2005-2006 Wrestling Information from Coach Parsons

· Beginning Monday, November 28, wrestling practice will occur Mondays through Fridays from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Parents may pick up students at 5:00.

· Students may not wait outside unsupervised. Students must wait in the area by the multipurpose room.

· We will practice and attend scrimmages on selected Saturdays. This information can always be found on the wrestling web site: www.flyparsons.com. Click on the Go Meigs Wrestling! link.

· Wrestlers must attend all practices.

· To be excused from a practice due to illness or family emergencies, a note must be given to Coach Parsons.

· All students must be prepared to exercise and wrestle every day. This includes proper dress and shoes. Wrestlers need to begin getting dressed as soon as they go to the gym each day after school. They will be picked up from the gym and taken to the multipurpose room.

· Students will need to spend some time every day exercising and making a conscious effort to eat healthier during the wrestling season. Part of this will include watching sweets and caffeine and drinking more water. A weekly nutrition log will be kept.

· For wrestling information, match schedule, and practice dates/times, students may visit the wrestling web site located at www.flyparsons.com. Click on the wrestling banner on the page.

· Students will purchase team warm-ups through the school. The cost is $35. See attached order form.

· All wrestlers must wear appropriate wrestling shoes. These may be purchased at any sports/athletic store.

· Eastern Division Tournaments and City Tournaments will be held January 28 and February 4, respectively.

If you have any other questions, feel free to call me at school #271-3222 ext 213, cell #406-4044, or e-mail james.parsons@mnps.org