The first few weeks of the Tournament Season have been equal parts tough, competitive, successful and a learning experience - on a variety of levels.
All the wrestlers, regardless of age or experience, are working hard on Sundays and using what they learn during the week during their tournament matches. Whether a wrestler wins or loses the key is to take something away from that match which can be improved or sharpened for the next time.
Looking ahead the club will host its annual matches on Sunday, Dec. 27th, at Naperville Central High School. A number of quality teams are bringing wrestlers so this will be another good experience for our team.
Be sure to continue checking the web site and calendar for news, updates and schedule changes. During the Christmas Break the club will meet for practice in the cafeteria while the high school undergoes some construction projects.
Lastly, distribution of Tournament Entry payment envelopes will soon take place. For the Spartan Rumble on 2/14/10 each wrestler must complete an entry form. We will have copies available at practice and on the FORMS page of the website. REMEMBER - just write one check for tournament entry payment and include all the fees in that one check. You do not need to write separate checks for each event.
Have a nice holiday and we look forward to seeing everyone at practice.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Tournament Time
Our first month of practice and training is nearly complete and all the wrestlers are working hard to hone their skills in preparation for tournament competition.
The web site Calendar provide details about each tournament - the who, where, when mostly. Each detail box includes a map of the tournament location to help you travel.
Here are a few tips to help make Sunday mornings a little easier.
1. Be sure you have an IKWF weigh-in card - the team should provide you with these prior to your first tournament. It has the wrestlers name, club name and IKWF competitor no. printed on it. These help tournament hosts keep competitors organized.
2. Be on time for weigh in. Many tournament hosts close weigh-ins at the predetermined time; if you arrive late they may not allow you to participate.
3. Look around the gymnasium and find the team. We always sit together - we are a family.
4. Pack some drinks and food for the day. Most tournaments provide concessions, and many hosts forbid coolers in the gym, but this rule goes largely un-enforced. HOWEVER, along those same lines, the Naperville Wrestling Club is a good guest! We keep our area clean and pick up any trash laying around before we leave for the day. Please do your part to maintain our reputation as a responsible club and tournament participant.
5. Bring books, games and other things to keep you occupied. There will be "down time" between matches. However, you are responsible for your own belongings. If you decide to bring an expensive piece of electronic equipment (mp3 player, video game player, etc) you must keep it in a safe place when you leave the area to warm up and wrestle.
6. Wrestle hard! Get out on the mat and compete. Work on the skills and techniques you learned in practice. This is a great way to improve. Win or lose - be a good sport!
7. Have Fun. Tournaments can be a lot of fun. Enjoy the day with teammates and family members.
The web site Calendar provide details about each tournament - the who, where, when mostly. Each detail box includes a map of the tournament location to help you travel.
Here are a few tips to help make Sunday mornings a little easier.
1. Be sure you have an IKWF weigh-in card - the team should provide you with these prior to your first tournament. It has the wrestlers name, club name and IKWF competitor no. printed on it. These help tournament hosts keep competitors organized.
2. Be on time for weigh in. Many tournament hosts close weigh-ins at the predetermined time; if you arrive late they may not allow you to participate.
3. Look around the gymnasium and find the team. We always sit together - we are a family.
4. Pack some drinks and food for the day. Most tournaments provide concessions, and many hosts forbid coolers in the gym, but this rule goes largely un-enforced. HOWEVER, along those same lines, the Naperville Wrestling Club is a good guest! We keep our area clean and pick up any trash laying around before we leave for the day. Please do your part to maintain our reputation as a responsible club and tournament participant.
5. Bring books, games and other things to keep you occupied. There will be "down time" between matches. However, you are responsible for your own belongings. If you decide to bring an expensive piece of electronic equipment (mp3 player, video game player, etc) you must keep it in a safe place when you leave the area to warm up and wrestle.
6. Wrestle hard! Get out on the mat and compete. Work on the skills and techniques you learned in practice. This is a great way to improve. Win or lose - be a good sport!
7. Have Fun. Tournaments can be a lot of fun. Enjoy the day with teammates and family members.
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