WRESTLER-PARENT-COACH TEAM POLICY

When you participate in athletics, you represent many people - your family, your friends, your school, and mostly, yourself.  It is the goal of the coaching staff that the Del Oro Athletic teams represent themselves well and project a positive image of everyone involved with athletics.  In order that we might enjoy the benefits of a successful season and represent ourselves as best we can, it is important that each participant understand, from the beginning, what is expected of him/her.  Below, the coaching staff has outlined the rules that each wrestler participating in the program is expected to obey.  It is important for you to realize that violation of these policies will result in disciplinary action.

GRADES:  You are here at Del Oro HS to obtain the best education possible.  Grades are far more important that any match.  In order for you to be allowed to participate in wrestling at Del Oro, all CIF eligibility requirements must be met each quarter.  Athletes must be passing two classes and maintain a GPA of 2.0 in all four classes.  Failure to do so makes a wrestler ineligible.

ON THE MAT BEHAVIOR

1.    Defiant behavior, talking back or grumbling when asked to do something will not be tolerated.  On the mat a coach's word is final.

2.  When moving from one drill to another, each athlete is expected to hustle.  Athletes should only walk when told to do so by the coach.

3.    Each wrestler is expected to participate with a positive attitude in each and every drill or job assigned by the coaching staff.

4.    Each wrestler is expected to exhibit poise and confidence.  The throwing of equipment, profanity, or any similar display of immature emotion will not be tolerated.

5.    Report all injuries when they occur.

DAILY PRACTICE - The daily practice schedule will be posted in the cafeteria.  You are responsible for checking it and knowing the days and times of practice.

1.    You are to be on time to practice or any team function.  You, the wrestler, are to notify the coaching staff PRIOR to missing practice or being late to any team function.  If you are late and have not notified any coaching staff member, you will be disciplined.  ANY missed practice will be made up by extra work after regular practice. A missed practice may result in an athlete not being allowed to participate in the next match or wrestle-off challenge.

2.    Regularly scheduled doctor, dentist, chiropractic, psychiatric appointments should be made on school in-service days so they will not interfere with wrestling practice.  If this cannot be accomplished, you must notify the coaching staff at least two days prior to the appointment.

3.    Tardies  - missed work will be made up at the end of practice.

4.    Practice starts at 3:00 pm every day, including Enrichment Days.

5.    Behavior & Participation:  (a) Use no profanity; (b) Participate in ALL phases of the practice session.

6.    All wrestling clothes must be washed after every use.  Never wear practice clothes two days in a row.  Having several practice shirts and shorts is important.

7.    Jewelry is not to be worn in the wrestling room or at meets.

MEETS & TOURNAMENTS

1.    Treat all meet officials with respect.

2.    Make sure you know your mat and bout numbers and when you are/aren't eliminated.

3.    Notify a coach before taking the mat.

4.    After your match, remain in the team area during a dual meet.

5.    Bring no food or drink to the team area during a dual meet.

6.    Leave your singlet straps in place and remain in uniform in the mat area after competing.

7.    At all home dual meets it is the responsibility of all team members to set up and clean up.

8.    No one is dismissed until all equipment is put away after home dual meets and tournaments.

9. Challenge Rules
    a.  One day's notice is required for wrestle-offs
    b.  If you miss practice you may miss your notice
    c.  If you miss practice after your notice you forfeit
    d.  You must work up the depth chart for that weight
    e.  Two matches per day is okay with notice
    f.   You must be within 5 lbs. of the challenged weight before practice
    g.  Wrestle-offs are good for two weeks based on the schedule
    h.  Weights vacated due to injury my require a wrestle-off to return
    i.   You must be well and practicing to prior to making a challenge

10.   All wrestlers are required to participate in their designated matches and tournaments unless prior approval is received by the coaching staff.

11.    The coaching staff reserves the prerogative to assign competitors to weigh classes for tournaments (including SFL tournament) and dual meets as they see fit for the benefit of the team.  The coach's word is final.

12.    No wrestler is allowed to leave the school grounds at a meet or tournament without first clearing it with a coach.  This includes leaving with parents.

VACATIONS & HOLIDAYS

Practice will be scheduled during holidays and is mandatory.