1. HALTOM WRESTLING 2015-2016 Parent Meeting

2. MEETING AGENDA Introductions: Coaches, Admin, Athletics Department Season Overview Important Dates Schedules Weight Management/Varsity Eligibility/Letterman Program Needs Support Staff Fundraisers Pre Season, In Season, Post Season Open Forum Conclusion

3. COACHES Head Coach: Beau Hohmann beau.hohmann@birdvilleschools.net 214-422-7183 Assistant Coach: Melford English melford.english@birdvilleschools.net 817-602-7804

4. BISD Athletics Department Athletic Director: Chris Feris chris.feris@birdvilleschools.net 817-547-5823 Assistant AD: Lesa Master lesa.master@birdvilleschools.net 817-547-5910

5. HHS ADMINISTRATION Principal: David Hamilton david.hamilton@birdvilleschools.net Assistant Principal-Athletics: Clara Campbell clara.cambell@birdvilleschools.net Athletic Coordinator: Jason Tucker Jason.tucker@birdvilleschools.net

6. IMPORTANT DATES October – Fan Cloth Fundraiser October 25 th – Weight Certification @Fossil Ridge HS Home Meets November 11 vs Arlington Heights Scrimmage – Season Opener December 15 vs Birdville/Martin January 6 vs Richland January 13 vs Arlington Heights January 20 vs TBD February 3-4 – District 4-6A Championship @Carroll HS February 12-13 – Region 1-5A Championship @El Paso February 19-20 – UIL 6A State Tournament

7. PRACTICE SCHEDULE 20 October: First Day - MANDATORY after-school practice Practice Times: 3pm-5pm, Mon-Fri(minus comp days) Holiday Practices: Schedules will be released prior to breaks Extra Practices: Panther City Wrestling Mondays, 6-7:30pm @FW Arlington Heights HS Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm @Haltom HS Gym 3

8. JV BOYS SCHEDULE DateEventSite 11 NovKickoff ScrimmageHALTOM 17 NovWeatherford/Paschal@Weatherford 4 DecHeritage Invitational@Colleyville 11 DecOutback Invitational@Weatherford *15 DecSUPPORT STAFFHALTOM 18 DecEMS ISD Tournament@Chisolm Trail 6 Janvs RichlandHALTOM 8 JanTrojan Classic@Trinity 13 Janvs Arlington HeightsHALTOM *20 JanSUPPORT STAFFHALTOM 28 JanDual vs Chisolm Trail@Chisolm Trail 4 FebDistrict 5-6A Championship@Carroll High Report Time: All Participating Wrestlers are expected to report a minimum of 30 Minutes prior to bus departure JV Tournaments: JV Wrestlers will be entered no more than 2 wrestlers per weight. Max of 28 wrestlers to a JV tournament Varsity Dual Meets: JV Wrestlers may be asked to attend select meets based on depth of opposing teams Varsity Slots: JV Wrestlers may challenge a Varsity Wrestler in their designated weight class at any time after the start of the season. All challenges will be issued on Mondays at the begging of each competition week Transportation: All Wrestlers are expected to ride the bus to AND from meets!

9. VARSITY BOYS SCHEDULE DateEventSite 11 Nov Kickoff ScrimmageHALTOM 17 Nov Tri vs Weatherford/Paschal@Weatherford 20 Nov Warrior Invitational@Martin High 21 Nov Warrior Invite (Day 2) *if necessary 1 Dec Dual vs Boswell@Boswell 5 Dec Heritage Invitational@Colleyville 10 Dec Dual vs Richardson@Richardson 12 Dec Outback Invitational@Weatherford 15 Dec vs BirdvilleHALTOM 18 Jan EMS ISD Tournament@Chisolm Trail 19 Jan EMS ISD (Day 2) *if necessary 2 Jan Prosper Round Up@Prosper High 7 Jan District DualsTBD 13 Jan vs Arlington HeightsHALTOM *14 Jan District Duals (Day 2) *if necessaryTBD 16 Jan Be Heard Memorial Duals@Fossil Ridge 20 Jan vs TBDHALTOM 23 Jan Ranger Roundup@Chisolm Trail 28 Jan Dual vs Chisolm Trail@Chisolm Trail 3-4 Feb District 5-6A ChampionshipCarroll High School Report Time: All Participating Wrestlers are expected to report a minimum of 30 Minutes prior to bus departure Varsity Tournaments: Maximum of 14 wrestlers in a Boys Varsity tournament. One Wrestler per weight class Transportation: All Wrestlers are expected to ride the bus to AND from meets! *12-13 Feb: Regionals in El Paso *19-20 Feb: UIL State in Houston

10. LADY BUFFALOS SCHEDULE DateEventSite 11 NovKickoff ScrimmageHALTOM 17 NovTri vs Weatherford/Paschal@Weatherford 1 DecDual vs Boswell@Boswell 5 DecHeritage Invitational@Colleyville 10 DecDual vs Richardson@Richardson 12 DecOutback Invitational@Weatherford 15 DecTri vs Birdville/MartinHALTOM 19 DecEMS ISD Tournament@Chisolm Trail 2 JanProsper Round Up@Prosper 6 JanDual vs RichlandHALTOM 9 JanTrojan Classic@Trinity 13 Janvs Arlington HeightsHALTOM 16 JanBe Heard Memorial@Fossil Ridge 20 Janvs TBDHALTOM 23 JanRanger Roundup@Chisolm Trail 28 JanDual vs Chisolm Trail@Chisolm Trail 4 FebDistrict 5-6A ChampionshipCarroll High School Report Time: All Participating Wrestlers are expected to report a minimum of 30 Minutes prior to bus departure Girls Tournaments: NO JV Girls Division! Maximum of two Girls per weight class, per tournament. 20 total. Girls Duals: All sub-varsity girls are expected to attend all meets. Varsity Slots: Girls challenge matches will be issued on Monday of competition week. Transportation: All Wrestlers are expected to ride the bus to AND from meets! *12-13 Feb: Regionals in El Paso *19-20 Feb: UIL State in Houston

11. PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS Attendance Communication Commitment Conduct

12. FAQ’s Earning a Spot: Varsity spots will be appointed at beginning of season based on practice attendance and performance. All Varsity Wrestlers must exhibit comprehension of skills and drills before being eligible for varsity competition Sub Varsity Wrestlers will be eligible to challenge for a varsity spot at any time after the start of season. Challenges are to be issued at the beginning of each competition week. Weight Management: NFHS Mandated Weight Certification – October 2015 – Fossil Ridge High School – Cost: $5 Weight Cutting is NOT encouraged! Lettering Policy: District Requirements Compete at District Tournament (earn team points) Coach Requirements 90% Rule 20 Match Minimum

13. PROGRAM GOALS Short Term (within the year) New Equipment (Re-Branding) Wrestling Education Establish Booster Club Presence Long Term Measurable and Sustainable Growth Female Coach Facilities

14. What Can I do to Help? My Wrestler Time Management Diet and Nutrition Communication w/Coach Camps and Clinics The Program Concessions Fundraising Support

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