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BHS Wrestling practices are M-F, at 4:00-6:30pm in the BHS Field House.
Behavior Policies for Wrestling
Behavior Policies for Wrestling
Academics
Academics
Your education is your first priority! Being a student and an athlete means that you will have to stay organized and manage your time effectively in order to be successful at both pursuits. The Activity Secretary sends out a weekly record of your academic scores for each class, and eligibility will be checked on a weekly basis. All athletes must maintain passing grades in order to compete and practice. Tutoring will be strongly encouraged for those needing additional help. Missing practice to study for tests or finish homework is not acceptable. If an athlete falls below the eligibility requirements, they will sit out of competitions and practice until grades are brought to passing.
Conduct
Conduct
We expect you to be a role model. That means you must maintain a level of conduct ABOVE that which is normally expected at school. The choices you make both inside and outside of the wrestling room are a reflection of you and of our program. Inappropriate behavior such as unsportsmanlike conduct, insubordination, or any other conduct detrimental to the Team is not tolerated. Infractions will be dealt with on a case by case basis with the wrestler, parents, and team captain(s) involved. We expect you to treat your Teammates with Courtesy, Dignity, and Respect! Bullying, harassing, and teasing will not be tolerated.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Any athlete caught using or possessing illicit drugs or alcohol during the season will be disciplined according to BVSD’s policies and will be subject to additional Team consequences. Tobacco use is prohibited and is also subject to BVSD rules and Team consequences.
Athletics Code of Conduct
Athletics Code of Conduct
Athlete Code of Conduct must be reviewed and signed by all students at the beginning of the student’s high school athletic career. This is in effect for all athletic activities.
BVSD Board Policies for Interscholastic Athletics & Extracurricular Activities
Athlete Health & Safety
Athlete Health & Safety
Please see the BHS Athlete Safety & Health Website for more information on the BHS athletic trainer as well as the health and safety of our student athletes including signs of concussion and head injuries.
Hygiene
Hygiene
The nature of this sport is one of bodily contact. It is imperative that you practice good hygiene. Poor hygiene can result in skin ailments such as ringworm and impetigo that can cause the closure of the wrestling room. You help ensure that we do not have these problems by doing the following:
Shower daily: before school, after practice, and any time after you’ve had a workout. All wrestlers will be expected to shower at the school immediately following ALL practices and competitions.
Use deodorant soap, warm water, AND A WASHCLOTH.
Use a clean towel.
Notify a coach if you find anything unusual on your skin.
Wear clean practice gear.
Regularly wash your headgear and kneepads.
Never walk on the practice mat without wiping your feet on the disinfectant mat.
Never walk on the mat barefooted or in anything other than wrestling shoes.
Weight Management
Weight Management
Wrestling is unique because it enables athletes to compete against another athlete of the same weight. When an athlete loses weight in an unsafe manner, it is not beneficial to himself or his team and will not be condoned. Most wrestlers will naturally shed excess weight through practice and proper diet. Prior to competition each fall, all wrestlers will be required to be weight-certified by a doctor which, with parent approval, will determine the lowest weight class at which they will be allowed to compete during the season. Weight certification will take place in the Field House at no cost to the wrestler.
Healthy Eating
Healthy Eating
Here are recommendations for watching your weight wisely:
Don’t eat junk food or drink sugary sodas (Including fruit drinks that are high in refined sugars).
Replace bad food with good food.
Eat sensible meals and have healthy snacks all day long (5 small meals a day). See www.choosemyplate.gov for more information.
Hydrate!
During the season, don’t let your weight fluctuate wildly. Try to keep it within three to five pounds of your weight class.
Train on your own before, during and after the season. Conditioning is cumulative, and you will find yourself being able to train harder and at higher levels over time if you are consistent.
DO NOT consume creatine. It may have an effect on your kidneys. Similarly, do not drink stimulant drinks such as “Rock Star,” “Monster,” etc.
Protein supplements are ok as long as you stay within the recommended dosages.
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