Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Bulldog Wrestling Holiday Party


Congratulations!

Congratulations to Danielle Silzer on her appointment to the TPAC board. Danielle will represent our Bulldog Wrestling.

Singlets

Singlets should be picked up at practice on Friday, November 27

Annual "Blue & White" Wrestling Dual **UPDATED**

Monday, November 30th
5:30pm
BANTAM & ALL FIRST YEAR WRESTLERS ONLY
TP Bulldog Field House
The Blue and White Dual is for Bantams and ALL 1st Year wrestlers (at ALL levels).
Please remember to wear your singlet.

Wrestling Team Photos

Picture Day will be Monday, December 7th at the Bulldog Field House. Times will be announced shortly. Please check back soon for more information.

Peoria - Kids Open

John David Memorial Kids Open, Peoria
(MORE TOURNAMENT INFORMATION TO COME)
January 16 - 17, 2010
Peoria Illinois Civic Center
Division: Bantam, Junior, Novice, Novice Elite, Senior, and Senior Elite
State qualifiers are required by the IKWF to register in the Elite divisions.
Elite wrestlers must declare a weight in one of the classes below:Novice Elite: 62, 66, 70, 74, 79, 84, 89, 95, 101, 108, 115, 122, 130, 138, 156, 177, 215
Senior Elite: 74, 79, 84, 89, 95, 101, 108, 115, 122, 130, 138, 147, 156, 166, 177, 189, 215, 275
HOTEL INFORMATION:
We are staying at the hotel Pere Marquette (next door to the Civic Center)
There are 22 rooms on hold. There are 10 double rooms 12 rooms with a king
bed. There is an option to have a couch with a pull out bed. ALL ROOMS are on a
FIRST COME / FIRST SERVE BASIS ONLY.
*If you plan on attending the Kids Open and would like a room, please see
Varsity Team Moms Amanda Bandy or Danielle Silzer as soon as possible
to make room arrangments.
THANK YOU.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Wrestling Meets - What To Expect

The following are suggestions from some of the Team Moms for wrestling parents to consider -

Suggestions on what to bring to meets:
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Games (DS, PSP, Vtech, Leapfrog, etc)
  • Toys, Cars
  • IPOD, MP3 Player
  • Books
  • Homework
  • Cell Phone
  • Camera
  • Video Camera
  • Notebook and Pen (to keep your wrestlers stats)
  • Blanket
  • Chair
  • Money for concessions

What to expect at the weigh in?
Arrive early! Weigh ins usually start at around 7am at the location of the meet. Weigh ins are done with your wrestler wearing his singlet, with his shoes and headgear off. His nails will be checked and so will his exposed skin. Some locations charge an entrance fee as the meet may be a fundraiser for their organization. These fees vary and can range from $2-$5 per spectator. Be prepared to wait in line for entrance, wait in line for the weigh in and wait for the matches to start.

Night before meet:
  • Make sure your wrestlers nails are clipped down
  • Check skin for ring worm or any exposed wounds
  • Make sure that they get enough sleep
  • Pack shoes and headgear, lay out singlet with sweats or track suite

**Weigh in cards will be available for purchase the Thursday and Friday prior to the weekend meet. The fee for weigh in cards will be approx $15. Important information regarding the meet (weigh in time, start time, address, entrance fees, etc.) will be posted on the blog the Wednesday prior to the meet**

Please remember to arrive early, seating is limited (pack a chair just in case, you can always go back out to your vehicle to retrieve it). The wrestlers will be divided up by level and weight class, be prepared for lengthy wait times between matches. Most locations have concessions, though it's always a good idea to pack some snacks and drinks. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask one of your Team Moms.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Midwest Classic Planning Meeting

Interested in finding out more about the Midwest Classic? Interested in volunteering your time in assisting with the planning of this tournament?
We will have a meeting on Monday, November 23rd at the Bulldog Field House at 8pm.

"It is mandatory the every family be involved in out two tournaments, Midwest Classic and Jr. T-Bolt Open." (Item #11 on the Parent Informational Packet distributed on November 16, 2009 at the Parent Meeting)
**There will be volunteer sign-up sheets forthcoming to volunteer at the Midwest Classic, by time and position**

Hope to see you there Monday!

Thanksgiving Week Practice Schedule

Tuesday, November 24th - 5-6pm

Thursday, November 26th - NO PRACTICE

Friday, November 27th - 5-6pm

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Spirit Wear Orders


We have Bulldog Wrestling "Spirit Wear" available for you to order for your wrestler (or you). There are samples out in the lounge area of the field house and order forms are located at the Team Mom table.

ORDER DEADLINE #1 - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24th (for orders to be received prior to Christmas)
ORDER DEADLINE #2 - *AROUND* JANUARY 8th
ORDER DEADLINE #3 - *AROUND* FEBRUARY 12th

Just so you know, the Bantam "Team Wear" will included a long sleeve version of the Royal White Tie Dye Screen White T-Shirt and Royal Mesh Shorts. These should be in at the beginning of December.

What is the difference between "Spirit Wear" and "Team Wear"??
Team Wear - a uniform looking outfit that every wrestler per level has, to wear to duals, meets or practices
Spirit Wear - a neat little extra to give to your wrestler or for yourself or other family members. A way to show your pride in being a member of the Bulldog Wrestling Organization!

Candlelight Bowl Raffle Tickets

If you attended the Parents Meeting on Monday, November 16th you were given 10 raffle tickets to sell for our January 8th Candlelight Bowl. If you were unable to attend the meeting, we will get the tickets to you. Please see your Team Mom or John.
The raffle ticket stubs plus a check for $50 made out to TPAC is due the week of December 1st.
If you have any questions regarding the raffle tickets or the Candlelight Bowl, please see Danielle Silzer.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

The Tinley Junction Newspaper - Nov 15th Clinic


PARENTS! Click the link above to view the article that was submitted to The Tinley Junction Newspaper. The more hits the link gets, the faster it will hit the print edition. Thanks!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

TP Bulldog Wrestling Candlelight Bowl

Printed fliers will be availible at the Bulldog Field House
You can enlarge the image by double clicking on it

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

FREE Clinic

Sunday, November 15th from 9:30-11:30am at the Bulldog Field House
Featuring Brandon Precin
2x All-American Northwestern University
2x IHSA State Champ Carl Sandburg High School
4x IHSA State Medalist Carl Sandburg High School
and...
State Champion TINLEY PARK BULLDOGS

Brandon Precin will offer to ALL Bulldog wrestlers a free clinic demonstrating many of the great moves that have made him one of the nation's best wrestlers. This is Brandon's second clinic that he is offering to our Bulldog wrestlers. Brandon Precin is a wonderful young man who is taking time to give back to the program that helped him in his early years. Come out for the morning and learn from one of the very best wrestlers in the United States.

TP Bulldog Gear

Tuesday, November 10th will be the last day to order your team gear (shoes, head gear, knee pads). Please see one of your Bantam Team Moms (Jennifer, Sue or Steph) or the Bantam Head Coach and A/D, John Anderson, to get your order in. Take advantage of the discounts on this team gear.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Midwest Classic Information

Limited to the first 700 wrestlers
14 years of age and under (no high school wrestlers)
IKWF/USA Sanctioned Event
Contact John Anderson 630-698-1441
TPBULLDOGWC@yahoo.com

Link to Printable Flyer:
http://tinleyparkbulldogs.org/files/Midwest_Classic_Flyer_Final.pdf