Palmer High School Wrestling

Team Rules

Head Coach Dale Ewart 745-7331

Asst. Coach Don Malone 745-1566

We as coaches of the Palmer wrestling team have developed these rules as the foundation for a successful team. We need the cooperation of both you and your parents regarding the following rules of participation. Please feel free to contact myself or coach Malone with any concerns that you may have.

General :

1. We respect others and ourselves at all times. This includes team members, parents, coaches, administrators, teachers, and referees
2. We give 100% effort at all times
3. We represent Palmer High School wrestling at all times.
4. We are Honest, reliable, and responsible individuals.

Attendance:

1. We expect you to attend practice daily. You will be allowed three unexcused absences during the entire season. Upon the fourth absence, it is grounds for removal from the team.
2. If you are more than 45 minutes late, it is considered an unexcused absence. If you are late for practice you will be required to run 15 extra minutes for every tardy.
3. According to district policy, you will be expected to be in school for all classes the day of and directly following the day of competition. Failure to comply will result in you being ineligible for competition.
4. All absences will be unexcused except those involving a religious activity, family emergency, medical treatment, sickness, or any other prearrangement that has been approved by the coaching staff. In the event of an excused absence, you will be required to contact one of the coaches by phone or by letter from your parents upon your return. In the event of medical treatment and or illness, a note may be required.
5. If you are not feeling well and you are not going to practice, we ask that you please take the time to contact one of us and let us know personally. Coach Dale will be in the football/wrestling office every day from 2:00 p.m until practice or call later that evening so that we are aware of the situation.
6. Wrestlers with an unexcused absence during the week will not be allowed to wrestle off or participate in the following weekend’s competition.
7. Wrestling is a sport in which you will acquire bumps and bruises and an injury that requires missing practice will require a doctor’s notification to resume participation in either practice or competition.

Misc:

1. Hazing will absolutely not be tolerated.
2. You must notify me or another member of the coaching staff before leaving an event with your parents. A written note from your parents is preferred so that I can have an accurate count of students that will not be on the return bus.
3. On all away meets, you are expected to stay with the team at all times and will be under the direct supervision of the coaching staff. We will stick together at all times. Leaving the team or failing to follow instructions will be grounds for dismissal from the team.
4. All district handbook and school rules will be strictly adhered to.
5. In order to eliminate the possibility of skin conditions developing, showering at the school after practice is strongly recommended. The changing of work out gear every few days will be required and will help fight the development of these conditions.
6. It is also strongly recommended that you bring a lock to the school so that you can lock up your valuables at school. Stealing by team members will not be tolerated, and is immediate grounds for removal from the team.
7. Profanity, tobacco, alcohol, harassment, and disrespect do not represent Palmer High School, the team, the city of Palmer, or your coaches and will not be tolerated. Infractions of this type will be dealt with on an individual basis.
8. Any act that is detrimental to another individual will not be tolerated and will be grounds for dismissal from our team!

If a situation arises not specifically addressed above, the coaching staff reserves the right to make the final decision.

• Practice is daily from 2:30 -5:00 p.m. on upper track
• Wrestle offs will be on Thursdays beginning at 4:00 p.m.
• Requirements for lettering: 10 Varsity wins or qualification for state.

Acceptance of Team Rules

I have received a copy of the team rules. I have read these team rules over with my parents, and by signing this paper, I agree to abide by these rules and be subject to any punishments that I may incur due to rule infractions. I agree to have a positive attitude, be respectful, and coach able at all times, and most of all, I agree to have a lot of fun as a member of the Palmer High School Wrestling team. Again, if you have any questions, or disagree with any of these rules set forth, please do not hesitate to contact on of the coaching staff. Please keep the first two pages for you records and return the third page by Friday October 24^th. Thank you, and I look forward to another great year of wrestling.

Athletes Signature:________________

Parents Signature:_________________ Date:___________