CRWA FAQ’s

"I am new to wrestling.  What do I need to know?"

• CRWA (Council Rock Wrestling Association) consists of approximately 175 athletes from K-8th grade.  There are at least 2 practices per week, with matches and/or tournaments on the weekends.
• Our season begins in mid-November and runs thru early March
• Unless otherwise noted, a wrestling match consists of (3) 1-minute periods where athletes will wrestle to win by score (15) or by pin.  Once a wrestler pins their opponent or outscores the opponent 15-0, the match is over, regardless of which period.
• The sport of wrestling focuses on hard work, discipline, determination and focus.  This is what the coaches will emphasize at practice.  
• Your athlete will come home from practice very tired the first few weeks of the season.
• Due to close contact with other athletes, personal hygiene is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT.  Your athlete needs to shower after each practice and/or event.
  • If your athlete is ill, DO NOT come to practice/match, DO send an email.
  • If your athlete has ANY skin irritations, DO NOT come to practice/match, DO send an email.
  • A doctor's note is REQUIRED before they can rejoin the team.
    

"What equipment/uniform should my wrestler have?"

• REQUIRED: Every wrestler needs wrestling shoes, headgear, pant/shorts and a shirt (not supplied by CRWA). The wrestling shoes are to be worn for all practices, matches, and tournaments. Street shoes are NOT permitted to be worn in the wrestling room by anyone.
• SINGLET: CRWA will supply all 1st year wrestlers with a singlet. If you are NOT registered for our 1st year program, you will have the opportunity to  buy a singlet from our Singlet Store when the season begins in November.

"Who is my coach?"

• Your child may have consistent coaches at practice times, but you may not see those coaches at matches or tournaments. 
• When at a match/tournament, ANY CRWA coach may coach your child during his/her match.  If it is time for your child to wrestle and a coach is not present, please seek out a coach. 
• Please take note during the pre-match group warm-up who some of those coaches are, so that you can recognize them in the event you’re searching for a coach.
• Should you have any questions, please email [email protected] and we do our absolute best to respond within within 24hours.

"What’s the difference between an ICWL Match and a Tournament?"

ICWL Matches (Inter-County Wrestling League)  is comprised of schools across Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Chester and Delaware counties.

• Matches are setup by the ICWL, and generally involve CRWA wrestling athletes from other teams, with 2+ matches per athlete per event. 
• ICWL Matches take place on Saturdays during the season (Dec - Feb).  CRWA usually hosts 1-2 "home" matches at Council Rock North or Council Rock South High Schools.
• RSVPs will be sent out via our Stack Team App at the beginning of each week. A YES or NO response is needs to be received by Wednesday afternoon at 2pm. Late responses may result in your wrestler not being able to participate in that week's ICWL match.
• Matches for wrestlers are based on age, weight, and years of experience. The coaches have a meeting the Thursday night prior to an ICWL match to coordinate matchups with opponent clubs. 
• A wrestler is NOT eliminated after losses at an ICWL Match – no matter what his/her record is for the day, all of the matches the wrestler is given at the start, will take place.   

Tournaments

• Matches that a wrestler signs up for individually and independent of CRWA.  They are listed on the CRWA website at www.councilrockwrestling.com under Tournament Opportunities. 
• Wrestlers are free to choose as many or as few (or even none) tournaments as they’d like. 
•  There is usually a fee to register for a tournament (listed on the registration pages of each tournament) EXCEPT the “Indian Open” which is hosted by CRWA. We cover the registration for all CRWA wrestlers. 
• In a tournament, a wrestler IS eliminated based on his/her win/lose record (i.e. double elimination), unless the tournament format is round-robin.  Round-robin formats consist of a bracket of 3 or more wrestlers, and your athlete will face each wrestler in their bracket.  
• Winners may receive trophies or medals, dependent on the tournament. 
• Coaches may or may not be present at a tournament; ask the coaches at practice for more info.
  

"What happens when I show up at an ICWL match?"

• As soon as you arrive at the venue, look for the CRWA players and coaches/volunteers. 
• Together, all of the CRWA wrestlers will practice/warm-up.  During this time, the coaches will write each wrestler’s match numbers on his/her hand. 
• IT IS UP TO THE WRESTLERS/PARENTS TO BE AT THE MAT FOR THEIR MATCH (a coach will NOT notify each wrestler individually for matches.) 
  
• Make sure your wrestler is at the mat a few matches before s/he is scheduled to wrestle, in the event that a prior match gets bumped or finishes quickly. 
• IF FOR SOME REASON YOU HAVE TO LEAVE BEFORE ALL OF YOUR MATCHES HAVE OCCURRED, PLEASE NOTIFY A CRWA COACH SO THAT THE OPPONENT IS NOT WAITING AROUND FOR YOU. 
• Once all of your matches have concluded, you are free to leave (of course you are always welcome to stay and cheer on your fellow CRWA friends).
• Match numbers are generally written in a 3-number format (i.e. 123). 
  
  • The first number is the mat number, and the following 2 numbers signify the number match you are on that particular mat.  Example:  Match 123 takes place on mat 1, and is match #23.
  • Generally, each mat/table displays the numbers of 3 matches at a time - the current match, followed by the next 2 matches.

"What happens when I show up for a tournament (for which I previously registered)?"

• Upon arrival to the venue, look for the brackets posted for your division (Bantam, Midget, Junior, etc.) and weight class. Tournament brackets may also be posted on Flo Arena or Track Wrestling.

"What division should I register my athlete for tournaments?"

• DO NOT register your wrestler simply based on the room in which they practice (i.e., novice, intermediate, advanced); instead, speak with a coach prior to registering or send an email to [email protected]

***ALL questions may be directed to [email protected]***