We can’t stress enough the importance of hygiene. When one person gets an infection, it can spread through the wrestling team fast due to the nature of skin contact in the sport. All wrestlers should always take a good shower after practices and meets. They should use soap head to toe. Extra cleansing soaps that have antibacterial and antifungal properties are a plus. Wiping off your shoes, headgear and gym bag with alcohol or antibacterial wipes is also a good idea.

Do not wear wrestling shoes outside. Please keep wrestling shoes clean and dry. Dirty shoes on the wrestling mats promote the spread germs and bacteria that will effect the entire team. Oils, stones, and sticky residue will harm the mats. It's very important to have the wrestlers put their shoes on just before practice and take them off before they step outside.

Wrestlers should bring a water bottle to practice. Wrestling practices are a good workout and kids will get thirsty. It is important that they stay hydrated. A personal water bottle can be kept with their other items in the wrestling room. Please make sure water bottles are leak-proof and have a name on it. Sodas and sticky sports drinks should be kept out of the wrestling room.