Weekly News for 11/02/2009 to 11/09/2009

     Finally: The season is here! Our work from the spring season, summer, and pre-season will soon pay off. Our inter-squad dual is set for Thursday night, starting with JV at 6:00 p.m. (Varsity to follow). Parents: Victoria Swatloski will conduct training on how to score a wrestling match. This will be a great time and place to learn (or brush up). We will need parents to know how to score for our tournaments and events throughout the season.

     St. Marks Scrimmage: Saturday November 7^th is our scrimmage versus St. Marks. We will meet in the gym at 8:45 a.m. (Enjoy sleeping in!) The bus will leave at 9 a.m. Parents: this is a large scale practice. You are welcome to come and support, but I don’t want you to think that matches will be set and results be official.

     UIL Alpha Weight Cert.: Weight certification will be on Sunday at Frisco Centennial High School at 1:45 p.m. We will meet at the gym at 12:15 p.m., with the bus leaving at 12:30 p.m. Athletes need to monitor their weight this week, and follow these guidelines leading up to the test:

       No vigorous activity on the evening before and the day of the testing.

       Avoid any caffeinated beverages on the day before and day of the testing.

       On the day of testing, drink 500ml (17 oz.) of fluid.  (A sports drink is an excellent choice).

       Avoid any vitamin or mineral supplements two days before and the day of testing.

       Athletes should be instructed to consume 2-4 cups of water in the 1-2 hour period immediately preceding the assessment.

       Be awake three hours prior to testing.

       Do not eat two hours prior to testing.

      On the Horizon: Nov. 10^th- Season Opener, Lake Highlands Dual 6:00 p.m. (LHHS). Nov. 14^th- Mustang Invitational 10:00 a.m. (JJ Pearce HS).