Answers to all of the questions that wrestlers and parents may need...
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The button below is the official Dragon Wrestling Handbook.
MSHSL YELLOW FORMS / SPORTS FEE: There will no longer be any forms available in the office, the forms and fees will only be available online. Fee Pay and Forms are now 100% online. Junior High Sports = $25.00; while Senior High Sports = $40.00. You can access Fee Pay on the PCPS Activity Page or by clicking the link HERE. If you are unable to come up with the funds to wrestle, please talk to Coach Allen, or anyone on the coaching staff, and we have fee waivers for students that are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch. Please do not let the Athletics Fee prevent you from playing sports. PCHS is willing to work with you and your family to find a way to play.
SPORTS PHYSICALS: Required every THREE years (this is a new change from every two to every three years). The school board has recently changed from requiring a sports physical every two years to now in line with the MSHSL recommendations of once every three years. Sports physicals need to be on file with the nurse and athletic department before an athlete can compete or practice in any sport.
Bus Parent Release Form: The form can be found with the coach in charge of the event. (Junior High coach, Junior Varsity coach, or Varsity coach only). Parents or legal guardians (not grandparent/not older brother) must sign their own wrestler out in person to take him with them at the end of the event. This does not mean: "See my Dad over there in the crowd, I'm going with him" in addition to this parents or guardians may only sign out their own athletes.
Alternative Transportation Form: Found by clicking HERE. This is the form for anything other than traveling on the school provided transportation or the parent signing the athlete out at the end of the game. For example: Danny's parent wants Jimmy's parent to bring him home after the match - Jimmy then must get this form to Coach Allen two days prior to the game so the Principal and the Athletic Director can check into this to make sure this is a known plan to the parents. The coach in charge of the trip will notify the athlete if this gets approved, and will also have a copy of the approved form for the trip.
Missed Practices: School Policy regarding Attendance - It is a requirement that the student be in class the entire school day to eligible for ANY after school activities (Practice or Competition) If the student is not in class the whole day, the coach will be notified by the AD only if he/she should be held out because the reason was not acceptable (approved).
Acceptable reason to miss being in class : Doctor and Dentist appointments, Drivers test, College Visits, etc.
Not acceptable reasons to miss being in class : Oversleeping, staying home in the morning to get over an illness, going home during the school day to get over an illness, getting removed from class to the BLC.
Parent Roles / Expectations: Primary role is to support wrestlers throughout the Dragon Wrestling Program. Remember to praise good work and effort, and most of all listen to the athletes.
Varsity:
Placement: Varsity athletes are placed in one of 14 weight classes and are expected to maintain a specific weight class. Each wrestler at the varsity level is committed to daily practice, healthy living, conditioning and heavy competition in the sport.
Skills Needed On The Varsity Level:
-Varsity wrestling is for experienced athletes who have multiple years of wrestling experience in competition.
-The varsity level athlete in wrestling will make the commitment to attend each practice, commit to improving in the room not taking a shot off here or there but is working 100% at all times to improve wrestling skills.
-This level will most likely include workouts beyond practice and the highest level of commitment to the team.
-Athletes who attain this level earn the honor, and are not 'given' the honor based on attendance.
-Athletes in grades 9-12 are first considered for this level of competition.
Requirements of Varsity Athletes:
-Athletes must be in good standing with their grades and be eligible according the the standards set by the Pine City School Board.
-Athletes attend practice and have met the criteria outlined in the Dragon Wrestling Handbook regarding attendance.
-Athletes are following school policy for daily attendance of school and behavior during the school day.
Mat Time: Max matches per season is 45.
Junior Varsity:
Placement: Junior Varsity athletes typically have JH experience and are working toward or committed to achieving the varsity level of competition. Each wrestler at this level is committed to daily practice healthy living and conditioning.
Skills Needed On The Junior Varsity Level:
-Junior Varsity athletes usually range from 0-3 years of JH/JV level experience in wrestling. (more if the athlete has participated at the youth level)
-The Junior varsity level athlete in wrestling will make the commitment to attend each practice, commit to improving in the room not taking a shot off here or there but is working 100% at all times to improve wrestling skills.
-Athletes at the JV level are striving to make the varsity squad by:
-Athletes must be in good standing with their grades and be eligible according the the standards set by the Pine City School Board.
-Athletes attend practice and have met the criteria outlined in the Dragon Wrestling Handbook regarding attendance.
-Athletes are following school policy for daily attendance of school and behavior during the school day.
Mat Time: Max matches per season is 45.
Junior High: 7th & 8th Grade
Placement: Junior High athletes are those interested in the sport of wrestling and have a desire to either give it a try or have experienced wrestling at the youth level. Most JH athletes are trying the sport for the first time and are all learning at the same pace together.
Skills Needed On JH Level: No prior experience required.
Requirements of Junior High Athletes:
-Athletes must be in good standing with their grades and be eligible according the the standards set by the Pine City School Board.
-Athletes attend practice and have met the criteria outlined in the Dragon Wrestling Handbook regarding attendance.
-Athletes are following school policy for daily attendance of school and behavior during the school day.
Mat Time: It is anticipated each athlete will get 25-30 junior high level matches per season.
SPORTS PHYSICALS: Required every THREE years (this is a new change from every two to every three years). The school board has recently changed from requiring a sports physical every two years to now in line with the MSHSL recommendations of once every three years. Sports physicals need to be on file with the nurse and athletic department before an athlete can compete or practice in any sport.
Bus Parent Release Form: The form can be found with the coach in charge of the event. (Junior High coach, Junior Varsity coach, or Varsity coach only). Parents or legal guardians (not grandparent/not older brother) must sign their own wrestler out in person to take him with them at the end of the event. This does not mean: "See my Dad over there in the crowd, I'm going with him" in addition to this parents or guardians may only sign out their own athletes.
Alternative Transportation Form: Found by clicking HERE. This is the form for anything other than traveling on the school provided transportation or the parent signing the athlete out at the end of the game. For example: Danny's parent wants Jimmy's parent to bring him home after the match - Jimmy then must get this form to Coach Allen two days prior to the game so the Principal and the Athletic Director can check into this to make sure this is a known plan to the parents. The coach in charge of the trip will notify the athlete if this gets approved, and will also have a copy of the approved form for the trip.
Missed Practices: School Policy regarding Attendance - It is a requirement that the student be in class the entire school day to eligible for ANY after school activities (Practice or Competition) If the student is not in class the whole day, the coach will be notified by the AD only if he/she should be held out because the reason was not acceptable (approved).
Acceptable reason to miss being in class : Doctor and Dentist appointments, Drivers test, College Visits, etc.
Not acceptable reasons to miss being in class : Oversleeping, staying home in the morning to get over an illness, going home during the school day to get over an illness, getting removed from class to the BLC.
Parent Roles / Expectations: Primary role is to support wrestlers throughout the Dragon Wrestling Program. Remember to praise good work and effort, and most of all listen to the athletes.
- Parents are encouraged to get involved in helping our team with tournaments and/or matches.
- Refrain from coaching from the bleachers, instead praise and cheering is more helpful for the entire team.
- During matches/meets (including pre-match warmups) family members should refrain from having direct contact with the athletes in order to allow them to focus on the task at hand. Please choose appropriate times for communication. For example, at tournaments when the athlete is in between rounds or not warming up before a match.
- Remember to use appropriate and positive language in all aspects: Email, Texts, Social Media, or in person. Dragon wrestlers are excited to represent their school and their sport in a positive and uplifting way. Anything that you can do to promote positive feelings is greatly appreciated.
- Please follow the CHAIN OF COMMAND for any issues that come up in or out of season.
- Player communicates with Coaching Staff
- Guardians and Player meets with Coaching Staff
- Guardians and Player meets with Coaching Staff and Athletic Director
- If something needs to go any further, a decision will be made and agreed upon by all parties.
- Please keep all conversations about your specific athletes confidential and how we can work together to make them reach their full potential.
- It is a breech in confidentiality for me to discuss any other students or athletes that I work with to other parents or guardians.
Varsity:
Placement: Varsity athletes are placed in one of 14 weight classes and are expected to maintain a specific weight class. Each wrestler at the varsity level is committed to daily practice, healthy living, conditioning and heavy competition in the sport.
Skills Needed On The Varsity Level:
-Varsity wrestling is for experienced athletes who have multiple years of wrestling experience in competition.
-The varsity level athlete in wrestling will make the commitment to attend each practice, commit to improving in the room not taking a shot off here or there but is working 100% at all times to improve wrestling skills.
-This level will most likely include workouts beyond practice and the highest level of commitment to the team.
-Athletes who attain this level earn the honor, and are not 'given' the honor based on attendance.
-Athletes in grades 9-12 are first considered for this level of competition.
Requirements of Varsity Athletes:
-Athletes must be in good standing with their grades and be eligible according the the standards set by the Pine City School Board.
-Athletes attend practice and have met the criteria outlined in the Dragon Wrestling Handbook regarding attendance.
-Athletes are following school policy for daily attendance of school and behavior during the school day.
Mat Time: Max matches per season is 45.
Junior Varsity:
Placement: Junior Varsity athletes typically have JH experience and are working toward or committed to achieving the varsity level of competition. Each wrestler at this level is committed to daily practice healthy living and conditioning.
Skills Needed On The Junior Varsity Level:
-Junior Varsity athletes usually range from 0-3 years of JH/JV level experience in wrestling. (more if the athlete has participated at the youth level)
-The Junior varsity level athlete in wrestling will make the commitment to attend each practice, commit to improving in the room not taking a shot off here or there but is working 100% at all times to improve wrestling skills.
-Athletes at the JV level are striving to make the varsity squad by:
- Gaining knowledge in the sport. (learning the moves and regulations)
- Striving for precision of moves learned.
- Showing the desire for a varsity position through commitment & hard work.
-Athletes must be in good standing with their grades and be eligible according the the standards set by the Pine City School Board.
-Athletes attend practice and have met the criteria outlined in the Dragon Wrestling Handbook regarding attendance.
-Athletes are following school policy for daily attendance of school and behavior during the school day.
Mat Time: Max matches per season is 45.
Junior High: 7th & 8th Grade
Placement: Junior High athletes are those interested in the sport of wrestling and have a desire to either give it a try or have experienced wrestling at the youth level. Most JH athletes are trying the sport for the first time and are all learning at the same pace together.
Skills Needed On JH Level: No prior experience required.
Requirements of Junior High Athletes:
-Athletes must be in good standing with their grades and be eligible according the the standards set by the Pine City School Board.
-Athletes attend practice and have met the criteria outlined in the Dragon Wrestling Handbook regarding attendance.
-Athletes are following school policy for daily attendance of school and behavior during the school day.
Mat Time: It is anticipated each athlete will get 25-30 junior high level matches per season.