Christmas Break

The first part of the season has been a roller coaster ride.  The bad has to for sure be the 0-4 finish at the Valley Center Dual Tournament.  However, since then our line-up as filled in and we have became pretty solid.  We are currently 3-0 in the City League with wins dominating wins over West, South and what some would call and upset but I call expected.... a dismantling of #5 ranked Wichita Northwest 41-23.  Heights had a decent showing at the Bishop Carroll Invitational placing 6th while sitting out two of our point scorers at 125 and 145.  

We are by no means ready to walk into the state tournament and dominate, however, we are ready to start training very hard and getting ready for part two of the season and by the month of February we will be ready to make our run at finishing off a back-to-back league championship and make that run at a state championship!

Practice begins again on Monday December 28th at 10:00 A.M. We will also practice:
Tuesday 29th 10:00 A.M.,
Wed. 30th 10:00 A.M.,
Thursday 31st 10:00 A.M.,
Friday 1st 3:30 P.M.,
Saturday 2nd, 10:00 A.M.

Have a great break, Merry Christmas and check the Facebook site out for what you should be doing on your days off.

Coach Church

HEIGHTS DUAL @ SOUTH HIGH

Wichita Heights Wrestling will be competing against South High this week.

12/10/2009
South High School
7:00 P.M.

LETS FILL THEIR GYM WITH OUR FALCONS!!!!!! 
GO FALCONS!!!!

GEAR ORDER FORMS DUE 12/11/09

Gear order forms will be due on Friday 12-11-2009.  This will be the last opportunity for Sweats, Shirts, and shorts to be ordered. 

WEEK 1 COACH CHURCH'S THOUGHTS

We definately had some obstacles put in front of us over this first week.  Football made the state championship game (Congrats men) which kept a number of our varsity members out of wrestling for 2 weeks.  We finally got together and had about 1 day to prepare for West High.  The 51-15 win is a great start to the season.  I think we were tough especially as out of shape as we are.  The Valley Center Duals was a different case though.

We went 0-4 at Valley Center in duals this week and failed to get into a placing dual.  We did not have out full line-up and we had some problems with shape and mental toughness but thank goodness they don't give out state trophies until February.  We have a lot to work on, but I am confident these young men will show the character I know they have and put in the work, proper diets, classroom work, etc.  I am proud to be a Falcon and I know these Falcons will be ready for South High this week. 

Coach Church

Hydration Testing Today, Wed, and Thursday (11/10-11/12)

Hydration and weight certification will take place in the wrestling locker room next to the wrestling room from 3:25-4:15 on Tuesday and Thursday. 

Wednsday test will be for football players and will begin 1 hour before the start time of practice.

This is mandatory for anybody who is planning on wrestling.

See me if you have any further questions.

Coach Church

Pre-Season Conditioning

I have been asked by a few about Pre-Season conditioning.  Currently there are no plans on the table for pre-season conditioning.  Student athletes are not allowed to do pre-season conditioning without adult supervision.  Wrestlers are not allowed to participate in organized practices or open rooms supervised by their coaches.  A meeting will be set up soon to give pre-season information to students interested in wrestling.

If there are any concerns I would like you to email me at mchurch@usd259.net

6 MORE WEEKS UNTIL FIRST PRACTICE (NOVEMBER 16TH, 2009)

2009-2010 VARSITY SCHEDULE

The Varsity Schedule has been announced for this season.  Click the link below and you will taken to a spreadsheet of the varsity schedule.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AljkIgSW3bZbdEh4UlgyWmluX3VvX3hSWndkd29zeWc&hl=en

FIRST DAY OF WRESTLING INFORMATION

Practice Schedule: 
The first day of mandatory practice will be on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 3:25 p.m.  We will practice Monday-Friday that week. To be able to participate you will need the following:

1. A physical from a doctor and a form filled out and turned into Athletic Director Rick Wheeler.  (You will not be able to participate until this is done).
2. Insurance Information on a Blue Card.
3. Work out shorts (That fit), a T-Shirt with sleeves that fits properly, and wrestling shoes. 

Please remember to fill out the sign up form online so I have your information.

Heights Information Sign Ups

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEYyOVg2R25jMTYtTzRwcDJXY1pDelE6MA..

Above is a link for student athletes interested in wrestling for Wichita Heights to fill out.  This information is a very important first step in becoming a member of the team.  The information you provide will allow me to relay to you and your guardian(s) important information about the team, schedule, practices, times, fund raisers, etc.  Take a moment and fill out the form and take the first step in becoming a CHAMPION for life.