ISWA WRESTLING News & Updates January 2015 Happy New Year To all our Clubs, Coaches and Wrestlers. At the Start of the New Year, Our Thoughts Turn Gratefully To Those Who Make Our Program Possible. Because the dedication of those we serve is the foundation of our success, the dawning of 2015 seems a great time to once again say thank you for your support 10 REASONS WHY KIDS SHOULD WRESTLE Wrestling is a great sport that teaches athletes so many valuable lessons about sports and life in general. Dan Gable, legendary University of Iowa coach, World, and Olympic Champion; is quoted as saying “Once you have wrestled, everything else in life is easy.” I still think that life can continue to throw powerful punches and challenges, however, I am in agreement that wrestling is a sport that teaches hard work and personal accountability. If one fails on the wrestling mat, there is no one else to blame but the individual. It is hard to blame a coach or a teammate for a sub par performance, and wrestling forces an individual to look inward to see what you’re really made of. Here are my top ten reasons why kids should wrestle. 1. Wrestling develops basic athletic skills 2. Wrestling develops personal responsibility 3. Wrestling develops mental toughness 4. Wrestling teaches about nutrition and weight maintenance 5. Wrestling brings kids together and builds a strong camaraderie 6. Wrestling develops discipline 7. Wrestling brings different cultures and countries together 8. Wrestling teaches an individual how to focus on something and master it 9. Wrestling provides opportunities to further education 10. Wrestling is fun Wrestling is such an amazing sport that provides youth an opportunity to learn things that will help them throughout their lifetime. It helps to develop strong minds and strong bodies. It helps youth to learn to set and work to achieve goals. It is a great sport that I am very grateful to have competed in, and I am still very fortunate to be able to continue to coach and pass along lessons that I have learned along the way. If you are a wrestler that is still competing, I hope that you continue to do so and keep learning things. If you are a parent of wrestlers, I hope that you continue to encourage them to work hard. If you don’t wrestle, I encourage you to give it a try. Finally, if you are a parent of youth that don’t wrestle, I encourage you to encourage them to try out wrestling. Even if they only do it for a short time, they will be forever changed. DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR ELEMENTARY DUAL TEAM STATE FINALS All entries must be received by Thursday, January 1, 2015 Entry into this event is based on a first come-first serve basis If you have questions, please contact Jason Miller: ISWA Folkstyle Developmental Director jmill1226.jm@gmail.com HOW TO PURCHASE A USA WRESTLING COMPETITOR’S MEMBERSHIP ON-LINE Please….Please… when you have an opportunity, instruct parents and wrestlers who are going on-line to purchase a Competitor’s membership to go to iswa.com or www.usawmembership.com. If you’re a new member please submit birth verification to the iswa via fax: (317)780-1885 or email a copy of a valid birth certificate to iswa@sbcglobal.net to remove the pending status on your new athletes card. Please note all records are shredded and deleted after verified. DO NOT FORGET TO PRE-REGISTER FOR ISWA STATE FINAL EVENTS! All 2015 ISWA State Final events require all wresters to register and pay online at www.trackwrestling.com or an increased entry fee will be applied. The deadlines to pre-register are as follows: Pee-Wee/Bantam/Intermediate/Novice Folkstyle State Thursday, March 5, 2015 Girl’s Folkstyle State Thursday, February 19, 2015 Schoolboy/girl/Cadet/Junior/University/Senior/Veteran Folkstyle State Thursday, March 12, 2015 Freestyle & Greco-Roman State Finals Thursday, April 30, 2015 Women’s Freestyle State Thursday, April 31, 2015 Pre-registration on trackwrestling will be closed at 11:59 pm on the dates listed above. CLUB MEMBERSHIP If you have not sent in your 2014-2015 club membership dues and paperwork please do so ASAP! Remember if you are practicing and have not sent in your club application and fee you are not covered by liability insurance. Also, only current member teams will be eligible to be entered in the team competition at ISWA state final events. NEW FORMAT FOR TEAM COMPETITION AT 2015 STATE FINALS Team competition is limited to 2014-2015 ISWA member clubs only! Small, Medium, Large and Academy Divisions. Custom Plaques will be presented to the 1st – 2nd and 3rd place team in the club division—Academy - 1st Place Only (Academies as defined by the ISWA Board of Directors) Teams must consist of 8 or more wrestlers in order to be considered for team competition. Team points will be calculated using trackwrestling. NEW: Folkstyle State team awards will be based on the results of both Kid’s and Schoolboy/Cadet/Junior state. They will no longer be separated. Points will be awarded for both advancement and placement. Wrestlers must select their team from the club dropdown menu when registering on trackwrestling. No changes will be made at the tournament. BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR COACHES The ISWA strongly recommends that all head club coaches undergo a background check. The ISWA requires a background check and coach’s membership for all Team Leaders and coach’s involved in Team Indiana trips as well as a background check for those serving on the ISWA board of directors. However, it is impossible to monitor all club coaches. The background check, through USA Wrestling, by TC Logic, gives our member clubs an opportunity to screen all adults directly involved with our youth wrestlers. We urge you to make sure that your club coaches submit to a background screening. The cost of a background check is $15.00 every two years. JANUARY BOARD MEETING The next meeting of the ISWA Board of Directors will be Feb. 8th, 2015 Location will be at the ISWA Office in Beech Grove Happy New Year
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