What happens at a Youth Wrestling Meet (Scrimmage)?
Each wrestler will have at least one match per scrimmage, depending on how many opponents are in his division and weight class. At the start of the scrimmage, each wrestler will be given bout numbers, we will write the numbers on their hand to help them remember (Parents may also want to write these numbers down). Please help your son listen for his bout numbers, the gym will get very loud and it becomes difficult to hear announcements. When your sons bout number is announced, he should promptly report to the head table. He and his opponent will be given their mat number and a bout slip which should promptly be carried by either wrestler to the appropriate mat number and handed to the people working the mat table. The wrestler should now have a coach or begin looking for a coach. Remember that the coaches are helping everyone and may not be able to come to your mat immediately. There will be other matches taking place on your mat before your match. You can determine how many by asking
