Welcome to the Hatboro-Horsham Warriors Wrestling Club

Thank you for joining the Hatboro Horsham Wrestling Club. The club is a local all-volunteer organization dedicated to the development of youth from kindergarten to 8th grade by introducing them to the sport of collegiate/folk style wrestling.

Our focus is on building self-confidence, physical fitness and sportsmanship, while providing a safe and fun environment. The club is a part of the Intercounty Wrestling League (ICWL), and competes against other youth organizations from the five county area. Volunteering is incredibly important to sustain the operation of the club during the season. The season is from November to March. This is going to be an exciting year for our wrestlers!

The club website is http://www.hhwc.org/.

The facebook url is https://www.facebook.com/HHWWC.

Volunteers Needed for

Mat Set Up

Our dual meets are normally on a Saturday, and we must set up the mats in the Simmons Elementary gym the night before the match. We must wait until any basketball games or other events have concluded to set up. It normally takes less than an hour with 10 volunteers. The set up time will be emailed earlier in the week.

Concession Stand

The Club sells food and snacks at each home match. The proceeds from the concession stand are used to cover the match and other expenses. We appreciate donations of baked items, fruit (i.e. bananas, oranges and apples), hot dogs and rolls, Gatorade, water, and more.

We appreciate volunteers who will help sell our goods at the concession stand. We will schedule your time at the stand so that you will see your child wrestle at the meet. The more volunteers the easier it is to schedule for the concession stand.

Time Keeper

Anyone can work the clock at the scoring table
The training is only a few minutes.
This is a great way to get the best seat in the gym to see your matches.
We usually need 3-4 time keepers; one for each table.

Scorer

You will be able to see your child wrestle.
We will provide training.
This is a great way to learn the sport.
Best seat to watch the wrestling matches.
We usually need 3-4 time scorers; one for each table.

Mat Coordinator

A mat coordinator will make sure all wrestlers are at the appropriate mat when their number appears on the tree at the scoring table.

Useful Information

Scoring

Action	Points
Take Down	2
Escape	1
Near Fall/Back Points	2-3
Penality	1
Reversal	2
Fall/Pin	both shoulders on mat for 3 seconds is an automatic victory

General Wrestling Information

“On Deck” means the next match.
“In the Hole” means two matches ahead of you.
“Bout Numbers” will be written on the wrestler's hand. The bout number is the order in which each match occurs. The first number often indicates the mat number e.g. Bout Number 324 indicates he will wrestle on mat 3 after 23 other matches. When his bout number is the 3rd match on the tree “In the Hole”, he should start getting ready.
“Tree” is a post on the scoring table that match numbers hang on.
“Neutral” is when two wrestlers stand and face each other. The first period is always neutral.
Before the second period a coin is tossed, and the winning wrestler will look to his coaches for a decision of top, bottom, neutral, or defer. A defer indicates we have decided to have the decision of top, bottom, or neutral in the third period. This is a strategic decision.
The wrestler MUST shake the opponent’s coach’s hand after each match.

Length of Bouts

Each period is 1 minute.
There are three periods in a bout.
A winner must be determined. Overtime (OT) will be wrestled in 1 minute periods. Overtime is sudden death. First score wins.

Directions to Matches

Directions will be emailed to you before each match.
Directions to Simmons Elementary School, Keith Valley Middle School, and Hatboro-Horsham High School are found at http://www.hhwc.org/directions.html.

Contacting Coaches

Use Teamsnap.
Email to coaches@hhwc.org

Practice Information for Wrestlers

Always bring your wrestling shoes and headgear.
Bring a drink.
Listen to the coach.
Never wear your wrestling shoes outside.
Be a good sport.
Take a bath or shower when you get home.
Have fun!

Practice Information for Parents

Practices are normally Monday, and Thursday all season. The practice schedule is found on Teamsnap.
If the school is closed there is no practice. We will post cancellations on Teamsnap.
Remember to have your wrestler shower/bathe after every practice.
Trim fingernails before practices and meets.
Have your wrestler shower/bathe immediately following every practice. Dial or other antibacterial soap is recommended.
Don’t let your wrestler wear their wrestling shoes outside.
Wrestlers should wear their headgear for practice. Headgear is available at Modell’s, Sports Authority, Dick’s Sporting Goods and other sporting goods stores.
Singlets must only be worn for matches and tournaments.
Notify a coach of any injuries, illnesses or rashes.
You must inform a coach if a wrestler will not be attending the meet prior to Thursday of that week. The bout scheduling is done Thursday night. You will be scheduled for bouts each week unless you have communicated that you will not be there.

Match information for Wrestlers

Always bring your wrestling shoes, singlet and headgear.
Trim your fingernails before the match. No one wants to get scratched.
Be at your mat when your number is put up on the tree.
Keep all video games, iPads and other electronic devices away from the mats.
Cheer on your teammates.
Listen to your coach.
Be a good sport. Respect your coach and the referees.
Keep hydrated.
Never wear your wrestling shoes outside.
Take a bath or shower when you get home.
Have fun!

Match information for Parents

Matches are on Saturday mornings. Most matches last about 3-4 hours. Most wrestlers will have 2-3 bouts per match. You may have more.
If there is bad weather look for an email and check the website from the club for cancellations or delays.
By the end of practice Thursday, tell your coach if you will NOT make Saturday’s match. The bout pairings are done Thursday night. It is critical to know your availability so we don’t waste anyone’s time.
After Friday morning, please notify coaches using Teamsnap if you are unavailable.
Please be at the match 30 minutes before the start time. Check in with a coach when you arrive.
Please wear only soft soled shoes or sneakers on the mats
Don’t let your wrestler wear their wrestling shoes outside.
Trim wrestler’s fingernails before the match for safety.
Have your wrestler shower/bathe immediately following every meet. Dial or other antibacterial soap is recommended.
Bouts will be posted on a wall in the gym area.
A coach will write the bout numbers on the wrestler’s hand.
Make sure your wrestler is at the appropriate mat when their bout number is posted on the bottom of the tree on the scoring table.
Keep all video games, iPads and other electronic devices away from the mats.
We encourage you to cheer in support of your wrestler.
Please allow the coaches to be the ones providing your wrestler with instruction and guidance during the match, while you cheer on your wrestler.
Please respect the referee at all times.
Once you have completed your last match, you are free to go. Please check out with a coach.
If you need to leave early, you must notify your coach that you are unable to compete in your matches. This way other arrangements can be made for the other team’s wrestlers.

Tournaments

Tournaments are Optional
Most tournaments are on Sundays. Most last 5-6 hours and start around 8 am.
Most tournaments are double elimination. This means that your wrestler will continue to advance until they have lost twice or won the bracket.
You must sign up for tournaments in advance. There is a registration fee for each tournament. The fees are usually between 20-30 dollars.
You’ll want to be sure to register for your wrestler’s correct weight.
Tournament weigh-ins will be at the tournament locations. Often weigh-ins are the night before the tournament. At times, we will have enough participation to host a satellite weigh-in at practice. Some novice weigh-ins are by the honor system.
We plan to have coaches at tournaments posted on our website. Please let a coach know in advance if you are registered for a tournament.
Wrestlers need to be in singlets with headgear and wrestling shoes.
Brackets and bouts will be posted on a wall in the gym area.
Make sure your wrestler is at the appropriate mat when their bout number is posted on the bottom of the tree of the scoring table. If you are not there when your match is up, you will forfeit the bout.
Please respect the referee at all times.
Once you have completed your last match, you are free to go. Please check out with a coach.
Most tournaments can be found at http://www.pywrestling.com/tournaments-events.html.

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