With the early release on Monday and Wednesday, have moved workouts up to 3:30 to 5:00 for our workouts next week.  

No workout due to the Memorial Day Holiday, enjoy the time with your families and take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by military members and their families in service to this great Nation. 

Next workout will be on Wednesday. 

Meridian HS is hosting a camp June 21-24, which will culminate in an open takedown tournament.  Participation in the tournament is not contingent on attending the camp.  Wrestlers from George Mason University will be assisting as technicians for drills and technique.  

Will send the flyer over to Mrs. Swanson to post on the FB page for full details and registration info. 

All, 

  Today's off season workout is canceled along with all of the other out of season sports due to anticipated severe weather.  See you on Wednesday. 

If you can't make VA Tech and are still looking for a chance to train with some of the best wrestlers and coaches in Division I, Ohio State is hosting camps throughout June and July.  

Info at the link: OhioStateBuckeyes.com/camps/ohio-state-wrestling-camps/

Wednesday's workout will be focused on Freestyle wrestling (scoring, lifts and throws, defense) for any and all participating in the Saturday and Sunday's VAWA States.  

Registration is still open through May 6.  

https://www.virginiawrestling.com/page/show/4781660-vawa-state-fs-gr-championships 

A few things to communicate as we start to wrap up the school year:

1. Off Season workouts, from 4:30-6:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays through the end of the school year.  Will publish the Summer calendar as soon as it is locked in. 

2. Uniform turn in. If you still have uniform items that were issued (not purchased), need to return them before the end of the school year to get a complete inventory and figure out what to restock.  Specifically, return any issued singlets, full zip warm up tops/bottoms, or other loaned equipment.  If they are not returned, the school will hold your final grades, transcripts or diplomas until you have been cleared. 

3. VHSL has published new weight classes for next season: 

14 Weight Classes – 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285

4. VA Tech Team Camp. Camp is scheduled for July 6-9 if you are available.  Let me know if you are attending and if you will need transportation, we can plan to link up at the school to head down.  Will publish other camps and clinic opportunities if you can't make this one but still want to get some work in during the Summer. 

5. Physicals and Concussion Training. Check the main Patriot Athletic page for forms and timing.  

Next off-season workout will be on Wednesday, May 4.  Will work some Freestyle and Greco for those participating in the Freestyle or Greco States in Fredericksburg next weekend. 

Sorry to have been off the net.  Could post but was unable to send out via email blast or cross-post to Twitter.  

Next Wednesday, March 30, 7:00PM in Commons 1, we will celebrate our season, your wrestlers accomplishments and the outstanding support our families have given to the team.  

Please RSVP by this Saturday, March 26, to allow us to get a good headcount for the caterer.

Payment is $20 per person, made via VENMO @MegSwans0n (note it is a zero, not O)

See below, big event on the horizon is Freestyle and Greco Roman State Championship at Riverbend HS on May 7-8.  Qualifier for national tournaments in Fargo, ND: 

·       VA Wrestling - https://www.virginiawrestling.com 

·       PA Wrestling - http://www.pywrestling.com/

·       Tyrant - https://www.tyrantwrestling.com

Start Date: March 8^th – June 2nd

Days: Tuesday and Thursday

Time: 6:30-8:30

Location: 13150 University Blvd, Gainesville, VA 20155

Cost: $200

*** Feel free to come in for a practice before signing up

Registration Link: https://loudounfca.org/wrestling-club

The Virginia Patriots practice every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-8:15pm at Brentsville HS. Here is the website to register https://www.vapatriotswrestling.com/

You may have already seen this on the team's Facebook page, FCA is re-starting its program with sessions at Gainesville HS on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  

For competition opportunities, here is the link to the VAWA Folk, Free and Greco events for the rest of the year:

https://www.virginiawrestling.com/page/show/4712307-events

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If you still have uniform items that have been issued to you, versus those you purchased, please turn them in at any time at the Boat by door 1, along with cleaning out your locker in the team room (I need the locks back, too).  

Lastly, the team banquet will be on March 30.  Specific details to be provided in a separate note.  This will also serve as a last opportunity to turn in any issued items.  

Just got the word that tomorrow’s tournament will be cancelled. In light of that, NO practice tonight. On to districts!!

Please come dressed out for practice tomorrow. Out of an abundance of caution, the custodians are going to do a deep clean on the locker room tomorrow. It will be closed until Tuesday.