Center Grove Wrestling Club2013 ISWA Club of the Year

2013-14

Elementary & Middle School Wrestling Program

www.centergrovewrestling.com

Mission Statement

• The Mission of the Center Grove Wrestling Club is to provide each student-athlete the opportunity to excel in the sport of wrestling. The program will develop strong character and work ethic; build confidence, self-esteem, and a positive team morale. Academic excellence will be emphasized, as we will strive to nurture and grow young people of excellence.

Practice Schedule

• Change this year and from what was announced.

• Advanced– Monday & Wednesday 6:15-8:00

• Beginner’s– Tuesday & Thursday 6:15-8:00

– We apologize for any confusion or issues, we are trying to meet the needs of the majority

Season Overview

• Session 1 (Elem. & Middle School): Oct. 28th -Dec. 19th

– Club meet on Monday, Nov. 11th 7:00 PM– Focus on Beginners and Duals Team

• Session 2 (Elem. Only): Jan. 6th -March 13th

– Individual tournaments begin– Kids State finals March 8th & 9th

• Session 3 (All Ages): March 17th-May 22nd – Freestyle & Greco-Roman (Olympic styles)– State Finals May 3rd & 4th

Folkstyle Wrestling Program

• Goals:– Provide a positive experience through the

sport of wrestling– Promote the sport of wrestling and gain new

fans of the sport– Develop skills that will help kids in all aspects

of life– Build a love and passion for the sport of

wrestling

• Participation on the duals team is optional• Open to grades K-6• We want to attend 4-5 tournaments minimum• Last years teams wrestled 25 matches +

exhibitions• Entry Fee (around $10.00 per event)

– Covers entry fees of team– Guaranteed matches & wrestling experience– Team building

Duals Team

Folkstyle Program

• December 7th

– Host Elementary Dual

• December 14th

– Host Elementary beginners event

• March 1st – Club tournament

*We need everyone helping at this event as it is our largest fundraiser.

Folkstyle Program

• Banquet to conclude each season

• Everyone who completes program will be recognized

Freestyle & Greco-Roman

• Starts in mid March and runs through May

• Olympic styles

• We focus on the folkstyle season

• We hope that many are interested and stay through freestyle & Greco-roman

• We understand that your child may go on to other sports and that is ok

Freestyle & Greco-Roman

• We host tournament on April 26th

• State Finals– Freestyle– Greco-Roman

• USA Wrestling’s Central Regional– @ Franklin HS

• We will have a separate banquet for freestyle/Greco-Roman

Future Goals

• Increased participation at all levels of club, especially focusing on middle school aged kids.– 154 members 2011-12– members 2012-13– 200 members 2013-14

• Increased participation in the ISWA state tournament series

Club Recognition

• Rewards are given at the end of the Freestyle/Greco-Roman students to those who participate in:– At least 2 of the state tournaments– All 3 of the state tournaments

How can you help?

• Volunteer!– Registration for tournaments

• 3-4 people needed

– Attendance• 2-4 people needed

– Recognition Program• 2-4 people needed

– Fundraiser Coordinator• 1 highly organized person needed