Varsity Wrestling…
Dear Blue Devil Wrestling Parent(s),
The season is quickly approaching and I wanted to share some upcoming events and very important reminders with each of you. Please take the time to read and share any pertinent information with your wrestler.
Weight Certifications
A reminder that prior to the wrestling season the PIAA requires each wrestler (grades 7-12) to have their minimum wrestling weight certified by our athletic training staff to determine their safest, lowest weight at which they could compete. This does not mean your child will be asked to, or required to, wrestle at this weight, but is a safeguard to prevent them from even attempting an unsafe weight. Initial weight certifications will be held this Friday, October 30th at the Stadium Field House (training room) from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
We will offer a make-up session on Monday, November 2 (same location) from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Also, a reminder that they will be required to pass a hydration test prior to having their weight certified. This is to insure that an athlete is properly hydrated when the assessment is given. Please ask them to drink plenty of fluid when they wake up. If they do not pass the hydration test then they are required to wait at least 24 hours before they are allowed to attempt the assessment. More information will be covered at our upcoming Pre-season Parent meeting about the purpose and the process of weight certification.
Pre-season Paintball Challenge
Coach Allemang is trying to get a crew of wrestlers together to go paintballing on Saturday, October 31 (Halloween Scary Paintball Challenge). We need a minimum of 20 people in order to play at Urban Assault this weekend. The boosters have agreed to defer the cost $15/ kid. The cost is $30 and includes 4 hours of fun and team builiding! Please encourage your son to let Coach Allemang know tomorrow morning. Again, we need a mimimum of 20 and have abut 10 kids committed so far. Parents are welcome to play! Also, if you are willing to drive some kids please contact Coach Allemang at MAllemang@mtlsd.net. I am also attaching the required waiver form. Please sign and have them return it to Coach Allemang. http://www.urbanassaultpb.com/ [See attached flyer for more info] [See attached waiver form]
Pre-season High School Parent Meeting
Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Pre-season Parent Meeting on Thursday, November 5. The meeting will be held at 7:00 PM in Room 413 at the high school. I ask that at least one parent be in attendance at the meeting. You will soon entrust your wrestler to us for the next few months and it is mutually benefitial if you are aware of our expectations. You will also have an opportunity to hear from the coaches about the upcoming season and also from our Parent Reps about how each of you can be involved! You will also have an opportunity to meet all the coaches (Coach Lewis, Coach Allemang, Coach Hnath, Coach Breese, and Coach Villa). We have some great additions to our staff this year and I personally invite you to come meet them.
Pre-season Tournament Opportunity
We are encouraging all our wrestlers to consider competing in the Cliff Keen Pennsylvania National Kickoff Classic (pre-season tournament) on Sunday, November 15th. They will accept pre-registration only and it must be completed online at http://www.panatkickoff.com/Registration.aspx. This is a great opportunity for our kids to get on the mat and gear up for the season. For more information please visit http://www.panatkickoff.com/Default.aspx. Any questions, please contact either Coach Lewis (BLewis@mtlsd.net) or Coach Breese (jeffbreese@gmail.com).
Physicals & Forms Needed for Participation
All wrestlers are required to complete and submit the school district forms needed for particpation NO LATER than Thursday, November 19. Please note that no one will be permitted to participate without a completed physical and the required forms. For more information please visit our website at http://www.mtlsd.org/district/athletics/wrestling/formsneeded.asp. Parents please make sure that any wrestler who still needs to have a physical do so before Thursday, November 19. If you have difficulty getting an appointment with your family physician please consider taking them to Medi-help or a similar health care provider.
First Practice
Our first practice will be held on Friday, November 20 (yes – friday). This is the first official day of winter sports in the WPIAL.
Support your Blue Devils
If you haven’t checked out some of the awesome Blue Devil Wrestling Merchandise please visit http://www.mtlsd.org/district/athletics/wrestling/clothingandmerchandise.asp. Support your wrestler and his teammates by sporting some great looking gear. We also encourage everyone to consider purchasing a wrestling flag to display outside of your house. Let everyone know how proud you are of your son and the Blue Devil Wrestling Program!
Southwestern Pennsylvania Wrestling Recap Books Available
For more information please visit http://swpastats.com/Wrestling_book.htm
Thank you 
Thank you’s go out to Michelle Patrick and Chris Kemerer. Michelle did a great job preparing and putting together our annual fall picnic. Chris is our new webmaster and has also done a great job getting things updated and trying to provide each of you with as much blue devil wrestling info as possible. Please bookmark and visit our website often!
Be Excited
The Blue Devil Wrestling Coaches are looking forward to this season. We are excited to work with your son and to build on the rich tradition of wrestling here in Mt. Lebanon. We want you to be excited too… there are plenty of ways you can help out with the program. Contact one of our Blue Devil Reps for more info on how you can be involved. See our Parent’s page for more information http://www.mtlsd.org/district/athletics/wrestling/parentinformation.asp. Blue Devil Wrestling needs you!
Yours in wrestling,
Coach Lewis