Welcome to the Roosevelt High School Wrestling team website.                    Updated 5/29/09

2008-09 Past Events

Heavyweight Clinic Fri & Sat June 26-27th 2009 

 Attention high school 215 and 285 pounders heavyweights.  With all of the camps that go on throughout the summer, this clinic fits in between some camps and before our National Team has its final camp before going to Fargo for Nationals.  The clinic has turned into a two day mini camp and we will be doing some technique and some live wrestling in the 5 sessions that are scheduled and we’ll be sleeping overnight in our wrestling room.  We are centrally located here in Moses Lake and so it’s a perfect location to allow everyone the opportunity to get to this specialty clinic. More...

Jim Nielsen
509-750-5676

Washington Games July 11-12, 2009

Location:Fife High School 5616-20th st E 98445
Date 7/11-12/2009
Time: 7:00am-3:00pm

Folkstyle Wresting in Fife. This is a nice stress free event to enter. Let's do it.

Note, this event requires pre-registration on trackwrestling.com website.

Coach is looking into holding open mat for the week of 7/6 through 7/10 culminating in the Washington Games on the weekend, but it will need to be in the morning while the school is open.More...

Off Season Training

There are lots of ways to keep in shape during the off season. Freestyle Wrestling, Judo, Track, Weight Training, Lacrosse, Cross Country, Football are all great fun. Find something to do and keep in shape.

If you are new to wrestling, we look forward to seeing you in November. Wrestling is a tough sport, but it is great fun and everyone is welcome. The sooner you get involved, the better you will become.

Summer Open Weight Room. 

The Roosevelt weight room will be open during the summer from 9am until 11am Mon., Tue, Thu, and Fri.  All Roosevelt interscholastic athletes are welcome to use the facility for conditioning during this time. Wrestlers are strongly encouraged to work out during the summer.

Judo

If you are looking for a fun way to keep in shape during the off-season, the Seattle Judo Dojo is open year round. Practices are Monday and Thursday evenings.  The focus on Mondays is mat work and Thursdays is on throwing. The cost is $15 per month for high school students $20 for Adults. The Seattle Judo Dojo is  the oldest in the US and welcomes new students anytime.
More info atMore...

Summer Wrestling Camps 

Both new and returning wrestlers are encouraged to attend a wrestling camp this summer.
There are a number of summer wrestling camps in the area, Auburn, Skyline,Oregon StateandEllensburg , to name a few.
 The Washington Wrestling Report as a good list of camp information. More...
 

Camp of Champs Summer Wrestling

Bang recommends this camp in Ellensburg in July. The skill camp the week of July 5th has groups for all ages and experience levels. Individuals can also join team camp the week of July 11 and have a week of dual team matches.More...
Camp of Champs Brochure

Summer Wrestling Camp at Graham-Kapowsin

Graham-Kapowsin is hosting a commuter camp this summer conducted by the Iowa State University coaching staff. The camp clinicians will be Cael and Cody Sanderson, the Iowa State Coaching Staff, and four current NCAA All-Americans. As most of you know, Cael was the 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist, 4X NCAA Champion, 4X NCAA Tournament Outstanding Wrestler, 3X Hodge Trophy winner, and amassed a 159-0 NCAA record.

Camp information and registration can be done online at www.iowawrestlingcamps.com.

The camp is a five day technique camp on July 13-17 with two daily sessions.
GK Camp schedule
GK Camp application

Skyline Summer Wrestling Camp

Skyline Brochure

Spring Freestyle Practice 

Coach Max and a band of tough task masters lead the gang in learning nifty freestyle wresting techiques. Throws are the focus and practices are Tuesday & Thursday starting February 24th. Ages 8 and up are welcome. More...

Wrestling Pictures !

Thanks to April who has been working her magic with the camera and posted some great pics of the wrestlers! More...

If you have pictures that you would like to post, please contactwebmaster@rhssports.org

Winter Sports Night

The winter sports night is scheduled for Tuesday 3/10/09. You must attend to receive your letter!! Bring your gear!!!!!

We can do an ice cream social at 5:45 and then go into the gym to hear the speeches. After that we break out into individual sports.Frank has offered to coordinate the Pizza.

Who wants to coordinate the ice cream thing? Coach will supply the choc/van/straw ice cream. If each wrestler could supply a key topping then it will all work out. We must have whipped cream, sprinkles spoons, bowls, cherrys, chocolate syrup, etc, etc, etc.

Mat Classic Tournament - Friday & Saturday  2/20-21/2009

Location: Tacoma Dome
Date 2/20-21/2009
Time: Friday 10:00am-2:00pm and then again from 4:00pm-9:30pm
         Saturday 10:-1:00pm and then again from 3:00pm-9:30pm
The State Championship Tourmament.

Turn In Your Gear 

If you are done for the season, now is the time to turn in your wrestling gear.  Keep the t-shirt. Make sure to give the sweatshirt, shorts, singlet and headgear back to coach personally.

Practices are at 4:00pm during Mid-Winter Break.

This is the last week. Coach says we are going to have some fun.

Regional Tournament - Saturday  2/14/2009

Location: Beemer High 
Date 2/14/2009
Time: Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Come and root on the Roosevelt entrants in the 119 and 285 pound catagories. Top placers in the Regional Tournament gain entry to the State Mat Classic Tournament in Tacoma. More info at http://www.kingcowrestling.com/

Kingco Varsity Tournament - Friday & Saturday  2/6-7/2009

Location: Juanita High School Main Gym
Date 2/6-7/2009
Time: Friday 3:30pm - 11:00pm - All team members will get out of school at 12:15pm and catch the 12:30pm bus to Juanita.
         Saturday 7:00am - 7:00pm - We meet at 7:00am at Roosevelt and car pool to Juanita. We leave RHS at 7:15AM sharp.

Top 5 placers in the Kingco Tournament gain entry to the Region Tournament against the SPSL and the opportunity to compete for spots at the State Mat Classic Tournament in Tacoma.

   Updated info on the Kingco Tournament can be found at http://www.kingcowrestling.com/

Friday, February 6th
12:30 PM Scales open
1:30 PM Weigh in Juanita Mat Room
2:45 PM Doors open
3:30 PM Session I Bouts - 1-280 Prelim (Four Mats)

Saturday, February 7th
7:00 AM Scales open
8:00 AM Weigh in – Juanita Mat Room
9:00 AM Doors open
10:00 AM Session II - Bouts 281-364 Semi Finals / Consolation (Three Mats)
- Bouts 365-392 Consolation Finals (2 Mats)
5:30 PM Bouts 393-406 Championship Matches (1 Mat)

COMPLETE 2009 Kingco INFORMATION (PDF)

Here are the 2008 Kingco match results

Ballard - Garfield Double Dual - Thursday 1/29/2009

 Location: Roosevelt Main Gym - Directions
Date 1-29-09
Time: Weigh in 5:30pm
    Varsity 6:00pm - 9:00pm
    JV matchs will be scheduled before, between and after the varsity meets.
Tonight is Senior night and the last Dual meet of the season. Inner city rivals Ballard and Garfield wrestle with RHS for bragging rights to the unofficial Metro-Kingco title. This is the evening to bring the grandparents to the match and Round up the Rabid RoughRider 'Restling fans. Come to the match and cheer on the team!

WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS

Students interested in playing sports competitively in college at either the NCAA level or NAIA level are invited to attend a workshop focusing on eligibility requirements for intercollegiate athletics. The presenter is Sean Farrell, who played NCAA Division 2 soccer, and who is currently Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Rules Education at Seattle University. The workshop is scheduled for the first week of second semester, January 29th, during 6th period, at 1:30 p.m. in Room # 242. Students should check in with their 6th period teacher before going to the workshop. We will have a sign in sheet for attendance purposes. See Wendy Krakauer in the Counseling Office with questions

Kingco QualifyingTournament - Saturday 1/31/2009 

Location: Roosevelt Main Gym - Directions
Date 1-29-09
Time: Time: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Qualifying Tournament to gain entry to the Kingco Varsity tournament and the opportunity to compete for spots at the Regional and State Tournaments

Mountlake Terrace JV Tournament - Saturday 1/24/2009

Location: Mountlake Terrace High School - Directions
Date 1-24-09
Time: Leave Roosevelt: 7:30am
Weigh in: 8:00am
Wrestling starts at 10:00am
This tournament is recommended to all first and second year wrestlers as well as any other wrestler who wants mat time. Wrestlers wrestle scratch weight and are broken into groups of 4 based on ability each wrestler will get 3 matches.

Inglemoor Dual - Thursday 1/22/2009 

Location: Roosevelt Main Gym - Directions
Date: 1-22-09
Time: Weigh in 6:30pm
    JV 7:00pm
    Varsity 7:30pm - 9:00pm

RHS Triple Dual - Saturday 1/17/2009 - Cancelled

Location:This event has been cancelled.

No practice this Saturday. Eat healthy food, get rested and study for final exams.

Bothell - LakeWashington Double Dual - Thursday 1/15/2009

Location: Roosevelt Main Gym - Directions
Date 1-15-09
Time: Weigh in 5:30pm
    Varsity 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Bellevue Dual - Monday 1/12/2009 - Results

Location: Bellevue High Main Gym - Directions
Date: 1-12-09
Time: Weigh in 5:30pm
    Varsity 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    JV 7:00pm -8:00pm
The Bellevue dual has been re-schedule to Monday 1/12.

Bang goes for the pinShorewood Tournament - Results

Location: Shorewood High Main Gym - Directions
Date 1-10-09
Time 7:00am - 4:00pm
The tournament will be held at ShoreWood High, 17300 Fremont Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133
Digital Sports has the incorrect location for this tournament.
Wrestlers should meet at Shorewood High before 7:00am.

Juanita Dual - Thursday 1/8/2009 - Results

Location: Juanita High Main Gym - Directions
Date 1-08-09
Time: Varsity 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Mercer Island Dual - Results

Location: Mercer Island High Main Gym - Directions
Date 1-07-09
Time 7:30pm - 9:00pm

 Eastside Catholic Tourney 12/27/08  EC Tournament - Results 

Location: Eastside Catholic Gym - Directions
Date 12-27-08
Time 7:00am - 8:00pm

The 2008 Brian Hill Memorial Tournament will be hosted by Eastside Catholic High School on Saturday December 27, 2008.  Please remember we have moved to our new campus in Sammamish. 

The format will be similar to past tournaments.  We will run a 3+ match guarantee with separate brackets for varsity and junior varsity.                                           

Weigh-ins will begin at 7:30 a.m., coaches meeting at 9:00am and the tournament will start at 10:00 am.  There will be a fantastic concession stand for food and drinks as well as a Coaches and Officials Hospitality room.

We will have 4 mats running this year so the tournament should run quick and efficient as we accommodate more participants.  We will award 3 team trophies as well as 2 outstanding wrestlers.  Medals will go to the top 3 placers in each weight class.

Participating schools will be:  Eastside Catholic, Lakeside,,Chief Sealth, Evergreen, West Seattle, Lake Washington JV, Kentridge V & JV, Garfield, Cedarcrest, Blanchet, Sammamish, Kennedy,Juanita,Franklin,O'Dea,Skyline JV, and Roosevelt.

 Winter Break Practice Schedule

Location: Roosevelt Gym
Date 12/20/08 - 1/03/09
Time 9:00am-11:00am

We will practice at 9AM all during the break except Christmas and New Year day.  It's refreshing to wake up and take a nice long walk to the practice room. Metro runs too. Some of us have chains on our vehicles. 

Canceled-Highline Freshman / J.V. Tournament

Due to the weather conditions and forecast for more snow the Highline Freshman / J.V. Tournament that was scheduled for Tuesday 12/23/08 has been canceled.
Steve Peterson
H.H.S. Wrestling

Bellevue Christian Dual - Tuesday 12/16/08 - Results

Location: Bellevue Christian Main Gym - Directions
Date 12-16-08
Time 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Franklin Pierce High Junior Varsity Tournament 

Saturday, December 13th 2008  6:30am
There is a junior varsity tournament at Franklin Pierce High School down in Tacoma.  We'll need to leave Roosevelt by 6:30 AM and the tournament should be done around 3 or 4.  Everyone who wrestles will get three matches.  This tournament is Recommended to all first and second year wrestlers as well as any other wrestler who wants mat time.

Woodinville Dual - Wednesday 12/10/08 - Results

Location: Woodinville High School Main Gym - Directions
Date 12-10-08
Time 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Sealth Tournament - Saturday 12/06/08 - Results

Location: Boren Middle School 5950 Delridge Wy SW, 98106  - Directions
Date: 12-06-08
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm

The Chief Sealth Wrestling Tournament is this Saturday 12/6. A bus will leave Roosevelt at 7:30 AM. sharp.If your late you need to be prepared to drive to Delridge Wy. If you want to drive to weigh in, you need to meet us at Roosevelt to coordinate.

I will announce the varsity and JV line ups for the tournament on Friday at practice. Varsity wrestlers are guaranteed a spot in the tournament. JV's are not. Some JV's will get into the 16 team tourny to fill in vacancys left by other teams. Some weight classes will be full of varsity wrestlers and will not have room for any JV's. We will not know who gets in until weigh ins are finished. JV wrestlers travel to the tournament at their own risk.

There will not be a bus to bring the kids back to Roosevelt. Usually kids catch a ride back to the Roosevelt area with other families if there parents are unavailable. No one will be left behind!

The address for the tourny is Boren Middle School 5950 Delridge Wy SW, 98106.

It's easy to find. Get on Delridge and keep looking to your left side. It will be the school with all the out of town school buses parked in it.

Wrestling starts at 10AM, which means that it will probably start at 11 AM. Dress and prepare the same way that you would if you were going to be at the airport all day and all night. Good food with protein. Avoid the junk. Water, water, water.

The Sealth Tourny will go until at least 8PM.

If your wrestler is in the tourny they are guaranteed 2 matches, which will keep them in contention until at least noon. After that it's a crap shoot, if you keep winning you advance farther along until the medal rounds. Then you are sure to be there until at least 6PM. You are either picking up your wrestler at Delridge or letting him catch a ride home with someone else later in the day. Even better, come watch your child compete.

There is a one pound allowance for the Sealth Tourny. 103 is now 104. 145 is now 146. Etc. 

JM

RHS Takedown Jamboree 

Saturday November 29th 2008  10:00am

Roosevelt hosted an early season Takedown Tournament in the main gym. In a Takedown Tournament, points are only given for take downs so wrestlers get a great chance to practice this critical skill. 9 teams from around the region, were in attendance.
The bake sale was a huge success. The Jamboree ran like a swiss clock. The table were flawless. The hospitality area served our guests exceptionally. Injuries were addressed professionally. The clean up was quick and thorough.
Special thanks to Barbara Bender for all her hard work running the bake sale/concessions. Thanks to all the others who worked at the bake sale, too.
Big thanks to Jim Mathieu, Robert Amkraut, Bill Spurr, Charlie Spurr, Steve Jones and Atar Rahman for their tireless work at the tables.
A shout out to Aiden, Max, and Nolan for there volunteering with the towel tapping.
Kudos to Amanda, Ruby and the gymnastics girls for all there hard work with set up, and bracket management. They really saved the show.  Gratitude to the wrestlers from Ingraham, the wrestlers from Roosevelt, and anyone else who helped clean the gym in quick time so that the B ballers could get in the gym before midnight.
It was a lot of work, but we represented our school well. Nice job
Special thanks toFrank Leeds.
J.M.

Message from the Coach:

The wrestling season is well under way and there are a number of very important things that need to be taken care of.

1. Weight Assessments. 

Monday Nov.24 at 7PM at Blanchet High. All wrestlers are required to do a beginning of the year weight assessment the results of which is to be recorded on with the National wrestling coaches' association weight management program.

If you misses this assessment you will not be able to wrestle and will have to travel to a regional site and pay a fee for a future assessment. 

 2. Team parent meeting on Tuesday Nov. 25 at 5:30 at the wrestling room. 

We will explain the weight management program to new parents. We need to discuss upcoming events and involvement in such events. The meeting duration will be kept  under 30 minutes. A family rep needs to attend this meeting. 

3. Takedown Jamboree Volunteers Needed.

Each family should contributed baked goods to the bake sale and we need volunteers to run the table. We also need parents to help at the scoring tables to keep score and time.

4. Wrestlers Need to be Involved with the Team

Thursday is Thanksgiving, but the kids need to be at practice on Friday morning to help get mats upstairs.  This is very important. They also need to participate on Saturday as well.

Practices will be held over the Winter break and wrestlers are expected to be there.

Please don't over book your kids this wrestling season.

RHS Team Sports Schedules

View the District Digital Sports Calendar for detailed RHS sports and activity information. You can also add your email address to a sports team list to receive emails when games are changed or cancelled.

The District Sports Calendar is maintained by the KINGCO Athletic Directors. If you have questions about RHS sports information, please contact Mike Scott, RHS Athletic Director.

 

Wrestling Team Donations

The RHS Sports Boosters host an annual auction to raise money to assist in funding the RHS sport teams.

Here's how you can help:

 The money raised at the auction is critical to the program. 
Thank you all in advance for your support.