wvmat.com

Hello,

My name is Josh Humphreys with Team Mahindra Wrestling.

Got word that the WVSSAC is requiring all student-athletes to obtain permission from the WVSSAC in order to practice at or compete for another team (club) during season.

We have kids coming from around the state to practice at our club and I want to make sure that they are eligible for competition this season, so if your athlete wants to practice at Team Mahindra (or any club for that matter), please email David Price at David.price@wvssac.org for approval.

If you have any concerns or inquiries please reach out to me at joshhumphreys09@gmail.com

Thanks for the heads up!!!

What is the purpose of this new rule?

If the student athlete attends school and attends the school team's wrestling practice, then it is nobody's business what they do on their free time.

Somebody please provide what this new rule is attempting to accomplish.

I am guessing this rule applies to high school athletes being able to compete in NCAA Open tournaments. I see no other reason for an athlete competing for another team. As far as needing permission to go practice, or to go workout, on an off day, this certainly seems like an overreach to me.

Jon Perkins wrote:I am guessing this rule applies to high school athletes being able to compete in NCAA Open tournaments. I see no other reason for an athlete competing for another team. As far as needing permission to go practice, or to go workout, on an off day, this certainly seems like an overreach to me.

I see no reason why a high school wrestler cannot enter a college open wrestling tournament. I believe I have seen where non-college high school graduates have entered these tournaments in the past.

When a 16 or 17 year old like Bo Basset enters and defeats college All Americans, it is good for the sport all the way down to youth.