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Welcome to the 2022-2023 NLYAA Wrestling season!

NLYAA Wrestling teaches children K through Sixth Grade the sport of wrestling,
with a focus on the fundamentals, sportsmanship, fun, and teamwork of wrestling.
We are dedicated to providing a positive wrestling experience for
the youth in the Northern Lehigh School District.
 

    

Contact Information:

  • Director – Kala Farber  cell -484-735-3403   email - [email protected]
  • Head Coach- Robbie Marlatt  - 484-547-7011
  • Valley Elementary Wrestling League (VEWL) - www.vewl.org

     

An  email  will be sent out, following registration, with  information about  the mandatory parent meeting in the near future.

 

The following volunteer positions are needed!

  • Team Moms/Dads
  • Score Keeper
  • Clock Moms/Dads- help keep time and points during meets (you will be taught how to do this if you do not already know how)
  • Exhibition Coach


Sign Up Fees & Registration Information:

  • Wrestling Sports Fee is $40 per player.   NLYAA lifetime memberships are no longer offered but existing memberships will be credited.
  • A discount will be offered to families who register 2 or more children for the 2022-2023 wrestling season.
  • All wrestlers must be registered in order to participate


Refunds:

  • The Sports fee and NLYAA fee for current season can be refunded if requested by the end of the first week of practice.  Refunds will not be provided after the first week. 
  • Mandatory Buyout Fees cannot be refunded.


Fundraising Opportunities:

  • Spirit Wear


Parental Responsibilities:

  • For each child in the program, one parent or adult family member must volunteer.  An exact amount of hours will be determined once registration is closed. 
  • A signup sheet will be available for parents/guardians to sign up for events and meets.
  • If you are unable to make the event in which you signed up for it is your responsibility to find another parent/guardian to cover your shift.
  • If you fail to show up for your parental duties your child will not be able to wrestle until your parental requirements are fulfilled.
  • Attend all parent meetings.  These meetings will keep you in the loop for upcoming meets, tournaments, practices, etc.

     
 Equipment:

  • Singlets will be provided and must be returned at the end of the season
  • Head gear must be provided by the parent
  • Wrestling shoes must be provided by parents
  • A mouth piece is optional UNLESS your child wears braces, then it is required
  • We have a large number of used shoes and some head gear. You are welcome to borrow but must be returned to the program.

 

Practice:

  • Practice will be held in the High School Wrestling room
  • Always send a water bottle with your wrestler
  • Wrestling shoes may only be worn in the school, this will keep our mat clean and new.  Do not allow your wrestler to walk outside in his/her wrestling shoes.  Also, always have street shoes/sandals available for your wrestler to change into after practice.
  • Wrestlers will be broken into two groups.  Group #1 (exhibition wrestlers) and Group #2 (JV and Varsity wrestlers).
  • All parents must sign their child in and out at the wrestling room
  • There will be times that we will be holding wrestling practice at the same time the high school is playing a basketball game so please be aware of this.  

 

                                   ***Please remember we are guests at the high school.  We can be asked to leave!!!***


Season Schedule

A final practice schedule will be handed out at the mandatory parent meeting, 
Meet time, locations, and directions will be provided once we have been made aware by the league.

Wrestling Tournaments

There will be optional wrestling tournaments available for your child to participate in throughout the year. Information can be found through visiting https://www.vewl.org/ and clicking on Tournament Listings.  Some tournament information may be posted to the Facebook page.

 

Thank you for your dedication to making these youth programs a success.

 

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