Question 1

How frequently do we practice and what is the attendance policy?

Accepted Answer

Teams practice at least twice a week between November – February. Monday practices are optional for Blue and Grey groups. Wrestlers are expected to attend at least two of the three practices each week, and must attend at least one practice during the week to be eligible for that weekend’s scheduled match.

Question 2

What do we need to bring to practice?

Accepted Answer

All wrestlers are expected to bring headgear, wrestling shoes, water, and a good attitude to each practice.

Question 3

How many meets will there be and what can we expect?

Accepted Answer

There will be one meet per weekend (typically on Saturdays). Meets typically run 4-6 hours. All wrestlers are expected to bring their NYPW team singlet, wrestling shoes, headgear, team shirt, water, and a good attitude to each meet. Parents and their wrestlers are extensions of NPYW; please make sure all children are supervised and engaged. Matches move quickly – always pay attention to your assigned mats. In most cases, gym rules prohibit any drinks except water. When snack stands are available, most are cash only.

Question 4

Does NPYW sponsor any tournaments?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there will be two club-sponsored tournaments (dates TBD).

Question 5

What can we expect at tournaments?

Accepted Answer

Tournaments typically run 3-8 hours, depending on age, division, weight, and number of participants. All wrestlers are expected to bring their NYPW team singlet, wrestling shoes, headgear, team shirt, water, and a good attitude to each tournament. There are often fees for family members of wrestlers (~$5-15 cash only). Parents and their wrestlers are extensions of NPYW; please make sure all children are supervised and engaged. Matches move quickly – always pay attention to your assigned mats. In most cases, gym rules prohibit any drinks except water. When snack stands are available, most are cash only.

Question 6

Is there a formal Code of Conduct for NPYW?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We follow the “Three-Strike Rule.” Due to the nature of wrestling, we expect all wrestlers to be engaged and actively listening. If a wrestler is unable to follow coaches’ expectations and rules, they will be asked to sit out of practice. Multiple issues can lead to a wrestler sitting out of practice, meets, and tournaments. If the problem persists, parents will be called and asked to pick the wrestler up from practice. All decisions will be based on the coaches’ and board's discretion.

Question 7

Is there a singlet sizing chart?

Accepted Answer

N/A

Question 8

Are there any other helpful resources available?

Accepted Answer

Yes!

Rudis(https://www.rudis.com/)
USA Wrestling(https://www.themat.com/)
InterCounty Wrestling League (ICWL)(https://www.intercountywrestlingleague.org/)
PA Youth Wrestling Tournaments(https://www.pywrestling.com/)
Wrestle Like A Girl(https://wrestlelikeagirl.org/)

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