Wednesday. We’ll add additional practices depending on numbers and skill level.
All practices are 6:30-8:00 pm @ Franklin High School. Plan to arrive 6:00pm the first week if you’d like to search our shoe bin for wrestling shoes. We’ll have a brief introduction at 6:30, and go over some program information at the first practice, so please arrive promptly.
Directions
Enter through the entrance to the left/back of the gym, next to the tennis courts. The back door should be open. If it’s not open, enter through the main gym entrance. The wrestling room is at the far end of the gym.
Ongoing schedule
- Mon & Weds @ Franklin High School 6:30-8:00pm
- Additional practices will be added as needed.
Competition schedules – will be finalized and released in November, with matches starting mid-December. Tournaments will be announced at practices and via emails.
New Parents
At the beginning of the first practice, we’ll have a brief “new parent” break-out for a “what to expect” and Q&A.
Bring with you (or mail /email in advance):
- A copy of the wrestler’s birth certificate or other government issued proof of birth date such as ID card (we keep – don’t bring originals).
- You will need to sign 1 league acknowledgement/transfer form to participate in the MJWL league.
What to wear?
- Gym clothes & clean court shoes or wrestling shoes. We have a shoe exchange where you can borrow shoes.
- No zippers or mud
- No jewelry
- Sports goggles/glasses if you wear glasses and can’t operate without them
- We will talk about ear guards
Covid Policy
- Masks aren’t required anymore.
- If you’re sick, don’t come to practice and spread it to everyone else!
Looking forward to another GREAT Raiders season! If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to help out, please let me know.
-Hayden Myers, Wrestling Program Chair
410-830-9992
coachhmyers@gmail.com