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WRESTLING (TRAVEL)


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SPORT OVERVIEW

WYSI will have a travel team that competes around the state in various individual tournaments.  The focus of this travel team is to teach higher level of technique in practices (lead by the high school staff), and to compete against some of the best wrestlers and clubs in the state.

Qualifications
Wrestlers that have at least 2 years of experience and/OR have wrestled in open state/regional tournaments in years past. Wrestlers who participate in the WYSI In-House program may be selected and offered a spot on the Travel team based on their progress throughout the beginner’s season.

Season Expectations

 - This travel team will practice twice per week and will wrestle in 4-5 state tournaments though out the season. 
 
 - The season will begin on January 10 and will conclude with the ISWA State tournament on March 11 

 - Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Middle School wrestling room from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

 - The tournament schedule has not been released yet, but that information will be sent to parents by the beginning of December. Most tournaments will be on Saturdays or Sundays.

Coaching Staff
Commissioner/Club Administrator - Phil Smith
   • Head High School Coach

Head Coach – John Kopnisky 
   • Assistant High School Coach
   • IHSAA State Champ ’97 
   • 4-year Starter at University of Missouri (100+ NCAA DI Wins)
   • Previously the head coach at Carmel High School

Assistant Coach – Tom Griffin
   • Assistant High School Coach 
   • State Qualifier ‘06
   • 4-year wrestler at Mt. St. Joseph’s University 

Cost
The travel cost will range based on tournament participation. The total cost for the season will cost between $300 - $400.  The additional fees, beyond the WYSI fee, will be collected at the first practice and throughout the season. 





GENERAL INFORMATION

COMMISSIONER

Phil Smith  


BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED

If you’re looking to volunteer or coach one of our sports, you’ll need to complete a background check.


REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Eligible:  2nd-5th graders

Registration Fee: $20.50 (plus travel fees of $300-$400 which will be paid at a later date)

Registration Deadline : December 30, 2022 


DATES TO REMEMBER 

Registration Deadline: December 30
First Practice: January 10
Final Tournament: March 11



PRACTICE INFORMATION

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Westfield Middle School (Wrestling Room)


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