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We missed the sign-up. Can my kid still join the program? A1 Yes. Q2 We want to go to local tourneys but a coach may not be available. How does that work? A2 You are the coach. Brackets are posted at each tourney. Listen for instructions. Encourage your wrestler from mat-side. Q3 Is a singlet required to enter a tournament? A3 No. Practice t-shirt and shorts are acceptable. Q4 How long does a tourney take? A4 Typically 3-4 hours. Sometimes longer. Each round is completed before the next starts. Plan for some down-time in-between, for both wrestler and family. Game boys are pretty popular, so are cards. Q5 Some kids get upset after losing. How do you handle that? A5 Almost always it's frustration. Don't put undue pressure on your wrestler to win. Try and encourage in a positive manner, for example "You did a lot of good things out there, good job...". You can talk about things to work on later. Q6 My beginner wrestler loses most of the time. Maybe it's not the right sport? A6 Wrong. A little technique goes a long way over no technique at all. Also, natural ability is magnified in the early years, but technique WILL compensate over time. Q7 Is there some kind of parents handbook for those new to youth wrestling? A7 Try this link, it may have some useful info for you. Parents Guide Q8 What do the hand signals the referees use mean? A8 Here's a basic chart of hand signals Q9 Is head gear a good idea? A9 Headgear for kids is optional for the youth program, however it's not just for show. Kids' ears can be injured. One model that is as good as any and better than most is Youth Sized Cliff Keen Tornado Headgear. It can easily be purchased online if you Google it.
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