Watkins Youth Wrestling
2010-2011
Wrestling is as natural as kids rolling around on the living room floor or outside in the grass.
It’s FUN. This is a great opportunity to get youth interested in wrestling. Basic fundamentals
and techniques will be stressed and athletes will be matched up not only by age and size, but by ability.
If you want to learn to wrestle properly and compete, this is the program for you!
WHY WRESTLE?
1. While learning basic skills, the kids will participate in drills and games that will improve their balance, coordination, strength, and agility.
2. Everybody participates 100% of the time in practice. There is a lot of action.
3. Everybody has the opportunity to compete in duals and tournaments.
4. Since wrestling has weight classes, everybody can be successful. One does not have to be big or tall to be competitive.
AGES Kindergarten – 6th grade (KDG will practice only; no competition)
PRACTICES 6:30 – 8:00
Held in Watkins Memorial High School wrestling room, one of the finest wrestling facilities in central Ohio.
4th-6th practice on Tuesday and Thursday K-3rd practice on Monday and Wednesday
November: 16, 18, 23, 30 November: 15, 17, 22, 29
December: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30 December: 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27, 29
January: 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 January: 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
February: 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17 February: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
The schedule is tentative. Events may be added and/or changed. Watkins participates in the Licking County Youth Wrestling League. Information for additional tournaments will be given out closer to the tournament dates.
January 8 or 9, Saturday or Sunday – Logan Dual Meet Tournament, Logan High School
January 10 or 12, Monday or Wednesday – Dual vs. Heath, Away,
January 16, Sunday – Licking Heights Dual Meet Tournament, Licking Heights High School
January 18, Tuesday, 6:30 pm – Dual vs. Newark Catholic, Home, WMHS wrestling room
January 24-28,– Dual vs. Utica, Away, Utica High School
February 2, Wednesday, 6:30 pm - Dual vs. Licking Valley, Home, WMHS wrestling room
February 13, Sunday – Licking County Dual Meet Championship Tournament at Licking Valley
February 20, Sunday – Licking County Individual Championship Tournament at TBD
March 19-20 – OAC Grade School Individual State Tournament, Youngstown State University
WHERE TO ENTER
Boys and Fathers- Door 14 (locker room) or Door 18 Girls and Mothers- Door 18
WEBSITES thewatkinswarriors.com flowrestling.org leaguelineup.com/lcyw
COACHES
Bill Taggart, Kevin Duck, Nick Lieb, John Brettell, Tony Mead
Eddie Jayne- Watkins Memorial High School Head Coach
Parents with wrestling experience are encouraged to contact one of the above coaches about helping to coach.
COST
$65 includes all practice sessions, team t-shirt, and insurance. Make checks payable to Watkins Wrestling.
REGISTRATION / PARENT MEETING
Register and pay Friday, October 29, 6:30-7:00 pm, Middle School Library. Parent and wrestler meeting to follow at 7:00 pm. If you are unable to attend you may register at the first practice you attend.
EQUIPMENT
Practice: t-shirt, shorts with no buttons or zippers, wrestling shoes (optional: headgear, kneepads)
Competition: singlet or shorts and tight t-shirt, wrestling shoes (optional: headgear, kneepads)
Equipment Sale- Friday, November 5, 6:00 p.m., Middle School cafeteria
CONTACTS
Eddie Jayne –
[email protected], (W) 740-927-5767, (H) 614-577-9778, (C) 740-739-7849
Bill Taggart -
[email protected], (H) 740-964-2871, (C) 740-243-2943
John Brettell –
[email protected], (C) 614-778-8470
Kevin Duck –
[email protected], (C) 614-585-9385
WRESTLING FACTS
• Wrestling is the sixth most participated in sport in the United States
• Accomplishment in wrestling is often accompanied by high academic achievement
• A wrestling match has the strategy of a game of chess with an unlimited number of constantly changing
possibilities. Technique, balance, speed, and confidence are all just as important as strength
• Wrestling is relatively safe and non-violent. There is no punching, kicking, body slams, head butts, etc.
• Wrestling is both an individual and team sport: There is a direct link between the amount of effort one puts into
wrestling and how successful they are in competition. In a dual match each wrestler has the exact same point
scoring potential for his team.
• Wrestling is perhaps the best sport for overall physical development because it involves all muscle groups, and
requires the greatest balance of athletic skill. Not only does wrestling improve balance, speed, agility and
intensity, but it strengthens virtually all muscle groups from hips, legs, torso, upper body, neck, and
grip strength.
• Sportsmanship is promoted in wrestling in ways that go beyond what other sports practice. Youth wrestlers are
not only required to shake hands before and after competition, but they are expected to shake the hand of their
opponent’s coach, win or lose, as they leave the mat.
• Involvement in wrestling is a great way to build confidence and the ability to defend one’s self, without resorting
to the violent tactics inherent in most other forms of self-defense.
• Nine American presidents wrestled
• Half of the Navy Seals (some of the toughest men in the military) are former wrestlers
Please fill this out completely and turn in with payment at registration on October 29.
Name of Wrestler_______________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________
City_________________________________________ Zip Code_________________________
Phone ________________________________________________________________________
Birth Date________________________________ Age_________________________________
Parent’s Names _________________________________________________________________
School______________________________________ Grade _____________________________
School District___________________________________________________________________
Weight ________________________________________________________________________
T-Shirt Size (circle) Youth- s, m, l Adult- s, m, l, xl
If parents cannot be reached, in case of emergency contact:
Name____________________________________________________________________
Phone____________________________________________________________________
Medications Being Taken__________________________________________________________
Physical Impairments_____________________________________________________________
Name of Parent’s Medical Insurance Company _________________________________________
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($65 registration)
To be filled out by person taking registration:
Payment made by:
______Check ( made out to “Watkins Wrestling” ) Check Number ___________
______Cash
Watkins Youth Wrestling