Trojan Wrestling Club is a non-profit seasonal wrestling club located in Catawba, NC. We are a volunteer organization with a mission of improving Mill Creek Middle and Bandys High School wrestling programs through youth wrestling.
Communications about events are done through Band (there is a link in the footer).
We host several tournaments during the season and also partner with other local clubs for scrimmages, clinics and joint practice sessions. If your club is interested in partnering with us, please reach out to john.hatley@trojanwrestlingclub.com and he will help get the ball rolling.
Our Locations
We practice at the TWC Wrestling Room and at the Bandys High School Wrestling Room.
TWC Address is 6397 Hudson Chapel Road, Catawba NC
Codes of Conduct
WRESTLERS CODE OF CONDUCT:
1. No wrestler is to physically or verbally abuse any coach or fellow wrestler.
2. Wrestlers must listen to and follow the directions of all coaches. Wrestlers will be expected to work hard at practice or will be asked to sit. Wrestlers are not to be disruptive during practice or competitions.
3. At all times, wrestlers must conduct themselves in a mature and respectful manner.
a. No unsportsmanlike yelling or cheering if a wrestler is hurt.
b. Win or lose, wrestlers MUST shake hands and congratulate their opponent.
c. No vulgar or obscene gestures of any kind should ever be made by a wrestler.
4. No wrestler is to use abusive and/or profane language before anyone connected with a TWC function (practices, tournaments, meetings, etc.).
5. Wrestlers should make every effort to attend all scheduled practices.
6. All wrestlers are to treat all school property and equipment with respect
7. TWC Wrestling Room and Bandys high school practice facility and any school where competitions are held are to be respected.
PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT:
1. No parent or fan is to physically or verbally abuse another parent, fan, coach, wrestler or referee. If a parent has a problem, concern or issue with a fan, wrestler or another parent, the only proper venue for discussion is with Coach Adams in private at an appropriate time.
2. All parents are to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner:
a. No unsportsmanlike yelling, such as: booing, teasing, or cheering if a wrestler is hurt or losing. No instructions to take specific advantage of any injury incurred by an opponent while wrestling.
b. No unsportsmanlike gestures of any kind will be allowed.
3. Except in an emergency, no parent is to interfere with practices, meets or coaching at any time. Parents are to wait until before or after practices to interact with their child or talk with the coaches unless a coach requests a conversation. Coaches will be glad to talk to parents in private about any issue or problem before or after practices or meets, as their schedule allows.
4. Please see that your child is picked up at the designated time after practice. The coaches will try to finish practice as close to the designated time as possible.
5. Please remember that this program is for our student/athletes, but in no way is it to be used as an excuse for unfinished homework or other responsibilities. Explain this to your child so he/she can plan his/her time wisely.
6. Parents are NOT permitted to coach their child (on the edge of the mat) at any official practice or competition of TWC unless you have approval from a TWC Coach and have coach’s credentials. Parents should remain in designated spectator locations during official practices, meets and tournaments.
COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT:
1. I will always keep wrestling a positive and fun experience for my team.
2. I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support of all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice or other wrestling events.
3. I will place the emotional and physical well-being and safety of my team above all other considerations.
4. I will read and seek to be informed about the rules of the sport I coach.
5. I will always speak to game officials with respect at all times, on and off the field.
6. I will be respectful in victory and defeat
7. I will keep an open line of communication between myself and other coaches, parents, and school administrators.
8. I will set a high level of commitment that I will encourage my team to follow.
9. I will be on the mats at all times during practice. Discussions with parents or spectators will be held before or after practice unless absolutely necessary.
10. I will refrain from using profanity at any games, practices or any other wrestling events.
11. I will remember that the game is for the student/athlete, not for adults.
Parents, Coaches, as well as their athletes, will be held responsible for compliance with their Code of Conduct. Violation of the code of conduct will result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the team.