Maryland's Largest School District
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Athletics → Wrestling
All wrestlers wishing to participate in the MCPS wrestling program must be certified by a physician for a specific weight class. Each year, MCPS provides wrestlers an opportunity to complete this process through MCPS. Parents/guardians and wrestlers are encouraged to be familiar the Weight Certification Information below and complete the required Wrestling Weight Certification Permission Form (also available in Spanish) in order to become certified.
Dates: Details and logistics regarding the wrestling weight certification will be updated annually and will be included in the documents below.
Detailed Information: An overview and details regarding the MCPS-sponsored weight certification process are addressed in two sources, a Letter to Parents (also available in Spanish) and Frequently Asked Questions: A Guide for Parents and Wrestlers (also available in Spanish)
Schedule: Wrestlers from the 25 MCPS high schools are asked to arrive for the test according to the established schedule (also available in Spanish). Students participating in JV football games or taking the SAT on November 1, 2025, are encouraged to attend the make-up session on November 22, 2025.
Bring: Wrestlers must complete the online registration process through ParentVUE or provide a signed Parent Permission Form in order to have their weight certified. Wrestlers who have not completed registration or do not have a signed permission form will not be eligible for certification. In addition, all students must present a valid photo ID (such as a 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 5% - 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. (also available in Spanish).
Transportation: Parents/guardians 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/guardians 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: