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Information
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 MCPS Athletics Website: Schedules, announcements, health, etc.

Inclement Weather Numbers
240-777-2706 or 240-777-2727

Team Standards

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Transportation Form

Treating Wrestling Injuries

Skin Release Form

 Precautions Regarding Communicable Infections
Parent Meeting Presentation




What is Wrestling?
Wrestling: Information for Parents and Fans

When does the season start?
Practice will start on November 15th. If the 15th is a Sunday, practice will begin on the Saturday 14th, or Monday the 16th, as determined by the county and state. If
Matches normally begin the first week in December.

Does the team make cuts?
At Magruder we do not make cuts for the Wrestling team. No prior wrestling experience it required, just a desire to work hard and a commitment to the team.

My son has never wrestled before, will he be lost?
Many team members never wrestled before high school. The first half of the season is dedicated to introducing the new wrestlers into the sport and providing a knowledge base which will help them learn better and faster.

Will my son have to "cut weight?"
Magruder coaches are strongly against any rapid weight loss methods. Wrestlers are certified by a physician as to the lowest weight they are allowed to wrestle. The coaching staff promotes a well regimented healthy diet that will help increase performance and conditioning throughout the season.

How is the lineup determined? Varsity & JV?
Wrestle-off's will determine the starter at the Varsity and JV levels. The best person in each weight class will wrestle varsity, the next will wrestle JV. The remaining wrestlers at a weight class will fill exhibition spots and will gain as many exhibition matches as possible during dual meets. All Exhibition & JV wrestlers will wrestle in JV tournaments.

Equipment
Wrestling shoes and Headgear are required at the high school level. Headgear will be provided by the school but wrestlers can use their own for comfort and convenience. Wrestling Shoes and Headgear can be purchased at local sports store or at online vendors.