Frequently Asked Questions:  For Wrestling Parents

How often is practice? 2 Days a week for our beginners class and 3 days a week for our Elite Team. 

When does it start?  First day of practice for Winter Session I.  Monday November 14, 2011.  

How long is a season?  Each class session consist of 6-8 week season.  We average 2 tournaments each month.  The Walnut Creek Wrestling Club offers classes year round wrestling. (Fall, Winter, Spring/State Championship Series, & SCWAY Folkstyle Summer league).  

Wrestlers are eligible to compete in local tournaments after completing our beginners class.

How do I compete on the travel team?  You must complete a season of our beginners class and go through an evaluation during the intermediate class.  After completing our basic skills test, you can compete at local tournaments.  

How does the team travel?  We will carpool from the Bagel Street Café (Walnut Creek), Saturdays 6:00-7:00AM for tournaments and drive to the high school for weigh-ins.

What equipment do we need? Wrestling shoes and knee-pads, and headgear.  The experienced wrestlers wear singlets.  You can order singlets online.  

Where do we buy equipment? Any sporting goods store (Big 5, Sport Chalet, Sports Authority.  Order your gear online at  usawrestlingproducts.com, wrestlingone.com and wrestlingear.com  

What are the team rules:  

1. The faculty dining room, class rooms, and library are off limits for all wrestlers and siblings.
2. Attend every practice and pay attention during technique lessons.  
3. Always cover any open cuts.  Wear long sleeve under armour shirts and sweat pants to cover cuts to avoid getting skin disease.
4. Wrestling is a contact sport.  The common skin infections are ring worm and staph infections.  
5. Always shower immediately after practice with antibacterial soap to avoid skin infections.
6. Always do a body check a few times a week.  Keep an eye out for anything that looks like red bug bites or spider bites.
7. Never wear wrestling shoes on the street or in bathrooms.  Keep them clean for the wrestling mat.
8. No parents allowed on the mat.  Only approved certified coaches are on the mat.  All Coaches are NCEP certified, USAW Bronze level certified, & have gone through background checks, finger printing, and TB tests.
9. No sideline coaching during practice or during competitions!  Your kids will learn to listen to their coaches.  

Contact info:  Coach Carlos Sumulong (925) 639-7163 or email:  northgatewrestling@gmail.com