Here's a tool to help you understand the basics of folkstyle wrestling.
Never hesitate to ask questions; we've all been 1st time wrestling families before!
Wrestling Basics
Never hesitate to ask questions; we've all been 1st time wrestling families before!
Wrestling Basics
FAQs
What is the Sheridan Wrestling Club?
The Sheridan Wrestling Club is a non profit, program to teach children the fundamentals of wrestling, sportsmanship, teamwork, as well as life skills.
Is wrestling dangerous?
Wrestling, like most physical education & activities, does have its share of injuries much like soccer, gymnastics, track, baseball, & football. All of these physical activities do have appropriate rules to prevent injuries. Wrestlers can protect themselves by learning the rules of wrestling.
Does my child need to diet to make weight?
No child is encouraged or recommended to maintain a certain weight. Weight classes are determined prior to a tournament by weighing in.
How much money does it cost and what if we can not afford the dues?
The club dues are $100.00 for each wrestler, this includes your:
Where is practice held and at what time?
There are two gyms practicing, please take your wrestler to the gym that is appropriate for their age and experience.
Beginners Gym: 1st and 2nd year wrestlers AND age 8 and younger
Tuesday and Thursday 6:15-7:00
Sheridan Jr. High School Early Building
Parents welcome. Any parent that wants to help on the mats, especially with your own wrestler and/or the younger ages, must get a USA Wrestling Leader membership card. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions on how to do this.
Advanced Gym: 3rd year wrestlers AND age 9 or older
Tuesday & Thursday 6:00-7:15, Wednesday 5:30-6:45pm
Sheridan High School Wrestling Room
**No Spectators Allowed**
What should I bring to practice?
You should wear a t-shirt, shorts, wrestling shoes, and head gear.
What if I can not afford money to buy wrestling shoes?
We have some shoes available, please ask a board member about our SwapBox. If you have gear that your child has outgrown or doesn't use anymore, you can donate it to our Swap Box for someone else to use.
Do you compete in tournaments?
Yes. We compete in tournaments starting in January through April. All tournaments are optional; wrestlers are not required to attend, and it is up to the wrestler and their family to commute to and from a tournament.
Parents register their wrestler(s) each week on trackwrestling.com. Again, do not hesitate to ask if you need help.
What are the benefits of putting my child in your wrestling program?
Your child will learn: self-discipline; teamwork; persistence; general health, exercise, & nutrition; fair play; self-motivation; goal setting; leadership skills; and how to apply critical thinking. This program is designed to help athletes discover their potential and realize it.
Are girls allowed to participate?
Yes, girls are allowed and encouraged to participate. We have had girls participate in the past and many have been just as successful as the boys. And now with a Girls Wrestling Program as SHS, the girls side of the sport will only grow!
Health & Hygiene is a MUST!!
In order to succeed in wrestling you MUST eat healthy and practice proper hygiene!!
This is VERY important. Being in the sport of wrestling does leave you at risk for skin infections. The coaches and staff have dedicated themselves to provide a safe, healthy, and clean environment for every athlete. The practice mats are sanitized every day before practice, and during, if necessary. We also observe the athletes to ensure that we don't see anything that may be a skin infection. We ask that you help prevent skin infection by showering immediately after you arrive home from practicing or competing, and washing your practice clothes and singlets after each use.
If you think your athlete may have a skin infection, DO NOT hide it from the coaches! NOTIFY a coach before practicing or competing; we will let you know if we think it's a skin infection that needs to be looked at by a doctor. The skin disease that most often occurs in wrestling are ring-worm & impetigo, and in more serious cases, staph infection (MRSA). Ring-worm and impetigo can spread very quickly among teammates due to the constant skin-to-skin contact. This is why we cannot take risks with having an athlete with a skin infection.
Things to Keep an Eye out for on your athlete:
* slight redness
* constant itching
* scaling
* swelling
* boils (pus-filled infections of hair follicles)
* styes
* Ring Worm
*Impetigo
* Staph Infection (MRSA)
If a coach suggest that you be looked at by a doctor, this should be done immediately so that proper treatment can be made available to get the athlete back to practicing and competing.
Treatment may include oral medication and/or anti-fungal cream. Ringworm will usually respond rather quickly to anti-fungal pills. In order for the treatment to work, the athlete MUST BE DILIGENT in following the medication plan instructed to them by the doctor. Treatment takes anywhere from 2-4 weeks.
The Sheridan Wrestling Club is a non profit, program to teach children the fundamentals of wrestling, sportsmanship, teamwork, as well as life skills.
Is wrestling dangerous?
Wrestling, like most physical education & activities, does have its share of injuries much like soccer, gymnastics, track, baseball, & football. All of these physical activities do have appropriate rules to prevent injuries. Wrestlers can protect themselves by learning the rules of wrestling.
Does my child need to diet to make weight?
No child is encouraged or recommended to maintain a certain weight. Weight classes are determined prior to a tournament by weighing in.
How much money does it cost and what if we can not afford the dues?
The club dues are $100.00 for each wrestler, this includes your:
- World-class coaching
- USA membership card
- Club t-shirt
Where is practice held and at what time?
There are two gyms practicing, please take your wrestler to the gym that is appropriate for their age and experience.
Beginners Gym: 1st and 2nd year wrestlers AND age 8 and younger
Tuesday and Thursday 6:15-7:00
Sheridan Jr. High School Early Building
Parents welcome. Any parent that wants to help on the mats, especially with your own wrestler and/or the younger ages, must get a USA Wrestling Leader membership card. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions on how to do this.
Advanced Gym: 3rd year wrestlers AND age 9 or older
Tuesday & Thursday 6:00-7:15, Wednesday 5:30-6:45pm
Sheridan High School Wrestling Room
**No Spectators Allowed**
What should I bring to practice?
You should wear a t-shirt, shorts, wrestling shoes, and head gear.
What if I can not afford money to buy wrestling shoes?
We have some shoes available, please ask a board member about our SwapBox. If you have gear that your child has outgrown or doesn't use anymore, you can donate it to our Swap Box for someone else to use.
Do you compete in tournaments?
Yes. We compete in tournaments starting in January through April. All tournaments are optional; wrestlers are not required to attend, and it is up to the wrestler and their family to commute to and from a tournament.
Parents register their wrestler(s) each week on trackwrestling.com. Again, do not hesitate to ask if you need help.
What are the benefits of putting my child in your wrestling program?
Your child will learn: self-discipline; teamwork; persistence; general health, exercise, & nutrition; fair play; self-motivation; goal setting; leadership skills; and how to apply critical thinking. This program is designed to help athletes discover their potential and realize it.
Are girls allowed to participate?
Yes, girls are allowed and encouraged to participate. We have had girls participate in the past and many have been just as successful as the boys. And now with a Girls Wrestling Program as SHS, the girls side of the sport will only grow!
Health & Hygiene is a MUST!!
In order to succeed in wrestling you MUST eat healthy and practice proper hygiene!!
This is VERY important. Being in the sport of wrestling does leave you at risk for skin infections. The coaches and staff have dedicated themselves to provide a safe, healthy, and clean environment for every athlete. The practice mats are sanitized every day before practice, and during, if necessary. We also observe the athletes to ensure that we don't see anything that may be a skin infection. We ask that you help prevent skin infection by showering immediately after you arrive home from practicing or competing, and washing your practice clothes and singlets after each use.
If you think your athlete may have a skin infection, DO NOT hide it from the coaches! NOTIFY a coach before practicing or competing; we will let you know if we think it's a skin infection that needs to be looked at by a doctor. The skin disease that most often occurs in wrestling are ring-worm & impetigo, and in more serious cases, staph infection (MRSA). Ring-worm and impetigo can spread very quickly among teammates due to the constant skin-to-skin contact. This is why we cannot take risks with having an athlete with a skin infection.
Things to Keep an Eye out for on your athlete:
* slight redness
* constant itching
* scaling
* swelling
* boils (pus-filled infections of hair follicles)
* styes
* Ring Worm
*Impetigo
* Staph Infection (MRSA)
If a coach suggest that you be looked at by a doctor, this should be done immediately so that proper treatment can be made available to get the athlete back to practicing and competing.
Treatment may include oral medication and/or anti-fungal cream. Ringworm will usually respond rather quickly to anti-fungal pills. In order for the treatment to work, the athlete MUST BE DILIGENT in following the medication plan instructed to them by the doctor. Treatment takes anywhere from 2-4 weeks.