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New WIAA weight management rules are in effect this year...

Prepare now for the weight class division you are planning to compete in.
No more artificial weight loss, all weight classifications will be strictly controlled and monitored by and independent source
No more dramatic weight loss across a season, records will be kept and checked to insure weight management is within the WIAA rules.
No more; Oh! I didn’t make weight so I will wrestle up a weight class. If you do, that will become your official weight class for the remainder of the season.
Dehydration testing will be done. E.g. no more spitting in a cup or jumping rope to cut that last pound before a match. We are scheduling to go to the Roosevelt High School Specific Gravity Test. Please bring $5.00 to pay for your test. The test is mandatory to compete. If you fail to make the scheduled test arrangements to be tested at another location will be your responsibility. A sign up meeting will be held at 3:00 PM Monday November 5^th at the Cafeteria.

Wresters and Parents -

As we prepare for the winter season, it is time to start planning out when and where your wrestlers will be assessed for the weight management program. On the Eastside, there are a number of Regional Assessment sites at different locations and times to meet the needs of many of our surrounding schools. Start with an assessment on day one, Oct. 29^th.

DAY	DATE	TIME	LOCATION
Monday	October 29th	6:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Issaquah HS
Thursday	November 1st	6:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Eastlake HS
Saturday	November 3rd	11:00 AM - 2:00 PM	LK Wash HS
Tuesday	November 6th	6:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Roosevelt HS
Saturday	November 10th	11:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Eastlake HS
Saturday	November 17th	11:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Liberty HS

Check the following links for detailed information:
- http://www.wiaa.com/athletics/wrest/weightmgmtprogram.pdf
- How to Pass Specific Gravity Test
- The earliest test date is Oct 29th

KingCo Wrestling

Why turn out for high school wrestling?

High school wrestling is some of the cheapest, best physical training you're ever likely to find in your life. You can train two or three hours a day, five days a week, for no cost. You'll have experienced competitors as team mates who have a vested interest in making you a better wrestler (so you can win your matches for the team).

Some bits of wrestling are only useful for actual wrestling, but you can take the following skills into submission grappling, mixed martial arts, or defending your self in real fights. The best take downs and take down defenses that don't make use of clothing, the ability to control someone when on top of them, and incredible fitness and conditioning. Wrestling will give you a great physical base to work off of. You will be able to control if the contest will stay up (take down defenses) or go down (take downs and throws). If you play football, your conditioning will excel as well as improving your tackling skills. You will also learn to handle the adrenaline rush you feel before matches. Competing in front of the whole school does that.

So as far as intensity and progress are concerned, you're covered. As to what you'll be learning:

· Self Reliance

· Mental Toughness

· Work Ethic

· Competitive Spirit

· Responsibility

· Self Discipline

· Goal Orientation

· Confidence

......Skills that you will use through out the rest of your life.

Wrestlers learn, by the nature of the sport, that long-term success has much more to do with the investment made than the “natural” gifts one is given. Wrestlers learn the value of preparation and hard work, and the role it plays in achieving one’s goals. Wrestling provides real-life experiences that build and strengthen you for life.

High School Wrestling ROCKS. Do it, you’ll, have fun, great team camaraderie, life long memories, and it will put you in great shape.

Recent Wrestling History:

· 1^st at Kingco 135 2006 went to Regional

· 2nd at Kingco 171 2006 went to Regional

· 3rd at Kingco 145 2006 went to Regional

· 4^th at Kingco 103 2006 went to Regional

· 4^th at Kingco 130 2006 went to Regional

· 5^th at Kingco 189 2006

· 6^th at Kingco 140 2006

Half the team placed at Kingco – two were freshmen

· 4^th at Region 1 171 2006 going to State

· State competitors in 2003, 2004, and 2005

Coaches Experience:

· Over 14 years wrestling

· 7 times State Champ or placer at Freestyle Championships

· 4 time Districts and Regionals Placer, State Qualifier

· 2 times AAU Regional and AAU National Freestyle competitor

Ethic:

· Have fun (Play games – do overnight trips)

· Work hard (Drill, condition)

· Be true to yourself

· Be true to your team

· Focus on academics

2007-2008 Goals:

· Concentrate on academics to qualify for Academic State Championship as a team and individually.

· Improve the overall quality of Sammamish wrestling programs.

· Ensure every individual wrestler at Sammamish has a rewarding, enriching, athletic, experience.

Sammamish High School

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