Eisenhower

Wrestling Info Sheet

Wrestling season starts Monday October 17, and ends December 10, 2022

Practice expectations

1. During season the team practices at EMS every school day right after school from 3:00 – 4:50
2. Wrestlers will be out the door by 5:00, we expect transportation to be ready at that time by the North EMS gym doors.
3. All student must have a current physical on file with the school to participate.
4. Students must be in good standing with the school and meet all grade eligibility requirements to participate.
5. To reduce the risk of skin infections and illness, Clean T-Shirt, shorts, and wrestling shoes, are needed for practice daily.
6. All wrestlers will be respectful, give their best effort and come to practice ready to participate.

Team Rules

1. Practice starts at 3 pm daily, be prepared, get to practice on time and have all gear ready to go.
2. Do the right thing and what is asked of you.
3. Good sportsmanship will be used at all times.
4. Challenge matches will be conducted weekly or as needed, once on varsity the challenger must win 2 matches in a row to earn the varsity spot.
5. Sports are an extension of school so all school polices will be enforced, including Covid guidelines.
6. All Eisenhower wrestlers are representatives of the school and the community. Each athlete is responsible for complying with all academic and athletic policies set forth by Eisenhower middle school and the Goddard School District.

Duels and Tournaments

1. School provides team warm-ups and singlets.
2. Wrestling shoes and Head gear are required for competition, athletes need to purchase their own. (black head gear) Knee pads are optional.
3. Athletes are responsible for school issued gear, treat it with respect and don’t leave it unattended.
4. The School (Bus) provides all transportation to and from all away events. Wrestlers must ride the bus to and from all wrestling competitions. Parents or guardians can sign out their wrestler only (not a teammate) and take them home if they would like after the competition ends.
5. All Wrestling events take place at the middle schools none take place at a high school.
6. Bring sack lunch or money as needed for duels and tournaments.
7. All weigh-ins at the middle school are conducted at the end of practice the day before competition. Wrestlers must be weigh-in/make weight to compete in a competition.
8. Weight classes are: 75,80,85,90,95,100,105,110,115,120,127,134,141,148,155,165,180,215 and 265

If you have any questions e-mail me at eschmidt@goddardusd.com