Practice for Families
Practical guidance for getting wrestlers ready for practice, staying healthy, caring for equipment, supporting the practice environment, and helping families know what to expect.
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What to Expect at Practice
How Jr Wildcats practices work, when to arrive, weekly weight checks, what to bring, how families can watch, and what wrestlers can expect on the mat.
8 minute read Practice for FamiliesNot Feeling Well? Please Stay Home
Why missing a practice when sick protects teammates, coaches and wrestling families in a close-contact sport.
3 minute read Practice for FamiliesWrestling Hygiene & Equipment Care
Simple habits that protect wrestlers, teammates, wrestling shoes and the expensive mats everyone shares.
8 minute read Practice for FamiliesSinglet Washing & Care
How to wash, dry, protect and return a Jr Wildcats club-issued wrestling singlet.
4 minute read Practice for FamiliesOur Wrestling Home: Caring for the Lions Club Facility
Why Jr Wildcats sets up and takes down its wrestling space each week, and how families can help care for the Lions Club facility we are privileged to use.
7 minute read Practice for FamiliesBeing a Great Wrestling Parent
How parents and other spectators can support young wrestlers, coaches, officials and the team while helping athletes become confident and coachable.
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