A few notes & a reminder…

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Parents, a few things… Remember the middle school is having a match against Haddon Heights at 4:30pm. We’ll also be handing out equipment and singlets after school as well.

In case you didn’t see it earlier, here’s a message from Coach Chad:

Tell your kids to keep their heads up after the wrestle offs. Everyone will get their chance for matches whether it’s duals or JV. It’s all a learning experience. This is no doubt the deepest and toughest duals team we’ve had since I’ve been here and there were a lot of 1st and 2nd year wrestlers that showed us some good things these last 2 days. Keep getting better and before you know it you’ll be there too.

One final note — there were a handful of wrestlers (ahem) who did not turn in singlets, compression shirts, and/or headgear at the end of last season. If your child still has equipment from last year, please get it back to us ASAP. Thanks!

Required Survey for Middle School Wrestlers

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Parents, if your wrestler is in middle school, please have him/her visit the link below and complete the brief questionnaire. One of our biggest benefactors, Beat the Streets, has asked that our wrestlers answer these questions for statistical purposes and to determine where they fall on the “Grit Scale.”

If you’re unfamiliar with the Grit Scale, here’s how it was described in an article last summer on Curiosity.com:

In every classroom, there are the “naturals” for whom the subject comes easily, who seem to barely study and breeze by on their inborn ability. Then there are the “grinders”: the people who study for hours, ask most of the questions, and fight tooth-and-nail to get a good grade. Those people are high in what researcher and MacArthur Genius Grant winner Angela Duckworth calls grit. It’s this quality that experts say is an essential predictor of success.

The questions are easy and it shouldn’t take more than a few minutes. If you or your wrestler have any questions about this, don’t hesitate to let us know.

Here’s the link:  https://btsphilly.org/grit-scale/

Parade Tonight 12/6

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All practices are cancelled for tonight because the entire Gloucester Wrestling team, from youth through high school, has been invited to walk in the Christmas parade. If your child is interested in walking with the team, please meet by 6:15pm on Johnson Blvd by the truck for Gloucester City School District.

Wear Gloucester Wrestling attire, if you have some. Any questions, call Coach Doc at 609-634-8843, or email us at info@gloucesterwrestling.com.

 

Got Beer?

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Attention parents: We’re still looking for some additional cases of beer for our infamous Beer Tower! The beer tower is sure to be a sight to behold at this Friday’s Beef & Beer, and we would greatly appreciate it if you would be willing to donate a case for the cause.

If you’re able to help, let us know by filling out the contact form here on our website, or speak to one of our coaches directly.

Parents Meeting on Tuesday 11/27

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There will be a meeting for parents on Tuesday 11/27 at 7:00pm in the high school cafeteria.

We will explain the basics of our program and the goals we strive to reach. You’ll also learn what parents and wrestlers can expect for the next few months.

We strongly suggest that all parents, especially those with first-year wrestlers, attend this meeting. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions if you’re unsure about something or if there’s anything that remains unclear.

In case you’re still asking yourself whether or not it’s a good idea to sign up your child for wrestling, take some time to read these few articles to get a better perspective:

Why Kids Should Wrestle (Level Up)
6 Reasons Why Kids Should Wrestle (Paula Tisch)
Why Wrestlers Make the Best Employees (Forbes)
Why your child should consider wrestling (USA Wrestling)

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Equipment Returns & Donations

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There are quite a few wrestlers who did not return last year’s singlets, compression shirts, and/or headgear. If you still have your stuff from last year, please bring it to the first practice.

New equipment will not be issued until last year’s items are either returned or paid for.

Also, if wrestlers have their own headgear or shoes that no longer fit — and are in acceptable usable condition — we would greatly appreciate it if those items were donated to our youth program. We have some athletes with limited resources, and your donations of usable equipment help give everybody an opportunity to participate.

Tomorrow Starts the First Week of Practice

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Tomorrow, Monday 11/28, marks the official start of this season!

Practice schedules are as follows:

➔  Middle School: after school until approximately 5:30pm Mon-Fri.
➔  Ages 7-10: Monday & Wednesday 7:00pm-8:30pm
➔  Ages 4-6: Tuesday & Thursday 7:00pm-8:15pm

For all ages, remember to wear appropriate practice clothing. No jeans, no boots, nothing with buttons or zippers.

Lastly, no student will be permitted to begin practice until properly completed and signed registration forms are submitted.

Registration Is Now Open and Paperless

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Great news for our wrestling family — registration for the 2018-2019 season is now officially open! Plus, this year we’re doing our best to remain efficient and environmentally friendly by making signups completely paperless!  You can fill out and submit all necessary forms, and pay registration fees, right here on our website.

Visit our Registration page and follow the 3 simple steps explaining how to complete and submit the forms, then pay for the registration right below that. We’re confident this will keep things running smoothly, and the process really is pretty easy. In fact, you can do everything from your computer, laptop, tablet, and even your smartphone! 

In the off chance that you do run into any difficulty, send us a message and we’ll help make sure everything gets taken care of properly.

Beef & Beer Planning Meeting Monday 11/5

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We’re hosting a planning meeting on Monday 11/5 at 7:00pm at Tavern on the Edge to discuss this year’s beef & beer event (scheduled for Friday, Nov. 30th) and we’re asking for some help from our Gloucester Wrestling family.

As you probably already know, our annual beef & beer event is the largest of the season for us, and we’re looking for some volunteers to help out with a few things. If you’re able, please attend the planning meeting and help us kick off this season!