Here are some of the most commonly asked questions and their answers.
What is the Grain Valley Junior Eagles Wrestling Club?
The Grain Valley Junior Eagles Wrestling Club is a non profit, program to teach children the fundamentals of wrestling, sportsmanship, teamwork as well as handling individual achievements and disappointments.
Is wrestling dangerous?
Wrestling, like most physical education & activities, does have its share of injuries much like soccer, gymnastics, track, baseball, & football. All of these physical activities do have appropriate rules to prevent injuries. Wrestlers can protect them selves by learning the rules of wrestling. Most opponents of wrestling mistake our sport for what is seen on television (professional wrestling) and or have missed opportunties to watch wrestling at the elementary, high school, college, world, & Olympic levels.
Does my child need diet to make weight?
No child is encouraged or recommended to maintain a certain weight. Weight classes are determined the morning of a tournament by weighing in.
How can I or my child become involved or participate?
You may contact any of the Board Members or the Head Coach of the Grain Valley Junior Eagles Wrestling Club.
How much money does it cost and what if we can not afford the dues?
The club dues are $65.00 plus a deposit on the team singlet. If a family can not afford the team dues please contact the Grain Valley Junior Eagle Wrestling Club president or head coach.
Where is practice held and at what time?
Practice is held at Grain Valley High School in the Wrestling Room.
6:30 -8:00 pm
What is the difference between Novice and Advanced Wrestlers?
Novice Wrestlers are in their 1st or 2nd year of wrestling. Open Wrestlers are 3rd year or as seen to be advanced determined by the coaching staff.
What should I bring to practice?
You should wear a t-shirt, shorts and wrestling shoes. Also wear long pants and sweatshirt, hat, coat etc. due to winter weather.
What if I can not afford money to buy wrestling shoes?
We have some shoes available. Or you may wear tennis shoes that you only wear at practice and tournaments.
Do you compete in tournaments?
Yes. We compete in tournaments starting in December until April.
Do you have to compete in tournaments?
We want every wrestler to be ready before they get on the mat. The coaching staff will determine if a wrestler is ready. The wrestler and his or her parents will sign up for tournaments with the coaches approval.
What are the benefits of putting my child in your wrestling program?
Your child will learn: self-discipline; teamwork; persistence; general health, exercise, & nutrition; fair play; self-motivation; goal setting; leadership skills; and how to apply critical thinking. This program is designed to help students discover their potential and realize it.
