Team Rules

I.                   We are the Byron Center Wrestling Team!

1.      We are a 1^st class program we respect everyone.

2.      We will support each other on and off the mat.

3.      We will support other Byron Center sports teams, No Put Downs!

4.      We will represent our school and families with Pride and Respect. 

II.                We must take care of our personal responsibilities.

1.      Family First

2.      School Second (This does not mean that you should be missing practice for detentions home work and others, this is why we have a short practice time).

3.      Wrestling Third.

III.             Wrestlers Responsibilities.

1.      Be on time to all wrestling activities (practice, matches, ect.).

2.      Everyone practices through the State Tournament (No exceptions).

3.      Not coming to practices and meets will result in removal from the team.

4.      What happens on the mat stays on the mat (intensity).

5.      Take care of you body (nutrition, weight, Showers, and clean clothes).

6.      Report to all Practices and all Matches (wrestlers and non-wrestlers alike).

7.      Take care of class work to be a member of our team.

8.  Wrestling can be dangerous  can could result in death if proper technique is not followed. 

9.  Always use proper technique and follow guidelines set fourth by the coaching staff.

      IV.    Duels and Invitational. 

1.  Stay away from girl friends at the meets.

2.      Know what is going on during the match.

3.      Get as close to the mat as you can (Inv).

4.      Only Team members on the mat side (No family and friends).

5.      1^st class, win or lose (Pride and Respect).

     V.      Attendance. 

1.      We expect that “NO ONE” will be leaving early from meets and or duals until the TEAM is finished competing (this include individual tournaments).

a.       Leaving early would be like telling the coach you are leaving at ½ time of a football game.

2.      Any wrestler who misses 4 practices or meets (unexcused) will be removed from the team.

3.      It is your responsibility to let Coach know when you will not be at practice or match in person “Do not send a messenger”. (This will count as an unexcused absence if you do)

a.       Take reasonability for yourself to let me know when you will be gone.

b.      Practice is practice you should have time for home work (Jobs should not come before Team).

VI. Earning your Varsity Letter.

         1.  To earn you varsity you letter you must each of the following three things.

                        1a.  You must Earn 24 Varsity Team points (Tournament or dual).

                         2a.  You must finish the season in good standings (Eligible both academic and athletic).

                         3a.  You must meet all attendance guide lines (practice until the end of the year and so on).