Auburn Junior High School Wrestling
October 25, 2017
Oct 31st: Downtown Trick-Or-Treat
All AHS and AJHS wrestlers are requested to arrive near Moe’s Southwest Grill entrance behind Pieology (where you’ll see a “City of Auburn” pick-up truck & van) by 5:30. Streets will close off @ 5:30pm, with events lasting from 6-8pm, & streets re-opening immediately after.
The Auburn Wrestling station will be in the same location as in the past years. Wrestlers will help set up all tables & chairs for all stations, hand out season info (i.e., schedules, upcoming Tire Flip & other fundraising info, youth wrestling info, etc.), as they hand out candy to “little ones”, and help with breaking down all tables & chairs from each station at the end of the event.
Nov 1st: Parent Informational Meeting
Date: Wednesday, November 1st
Location: AJHS Multi-Media Room
Time: 6:30 PM following practice *Time change*
Details: This will be a very important meeting for all parents for the upcoming wrestling season. Please make plans to be there. Athletes are welcome to attend. We will also be launching fundraisers that can be used to offset each player’s fee for the season.
Map to AHS Multi-Media Room
October 18, 2017
All AHS and AJHS wrestlers are strongly encouraged to view this video.
National Wrestling Coaches Association - Preventing Skin Infections (30:18)
October 12, 2017
AHS Football Game Volunteers Needed!
These volunteer positions will generate funds to be used to offset various costs throughout the upcoming season. Click on the logo at right or here to volunteer!
Main gate and Visitor gate volunteers must be 18 or older to handle money associated with selling game tickets. Those working the Visitor gate are asked to report to the main gate prior to the beginning of their shift to pick up a money box from Teresa Hildreth. Volunteers working the Handicap gate will only take tickets and not be selling them.
All games are scheduled to start at 7:00 PM. As you will arrive well before game time, plenty of parking will be available in the field next to the stadium.
If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Stewart at dwstewart@auburnschools.org or (334) 559-2759.
Uniform Payments
To ensure uniforms arrive in time for the season, please submit payments through My School Bucks as soon as possible. If your wrestler has not been sized for a uniform please contact Coach Bullington (teacher at AJHS) or Coach Spencer to set up a time to get properly sized.
How to Pay Online:
1. Click on My School Bucks to enter payment portal
2. Login or Register for a new account
3. Choose School Store
4. Browse All Items
5. Athletic Fees
6. Search for Wrestling
7. Pay $100 Uniform Fee
8. Pay $50 Team Fee
Oct 17th: Skin Infection Brief
Date: Tuesday, October 17th
Location: AJHS Multi-Media Room
Time: 6:30 PM
Details: Wrestlers will learn about the variety of skin infections commonly associated with wrestling, how to identify them, why they're so common, and ways to prevent the spread of these skin diseases. If you do happen to contract one of these infections, you will also learn what to do to quickly return to competition.
Map to AHS Multi-Media Room
Student-Athlete Eligibility Requirements
AHSAA and Auburn City Schools requires the following forms to be completed ANNUALLY and on file in the Auburn City Schools Athletic Office prior to a student-athlete participating in any tryout, practice or game/contest:
AHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Evaluatiron Form: The front side must be completed and signed by the student and parent/guardian. Back side must be completed, dated and signed by an MD/DO.
- Exams can be completed at the following locations:
. Hughston Clinic: 161 E. University Drive, Auburn
. Moore’s Mill Urgent Care: 2415 Moore’s Mill Rd, Auburn
. American Family Care South College: 1902 South College St, Auburn
. American Family Care Tiger Town: 2544 Enterprise Dr, Opelika
AHSAA 2017-18 Concussion Form: Parent/Guardian and student must print their respective names, sign and date.
AHSAA 2017-18 Participant Agreement, Consent and Release : Parent/Guardian and student must print their respective names, sign and date.
ACS 2017-18 Medical Consent and Insurance Verification Form: Insurance information must be completed and form dated and signed by parent/guardian.
ACS Extracurricular Substance Abuse Program Consent/Release Form: Required to be signed each school year for all student-athletes.
The following requirements are completed one time with certificates remaining in the student-athlete’s file in the Auburn City Schools Athletic Office until graduation.
- Student Certified Birth Certificate: Original certified birth certificate brought to Athletic Office to be copied and the copy then placed in student-athlete’s file.
- New for 2017-2018 NFHS Sportsmanship Course
The NFHS Sportsmanship Course replaces Star Sportsmanship for First Time Student-Athletes for the 2017-2018 School Year. ANY STUDENT WHO CURRENTLY HOLDS A STAR CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE NEW PROGRAM. Refer to the AHSAA instructions on completing this requirement below:
All first-time student-athletes (those who have not taken the STAR Course) are required to complete the NFHS Sportsmanship Program. Any student who currently holds a certificate of completion for the STAR Sportsmanship program is “grandfathered” and will NOT be required to complete the new program.
The NFHS Sportsmanship component can be found at www.NFHSlearn.com and the course is free of charge. Students need to register if they are first time users to the NFHS Learn website.
Instructions for NFHS Sportsmanship Course
- Go to www.NFHSlearn.com and register an account if you have not done so before. Keep a record of your username and password. The AHSAA does not have access to these.
- Under courses, type in sportsmanship and the The “Sportsmanship” Elective Course should appear.
- Click on the course. Then the “View” buttom.
- Next, a blue tab should appear that says “Order Course.” (The course is free)
- A box will appear for the student/coach to identify who will be completing the course.
- Next, a shopping cart appears. Select the state of Alabama, and checkout.
- Order status appears and an agreement statement. After checking the agreement statement choose continue. Last, at the Order Receipt box, “click here”.
- Next, begin taking the course.
- A student can return and finish any time. When finished, a student can print the certificate from that screen or save and print later.
Oct 23rd: First Official AJHS Practice
Start Date: October 23rd
Location: AJHS Old Gym
Time: 3:50 PM
Auburn Takedown will start official workouts for Junior High wrestlers on Monday, October 23rd at the Auburn Junior High School’s Old Gym.
Oct 30th: First Official Varsity Practice
Date: October 30th
Location: AHS Auxiliary/PE Gym
Time: 4:00 PM
Auburn Takedown will start official workouts for High School wrestlers on Monday, October 30th at the Auburn High School’s Auxillary/PE Gym.
Oct 31st: Downtown Trick-Or-Treat
All AHS and AJHS wrestlers are requested to arrive near Moe’s Southwest Grill entrance behind Pieology (where you’ll see a “City of Auburn” pick-up truck & van) by 5:30. Streets will close off @ 5:30pm, with events lasting from 6-8pm, & streets re-opening immediately after.
The Auburn Wrestling station will be in the same location as in the past years. Wrestlers will help set up all tables & chairs for all stations, hand out season info (i.e., schedules, upcoming Tire Flip & other fundraising info, youth wrestling info, etc.), as they hand out candy to “little ones”, and help with breaking down all tables & chairs from each station at the end of the event.
Nov 1st: Parent Informational Meeting
Date: Wednesday, November 1st
Location: AJHS Multi-Media Room
Time: Approx 6:00 PM following practice
Details: This will be a very important meeting for all parents for the upcoming wrestling season. Please make plans to be there. Athletes are welcome to attend. We will also be launching fundraisers that can be used to offset each player’s fee for the season.
Map to AHS Multi-Media Room
September 29, 2017
Warrior Wrestling Club will hold a camp from Oct 6 - 8.
Cost: $75 paid at check-in
Location: WWC Facility, 2469 Highway 31, Calera, AL
Sessions
Fri: 8:00-9:30 PM
Sat: 9:00-11:00 AM
1:00-3:00 PM
6:00-8:00 PM
Sun: 10:00-12:00 PM
2:00-4:00 PM
Additional Information
- Lodging at facility
- Meals: 3 meals provided Sat, Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday. Concession stand available between sessions.
- Bring towels and toiletries.
WWC website: http://www.warriorwrestlingclub.com
POC: Coach Shad Rissler, shadrissler@gmail.com, (845) 978-4924
August 03, 2017
Pre-Season Workouts
Auburn Takedown will start fall workouts for 7th-12th grade wrestlers on Monday, August 28th at AJHS (old gym) on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4-5:30 PM. Workouts are not mandatory but highly recommended.
Dates: Starts August 28th
Location: AHS Old Gym
Time: 4:00-5:30 PM
- First official JH practice will be on October 23rd.
- First official Varsity practice will be on October 30th.
AHS Football Game Volunteer Positions
These volunteer positions will generate funds to be used to offset various costs throughout the upcoming season. Click on the logo at right or here to volunteer!
Main gate and Visitor gate volunteers must be 18 or older to handle money associated with selling game tickets. Those working the Visitor gate are asked to report to the main gate prior to the beginning of their shift to pick up a money box from Teresa Hildreth. Volunteers working the Handicap gate will only take tickets and not be selling them.
All games are scheduled to start at 7:00 PM. As you will arrive well before game time, plenty of parking will be available in the field next to the stadium.
If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Stewart at dwstewart@auburnschools.org or (334) 559-2759.
AU Parking Fundraiser, Sep 2nd
Auburn Wrestling! We need volunteers to be parking lot attendants on Sep 2nd during Auburn University's first home game against Georgia Southern! We will be using 2 locations, one at Auburn Bank at 132 N. Gay St, and the other at Wells Fargo Bank at 307 N. Gay St. Click on the football logo or click here to signup!
Volunteers must be 18 or older to handle money. We recommend you bring a hat, sunscreen, and water to stay hydrated. You might also bring chairs and/or a pop-up tent if it's especially sunny.
If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Stewart at dwstewart@auburnschools.org or (334) 559-2759.
Chipotle Fundraiser, Sep 5th
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on September 5th, Chipotle (Auburn) is donating 50% of the receipts to the booster club. To receive this donation, you must tell them that you are there for the fundraiser, or bring in a copy of the flyer below, in order to receive a mark on your receipt which confirms your registration for the event. Go get some Mexican Grill and support the wrestling team!
Joe’s Deli Fundraiser, July 11th!
Our First Restaurant Night will be Tuesday July 11th at Joe’s Deli by the Auburn Kroger. Joe’s will put a jar out to collect receipts for the wrestling program from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Please post this on your social media sites and tell your friends and family!
June 20, 2017
Optional Workouts
Dates: 6/27, 6/29, 7/6, 7/11, 7/13, 7/25, 7/27
Location: AHS Old Gym
Time: 5:00-6:30 PM
Optional summer weight training (most) Tuesdays and Thursdays for (entering) 7th-12th grade wrestlers. See specific dates above. Workouts will be held at the AHS Wrestling (old) Gym.
- Workouts are not mandatory but highly suggested.
June 9, 2017
Summer Workouts
Dates: June 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 22
Location: AHS Old Gym
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM (Updated)
Auburn Takedown will start summer workout sessions for (entering) 7th-12th grade wrestlers on Monday, June 12th. Workouts will be held at the AHS Wrestling (old) Gym Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:00-7:00 PM for the next 2 weeks through June 22nd. We may go to Hoover 23 and 24 for matches if we have enough.
- Workouts will include weight training and wrestling.
- Workouts are not mandatory but highly suggested.
May 02, 2017
AHS/AJHS Wrestling Booster Meeting
Date: Monday, May 8th
Location: AJHS Auditorium
Time: 6:15 PM
It is time to wrap up the school year! The booster club would like to call a mandatory meeting for all parents of wrestlers (not just Varsity!). We will report on our financial standing at the end of the year, elect officers and committee members for next year and get a jump on our planning and fundraising.
Please take this opportunity to get involved. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate; we need you and new ideas!
See you then!
Kathy Friedenreich
April 12, 2017
Athletic Physicals - April 26th @ AHS
Athletic physicals, administered by the staff of the Orthopaedic Clinic, will be offered to Auburn City Schools’ students that are currently enrolled in grades 6-12 on Wednesday, April 26th from 3:30-5:00 PM at the Auburn High School New Gym. The physical form can be downloaded below.
The front page of the physical form must be filled out completely and signed by a parent and the student before the student can be seen by Orthopaedic Clinic’s staff. Buses will be provided to help transport students after school from Drake Middle School and Auburn Junior High School to Auburn High School. The cost of the physical is $15 and checks can be made to Auburn City Schools Athletics. If you have any questions, please call the Athletic Office at 887-4969.
February 26, 2017
Post-Season Training
Stay in shape during the post-season! Here are some training opportunities.
- Mon/Wed: Kagefit, 6:15-7:45 PM, youth/JH/HS.
- Tue/Thur: Central Freshman Academy, 4:00-5:30 PM (CST)
Starts March 7th for 6th-12th graders, no cost.
- Sun: Warrior Wrestling Facility, Calera, AL. 2:00-4:00 PM
Requires AAU card, approximately $20.
Locations
Kagefit: 3613 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
Central Freshman Academy: 2800 Dobbs Dr, Phenix City, AL 36870
Warrior Wrestling Facility: 2469 Highway 31, Calera, AL 35040
Summer Wrestling Camps
Parents, here is a list of upcoming summer camps. Please click on the appropriate links for further information.
Auburn Wrestling Camp
Registration Form
Dates: 6/5-6/8
Location: Auburn High School, Old Gym
Age Groups: 1st-6th Grade, $125*
7th-12th Grade, $150*
*ACS students receive a discount. Contact us for more information.
Camp limited to 40 spots/age group!
KageFit Camps
Brochure
Location: Opelika, AL
Intro to Wrestling Camp - $50. Date: 5/20. All Ages.
Tilts, Switches, & Defense - $60. Date: 6/17. Ages 7 & Up.
Martial Arts Camp: Fitness - $120. Dates: 6/12-6/16. Ages 6 & Up
Defensive Wrestling - $120. Dates: 6/19-6/23. Ages 7 & Up
Advanced Wrestling Camp - $120. Dates: 7/17-7/21. All Ages.
Ironclad Wrestling Camp
Flyer
Dates: May 30-31
Location: Opelika Middle School Gym, 1206 Denson Drive, Opelika, AL
Times: 9-11, 2-4, 6-8
Styles: Folkstyle, Freestyle, Greco/Roman
Cost: $100
Equipment: Campers need wrestling shoes, t-shirts, shorts, and socks
JRobinson Wrestling Camps
https://jrobinsoncamps.com/index.php
Location: Atlanta, GA (closest)
5-Day Technique Camp - $489 (resident). Dates: 6/18-6/22. Ages 8-18
5-Day Competition Camp - $489 (resident). Dates: 6/23-6/27. Grades 7-12
* Combination Camp - $900 (resident). Dates 6/18-6/27. Grades 7-12
Purler Wrestling
http://www.purlerwrestling.com/
Locations: Troy, Missouri
Ages: Not listed
Takedown Machine: $465+process fee. Dates: 6/18-6/22
Takedown Machine ‘Hammer Camp’: $795+process fee. Dates: 07/06-07/13
Granby School of Wrestling
http://www.granbyschool.com/
Dates 6/26-6/28
Location: Savannah, GA (closest)
Ages: All
Georgia Commuter Camp: $240.
Chattanooga Wrestling Camps
http://chattanoogastrong.com/
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Ages: 13-18
Team Camp: $375 (resident). Dates 6/11-6/14, 6/15-6/18
Intensive Camp: $675 (resident). Dates 6/11-6/17
Appalachian State Wrestling Camps
http://conferences-camps.appstate.edu/youth-camps?page=1
Location: Boone, NC
HS Division: Dates 6/27-6/30 ($355 resident)
HS & JH/MS Division: Dates 7/10-7/14, 7/15-7/18 ($405 resident)
Intensive Camp: $750 (resident). Dates 7/10-7/18. Grades 9-12.
Northwestern Wrestling Camps
https://nuwrestlingcamps.com/index.php
Location: Evanston, IL
Ages: All
Intensive Camp - $615. Dates: 7/10-7/14
Individual Camp - $475. Dates: 7/10/-7/13
Penn State’s Cael Sanderson Summer Camp
http://www.journeymenwrestling.com/wrestling-camps-clinics/psu-camp/5
Location: Carrollton, GA
Dates: 6/17-6/20
Ages: 5th-12th Grade
Georgia Training Camp: $475 (resident), $375 (commuter)
Oklahoma State’s John Smith Summer Camp
http://www.journeymenwrestling.com/wrestling-camps-clinics/osu-camp/4
Location: Niskayuna, NY
Dates: 6/26-6/28
Ages: 5th-12th Grade
OSU-NY Summer Camp: $300 (commuter or resident)
Ohio State Wrestling Camps
http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/camps/m-wrestl-camp.html
Location: Columbus, OH
Takedown Competition: $400 (resident). Dates 6/25-6/28. Grades 7-12
Mat Wrestling: $400 (resident). Dates 6/25-6/28. Grades 7-12.
Youth Commuter 3-Day: $200 (commuter). Dates 6/26-6/28. Grades K-6.
Intensive Camp: $465 (resident). Dates 06/28-07/01. Grades 7-12
Technique Camp: $400 (resident). Dates 06/28-06/30. Grades 7-12
Edinburg World Class Wrestling Camps
http://baumgartnerflynnwrestlingcamps.com/
Location: Edinboro, PA
Ages: 8+
Technique Camps: $370. Dates: 6/25-6/28, 7/5-7/8, 7/09-7/12
Takedown and Turn: $290. Dates: 6/25-6/27, 7/6-7/8, 7/09-7/11
Michigan Wrestling Camps
http://www.michiganwrestlingcamps.org/
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Technique Camp: $440. Dates 6/25-6/28. Grades 7-12
Advanced Training: $440. Dates 6/25-6/28. Grades 8-12
Heavyweight Camp: $440. Dates 6/25-6/28. Grades 7-12
Lil’ Wolverine Commuter: $185. Dates 7/10-7/12. Ages 7-11.
Takedown Extreme Commuter: $245. Dates 7/17-7/19. Grades 5-12.
Iowa Wrestling Camps
http://www.iowawrestlingcamps.com/
Location: Iowa City, IA
Technique/Competition: $590 (resident). Dates 6/25-6/30. Ages 10-18
Technique: $325 (resident). Dates 6/25-6/27. Ages 10-18
Competition: $325 (resident). Dates 6/27-6/30. Ages 10-18
Elite Camp: $2000 (must sign up with partner). Dates 7/09-7/13. All Ages.
* Limited to 20 wrestlers.
Training Camp: $695 (resident). Dates 7/9-7/15. Ages 10-18.
Missouri Tiger Style Wrestling Camps
http://www.tigerstylewrestling.com/index.asp
Satellite Camp, St. Louis Area (Manchester, MO): $125, 6/5-6/7.Ages 6-19.
Satellite Camp, SW Missouri (Carthage, MO): $125. 6/7-6/9. Ages 6-19.
Satellite Camp, SE Missouri (New Madrid, MO): $125. 6/7-6/9. Ages 6-19.
Elite Combo Camp (Columbia, MO): $895, 6/22-6/30. All Ages.
Tiger Style Team Camp (Columbia, MO): $350, 6/22-6/25. All Ages.
Tiger Style 30 Camp (Columbia, MO): $470. Dates 6/26-6/30. All Ages.