[Club Name Here]
2007-2008 Information Packet
The [Club Name} is based out of [Site High School]. We believe that by keeping our area children involved in the
sport of wrestling, we can help to keep them off the streets, away from gang activity and drug free.
Our staff consists entirely of volunteers who serve as Board Members, coaches, referees, and mentors. We are a
part of the California Age Group Wrestling Association (CAGWA) and participate in their tournaments throughout the
season.
PARENT PARTICIPATION: Parent participation plays a crucial part in the overall success of the [Club Name]
Wrestling. In attempting to make our club attainable to as many children as possible in our area, we keep our
registration fees to a bare minimum. All fundraising proceeds are for the benefits of the team and not for any
individual wrestlers. Funds raised are used to defray the costs of participation in out of area tournaments, including
State Championships, Regional Championships and even National Championships.
Additionally, as a member of CAGWA, our club is required to provide parent volunteers to work a scoring table (and
bout room if necessary) at each and every tournament. If our club fails to provide the required number of volunteers,
we may be fined which in turn cuts into the funds available for the benefit of the wrestlers.
REGISTRATION: Registration fees for this year are $???.00 per wrestler and includes USA Wrestling card*, team
shirt, team shorts, use of a singlet, and team trophy. Returning wrestlers may opt for reduced fee of $??.00 but will
not receive new team shirt and shorts.. Please note: wrestling shoes must be purchased separately.
*A USA Wrestling card is required for all tournaments. The card will be held by [Club Name] as it is needed for all
tournaments. The card is proof that your wrestler is a member of USA Wrestling and no wrestler is allowed to wrestle
without it. This card must be presented at every USA Wrestling-sanctioned wrestling event that your wrestler attends,
including CAGWA events. The USA wrestling card provides secondary insurance to your primary insurance carrier.
At the time of registration, we ask that you please provide a copy of your wrestler’s birth certificate. A copy of the
wrestler’s Birth Certificate is required to be shown at the wrestler’s first CAGWA tournament. Please provide a copy
to [Club Name] to be kept with your wrestler’s USA card and please keep a copy in your purse or wallet at all times.
Registration fee only covers the regular CAGWA seaon (December thru March) and does not include post
season expenses.
PRACTICE & TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Practices: Beginners Only: Mondays, Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at [Site High School].
Advanced: Tuesdays, Thursdays from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at [Site High School.]
What Wrestlers Should Wear to Practice: All wrestlers should come to practice in either practice singlets or t-shirts
and sweat pants or shorts. SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED IN. Please do not let them wear clothing that has zippers,
snaps or buttons. Do not let them wear jewelry such as earrings, necklaces or rings. Fingernails are to be kept short.
It is permissible to wear tennis shoes at the beginning of the year; however, wrestling shoes are preferred. No hard
soled shoes are allowed. Please bring a sweater for it will be hot during practice and cold when going home.
Arrive to Practice on Time: Injuries can occur if not warmed up properly. It is important that wrestlers get to practice
on time.
Ringworm: WARNING – Wrestlers can minimize the chance of contracting and/or spreading ringworm to other
wrestlers if they take a shower after each practice and after each tournament using an antibacterial soap such
as Dial Liquid Soap. If the ringworm is present, also use an antifungal cream such as Blue Star ointment,
Lotrimin, Desenex, etc. WRESTLERS DO NOT GO OUT ON THE MAT WITH RINGWORM! This is for everyone’s
protection. At tournaments, the weigh-in chairperson for CAGWA is also instructed to check wrestlers before
each tournament for possible signs of ringworm. CAGWA will not let wrestlers participate if they have any
signs of a skin irritation that remotely resembles ringworm. A doctor should check any skin irritation and the
wrestler obtain a medical release before the tournament. A doctor’s release form is necessary for the
wrestler to compete again at CAGWA tournaments.
Beginner Tournaments: These are for first-time wrestlers only. Wrestlers who competed last season are no longer
eligible. Beginner tournaments usually consist of three tournaments during the month of December. Beginners are
guaranteed three beginner tournaments each season. After the third beginner tournament, all wrestlers (advanced
and beginners) will compete in the same age-weight divisions. [Club Name] encourages all first-time wrestlers to
take advantage of the beginner’s tournaments.
It is important to know in what division your wrestler will be. Age is determined by how old the wrestler will be in the
year 2008. CAGWA’s tournament season officially begins on January 1. 2008. (See the updated age/weight &
divisions chart shown below.)
YEAR OF BIRTH
2002-2003
2000-2001
1998-1999
1996-1997
1994-1995
1992-1993
2008 Age Division and Weight Classes
DIVISION
WEIGHT
Rookie
35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 & 70 max. 10 lbs.
Bantam
40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75
75+ Heavyweights max 15 lbs. difference
Midget
50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 87, 95, 103, 112, 120
120+ Heavyweights max 20 lbs. Difference
Novice
60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 120, 130,
140
140+ Heavyweights max 25 lbs. difference
Schoolboy/girl
70, 77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 120, 128, 136, 144,
152,160, 175,190, 205, 225, 250
Cadet
84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 119, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145,
152, 160, 171, 189, 215, 275
Wrestling weights are generally at 5-pound increments. Be aware of your wrestler’s weight.
Example:
A wrestler weighing 90.5 lbs = 95 lbs. weight bracket:
The same wrestler weighing 90 lbs = 90 lbs. weight bracket.
(A ½ lb can make the difference in his/her weight class.)
Wrestlers who are either too light or too heavy in their respective age groups may have a problem getting paired up
with other wrestlers. A wrestler who is too light may wrestle an opponent who is 10 lbs. heavier. You are not
obligated to wrestle a heavier weight. Alternatives are: 1) wrestle a heavier opponent, 2) receive a medal, or 3) get
your money back.
A wrestler who is too heavy may not have anyone to wrestle at that particular tournament. Alternatives are: 1) receive
a medal, or 3) get your money back.
Wrestlers with no matches may ask a [Club Name] coach to arrange for an Exhibition Match.
CAGWA offers one type of wrestling style: Folkstyle (collegiate/high school wrestling).
Match Time Limits: Three 1-minute periods or 1 min. periods with 30-second rest period between periods
All CAGWA tournaments are held on Sundays except for Super Bowl Sunday weekend. The Super Tournament is
held on a Saturday and Sunday (see the tournament schedule provided to you).
There is an entry fee at each CAGWA tournament of $??.00 per wrestler. Super Tournament registration will be
approximately $25.00. CAGWA also reserves the right to impose an additional $10.00 late charge at any tournament
a wrestler enters after weigh- ins have officially closed.
Parent will need to fill out a CAGWA competitor’s card for each wrestler at the first tournament he/she attends.
Parents only need to fill out these cards once. At future tournaments, wrestlers will only need to show their USA card
and birth certificate during registration. CAGWA will pull the wrestler’s competitor card and the wrestler will proceed
to weigh-ins with the competitor card in hand. This card will keep track of each tournament your wrestler attends,
including the weights your wrestler has competed in during the tournament season. It is also an official record for
CAGWA in determining qualifications of a wrestler to enter the CAGWA Finals at the end of the season.
All CAGWA wrestlers must qualify for the Finals. To qualify, wrestlers must have participated in a set number of
CAGWA tournaments (including beginner tournaments and the Super Tournament). Wrestlers who have not
participated in the required number of tournaments will not be allowed to compete in the CAGWA Finals.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that wrestlers weigh in on time. Many families have their wrestlers weigh in early, then eat
breakfast. [Club Name] recommends that your wrestler not leave the premises after weigh ins.
After weigh ins have closed, the Age/Weight brackets are compiled. At the start of the tournament, the hosting club
will begin announcing the age/weight divisions as they become available. Wrestlers will be instructed to go to the
staging area, where the matches will be announced. Both wrestlers (who have been paired together) will then be
asked to proceed to their assigned mat, where they will wait for the Referee Official to begin the match.
It is the responsibility of all wrestlers to be ready when their matches are being called. Wrestlers who do not show up
when the matches are called risk being forfeited from a match and/or a tournament. PARENTS SHOULD KNOW
WHERE THEIR WRESTLER IS AT ALL TIMES. It is each wrestler’s (& their parent(s)’s) responsibility to listen
for their name at staging. If the wrestler’s name is announced and the wrestler does not report, the wrestler
may be disqualified for that round (this is considered a loss).
[Club Name] coaches will be at all CAGWA tournaments to coach our kids. [Club Name] wrestlers should not begin a
match without a [Club Name] coach. If a coach is not easily available, please have the referee hold the match and
have an [Club Name] coach paged to come to your assigned mat.
Throughout the season, opportunities may arise to travel to tournaments outside the area. These tournaments will be
at your own expense. If funds are available, the club may (at our discretion) cover part of the wrestler’s expenses.
SPORTSMANSHIP: [Club Name] expects good sportsmanship from all wrestlers and parents, including RKWC
coaches and Board members. ***Do not embarrass your [Club Name].***
Wrestlers will show respect for all coaches and for other wrestlers both at practice and tournaments. Wrestlers will be
required to shake the hand of their opponent, as well as the coach of their opponent after each match WHETHER A
WRESTLER WINS OR LOSES. Respect school and personal property of others at practice and tournaments. Again,
PARENTS SHOULD KNOW WHERE THEIR WRESTLER IS AT ALL TIMES!
The following is considered unacceptable behavior:
During practice: 1) Talking when the coach is talking; 2) Horse play: pushing, shoving, touching; 3) Fighting
During Match/Tournament: 1) Fighting with opponent or team member; 2) Running around or climbing
Sportsmanship: 1) Refusing to shake hand of opponent &/or other coach; 2) Hitting coaches, referees or parents; 3)
Throwing a tantrum
Discipline: Will be administered at the coach’s discretion and may include any of the following:
1. Warning by coach involved (ask another coach to watch);
a. Sit-ups, push-ups, or other exercise (not to exceed five minutes);
b. Sit wrestler down for 5 minutes;
2. Eject wrestler from practice (incident must be witnessed by 2 or more coaches);
3. Wrestler is forced to miss a practice;
4. Meeting with a club president, coaches, wrestler and parents;
5. Remove wrestler from tournament.
CODE OF CONDUCT
CAGWA considers good conduct by coaches, parents, and children to be an extremely important part of the program.
The referee is responsible to call the match, but the coach is responsible for the behavior of spectators and team
members.
No one should be subjected to negative comments from anyone. Remember that referees have a difficult job at best
and provide a valuable service that contributes to a successful season. We want all participants, coaches, referees,
and children treated with respect so they will return next year.
Remarks should be limited to POSITIVE comments. Remember, the match belongs to the kids, not the coaches,
parents and/or spectators.
Spectators, parents, coaches and wrestlers should refrain from making any negative, derogatory, or mean-spirited
comments to or about children, other parents, coaches, CAGWA board or the referees. If there is a perceived
problem, and the referee is willing, the coach may discuss it in a rational, positive manner. If a parent has a problem,
it should be discussed in a calm manner after the match or at some other time. In any case, the wrestler should not
be present.
If you do not have a coach’s card, you are not allowed on the mats. Too many spectators on the mats leads to
confusion and also makes it difficult for other spectators to view their wrestlers matches.
CAGWA Board Members and Club Presidents carry red and yellow cards. Two yellow cards at one tournament and
you will be told to leave and not be allowed at the next tournament. One red card and you will be told to leave, not
allowed at the next tournament, and called before the CAGWA Board to see if any further action is necessary. Verbal
threats, any striking or shaking of a child will be grounds for suspension as well as intervention by the local police.
Please remember that we are all here for the kids. It is the wrestlers’ job to put forth their best effort at
practice & tournaments and it is the parents’ job to support them and set a positive example.
[Club Names]
Application & Emergency Information
2007-2008 Wrestling Season
Wrestlers Full Name:
Date of Birth:
Home Address:
City:
Name of Parent(s)/Legal Guardian:
Home #
Email address:
Gender: Male/Female
State: CA
Zip Code:
Cell #
Work #
Please indicate others to be contacted in the event of an accident and we are unable to reach you.
Full Name:
1.
2.
Relationship to
Wrestler:
Telephone # 1:
1.
2.
1.
2.
Telephone # 2:
1.
2.
Insurance Company:______________________________________________________________________________________
Policy Number: _____________________________________________ Phone #: ____________________________________
Is your child presently on medication? YES /NO If yes, please list medication(s)_______________________________________
Please list drug sensitivities or other allergies: _________________________________________________________________
Date of your child’s last complete physical examination by a medical doctor: _________________________________________
Please read both of the alternatives statements below and place your initials next to your choice. PLEASE SELECT & SIGN
ONLY ONE ALTERNATIVE.
1.
If my child needs medical attentions, it is my wish that I be contacted before any medical procedures are done on my
child unless immediate treatment is necessary to save my child’s life or to prevent permanent injury.
Signature of Parent/Guardian _______________________________________________ Date: ___________________
2.
If my child needs medical treatment while participating, it is my wish that treatment begins while efforts are being made to
contact me so that treatment is not delayed. I consent to any medical procedures that the physician believes is needed on
the understanding that efforts will continue to be made to contact me. I accept responsibility for all costs related to such
treatment.
Signature of Parent/Guardian _______________________________________________ Date: ___________________
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE
Fees Paid: Y/N $_______________ Ca/Ch Receipt #________
Shirt Size: YS YM YL YXL AS AM AL
Short Size: YS YM YL YXL AS AM AL
Division: Rookie Bantam Midget Novice Schoolboy Cadet
Weight: _________
[Club Name]
Waiver and Release Agreement
Wrestlers Full Name:
Date of Birth:
Home Address:
City:
Name of Parent(s)/Legal Guardian:
Home #
Email address:
Gender: Male/Female
State: CA
Cell #
Zip Code:
Work #
In consideration of my dependent minor being allowed to participate in any way, including travel to and from any
wrestling event or related activity of USA Wrestling, California Age Group Wrestling Association (CAGWA),
Rosemead Wrestling Club, or any USA club, I hereby:
1. Agree that prior to allowing my dependent minor to participate; I will inspect the facilities, equipment,
competition pools, age, and weight division. If I believe anything is unsafe or beyond the capability of my
dependent minor, I will immediately notify the event director and withdraw my dependent minor from any
further participation until the condition(s) is (are) rectified to my satisfaction.
2. Acknowledge and fully understand that my dependent minor will be engaging in activities that involve risk of
serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might
result not only from his/her own actions, inactions or negligence, but also the actions, inactions or
negligence of others. Further, that there may be other risks, not known to me or not reasonably foreseen at
this time.
3. Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for any and all damages following such
injury, permanent disability or death.
4. Release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue, or bring any legal action, including judicial reviewer
and/or arbitration proceedings against USA Wrestling, its affiliate clubs, their respective administrators,
directors, officials, agents, coaches, employees, or volunteers, other participants, sponsors or sponsoring
agencies, advertisers, promoters, and if applicable, owners and/or tenants of the premises used to conduct
the event, all of which are hereinafter referred to as “releases”, from any and all liability to my dependent
minor, myself, my heirs, next of kin, or assigns, for any and all claims, demands, losses, or damages on
account of injury, including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part
by the negligence of one or more of the releases.
5. Understand that I am giving up substantial constitutional rights for myself, my dependent minor, my heirs,
next of kin and assigns, and knowing this, I sign this Waiver Agreement knowing the risks involved, and do
sign entirely of my own free will.
Parent/GuardianSignature: _________________________________________ Date:________________________
Print Name: _________________________________Relationship to Wrestler: ______________________________
Wrestler’s Signature: ______________________________________________ Date:________________________