Wrestling Parents,

                First off I would like to thank all of you for an amazing year.  It is amazing how far we have come in a short period of time and it is a credit to you parents for your support.  Our coaching staff is constantly looking at ways to improve our program and I hope you feel the same ambition in yourself.  I know summers can fill up quickly with events so I would like to get some information out to you about what our program would like to do this summer.  Please encourage your son to participate in our summer activities, however, only if it is in their heart to do so.  In the packet I am sending are some different camp brochures, an incentive program for the summer to keep kids involved, an extra weight program (wrestling specific) for kids who want to fill in the off days of summer CORE, and a summer schedule related to our program.  Please look this over and if you have questions please get a hold of me.

1.       Our first priority as a team is to attend the Flathead Valley Wrestling Camp right here at GHS.  If you can get your applications in as soon as possible so that we can use some seed money to get organized.  Mr. Micah Hill is doing an amazing job of organizing this event so please show this school your support.

a.       Needed from you:  1.  If you can house wrestlers from other areas for camp  I would like you to contact me.  You will receive $50 for each child that you house.  I will let you know what your responsibilities would be for that.  2.  Send in your application ASAP please.

2.       Our second priority will be to attend the team camp in Pasco, WA in July right after the FV Wrestling Camp.  We will get many matches at that event from some of the best teams in Idaho and Washington.  We will be the only team representing Montana so it is important that we put on a good show.  The cost of the camp is $300 for the entire team so it is a steal. 

a.       Needed from you:  1.  Volunteers (1 or 2) to come with us and fix meals for the kids.  We could pool some money together for food but we would need some people to prepare the meals.  Not a big job but it is important.  2.  Possible use of vehicles and drivers to get the kids over to Pasco. 

3.       Summer CORE:  Whether you agree with the philosophy or not it is still important that we keep a school atmosphere for all sports.  I would hate to see every program go a different direction when it came to lifting weights.  It is a good mix of weights and agility and I look forward to summer because of this.  It is every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday @ 6:30. 

4.       Winner’s Circle:  This is a great incentive program to keep your kids involved in wrestling over the summer.  Remember that summer wrestling equals confidence for next year.  This is just an option to keep kids focused for the summer.