Challenges
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Challenge Policy - What are Challenge Nights? Challenges are inter-squad matches setup to determine the rankings of individuals will be ranked as the Varsity, JV and Exhibition wrestlers for the three dual meets with the other clubs of our sub-division during the regular season and ultimately, represent our club at the post-season "League" tournament series (Sub-division, Division, & League tournaments). - How is the pecking order predetermined prior to Challenges? The assessment of the wrestlers by coaches are done during the first 2-3 weeks of practice will determine a wrestler’s ranking in a particular weight class (where there is no prior documentation). Challenges are going to be on Mondays and Wednesdays nights only. Fridays will only be used as a challenge night if required. The first three challenge nights are going to be completely open to all challengers. The last two challenge nights are at the discretion of the Challenge Coordinator, President, and Head Coach. - How are Challenge matches set-up? Prior to each challenge week the coaches and the challenge coordinator will prepare a list of challengers for each weight class. This will be done initially using last years results and then updated based on the coaches’ assessment of each wrestlers ability. All wrestlers may challenge during the first three challenge weeks. If your wrestler wants to challenge contact the Challenge Coordinator prior to Monday night to ensure he/she is placed on the challenge list. An experienced wrestler with a realistic chance of winning and competing in the sub-district may challenge at multiple weights with the approval of the coaches. This will only be allowed during the first two or three challenge nights. - How Do Challenges work and what is the process? The Varsity, Junior Varsity and other challengers in each weight group must attend the designated Challenge nights. If you are unable to attend the challenge night, you must obtain prior approval by both the head coach and the challenge coordinator. (If you miss challenge night you forfeit). A challenge match will consist of three 1-minute rounds (1½ minutes for the 1st round) for 9 and over and three 1-minute rounds for 8 and under. Each Challenge match needs two wrestlers, a score, a timer and an Official. The pecking order for challenges will go as follows: The lowest ranked wrestler in a weight class challenges first. For example, the number 3 ranked wrestler would challenge the JV wrestler, who is the number 2 seed. Whoever wins that match will then challenge the Varsity wrestler, who is the number 1 ranked wrestler in that weight class. Challenges are sequential from low to high and wrestlers may continue to challenge up the latter, as long as they keep winning. ************************************************************************************************ Wrestlers must be prepared to wrestle @ the designated time. When called for a challenge, wrestlers must have wrestling attire on; shoes and socks, (singlet and headgear are optional). Wrestler may have to wrestle several matches and must be prepared to wrestle another match every twenty minutes as necessary. The wrestler must be courteous to the Official, scorer, timer and their opponent (unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. There will be no coaching or cheering for or against wrestler. Referees/Coaches must fairly and patiently officiate matches and communicate with the wrestlers. If for any reason you feel you cannot officiate a challenge match, let the Challenge Coordinator know and he/she will assign the match to another Referee/Coach (The only reason Challenge Coordinator needs to hear is "I am uncomfortable officiating this match"). - Prior to each match, introduce yourself, the wrestles to each other, tell them this a challenge match at i.e. ‘54 pounds 8 & Under’, ensure the timer knows how long the rounds need to be, the scorer knows who is who and boundaries of the match. - At end of each round, go to the scorer and confirm the score, ensure each wrestler knows the score, round and the situation. There should be a clear break between rounds. The Challenge can get confusing for the wrestlers, especially if they go out of bounds a lot. - At the end of the match, let the wrestlers know the score and send them to the Challenge Coordinator for further instructions. - What if my child does not make a Varsity or JV position? Parents…whether your child secures a Varsity or JV position is NOT important. Your child will get plenty of wrestling this season with all the tournaments and dual meets available. The important issue is that each wrestler will gain valuable experience in the sport of wrestling AND will be having fun while they’re doing it. - What is qualifying weigh-ins? The Pierce County Jr. Wrestling League requires each wrestler to have 3 (Three) weigh-ins in order to qualify for the Sub-division Tournament. These ‘weigh-ins‘ must be attained at three of the five round robin / dual meets the Wolfpack has this season. At the dual meets, a weigh-in only counts if the wrestler is in the Varsity or JV positions (Exhibition does not count). Every wrestler gets a qualifying weigh-in at the Round Robins. Parents, it is STRONGLY advised that your child gets as many qualifying weigh-ins at these designated meets. Keep in mind that only the Duals and Round Robins count towards a qualifying weigh-in. - Other Considerations . . . Pierce County Jr. Wrestling League rules require a wrestler to have wrestled three qualified matches in the weight class (or one below) that they are registered to wrestle in at the post-season league tournament. Qualified matches are limited to PCJWL Dual meets or Round Robin tournaments only. If a wrestler can not achieve the required number of qualified matches by season end they will not be allowed to challenge for a JV or Varsity position if that match eliminates the incumbent wrestler from meeting post season requirements. Challenge Coordinator: Ken Rain Man Hoyle |
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