This page provides some basic
information regarding the MCPS Weight Certification
process for wrestlers.
Dates: The tests will be conducted
on November 8, 2008, at Blake High
School, with make-up tests on November 29, 2008 also at
Blake High School.
Detailed Information: An overview
and details regarding the MCPS-sponsored weight certification
process are addressed in two sources (Letter to
Parents)and (Frequently Asked Questions: A
Guide for Parents and Wrestlers).
Schedule: Wrestlers
from the 25 MCPS high schools are asked to arrive
for the test according to the established schedule. If
an individual student at a particular school has
a conflict (such as an SAT test) at the time scheduled
for that school, the student may arrive at an earlier
or later time. (Wrestling
Weight Certification Schedule).
Bring: Wrestlers must have
a signed parent permission form (Parent Permission
Form) to have their weight certified. Without
signed parent permission forms, wrestlers will not
be able to have their weight certified. Students
must also have a picture ID (such as their student
ID).
What to wear: Wrestlers must wear
gym shorts and t-shirts for the analysis.
Importance of Proper
Hydration: Wrestlers
must demonstrate that they are properly hydrated prior
to their body fat analysis. Approximately 10%
of students do not pass this test, and cannot proceed
with the body fat analysis and weight certification. Tips
on how to make certain a person is properly hydrated
are provided (Hydration Tip Sheet).
Transportation: Parents are
responsible for transporting their child to the test
site. However, many schools are arranging MCPS
bus transportation for their wrestlers. Check with
the wrestling coach and athletic director. Parents
may accompany their child, but it is not necessary.
Final Results: Once
a wrestler has successfully undergone the body fat
analysis, a minimum weight class will be determined,
and will be verified by a physician present at the
test site. The weight certification process will
thus be completed. MCPS
will retain a copy of the weight certification document.
Forms and Information
Letter to
Parents (dated October 16, 2008)
Wrestling
Weight Certification Schedule
Parent Permission
Form
Frequently
Asked Questions: A Guide for Parents and Wrestlers
Wrestler’s
Weight Certification Hydration Tip Sheet
Information on Weight Certification Appeals
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