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What to take to a tournament
Courtesy of Kevin Carpenger, Lake Brantley HS
The meets, and especially the tournaments, can be
long and tiring, so the first and most important thing for a spectator is to be
comfortable. Wear casual clothes; take a cushion, comfortable shoes, things
to snack on and perhaps something to occupy your time between
rounds at tournaments; a newspaper, a good book, knitting, crossword puzzles, etc.
Wrestling meets are a little easier to handle because the time element is much shorter.
Casual clothes and a cushion should get you through.
Wrestling meets usually last from one to four
hours depending on how the meet is set up. During dual meets, the Junior
Varsity is usually run after the Varsity. During 4 team quadrangular meets, the JV is generally run
between Varsity matches.
Tournaments are a completely different story. They
may run from several hours to a couple of days depending on the number of schools involved
and the setup of the tournament. Being comfortable is primary to having a good time.
Casual clothes, good shoes and a cushion are a must. This is probably the best time to get
to know the other parents and their families. Many friendships can be built at these
tournaments and a sense of team unity begins to grow.
Costs of the meet average around $3.00 per adult.
Less for students and small children. Tournament prices vary from $3.00 to $5.00 per
adult. Participating wrestlers always get in free. Tournament shirts are sold at most
tournaments. Prices range from $8.00 to $15.00, depending on the type and style of shirt.
For tournaments, wrestlers need to take casual
clothes, shower gear, snacks, and money. Snacks can consist of a wide variety of foods,
from sandwiches to dry cereal, raisins, fruit, yogurt, and pasta. Drinks can range from
bottled water, fruit juices to sports drinks. Most coaches request that the wrestlers
bring healthy foods instead of junk foods to eat. Some parents like to bring things for
the other wrestlers parents to snack on.
Parents are encouraged to participate in these
types of activities as it increases our crowds at tournaments and the coaches are always
seeking the support of parents at their son's meets and tournaments. Parents of
non-Varsity wrestlers are also welcome and encouraged to go.
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