1. How long is the wrestling season?
A: Our practices start October and the season will end with the state tournament in February. (refer to 4: When can my kid wrestle?)
2. When are the competitions?
A: Wrestling tournaments are typically held on Saturdays. Most of the tournaments have beginner divisions. Tournaments are divided by ages and weight. Some competitions, called dual meets, are typically held on week nights, and some tournaments run from Friday to Saturday.
3. Where are the tournaments this year?
A: Please see question 12. When are the competitions?
4. How do my wrestler(s) and I gain entry into the tournaments?
A: Most of the local tournaments don’t require admission. Some State tournaments require a low admission fee (sometimes around $5).
5. What if I notice that one of my wrestler’s results are incorrect?
A: Contact the tournament director. You can find their name on the tournament flyer.
6. How do I know when my wrestler is competing?
A: A bracket (bout sheet) will be used to schedule all matches. Each sheet will have a mat number and bout number. The bout number is located by the wrestler’s name (small number). The bout number indicates what number of mat you are on during a given match.
7. How will someone NOT attending the tournaments be able to obtain results of all the matches?
A: Refer to http://www.trackwrestling.com
8. Who can go to the State Wrestling Tournaments?
A: Everybody is recommended to attend state tournaments, held in the Spring.
9. How do I get to the State Tournament?
A: Utah State Tournament will be held at Utah Valley University in the UCCU Events Center.
Address: 800 North University Parkway, Orem, Utah 84058
Directions:
Take the UT-265/University Parkway exit, EXIT 269. (0.2 mi)
Keep right at the fork to go on W University Pky/UT-265 E. (0.8 mi)
Make a U-turn at S 400 W onto W University Pky/UT-265 W.
NOTE: If you reach S 200 W you’ve gone about 0.2 miles too far. (0.5 mi) If you reach S 800 W you’ve gone a little too far.
10. What if I notice that one of my wrestler’s results are incorrect?
A: Contact the tournament director. You can find their name on the tournament flyer.
11. When are weigh-ins?
A: Scales will open the Thursday before the tournament. Talk to your coach about when and where.
Unofficial Weigh-ins:
Wrestlers will be able to weigh-in unofficially from the same scale which he/she will weigh in officially.
Coaches are encouraged to have their wrestlers use this unofficial weigh in time for their wrestlers. All wrestlers must report for official weigh-ins.
22. How are wrestlers matched up?
A: Wrestlers are divided by both skill level (the best they can), age groups and weight class.
23. Should I be concerned about skin infections? How can I prevent them?
A: Wrestlers need to take specific precautions to protect skin:
Follow a healthy diet. The first line of defense is good health. Eating properly is essential to successful athletic performance but it is also an excellent way to defend against disease and infections.
Shower as soon as you are finished with workout and tournaments. The quicker the wrestler gets to the shower, the better. Shower before practice or before tournaments to avoid bringing anything to the mats.
Use clean towels. Do not re-use unwashed towels. Do NOT share towels.
Practice in clothing that has been washed and dried. Do not wear the same practice clothing twice before washing them.
Clean your shoe soles with appropriate cleaner. Clean your shoe soles before entering the wrestling room and before stepping on the mat for practices or for a matches. Water isn’t enough.