Center Grove Wrestling Club 2013 ISWA Club of the Year Elementary & Middle School Wrestling Program

Mission Statement The Mission of the Center Grove Wrestling Club is to provide each student-athlete the opportunity to excel in the sport of wrestling. The program will develop strong character and work ethic; build confidence, self-esteem, and a positive team morale. Academic excellence will be emphasized, as we will strive to nurture and grow young people of excellence.

Practice Schedule Change this year and from what was announced. Advanced –Monday & Wednesday 6:15-8:00 Beginner’s –Tuesday & Thursday 6:15-8:00 –We apologize for any confusion or issues, we are trying to meet the needs of the majority

Season Overview Session 1 (Elem. & Middle School) : Oct. 28 th - Dec. 19 th –Club meet on Monday, Nov. 11 th 7:00 PM –Focus on Beginners and Duals Team Session 2 (Elem. Only): Jan. 6 th -March 13 th –Individual tournaments begin –Kids State finals March 8 th & 9 th Session 3 (All Ages): March 17 th -May 22 nd –Freestyle & Greco-Roman (Olympic styles) –State Finals May 3 rd & 4 th

Folkstyle Wrestling Program Goals: –Provide a positive experience through the sport of wrestling –Promote the sport of wrestling and gain new fans of the sport –Develop skills that will help kids in all aspects of life –Build a love and passion for the sport of wrestling

Participation on the duals team is optional Open to grades K-6 We want to attend 4-5 tournaments minimum Last years teams wrestled 25 matches + exhibitions Entry Fee (around $10.00 per event) –Covers entry fees of team –Guaranteed matches & wrestling experience –Team building Duals Team

Folkstyle Program December 7 th –Host Elementary Dual December 14 th –Host Elementary beginners event March 1 st –Club tournament *We need everyone helping at this event as it is our largest fundraiser.

Folkstyle Program Banquet to conclude each season Everyone who completes program will be recognized

Freestyle & Greco-Roman Starts in mid March and runs through May Olympic styles We focus on the folkstyle season We hope that many are interested and stay through freestyle & Greco-roman We understand that your child may go on to other sports and that is ok

Freestyle & Greco-Roman We host tournament on April 26 th State Finals –Freestyle –Greco-Roman USA Wrestling’s Central Regional Franklin HS We will have a separate banquet for freestyle/Greco-Roman

Future Goals Increased participation at all levels of club, especially focusing on middle school aged kids. –154 members – members –200 members Increased participation in the ISWA state tournament series

Club Recognition Rewards are given at the end of the Freestyle/Greco-Roman students to those who participate in: –At least 2 of the state tournaments –All 3 of the state tournaments

How can you help? Volunteer! –Registration for tournaments 3-4 people needed –Attendance 2-4 people needed –Recognition Program 2-4 people needed –Fundraiser Coordinator 1 highly organized person needed