1. 2016-2017 Informational Packet

2. Youth Wrestling Programs in Mason
Mason Youth Wrestling (MYW)
Beginners-Intermediate
Community team
Grades K-6
Registration fee = $110 plus tournaments
Season primarily runs from November 3 through February
Pinnacle Wrestling Club
Advanced wrestlers
Club team
Grades 5-8 (younger advanced wrestlers accepted at coaches discretion)
Registration fee = $400 (see website for details)
Season primarily runs through State tournaments but some wrestlers choose to wrestle in events year round
Wrestlers who want to DUAL register for both MYW and Pinnacle
can do so at a discounted rate of $65 for MYW. Pinnacle registration is at full price. See Betty Jones for MYW payment and registration information.

3. Practice Structure Mason Youth Wrestling 2 Practices a week*
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30-8 p.m.
Mason High School
*Optional additional practices at Courts4Sports (additional fee will apply)
Pinnacle Wrestling Club
4-5 practices a week
Monday-Friday
6:30-8 p.m.
Mason High School Wrestling Room

4. Competition Schedule Mason Youth Wrestling
Competing on the weekends is OPTIONAL and at the discretion of the parent and the wrestler
CYW-Schedule
Examples: Fairfield, Moeller, Lakota
Dual Meets Community schedule
2-3 Regional Travel dates for Dual events
Examples: West Virginia & Indianapolis
Pinnacle Wrestling Club
More intense practice and competition
Regional travel
Travels 3-4 times per month
Weekly wrestle-offs for Dual events
Individual and Team events:
Examples: Grand Rapids, MI, Cleveland, OH, Parksburg, WV, Columbus, OH, Pittsburgh, PA, Independence, MO, and Springfield, IL

5. Fundraisers and Parent Commitment at MYW
Mason Trophy Tournament, 12/11/16
Mason Junior Duals, 1/7/17
Parent commitment:
Bring wrestler to practices and wrestling competition
Work two, 2 ½ hour sessions at Mason Trophy Tournament
Some volunteers needed for Junior Duals
Volunteers:
Coaching, no previous experience required
Required mandatory concussion training
Required background check
Assist with equipment handouts
Assist with end of the year party

6. About MYW Coaching Staff
Mason Youth Wrestling Head Coach is Don Jones
14 years of coaching experience
Extensive experience with developing the basics
East Strougsburg University (division one wrestler)
For more information visit
Mason Youth Wrestling Assistant Coach is Allen Williams
Over 3 years of experience coaching for the Sycamore Youth Wrestling program
Wrestled in both junior high and high school