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pre-season practice & key event schedule
pre-season practice & key event schedule
OCTOBER
Week of Oct 26th - REGULAR SEASON OFFICIALLY STARTS THIS WEEK!!! PRACTICE DAYS/TIME ARE WAITING TO BE CONFIRMED
Mon, 10/27 Soccer Tunnel Set up (Volunteers arrive at 6:00p)
NOT CONFIRMED - Tues, 10/28 Practice (3:45p - 5:15p)
Wed, 10/29 - NCHSAA Official Wrestling Season Begins
NOT CONFIRMED - Thurs 10/30 Practice (3:45p - 5:15p)
Fri 10/31 - Halloween
NOT CONFIRMED - Sat 11/1 Practice
Week of Oct 19th - Practice Tues, 10/21 and Thurs 10/23 (3:45p - 5:15p each day)
Week of Oct 12th - Practice Tues, 10/14 and Thurs 10/16 (3:45p - 5:15p each day)
Week of Oct 5th -
Mon 10/6 -
High Intensity Practice (HIGHLY ENCOURAGED for Women, 3:35-5:00p (Men can attend if interested. BRING RUNNING SHOES!!!
BSN Order Deadline
Tues 10/7 - Practice 3:45p - 5:15p
Thur 10/9 - Practice 3:45 - 5:15p
SEPTEMBER
Week of Sept 28th -
Sun 9/28 - Season Kick off Party (Landfall park), 12:00p-3:00p
Mon 9/29 - High Intensity Practice - For anyone interested, 3:45p-5:00p CANCELLED
Tue 09/30 - Practice, 3:45p-5:15p
Thurs 10/2 - NO SCHOOL/NO PRACTICE
Fri, 10/3 - (OPTIONAL FCA "Open Mat" Practice (6:30p-8:00p, @ Salty Dog Jiu Jitsu, 6500 Windmill Way)
Week of Sept 21st - Practice Tues, 9/23 and Thurs 9/25 (3:45p - 5:15p each day), Football Tunnel Set up Fri, 9/26 (Volunteers arrive at 6:00p)
Week of Sept 14th - Practice Tues, 9/16 and Thurs 9/18 (3:45p - 5:15p each day)
Week of Sept 7th - Practice Tues, 9/9 and Thurs 9/11 (3:45p - 5:15p each day)
Week of Sept 1st - No Practice Monday 9/1 (LABOR DAY-NO SCHOOL), Practice Tues, 9/2 and Thurs 9/4 (3:45p - 5:15p each day)
AUGUST
1st Week of School - Thurs, August 28 - 3:45p - 5:15p PRE SEASON PRACTICES BEGINS!!
pre-season Information
pre-season Information
ROSTER UPDATES - ** WE ARE REALLY TRYING TO GET OUR ROSTER UP TO DATE SO PLEASE, IF AT ANY TIME, YOU OR YOUR STUDENT DECIDES THAT WRESTLING IS NOT FOR THEM, PLEASE EMAIL OR TEXT TEAM MOM, LYNETTE THOMAS,
( thomasbrood4@gmail.com or 910-620-0347 ) AND SHE WILL REMOVE YOU FROM OUR EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS **
EMAILS AND COMMUNICATION - My emails are the main form of communication.
I send A LOT OF EMAILS! ...I'm not kidding...
I send emails to parents/guardians AND wrestlers (with coaches in copy).
If there are other people that you would like to be added, please let me know.
Coach Andre' Adams will also communicate with the athletes via Google chat.
GOOGLE CHAT - In addition to the emails that I send to the wrestlers and families, Coach Adams will communicate directly with the wrestlers via Google chat.
New wrestlers must download the Google Chat app.
If wrestlers are not already in the wrestling Google Chat, they must email Coach Adams directly (not me!) and he will get you added
DRAGONFLY MAX - Folks, we are experiencing approval delays and we are aware that we have quite a few wrestlers that are still pending approval in Dragonfly. We know it is frustrating. Please be patient. Coach Adams is aware...the Trainer is aware. Remember, there is only ONE person reviewing and approving ALL athletic forms for Laney High School so we are experiencing significant delays. If you haven’t already done so, please work with your wrestler to complete ALL paperwork thru the DragonFly system (DragonFly link is below). DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE REGULAR SEASON HAS STARTED!!!!
YOUR WRESTLER CANNOT PARTICIPATE UNTIL ALL PAPERWORK IS TURNED IN AND APPROVED.
Unapproved wrestlers cannot even be in the practice room to watch.
Your progress will show 80% complete until all forms have been reviewed and approved. Once you have completed/uploaded all requirements, please text or email me!! If you do not reach out to me, your paperwork will SIT and will NOT be reviewed/approved. THE ATHLETIC TRAINER CANNOT SEE WHEN SUBMISSIONS NEED APPROVAL AND IS RELYING ON COACH ADAMS TO ALERT HER.
If your athlete is participating in a fall sport this season (ie football), the paperwork carries over and you should be good to go.
If a wrestler does not complete their DragonFly or it is not approved, they will be removed from the roster.
DragonFly MAX Link:
https://www.dragonflymax.com/#
Some additional Dragonfly notes:
ALL wrestlers (regardless of age, grade, skill level etc) should choose either “Boy’s Wrestling Varsity” or “Girl’s Wrestling Varsity”. If you have already submitted and chosen something different, it's fine…Coach/Trainer will correct.
For the Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Forms, there are a total of 4 pages required (HISTORY FORM (2 pgs), PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM (1 pg) and the MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY FORM (1 pg). *Note, DragonFly allows you to complete the 2-page HISTORY FORM electronically but just a heads up, your physician will still need to see the first 2 pages during your athlete’s in-person physical.
Make sure you upload the PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM and MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY FORM separately as instructed or your submission will be rejected.
PRE-SEASON PRACTICES - Our regular season officially starts ~Oct 29th but if your wrestler has all paperwork approved through DragonFly MAX, they can attend pre-season practices. This is a great opportunity for newcomers to get acclimated, and attendance is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!
Pre-season practices are every Tuesday and Thursday until the regular season begins immediately after school, 3:45 - 5:15p. Check out the PRE-SEASON PRACTICE & KEY EVENT SCHEDULE TAB for details!!
If you are participating in a Laney Fall sport (football, volleyball, soccer etc) you will finish out the fall sport season before beginning wrestling.
Wrestling practice room is next to the football field. Go through the gates and it’s the second building on the left.
Wrestlers should arrive for practice in gym clothes and bring wrestling shoes if they have a pair. If your wrestler needs shoes for practice before you get a chance to purchase, there are usually some in the room to BORROW but they must be returned after each practice and they are 1st come, 1st served.
**Veteran wrestlers - If anyone would like to donate shoes to the room, please do!!
Hydration starts NOW…encourage your wrestler to hydrate often.
Again, YOUR WRESTLER CANNOT PRACTICE UNTIL ALL PAPERWORK IS TURNED IN AND APPROVED. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
ALL ATHLETES MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF PRACTICE END TIME. Parents PLEASE be prompt in picking up your athlete!!! Coaches CANNOT wait around after practice, nor should they have to.
If anyone needs help with transportation, they can email Coach Adams (andre.adams@nhcs.net) and he will try to coordinate carpools.
** FUNDRAISING ** - We have several early opportunities to earn some much-needed funding! Remember, ALL wrestlers are encouraged and expected to participate in any team fundraising initiatives. YOU CAN DONATE MONEY, YOUR TIME, OR BOTH!!!
NOT ALL OPPORTUNITIES INVOLVE OPENING YOUR WALLET!! WE UNDERSTAND THAT SOME FAMILIES CANNOT CONTRIBUTE MONEY SO WHENEVER POSSIBLE, THOSE FAMILIES CAN DONATE THEIR TIME!!
4TH ANNUAL BURPEE-A-THON - Our primary fundraiser is underway and email updates are being sent almost daily!! EVERY WRESTLER IS EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE AND SHARE THEIR PERSONAL DONATION PAGE!!
LANEY ON THE LINKS - An email was sent on 9/9 and continue to spread the word and obtain sponsorships! Please click on the attached link below for all the event details and use this link to SHARE.
Laney on the Links Event Details:
https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/laney-on-the-links/home
INFLATABLE TUNNEL SET UP - Our next date is Monday, Oct 27th. Thank you to those that signed up to volunteer.
LAWN SIGNS - we still have LAWN SIGNS available!! Please don't leave me hanging with these signs, ya'll!!! This is a quick and easy fundraiser for us!! Picture is attached...I LOVE how well these came out!! They are large, made of durable plastic, and are a FANTASTIC way to show your support of our amazing teams this season! Put one in your yard...get 2 and display another at your place of business...or gift to grandparents...or buddy up with another family to get the discount!! Please see details below:
Cost - $30 ea or 2 for $50
Signs are 18" x 24”, Full Color, and Double Sided. They can be used Indoor or Outdoor, and a Steel, H-Stake is included
Please email or text me with the qty you want. Limited supply available
My Venmo is: LYNETTE-THOMAS-33
100% of the proceeds will be donated to Laney Wrestling.
CONCESSIONS - As of today, all volunteer slots for concessions have been filled. Thanks to all that have volunteered!
LANEY ATHLETIC BOOSTERS PARTICIPATION - PLEASE consider joining the Laney Athletic Boosters!! We are striving for 100% family participation this season and encourage ALL of our wrestling family to join, represent us, and ensure that we have a voice as decisions are being made that affect our sport.
I have provided the Booster link to sign up.
The minimum cost for families to join is only $25…Coaches, you can join for only $5!!!
If you choose the $100 donation, a clear stadium bag is included, and we have SEVERAL wrestling venues that have a clear bag policy, so this is a super perk!
Boosters helps all the teams but for us specifically, we have benefited most recently with new speakers, cool window graphics for the wrestling room, 2 large rolling carts and funding for our End of Season Party.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to laneyathleticboostersclub@gmail.com or Jenn Hendren jdhendren@gmail.com (910)261-3312
Laney Athletic Booster Membership Link:
https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/laney-athletic-boosters/home/memberships?authuser=0
DIRECT MONETARY DONATIONS - Monetary donations are always accepted!!! We welcome ANY dollar amount. Please reach out directly to Coach Adams or Lynette Thomas for more information.
RUDIS TEAM STORE - For anyone that purchased back in August, as mentioned previously, RUDIS has a "minimum purchase" requirement and unfortunately, we came up short on many of the items. If you ordered the MEN'S ELITE SINGLET and/or the GO-TO LUNAR GRAY POLO, those are the ONLY items that met the minimum purchase requirement. ANY OTHER ITEMS ORDERED WILL NOT BE SHIPPED OR CHARGED TO YOU.
BSN TEAM STORE - The BSN Team Store is BACK UP AND RUNNING!! The site has team gear specifically for wrestling and you are free to order and even personalize some of the items. See details below:
Purchasing is NOT REQUIRED …it is 100% OPTIONAL!!!
Deadline to order is midnight, Monday, Oct 6th
No minimum order requirement
Men's and Women's items available
I am not sure if orders will be shipped to individuals or to the school
Men’s team - If you did NOT purchase your own, personal singlet from RUDIS back in early August, that’s OK!! Varsity starters will be provided with a loaner/school-issued singlet and a loaner backpack. JV wrestlers will be provided with a loner/school-issued 2-piece (compression shirt and shorts) OR a loner/school-issued retired singlet (*as available). *We have a VERY large roster and have to make do with what we have available from previous years. ALL SCHOOL-ISSUED GEAR MUST BE RETURNED AT THE END OF THE SEASON!!
Varsity Men’s team will be getting NEW team warmups this season (tops and bottoms). Varsity starters will be provided with a loaner/school-issued warmup however, if anyone (varsity or JV) wants to purchase their OWN, the BSN shop offers the top and shorts...and although they are not an exact match to the team warmups, they closely resemble and the top has the option to personalize if anyone is interested. Purchasing is NOT REQUIRED!
Women's team - As you already know, we were not able to offer a personalized woman’s singlet option this season. Women’s Varsity starters will be provided with a loaner/school-issued women’s singlet OR a loner/school-issued 2-piece (compression shirt and shorts). Starters will also be issued a loaner backpack. JV women will be provided with a loner/school-issued 2-piece (compression shirt and shorts) OR a loner/school-issued singlet (*as available). *Women's wrestling is still in its infancy and we are still growing our gear stockpile so we have to make do with what we have available. ALL SCHOOL-ISSUED GEAR MUST BE RETURNED AT THE END OF THE SEASON!! The BSN shop also offers a warm up top and shorts in a women's cut and the top has the option to personalize if anyone is interested. In case I haven't mentioned it, purchasing is NOT REQUIRED!
HOME DUEL ANNOUNCER - We are slated to have 3 home duels this season and are in need of an announcer. If you or someone you know may be interested, please reach out.
REGULAR SEASON PRACTICES - REGULAR SEASON STARTS OCT 29TH!!!! Wrestlers are expected to attend ALL regular season practices. If you cannot attend, the WRESTLER (not the parent) should communicate with Coach Adams. If a wrestler misses multiple practices without communication to Coach Adams, they may be removed from the roster. Typically practices are every day of the week (including Saturdays). If we are not at a scheduled event, we are practicing. I will include a schedule each week as early as possible so you can plan accordingly. You can reference the PRE-SEASON PRACTICE & KEY EVENT SCHEDULE TAB for details!!
DEFENSE WIPES - Several families have donated already this season (which we truly appreciate) but these wipes won't go bad and we ALWAYS need them so we are still accepting donations (especially the canisters). The 6-pack of 40-count canisters is $50 or the 2pack of 40-count canisters is only $20 and these are great for when we travel during the season! All the wrestlers can use them and Coach will accept whatever he can get and donations can be dropped off in the practice room. Link to purchase is below if anyone is able to donate:
Defense Wipe Link:
https://www.defensesoap.com/product/defense-body-wipes/
General Information
General Information
NEW NCHSAA CLASSIFICATIONS - As of 2025-2026, the NCHSAA has realigned all NC schools across 8 classifications (previously 4). Laney High School is now 8A (previously 4A). There are 32 schools in our classification (Apex, Apex Friendship, Ardrey Kell, Athens Drive, Broughton, Chambers, Corinth Holders, E. Mecklenburg, Enloe, Garinger, Green Hope, Green Level, Hoggard, Hoke Co, Hough, Jordan, Laney, Leesville Road, Mallard Creek, Millbrook, Myers Park, NW Guilford, Palisades, Panther Creek, Pinecrest, Providence, Rolesville, S. Mecklenburg, Wakefield, W. Charlotte, W. Forsyth, & Willow Spring.)
NEW NCHSAA CONFERENCE - As of 2025-2026, our Conference is now called the Carolina Coast Conference and consists of W. Brunswick, Ashley, New Hanover, N. Brunswick, Topsail, Laney, Hoggard (W. Brunswick is no longer in our conference)
WOMEN'S WRESTLING – As of 2023-2024, Women’s Wrestling is sanctioned thru the NCHSAA and now recognized as an official sport. Our women’s team is growing by leaps and bounds and we look forward to seeing their progress! We currently operate as one team on many aspects. Women will be practicing with the men and have the same coaching staff. If we make any moves to separate, I will communicate that.
Weight Classes – Men and Women have different weight classes.
· Men – 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285lbs.
· Women – 100, 107, 114, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 165, 185, 235lbs
FACEBOOK GROUP - We do have a Facebook group for those of you that are active on social media. A private group has been created for us this season ("Laney Wrestling"). If you wish to be invited to the group, please let Lynette Thomas know and she will send you the invitation to the group.
HYDRATION TESTING - All wrestlers are required to take a hydration test (urine test) at the start of the season (Nov 1st). For those new to wrestling, the hydration test measures the athletes body fluid balance and sets their weight benchmark. If your wrestler loses weight during the season, the hydration test will help monitor that they are losing at a healthy rate. If a wrestler does not take the hydration test or does not pass, they cannot compete and will be removed from the roster. WRESTLERS SHOULD ALWAYS BE HYDRATING!!!!!
HYGIENE - Let's keep our wrestlers healthy!
Skin - It is VERY easy for wrestlers to get skin-related infections such as ringworm, impetigo, staph infection etc. and we have already seen it several times this pre-season. IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT WRESTLERS WASH THEIR HANDS OR USE WIPES AFTER WRESTLING. Wrestlers should SHOWER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER PRACTICE AND/OR COMPETITIONS. Practice mats are cleaned/disinfected daily and there are wipes in the practice room, but WIPES DO NOT REPLACE BATHING!! For your wrestler’s personal use, there are brands of body wash, antibacterial soaps and wipes available…just google!
Several families have donated already Defense Wipes for the teams this season (which we truly appreciate) but these wipes won't go bad and we ALWAYS need them so we are still accepting donations (especially the canisters). The 6-pack of 40-count canisters is $50 or the 2pack of 40-count canisters is only $20 and these are great for when we travel during the season! All the wrestlers can use them and Coach will accept whatever he can get and donations can be dropped off in the practice room. Link to purchase is below if anyone is able to donate:
Defense Wipe Link:
https://www.defensesoap.com/product/defense-body-wipes/
Nails - Wrestlers should also keep their fingernails clipped! Long nails will scratch the skin and increase the risk of infection. Ladies, save your $$ for salon nails until after the season is over.
ACADEMICS AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES - ALL wrestlers must keep their grades up! If students are not academically eligible, they CANNOT WRESTLE. Additionally, if a wrestler accumulates more than ten (10) unexcused absences, they become ineligible and CANNOT WRESTLE. GO TO CLASS, get your work done, don't fall behind, and keep those grades up, ladies and gentlemen!
SEASON SCHEDULE - Our schedule is on "Schedule" page with ANY changes (all noted in RED FONT). Folks, unlike most other sports, the wrestling schedule is always changing. If we don't have funds, we will drop events. If Coach identifies an event that he feels we can work in, he will add it. Yes, its busy through the holidays…welcome to wrestling!! Lynette Thomas will update and share with the team as soon as she has the information. Just know that it WILL change....
FUNDRAISING - I know no one likes to use the "F" word but....fundraising is a HUGE component to the Laney Wrestling Program. ALL wrestlers are encouraged and expected to participate in any team fundraising initiatives. YOU CAN DONATE MONEY, YOUR TIME, OR BOTH!!! This year we will have MULTIPLE opportunities to raise needed funds. Click on the Fundraising Page to learn more!!
Weekly Info - (TO BE UPDATED WEEKLY DURING REGULAR SEASON)
Weekly Info - (TO BE UPDATED WEEKLY DURING REGULAR SEASON)
Snacks & Meals
Snacks & Meals
This information is in regards to snack/water donations and meals for the upcoming season.
For those new to our crazy, wonderful sport, when we compete and travel, it’s often an ALL-DAY event (or two). Unlike some other sports, the vast majority of our fundraising $ goes towards travel expenses (bus fees, hotel, entry fees, etc) NOT feeding the athletes meals. Wrestlers are responsible for packing and bringing their OWN FOOD OR BRING MONEY TO PURCHASE FROM CONCESSIONS (if available). We also understand that sometimes our children forget, don't bring enough, or whatever; and therefore, we keep Snack Boxes on hand to help provide to those in need. Every season, we ask families to share the load and sign up a couple of times to donate cases of water and an assortment of HEALTHY snacks for the athletes.
I have created a Sign-Up Genius for everyone to grab a slot and help by donating HEALTHY assorted snacks and/or cases of water. If our schedule changes, I will update the Sign-Up Genius as needed. I will add post-season events later. Sign-up Genius link is below:
2025-2026 Snack/Water Sign-Up Genius Link:
TBD
Some things to note:
Wrestlers, again, YOU are responsible for bringing your own food and water to events.
Some events last ALL DAY LONG, so you need to be prepared, plan out, and pack all your personal meals/snacks.
The snack box is NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEAL BOX FOR WRESTLERS!!!!! It is meant to supplement what wrestlers have personally brought.
Most schools/venues DO provide concessions so make sure you have $$ whenever we travel but, to be quite honest, it's typically not the type of healthy food wrestlers should be eating during competition. Wrestlers are strongly encouraged to bring your own HEALTHY, LOW SUGAR, HIGH PROTEIN, SUSTAINABLE food. (Think protein balls, peanut butter and honey, cold-cut meat and cheese, fruit, etc)
Suggested donation ideas for the snack bins would be easy, grab-n-go things like: individual trail mix packs, protein bars, breakfast bars, dill pickle packs, beef jerky, slim jims, beef sticks, granola bars, fruit snacks (ie: Motts, Welches), dried fruits, nuts. Again, the focus should be on HEALTHY, LOW SUGAR, HIGH PROTEIN snacks.
PLEASE spread the wealth on sign ups…we shouldn’t have the same families donating over and over again and with a roster as large as ours, it should be easy to keep it fair. The suggested items above are typically a bit more expensive than junk food so let’s work together and share the load. (**Pro-tip, the Thomas family prepares for our sign up date by grabbing a few ‘wrestler’ items every time we do our regular grocery shopping and just stash them in a box until it's our turn to bring them for the team. Not as painful on the bank account that way).
For larger/longer events, the sign up will have multiple slots. The expectation is that you bring a variety of items...please don't just sign up and put a comment that says "slim jims".
If 2 different families sign up for the same event, feel free to split and coordinate who brings what.
Snacks are collected and deposited into 2 tubs. We do not collect for JV, ladies, and varsity separately. If JV or our Lady Bucs are wrestling in a separate building or on different days than varsity, one of the snack bins will go with them.
Fresh fruit - meh....sounds great in theory however, it should only be donated in small amounts. Quite honestly, if wrestlers don’t eat it, it falls to the bottom of the box, gets squished, and rots. If you bring fruit, and it doesn’t get eaten, YOU need to take it back home with you. If you feel strongly towards fresh fruit, send it in your wrestler's personal stash.
If you sign up to bring something and cannot personally attend, you or your wrestler can drop off in the wrestling room beforehand.
New wrestlers, pay attention to what the veteran wrestlers are eating and bringing. They know better than anyone what is easy to travel with, good for them, how to pack, and how much.
Sometimes (not always) Coach Adams will stop the bus on the way home and allow wrestlers to purchase their own dinner before coming home. This is often a spur of the moment decision dependent on time so again, make sure your wrestler always has $$ when we travel. Prepare like a Boy or Girl Scout!
Fundraising
Fundraising
Fundraising is a HUGE component to the Laney Wrestling Program. ALL wrestlers are encouraged and expected to participate in any team fundraising initiatives.
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We want to take a quick moment to acknowledge quite a few wrestlers that have stepped up and volunteered their TIME so far this season. Their efforts are EXACTLY what we need to be doing to raise funding for both teams. THANK YOU to the following for stepping up!:
Jewel Barden, Ben Beardshaw, Bentley Burton, Genesis Escobar, LaNesha Gause, Gillespie Family, High Family, Evelyn Huang, Mia Kiser, Hayden Labrake, Darrell McIntyre, McQueen Family, Michael Messick, Lexi Myers, Ty Myers, Holden Sanders, Tyler/Boggs Family, and Faith Thomas
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FUNDRAISING - We know no one likes to use the "F" word but...fundraising is a HUGE component to the Laney Wrestling Program. ALL wrestlers are encouraged and expected to participate in any team fundraising initiatives. YOU CAN DONATE MONEY, YOUR TIME, OR BOTH!!!
NOT ALL FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES INVOLVE OPENING YOUR WALLET!! WE UNDERSTAND THAT SOME FAMILIES CANNOT CONTRIBUTE MONEY SO WHENEVER POSSIBLE, THOSE FAMILIES CAN DONATE THEIR TIME!!
For your awareness, Laney School Administration only pays for bus costs to travel to and from CONFERENCE matches (Ashley, N Hanover, Hoggard, Topsail, and Brunswick schools). The school does not pay for anything outside of our regular conference schedule (ie; Homer Spring Bulldog, Carolina Clash, Sgt Mark Adams, Vernon Walworth, etc). The school does allow us to participate in non-conference events with the understanding that funds will be pulled from our Laney Wrestling account. Simply put, if we don't have the money in our account, we will have to cut events from our schedule.
We have about ~14 non-conference events on our regular season schedule. Any money raised by Laney Wrestling is used for such things as non-conference tournament entry fees (varsity, women and JV separately), bus/gas fees, hotel accommodations for wrestlers and coaches, sometimes used to buy t-shirts for the team, gear/equipment/uniforms (if needed). We do NOT use Laney Wrestling funds for meals (except on special occasions).
Bottom line, both our Women's and Men's teams are championship teams and we purposely seek out competitive events. Because we are located in Wilmington, that means traveling and overnights often as far as Raleigh or further. And that means we need to all work together to secure enough funding for the season. This year we will have MULTIPLE opportunities to raise needed funds and as mentioned, not everything involves $$. Again, volunteering your TIME is an amazing way to support our teams!!:
4th ANNUAL BURPEE-A-THON - Our primary fundraiser is underway and email updates are being sent almost daily!! EVERY WRESTLER IS EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE AND SHARE THEIR PERSONAL DONATION PAGE!!
LAWN SIGNS!! - We have LAWN SIGNS available for purchase!! This is a quick and easy fundraiser for us!! Picture is attached...I LOVE how well these came out!!
They are large, made of durable plastic, and are a FANTASTIC way to show your support of our amazing teams this season! Put one in your yard...get 2 and display another at your place of business...or gift to grandparents...or buddy up with another family to get the discount!! Please see details below:
Cost - $30 ea or 2 for $50
Signs are 18" x 24”, Full Color, and Double Sided. They can be used Indoor or Outdoor, and a Steel, H-Stake is included
Please email or text me with the qty you want. Limited supply available
My Venmo is: LYNETTE-THOMAS-33
100% of the proceeds will be donated to Laney Wrestling.
CONCESSIONS - Laney Athletic Boosters is calling for volunteers to run concessions for ALL home events scheduled. This is a super easy way to donate a few hours of your time and make a fundraising contribution (without opening your wallet). This is EASY money folks...all it takes is a few hours of your time!!
As of today, all volunteer slots for concessions have been filled. Thanks to all that have volunteered!
INFLATABLE TUNNEL SET UP - THANK YOU AGAIN TO ALL THAT STEPPED UP TO VOLUNTEER! WE ARE COVERED FOR ALL 3 DATES ( AUG 29TH, SEPT 26TH AND OCT 27TH!!!
Arrive at 6:00 pm
Volunteers will roll out the tunnel, inflate it and once the football team runs through, you deflate, press out ALL the air, and fold it back up for storage. THAT'S IT!
Volunteers will get in FREE to the game!!
Tunnel Set up Sign Up Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA4A62AA6FB6-58230311-wrestling
LANEY ON THE LINKS - An email was sent on 9/9 and continue to spread the word and obtain sponsorships! Please click on the attached link below for all the event details and use this link to SHARE.
Laney on the Links Event Details:
https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/laney-on-the-links/home
LANEY ATHLETIC BOOSTERS PARTICIPATION - PLEASE consider joining the Laney Athletic Boosters. We are striving for 100% family participation this season and encourage ALL of our wrestling family to join, represent us, and ensure that we have a voice as decisions are being made that affect our sport.
I have provided the Booster link to sign up.
The minimum cost for families to join is only $25…Coaches, you can join for only $5!!!
If you choose the $100 donation, a clear stadium bag is included, and we have SEVERAL wrestling venues that have a clear bag policy, so this is a super perk!
Boosters helps all the teams but for us specifically, we have benefited most recently with new speakers, cool window graphics for the wrestling room, 2 large rolling carts and funding for our End of Season Party.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to laneyathleticboostersclub@gmail.com or Jenn Hendren jdhendren@gmail.com (910)261-3312
Laney Athletic Booster Membership Link:
https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/laney-athletic-boosters/home/memberships?authuser=0
WOMEN'S WRESTLING CAR WASH - Our Women's team rocked their Car Wash in August and generated a nice start to our funding for the teams!
DIRECT MONETARY DONATIONS - Monetary donations are always accepted!!! We welcome ANY dollar amount. Please reach out directly to Coach Adams or Lynette Thomas for more information.
helpful beginner information
helpful beginner information
Individual Tournaments - these are tournaments where teams attend with individual representatives for each weight class (Like Homer Spring Bulldog last weekend and King of Wake this upcoming weekend). Individual tournaments can either have strict weight classes or you may see the term “Madison Weights”.
Strict Weights - If the tournament has strict weight classes, it will most likely be double-elimination. Brackets are formed with each competitor for each weight class. Winners move through the championship side of the bracket, while if you have a loss you will move to the consolation side of the bracket (Usually referred to as “consi’s”). Wrestling is an individual sport with a team score atmosphere. Therefore, the individual wrestler collects wins and losses on their personal record, and moves through their individual bracket, but they also earn team points which accumulate with each win. So even wrestlers in the consi’s can earn team points and help boost the team score.
Madison weights - are where the wrestlers will weigh in and be grouped based on the closest weights of other wrestlers and then usually proceed in a Round Robin. This format is in an effort to garner a quality number of matches for the wrestlers in weight classes that may not otherwise have enough wrestlers. A Round Robin is where the individual wrestles all other wrestlers in the bracket in a series of rounds.
Team Duals - Team duals are a head-to-head competition between 2 teams where each team fields a wrestler at each weight class to compete individually against the opposing team’s wrestler at the same weight class. Each team puts together a lineup of the best wrestlers for each weight class and the winner of each bout (or match) will earn team points. The overall team score is determined by the outcome and total score of all the individual matches. (Team point values are below.) In basic terms, a dual is a wrestling match between 2 teams only, as opposed to an individual tournament where wrestlers can face multiple opponents from different teams per weight class. As an FYI, sometimes we may have multiple duals in one day as opposed to conference matchups.
*JV – During Conference duals, Coaches from both teams make every effort to arrange JV matches when possible, Sometimes JV matches are held BEFORE Varsity and sometimes AFTER. A conference JV match is not guaranteed for every wrestler. It depends heavily on who the opposing team brings to compete. Again, every effort is made to give the wrestlers live matches whenever possible.
Tri-Meet - A Tri-Meet is essentially a dual with 3 teams. Each team wrestles one another in a dual format and all teams face one another one (1) time.
Quad Meet – A Quad-Meet would be a dual with 4 teams. Each team wrestles one another in a dual format and all teams face one another one (1) time.
Dual Tournaments or Dual Team Tournaments - these are tournaments where there are brackets set up of teams, not individuals. Teams compete in duals and advance through the bracket when they win. Team tournaments can be either double elimination (meaning you lose 2x) or single elimination.
TEAM POINTS:
3 points = Minor Decision (win by 7 or less) If the time completely expires and you win by less than 8 points. Usually shortened to “decision” or “minor”
4 points = Major Decision (win by 8-14) If the match ends and you score more than 8 points over your opponent. Usually shortened to “major”
5 points = Technical Fall (win by 15+) At any point in the match, if the wrestler scores more than 15 points over their opponent and the match ends immediately. Also called a “tech”.
6 points = Pin Holding your opponent’s back to the mat for 2 seconds. Also called a “Fall” or “getting stuck”
6 points = Forfeit
GEAR INFO, TIPS & TRICKS
GEAR INFO, TIPS & TRICKS
WRESTLING GEAR – In general, purchasing gear is not a requirement to wrestle. Below, is a list of helpful info:
The only things you are required to purchase are a pair of wrestling shoes and if your wrestler wears braces, you will need to purchase a mouthguard.
Dicks and Academy sell basic shoe brands locally or, if you are so inclined, you can shop online. Shoes can be any color or brand. Popular brands are Rudis, Asics, Nike, Adidas.
Over the years, our team supply of headgear has dwindled. If you are able to purchase your own headgear, that would be phenomenal. If not, wrestlers may need to share a loaner from the school. Headgear can be any color or brand. Popular brands are Cliff Keen, Rudis, Asics, Adidas
Not required but HIGHLY ENCOURAGED, is a wrestling bag (backpack or duffel) for the athletes to keep up with all their stuff. This should be SEPARATE from their school backpack! WRESTLERS WILL NEED THIS WHEN TRAVELING!!
Be sure you have warmup items! Wrestlers often wait a LONG time between matches at tournaments and need to keep their muscles warm.
Tops - can be long sleeved shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts etc.
Bottoms - can be pj pants (very common among wrestlers), or sweatpants. Don't buy joggers for tournaments! The gathered ankle is difficult to get on and off over wrestling shoes. Buy bottoms that are loose at the ankle.
Be sure you have a personal cooler! - Wrestlers will need this when traveling to all day tournaments to keep their personal items. The team does not provide meals so wrestlers need to pack for themselves accordingly with healthy, low-sugar, high-protein items.
Women - Be sure you have a sports bra! Bras should NOT be low-cut, they should compress, and CANNOT have any metal or plastic clips or buckles
Women - Be sure you bring personal feminine hygiene products to tournaments.
Headphones or earbuds - NOT REQUIRED but on tournament days, wrestlers LOVE to use them to focus and tune everything out prior to their matches and when vegging out between matches.
Underwear - All wrestlers should always wear underwear underneath their singlets or compression shorts. Don't wear loose fitting boxers. And PLEASE do not go commando.
Knee pads or knee sleeves - NOT REQUIRED but your wrestler may want to have on hand
Air Tags - We have found air tags to be super helpful...put one in your wrestling bag, on your phone, on your headphones....tournaments are crowded, cluttered and chaotic and it is VERY easy and VERY COMMON for wrestlers to lose personal items.
Portable Phone Charger - This is a must on tournament days for both wrestlers and parents. No one wants to be at an all day tourney and have their phone die.
Parents - I highly encourage you to invest in a bleacher seat cushion (with a back). Tournaments are LONG and your backside and lower back will thank you the following day.
Defense Wipes - We have some for team use but wrestlers can buy they own. I've also seen a Defense 'travel kit' that has wipes, cream, soap, foam etc that looked kind of cool. Just google!
TEAM STORES - Purchasing gear from the Team Store IS NOT REQUIRED AND 100% OPTIONAL. The BSN Team store is open until 10/6 to give everyone an opportunity to purchase some team swag specifically for wrestling (singlets, t-shirts, bags, etc) this year. Stay tuned…
Men’s team - If you did NOT purchase your own, personal singlet from RUDIS back in early August, that’s OK!! Varsity starters will be provided with a loaner/school-issued singlet and a loaner backpack. JV wrestlers will be provided with a loner/school-issued 2-piece (compression shirt and shorts) OR a loner/school-issued retired singlet (*as available). *We have a VERY large roster and have to make do with what we have available from previous years. ALL SCHOOL-ISSUED GEAR MUST BE RETURNED AT THE END OF THE SEASON!!
Varsity Men’s team will be getting NEW team warmups this season (tops and bottoms). Varsity starters will be provided with a loaner/school-issued warmup however, if anyone (varsity or JV) wants to purchase their OWN, the BSN shop offers the top and shorts...and although they are not an exact match to the team warmups, they closely resemble and the top has the option to personalize if anyone is interested. Purchasing is NOT REQUIRED!
Women's team - As you already know, we were not able to offer a personalized woman’s singlet option this season. Women’s Varsity starters will be provided with a loaner/school-issued women’s singlet OR a loner/school-issued 2-piece (compression shirt and shorts). Starters will also be issued a loaner backpack. JV women will be provided with a loner/school-issued 2-piece (compression shirt and shorts) OR a loner/school-issued singlet (*as available). *Women's wrestling is still in its infancy and we are still growing our gear stockpile so we have to make do with what we have available. ALL SCHOOL-ISSUED GEAR MUST BE RETURNED AT THE END OF THE SEASON!! The BSN shop also offers a warm up top and shorts in a women's cut and the top has the option to personalize if anyone is interested. In case I haven't mentioned it, purchasing is NOT REQUIRED!
TAKING CARE OF YOUR GEAR - All wrestlers are expected to care for their gear. See below for helpful hints:
Do not put singlets and compression shirts/shorts in the dryer. AIR DRYING IS BEST!
Wipe headgear and the inside of your bag down often with disinfectant wipes (ie: Clorox, Defense wipes, etc...)
Your gear will STINK!! Some ways to help alleviate the stank are:
Sitting gear in the sun to air out
Keep a can of Lysol (or similar) disinfectant spray handy
Put a scented dryer sheet in each stanky shoe
Don't leave wet, sweaty items in your bag...air out as soon as possible. Especially shoes...
Adding white vinegar and baking soda to your load of laundry helps get rid of the stank
lOCAL CLUBS AND GYMS
lOCAL CLUBS AND GYMS
We have some great wrestling clubs in the area. PREPARING FOR YOUR SEASON STARTS NOW!! Pick a club...ANY CLUB...ALL are great. Find the one that best suits your needs.
Brunson's MMA & Fitness
(910) 782-8212
brunsonsmmaandfitness@gmail.com
(Inside Independence Mall), 3500 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
https://brunsonsmmaandfitness.com/
Peak Wrestling
Contact: Trent Allen
(910) 368-7095
tallen@umo.edu
Blue Phoenix Academy, 4956-3 Old Long Beach Rd, Southport, NC 28461
Port City Pirates Wrestling (separate from Brunson's)
Contact: Dan Willis
(910) 232-2297
matmandan@aol.com
Brunson's MMA & Fitness (inside Independence Mall, 3500 Oleander Dr, Wilmington)
Sly Fox Wrestling Club
Contact: Willie Hilton
(803) 409-8079
williehilton@gmail.com
4710 N. College Rd, Castle Hayne, NC
As many of you may already know, one of our staunchest and most steadfast supporters of Laney Wrestling is Mr. Mike Valentino. Mr. Valentino has routinely helped fund and support our sport for YEARS. Mr. Valentino is owner of TruFit (Porter's Neck location) so if anyone is looking for a gym, check out TruFit!! If the gym suits your needs, it would be a great way to return some support to this very amazing gentleman.
TruFit Gym (Porter's Neck)
(910) 821-0500
trufitgym.com or zachary.h@trufitgym.com
7979 Market Street, Wilmington, NC
YOUR LANEY COACHES DON'T CARE WHERE YOU GO ...THEY JUST WANT YOU TO STAY ON THE MATS AND IN THE GYMS!
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