1. "You don't have to be a stud to be a good wrestler...I recruited everybody because anybody can get to a level where they're able to compete if they're willing to put in the time.” -Scott Cardwell, former Oregon State wrestler and Wrestling Coach for Springfield High School in Springfield, Oregon

2. Important Dates: Hydration and body fat test The WIAA uses these tests to determine the lowest weight class that your son/daughter can wrestle at HEALTHILY. The hydration test makes sure that a wrestler has enough water in his system and The body fat test measures his/her percentage of body fat. Monday, November 16 th – 1 st day of practice Practices will run from 4-6. We will occasionally get done early depending on the time of year.

3. Important Dates: December 8 th – first dual @ Three Lakes Our schedule can be found through the calendar on the LUHS homepage. It is a good idea to sign-up for alerts to changes in schedules for severe weather. December 28 th – 30 th – Northern Badger (River Falls, WI) Great bonding opportunity for the team on overnight competition. Thursday, January 7 th - Parents’ Night We will be recognizing you as parents for the extra efforts that you make to support your sons. The coaching staff and I appreciate the sacrifices that you make transporting your sons to and from practice, duals, and tournaments.

4. Other Topics: Equipment your son will need will include: t-shirt, shorts, running shoes, and wrestling shoes. The school will provide all other necessary equipment. Please make sure that your son brings his practice clothes home to be washed on a regular basis. This is important to providing our wrestlers with a safe and sanitary environment to practice. Please encourage your child to use proper hygiene. This helps to prevent the spread of any communicable diseases such as ringworm, impetigo, staph, etc. They should shower before leaving every night and regularly wash their practice clothes. Please help the coaching staff in reminding athletes to take care of themselves.

5. Other Topics: New attendance policy: Athletes can miss a maximum of 5 practices before being dismissed from the team Thanksgiving/hunting vs. Christmas We would prefer the team to ride together to and from events, especially dual meets, as this improves team chemistry and team bonding. If it is necessary for you to take your child with you when you leave, please sign a form with the coach before you leave. You may only take your son or the child for which you are legal guardian. We need to encourage wrestling in this community. Wrestling is a great opportunity for young people of all ages, but we need to get the word out there. Talk to people you know and encourage them to get their child involved with wrestling.

6. Fundraising: Working with Legendary Fundraising We will be selling beef sticks We will be working with the MS wrestling program Incentive based (0pportunities for clothing and $) Important dates: Kickoff – November 17 4pm @ HS Checkpoint #1 – November 23 (10 items sold) Checkpoint #2 – November 30 (20 items sold) Wrap-up – December 1 ($ due and prizes awarded) Need volunteers to collect orders & sort money from 4-6 Delivery of Items – December 14 Fundraising $ used for motel rooms and clothing for athletes Athletes that meet goal of 20 items will get FREE stuff

7. The Lakeland wrestling coaching staff is committed to providing a safe, challenging, and enjoyable environment for our wrestling team. We look forward to getting to know you all and to enjoying the success and growth of your sons as a part of the Lakeland wrestling program.