In the United States there are millions of athletes that participate in sports. However, there is the potential for injury or illness to occur if an athlete's musculoskeletal system is unprepared to handle the duration and magnitude of force that develops during practice and game situations.

 

While the concept of pre-season conditioning for young athletes may seem unnecessary to some coaches and teachers, it may be one of the best preventative measures to injury, such as muscle pulls. According to some sports medicine specialists, an estimated 50% of overuse injuries sustained by young athletes while playing organized sports could be prevented if participants were better prepared to play the game.

While the total elimination of youth sports injuries is an unrealistic goal, it is important for young athletes to participate in at least eight weeks of preparatory conditioning (including general strength, aerobic and flexibility exercises) prior to sports participation.

 

Since high school athletes are often forced to train harder and longer in order to excel in sports, providing them with an opportunity to participate in a pre-season conditioning

program is important. This training will prepare them for the demands of sports participation which seems reasonable and worthwhile. During this time, correctable risk factors such as muscle imbalances, poor flexibility, and poor physical condition could be identified and corrected by physicians, therapists, and strength and conditioning specialists. Further, sensible conditioning guidelines and information on proper nutrition could be provided.

 

If athletes take the time to get into sport specific shape and walk onto the field in shape for the season, they will avoid many unnecessary injuries and will have a much stronger and enjoyable season ahead of them with potentially greater participation.

 

-Amanda C. Livingston, NCSS Staff

Nutmeg Folk Style Wrestling Championship Series SUNDAY, October 28, 2007

Divisions: Elementary, Middle School, High School and Open Wrestlers OUT OF STATE WRESTLERS WELCOME, Must pay with CASH

Place: Berlin High School 139 Patterson Way, Berlin, CT. 06037

Directions website: http://eteamz.active.com/berlinyouthwrestling
PRE REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED at $17.00..... WALK-INS WELCOME for $22.00!! Madison weights will be used for Elementary and Middle School age groups. Weigh-ins October 28, 2007 from 7:45 am to 9 am (except for Open wrestlers registration from 9:00 to 11:30, Open weigh-ins from 9:30 to 11:30). Wrestling will start at or around 10:00am for Kids through Juniors; Open wrestlers will start wrestling about 12:00. IF WRESTLER MISSES PRE-REGISTERED WEIGHT, they will be entered in the tournament under the weight they make at weigh-ins. During weigh-ins, all competitors will be inspected for skin rashes. Wrestlers with skin rashes will not be allowed to compete unless they have a current doctor's excuse saying they are under treatment, are not contagious as of a specified date and are cleared to wrestle. Tournament officials reserve the right to refuse entry to questionable cases. NFHS rules apply , Elementary bout times will be 1, 1.5, 1.5, Middle School bout times will be 1, 1.5, 1.5 . High School and open will be bout times will be 1, 2,2. Seeding will be based upon record or placement at State Class(section), State Championship( All States), and New England Placing. Top four seeded for bracket of eight, Top two seeded for brackets with six or less. Tournament is double elimination from the quarter finals forward . # 1 seed get first bye, # 2 gets second bye, etc. Medals for the top three finishers in each weight class. Points earned in Nutmeg Series MVW Award, see USAWCT web site for details USAWCT.org A 2007-2008 USA Wrestling card MUST be shown at registration. If you don't have a card, enclose an additional $35 with your registration and the USAW card will await you at the pre registration desk (NOTE: if wrestler is under 18 years old, their parent MUST sign the registration form ( see USAWCT.org web site for 2007-2008 Membership Application to Pre- Register for a USAW card, which should be mailed with tournament registration form). A USAW Card can be purchased at the tournament site for $37.00. * Admission for Spectators: $3 for adults, $1 for students * Free admission for Coaches with 2007-2008 USAW Coaches' Card * Emergency Medical Personnel will be on-site. * Breakfast, lunch and snacks available on-site * $17.00 entry fee for pre-registered athletes, $22.00 at the door * Wrestling equipment will be available for purchase * Make checks out to BYW *******Under 18 must have a parent sign the registration form.**** * For Information: Roger Moss 860 828-9818 email rogercrpa@yahoo.com To Pre register: * 2007-2008 USA Wrestling Card Required Complete entry form, enclose check payable to BYW for $17.00 and (if under 18) HAVE IT SIGNED BY A PARENT * Mail to BYW c/o Roger Moss, 80 Brandegee Lane, Berlin, CT. 06037. by October 27th with a check or money order payable to BYW. USAWCT Sanctioned clubs may register on line, weight must be entered, pre-registration ON LINE will close on October 26, 2007, * No refunds of pre-registration fee except for injuries. Written documentation required. Elementary Division: Born 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003 and Middle School Division: Born 1994, 1995 & 1996, weigh classes will be Determined by the Madison System ( grouping wrestlers in brackets of eight, by similar weight). High School Division: Born 1993,1992,1991, 1990, 1989 if registered in a Public High School in the Fall of 2007 Open Division: Born 1989 or prior, unless you are born in 1989 and are registered in a Public High School in the Fall of 2007 (Post Graduate Students are welcome in the Open Division) Birth Certificate must be available upon challenge by tournament Director or other athlete Challenging athlete must also present birth Certificate in order to challenge another’s age Failure to produce Birth Certificate will result in forfeiture of awards. The specific weight Classes for High School and open are: (No weight Allowances) High School Division Weights: 84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 119, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, 215, 285 Open Weights: 125,133,141,149,154,165,174,184,197,230 & 285 Tournament Director reserves the right to use Madison Weights if necessary

Application for Tournament Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release of Liability *********************************************************************************************************** NAME.................................................................................................. DATE OF BIRTH ........................................ STREET.......................................................................... CITY...................................... STATE.......................ZIP.……... TELEPHONE............................................................................ 2007-2008 USAW CARD #.....................................................Club Name( for separation)……………………………… Waiver and Release from Liability 1. I,________________________the undersigned, on behalf of myself, my heirs, and next of kin, personal representatives, agents, insurers, successors and assigns (all hereinafter "Releasors") hereby FOREVER RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WRESTLING ASSOCIATION, INC., its insurers, its affiliate clubs, administrators, agents, directors, officers, state organizations, members, committees, volunteers, all employees of USA Wrestling, and any and all participants, officials, referees, coaches, host clubs, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, local organizing committees (and if applicable) owners, lessors, and operators of premises used to conduct any USA Wrestling sanctioned event, meet, practice or activity (all hereinafter "Releasees") from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action or losses of any kind or nature, past, present or future, direct or consequential that I may hereafter have for PERSONAL INJURY, PERMANENT, TEMPORARY, TOTAL OR PARTIAL DISABILITY, DISFIGUREMENT, PARALYSIS AND ANY OTHER LOSSES OR DAMAGES TO PERSON OR PROPERTY OR DEATH, arising out of my participation in, attendance at or traveling to and from any USAW wrestling sanctioned event or activity including, but not limited to, LOSSES CAUSED BY THE PASSIVE OR ACTIVE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, or hidden, latent or obvious defects in the facilities or equipment used. 2. Releasor understands and acknowledges that USA Wrestling sanctioned activities and the sport of wrestling in general have inherent dangers that no amount of care, caution, training, instruction, supervision, or expertise can eliminate. RELEASOR EXPRESSLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUMES ALL RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, PERMANENT, TEMPORARY, TOTAL OR PARTIAL DISABILITY, DISFIGUREMENT, PARALYSIS AND ANY OTHER LOSSES OR DAMAGES TO PERSON OR PROPERTY OR DEATH, sustained while participating in, attending, preparing for or traveling to and from any USA Wrestling sanctioned event, meet, practice or activity, including the risk of PASSIVE OR ACTIVE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, or hidden, latent or obvious defects in the facilities or equipment used. 3.Releasor acknowledges and fully understands that each participant in any USA Wrestling sanctioned event, meet, practice or activity, including Releasor, will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent, temporary, total or partial disability, disfigurement, paralysis and other losses to person or property, including death, and that severe social and economic losses may also result not only from Releasor's own actions, inactions or negligence, but also from the actions, inactions or negligence of others notwithstanding the rules of play or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Furthermore Releasor acknowledges and fully understands that there may be other associated risks with such activities which are not known or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE HAD SUFFICIENT OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE PROVISIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT AND UNDERSTAND ITS PURPOSE, MEANING AND INTENT. .......................................................................... ................................................................. .............. (Participant's Signature) (Print Name) DATE The undersigned ______________________ does hereby represent that he/she is, in fact, the parent or guardian of _____ ____________________ and acting in such capacity agrees to the terms and conditions of the above stated waiver and release. .....................................................…………..................................................………........................................................... (Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian) (Print Name) DATE (Relationship to Minor)

Berlin, CT - The Berlin Youth Wrestling Program is proud to announce the scholarship winners. The scholarship selection committee has chosen Shane Day to receive a $500 scholarship to be used at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island where he is enrolled this fall. "Shane's outstanding high school career and involvement with the youth program from such an early age made his selection very appropriate", stated Roger Moss, Head Coach of BYW. Moss went on to say "It is very satisfying as a coach of a youth program to watch your former wrestlers progress and achieve greatness at the high school level." In his four year high school career Shane complied a 170-24 varsity record, 2006 Outstanding wrestler for the Northwest Conference Tournament, 2006 and 2007 Coaches Award, four time conference Champion and 2006 Class L and State Open Champion. Shane was also a four year Unified Sport Partner while at Berlin High School.This year the Scholarship Committee awarded a second scholarship in the amount of $250 to Spencer Polaske due to his outstanding academic, community achievements while being a four year varsity wrestler at Berlin High."Spencer's high level of achievement in the classroom could not be overlooked by the selection committee", stated Moss. Spencer was a team player on the team and participated in many activities outside the wrestling room while being a member of the varsity team for four years. Spencer was a member of the National Honor Society, John Hopkins Talented Youth Program recipient, ranked in the top 11% of his graduating class and a member of the Northwest Conference All-Academic Team all four years in high school. Spencer will be attending Villanova, where he is finance major.

The selection committee believe that these two young men have set the standard for all others to acheive in the future of this scholarship.

BERLIN YOUTH WRESTLING Scholarship Application Instructions

 

The Berlin Youth Wrestling Program will be offering up to $750 in scholarships to eligible high school seniors.  Please distribute the application to your seniors for submittal.  If you have any questions about the application please call Roger Moss (860) 828-9818.

 

What is a BERLIN YOUTH WRESTLING Scholarship?

BYW scholarship will provide financial assistance to a high school senior who exhibits excellence in a well-rounded educational and extracurricular program.  The scholarship is made possible by the Berlin Youth Wrestling Program.  The scholarship was renamed in 2015, the "CJ McCormack Youth Wrestling Scholarship" in memory of CJ McCormack a former Minuteman, Outstanding High Wrestler, Four year College Wrestler at Roger William's, College Assistant Coach, Assistant high school Coach and Head Coach at Berlin High.  This was all accomplished before he was tragically killed in a motorcyle accident in 2013.

 

Who is eligible for a BERLIN YOUTH WRESTLING Scholarship?

Any current high school senior wrestler who:

• Is enrolled in public or accredited private school and lives in Berlin, CT.
• Has attained at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale for the three  previous academic years. (Grades 9, 10, 11)
• Is planning to continue their education beyond high school in an accredited institution of higher education or technical school.
• Wrestled at least two years as a member of his or her high school team.
• Wrestled or assisted at least two years with the Berlin Youth Wrestling Club.

 GENERAL INFORMATION

 

1. The BYW Scholarship Committee will consider the following for purposes of awarding scholarships.
   1. Academic Achievement
   2. Athletic Achievement
   3. Involvement in Minutemen Youth Program
   4. Community and or school involvement
   5. Essay Content
2. May be used at any institution of recipient’s choice.  Education program must be designed to take one or more years to complete.
3. Recipients will be announced in June and will receive a letter from the BYW.  A list of all winners will be sent to their guidance counselors.  Non-recipients will not be notified.
4. All winners must submit a certificate of admission or a letter of acceptance to the BYW Scholarship Committee by September 1^st.  No letter, no scholarship.
5. Scholarships can be used for; tuition, books, laboratory fees, other academic costs, and/or room and board when a student is housed under the control of the institution.
6. Scholarship checks are awarded the following year at the end of year banquet of the Minutemen.
7. If a recipient leaves the institution and there are BYW scholarship funds remaining, the recipient will return the balance to the BYW.
8. If the scholarship winner must delay their education for any reason, the scholarship will be held up to 2 years from the date of high school graduation.
9. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to award this scholarship to an individual who may not meet all eligibility criteria but exceeds in other areas.

The Berlin Minutemen were represented at the first New England Kids Wrestling Tournament held in Hudson, MA. Connecticut wrestlers amazed 356 team points to place first distancing Massachusetts in second place with 208 points in the Division 1 age groups. First up in Division 2, was Jacob Eliades at 80lb. Jacob won his first match by fall in 3:39. He then last to the Massachusetts champion 11-6. His next match was against Matthew McAlister from Connecticut who he had beaten at the CT State Tournament 6-5, this time McAlister got the best of Jacob and beat him 2-0. At 90lbs was Nick Mangiafico. He lost his first match to a wrestler from Maine and then won 5-2 before dropping his third match by fall. Next at 95 lbs was Wotjus Zak, who lost his first match to the Rhode Island Champion 2-0 and then lost his second match 9-0. Coach Moss said, "Wotjus didn't wrestle in a lot of tournaments this year so to even be at this meet shows great strides in his developement as a wrestler. I was very happy with his matches." Brendan Butler wrestling at 105 lbs. won his first match 6-3, lost his second match to eventual champion from Connecticut Elliott Antler. In the consolations match he beat the champ from Maine 5-3 and the second place finisher from Maine 5-3 to take third place, our first medalist. In the Middle School Division II Berlin was represented by Tyler Cunningham and Mason Powers. Tyler competed in the 100 lb division where he won his first match by fall, second to Maine Champion 1-0 before losing to eventual champion Brad Myers 7-0. Tyler then lost 3-2 before beating Tyler Tibe from Connecticut for 5th place. Cunningham had lost to Tibe in the Connecticut qualifier and State Tournament before beating at New Englands'. Coach Moss added, "Tyler wrestled really tough in his last match and pulled off the 3-0 win which really was satisfying seeing he had lost to him before." Mason Powers came into the Tournament as the third place finisher from Connecticut in the 137 lb division. He won his first match by fall in 2:30, and then dropped a 2-0 decision to the Massachusetts State Champion. Mason then had to come from deep in the consolation bracket beating Mike Sullivan from New Hampshire 1-0 another New Hampshire wrestler 7-5, the Maine champion 2-0 and winning in the consolation final 2-0. Coach Moss summarized the tournament as follows, "This was a chance for our wrestlers to wrestle in a big time tournament with the best from other states. It should really open their eyes to see what they need to do to improve and compete at the next level. It also should give them some goals to wrestle in the High School New England Tournament before they are Seniors."