Rules

Fulton Wrestling Club
Parent & Wrestler Code of Ethics

The sport of wrestling is a mentally and physically
demanding activity. It requires dedication,
discipline, determination and lots of hard work.
The goal of the Fulton wrestling club is to provide
each child with the skills needed to be both a
champion in wrestling and in life.
With your support and the assistance of the
Fulton Wrestling Club volunteers, your child
will learn valuable lessons that will be
extremely beneficial to him throughout his
or her lifetime..
In order to insure that each participant has an
enjoyable, high quality experience, we ask that each
parent and wrestler read and abide by the following
code of ethics.

Parents:

1. Parents should remember that the Fulton Wrestling
Club exists for the children to learn the fundamentals
of the sport, good sportsmanship, teamwork, and to
have fun!

2. Parents will encourage good sportsmanship by
demonstrating positive support for all players,
coaches, and officials at every practice, Meet
or Tournament.

3. Don’t let the “Win at all cost” bug bite you.
Place the emotional and physical well being of all
participants ahead of any personal desire to win.
Through sports a child can learn many positive things.
Winning is important. We want to encourage our kids
to play to win. Even more important however, is
teaching them how to act when they win and when they
lose, with grace and dignity.

4. Children learn much from parents and spectators.
They fuel off how adults behave. If you act
appropriately, they will act appropriately most of
the time. Resolve that you will not do something
today that you will be sorry for tomorrow.

5. No parent or spectator should use tobacco
products within the confines of the Practice or
tournament area. Parents will demand a sports
environment for their child that is free of drugs,
tobacco and alcohol.

6. Parents should shape their behavior as to be
a positive example to all of the children in the
program. Parents and spectators should limit
their public comments to those of a positive nature.
Cheer for all the kids!

7. Any parent having knowledge of their child
playing under a false age, identity or address
will be suspended indefinitely from all Fulton
Wrestling Club & FPR programs.

8. Parents should remember that all of the coaches
are volunteers. It is not a requirement that
they know as much about a particular sport as
you may know. As long as they are following
the policies and procedures of the Fulton Parks
and Recreation Department & The Fulton Wrestling
Club and providing a safe environment; they are
worthy of a certain amount of respect and appreciation.
Their win-loss record has no bearing on their job
performance.

9. Parents should always respect the
officials of the game and the Volunteer
staff of the Fulton Wrestling Club.
No one is cheating your child!
Officials will make bad calls occasionally.
If it won’t matter 10 years from now, don’t
act like it is the end of the world today.

10. Parents will encourage their child to treat
other players, coaches, fans and officials with
respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.

11. Parents should encourage their child to always
follow the coaches instructions and to behave
appropriately when at practice or tournaments.

12. Parents should be knowledgeable of the
Fulton Wrestling Club’s policies and procedures
and hold all officers and volunteers accountable
for following those policies and procedures.

Wrestlers:

1.Will agree to demonstrate Good Sportsmanship
at all times, to include, but not limited to:
·Representing Fulton Kids Club with proper behavior
·shaking hands with opponents and their opponents
coaches after each match
·Winning and losing with dignity
·Showing respect for all coaches, teammates
and volunteers


2.Unsportsmanlike conduct of any type on the
mat at practice or at tournaments will not be
tolerated and will be grounds for dismissal
from practice or the tournament. Examples of
Unsportsmanlike behavior include:
·Refusing to participate
·Goofing off
·Back talking coaches or referees
·Fighting
·Name calling or the use of profanity
·Picking on or teasing other wrestlers

3.Wrestling is a very physical sport. The Volunteers
of the FWC will work diligently to provide a safe
environment for the participants. To assist them
with this, Wrestlers are expected to:
·Not “cut” or lose an excessive amount of weight
·Report all injuries immediately to coaches
·Bath immediately after every practice and tournament
to prevent the spread of bacteria
·clip fingernails, as needed, prior to practices
& tournaments to prevent injury
·Not wear jewelry of any type at practices or
tournaments
·attend practice on a regular basis.
Wrestlers must attend at least one practice that
week to attend the up-coming tournament.

3.Wrestlers are expected to conduct themselves
with sportsmanship and integrity as a representative
of the Fulton Kids Club.
·Wrestlers & Parents are expected to sit together
as a club at tournaments
·Only Fulton Kids Club singlets & team t-shirts will
be allowed at tournaments
·All wrestlers must arrive on time and ready to wrestle
at practices and tournaments.
·All wrestlers must help clean up after practices

4.No smoking, drinking, or the use of drugs will be
tolerated at any time and will result in immediate
dismissal from the club.
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Failing to abide by the Parent or Wrestler Code of
Ethics or any acts of deviant behavior or poor
sportsmanship can result in the following:

1.Removal of Parent or Wreslter from the Practice
or tournament facility
2.Suspension or Dismissal of the participant from
the program.

I agree to abide by the Fulton Wrestling Club Parent &
Wrestler Code of Ethics and fully understand the
consequences for failing to adhere to these standards.

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date


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Wrestler Signature Date