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KJH Wrestling

Welcome to the Tyee Wrestling Family!

Welcome to the wrestling team! This season is about dedication, grit, and pushing yourself to new heights. Let’s bring our best to the mat and make every moment count! Go Tyees!

Clearance: Every athlete must be cleared! Don’t wait until the last minute!

·       EVERY athlete must be cleared through Final Forms before the first day of practice. The process is explained on the main Kalles       Athletic Website.

·       Final forms:  https://puyallup-wa.finalforms.com/ or the KJH athletics page.

·       Pay fees:  ASB ($30) and Athletic ($50 per sport) fees via InTouch (https://intouch.puyallup.k12.wa.us).

·       Cash and Check payments may be made through the school’s office manager, but InTouch saves time! 

·      Free and Reduced application information is available on the PSD website (https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx)

 

Practice:

  • First Day: October 27th right after school
  • After school at Kalles Jr. High  from 2:20 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. on non-match days. Detailed schedule will be handed out.
  • Pickup Time: Please ensure your student-athlete is picked up NO LATER than 4:30 p.m.
  • No School = No Practice
  • Varsity league tournament is on December 18th
  • Also note, if school were cancelled due to weather, storms, etc wrestling is also cancelled. 
  •  Leaving Early from Practice- If your child needs to leave practice early, please submit a written request in advance. Note that there is no early locker room access.

  • Note: Wrestling is a sport that requires dedication. Being late or absent negatively affects the team. Please ensure your child is only late or absent in case of an emergency.

     

    Parent Meeting: Tuesday, November 4th 5:00pm in the Kalles Library

Match Schedule:
  • Check the most up-to-date game times, locations and opponents on Arbiter Live.com.
Transportation:
  • Practices: Ensure your athlete is picked up no later than 4:30 p.m.
  • Activity Bus: District provided transportation for student who live in the Kalles attendance area.  The bus departs from Kalles between 4:20 and 4:40 p.m. Ensure your child knows their address.
  • There will NOT be an activity bus on Fridays OR Game Days.
  • Game Days: Students take the bus to and from away games. After the game, parents should pick up their child at Kalles. In the rare event that you would need to take your child home directly from the game, please notify the coach verbally after the game and through Final Forms.
Equipment Needed:
  • Uniform: Practice gear can be shirts, shorts, sweats (NO HOODIES)
  • Headgear: will be fitted the beginning week of practice.
  • Mouthguards: Must be worn if you have any Dental or Orthodontic Appliances. 
  • Players are responsible for their own wrestling shoes. 
  • Competition Gear will be issued prior to the 1st Match. 

Preparation: Ensure your athlete is well-hydrated during the school day.  They should have their own water bottle. 

Injuries: If any injuries occur during practice or games, notify the coaches immediately.

Attendance and Participation:

Participation in practices is required for team membership. Lack of participation may result in removal from the team. Attendance at school is also mandatory to compete in meets. Missing the day before or the day of a meet will result in ineligibility to participate.

Locker Room Access:

Lockers will be issued during the first week of practice. Locker room access is available from 2:00 to 2:15 p.m. and 4:00 to 4:15 p.m. only. There is no early access.  Athletes will keep their gear in their locker. 

Leaving Early from Practice:

If your child needs to leave practice early, please submit a written request (email) in advance. Note that there is no early locker room access so please plan accordingly.

Rules and Eligibility:
WIAA Rules Set by the State of Washington:
  • All athletes must have three non-contact practices before participating in contact practices (no shoulder pads).
  • Athletes must complete 12 practices before competing against another school.
  • Athletes must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA to remain eligible.
  • Athletes must pass five of six classes.
Player Expectations:
  • Student-athletes are expected to always represent Kalles positively.
  • Parents are not allowed on the field during practices.
  • Athletes must attend school and practice the day before, the day of, and the day after a game.
  • Participation in PE class during wrestling season is required.
  • Missing school or practice around game days leads to ineligibility for the game.
  • Skipping practice results in sitting out the next game; a second offense results in potential removal from the team.
  • Personal contact with the coach is required if a player will be absent, late, or leave practice early. Email, message via Final Forms or phone contact is needed if sick.
  • Wrestling is the top commitment over other activities. Athletes must attend all games and demonstrate sportsmanship toward teammates, opponents, and officials.
  • Behavior issues or negative attitudes can impact playing time or result in dismissal from the program.
  • Athletes must be off campus within 15 minutes of practice and home games ending or after arriving back from away games.
 
Contact Information:

For any wrestling related questions, please contact Coach Pitsch:  pitscdj@puyallupsd.org