Edison Chargers Wrestling News

2008.10.24 10:25 AM

Just a thought and a suggestion...

It is an extremely good idea to WEIGH IN ON FRIDAY NIGHT!!!

This is a HUGE tournament ~ schools from all over California and surrounding states come in for this tournament, so they will more than likely weigh in on Saturday morning. Also, our boys can get extra sleep and eat sooner in the a.m. if they weigh in on Friday.

This is a long day, but it's important that the wrestlers stay to watch and support their teammates. The temptation to leave as soon as they are finished will be great, so we really need parents to support them staying. Although it makes for a truly long and tiring day, it sparks something in them when they see how good some of these wrestlers are-many that are there will be State champions/contenders and if they pay attention they can pick up some pointers by just watching.

We are very lucky to have some of the best wrestling in California right in our backyard, we don't have to travel 600 miles to compete in a quality tournament, so we have to take advantage of every opportunity we can get. You can go to the park and practice aspects of football, baseball, basketball, but you can't practice any aspect of wrestling without a gym/ tournament.

This DOES ESTABLISH THEIR RANKING GOING INTO SEASON! That's why so many schools participate-it helps in getting them the sweet spots (byes) in the brackets for the tournaments. (Seeding - A whole 'nother aspect to this 'rastlin' thing).

Thanks...
Heather

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LOCATION HAS CHANGED for this Saturday's tournament:

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Who: Wrestlers

What: Pre-Season Wrestling Tournament

When: This Saturday, Oct. 25th

Where: Cerritos College (map below)
11110 Alondra Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650

Time: SEE ATTACHED FLYER - VERY IMPORTANT!!! Click on this link below for flyer:
http://www.cerritos.edu/hpea/athletics/sports/wrestling/2008/Halloween%20Open%20Flyer.pdf

Transportation: Parent responsibility (pre-season tournament)

What to bring: Shorts & T-shirts, unless they have their own singlet
Extra dry clothes to change into between matches
Plastic bag for wet clothes
Wrestling shoes
Headgear
Mouthpiece
Deodorant
Small cooler or lunch box with LOTS of healthy snacks, lunch, and plenty of fluids
Money ($20 entry for first weight, same entry for second weight; and anything for snack bar)
USA Card (see below for important info on how to get your card)
(IF YOU CAN'T GET THE CARD ONLINE, IT CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE TOURNAMENT FOR $40)
https://www.themat.com/membership/

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IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING USA WRESTLING CARD ~ YOU MUST HAVE ONE TO PARTICIPATE

Returning Wrestlers:
If you have not done so already, please be sure to renew your 2008-2009 USA Wrestling membership on line at http://www.ca-usaw.org/. The registration fee for the season is $30 with a $4 processing fee. You will need your membership cards in order to participate in both pre-season and post-season events.

New Wrestlers:
USA Wrestling is a sports organization that allows you to gain great experience in both pre-season and post-season events. This organization provides a vast array of information to the wrestling world. You will also be placed on a mailing list and receive an official magazine subscription to the USA Wrestler.

Please log in at http://www.ca-usaw.org/ to register and also to see what USA Wrestling offers. The annual membership fee will be $30 with a $4 processing fee.