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Dear Parent,
I am thrilled to announce the start of the 2024-2025 wrestling season! On behalf of Team Tulsa Wrestling Club, I would like to officially invite you and your child to join us for what promises to be another exciting year. While our club remains unaffiliated with any specific school system, we are pleased to continue utilizing the Bishop Kelley High School wrestling room for our practices, which will begin in September. Wrestlers from all areas are welcome to participate. Click here for memberships and here for practice times. I am very excited about the upcoming season and firmly believe that Team Tulsa is entering its 9th season with even more momentum. Our program is well-established, and I am committed to working with your athletes to develop their wrestling skills while also helping them grow as young men and women. Our wrestling club is open to boys and girls of all experience levels. We offer monthly memberships for both individuals and families. The wrestling season typically begins after football, with the Folkstyle season starting in October and extending through February. Folkstyle competitions are held locally within the metro area at various schools and event centers. Click here for the team schedule. Team Tulsa is a year-round program, offering training beyond the traditional Folkstyle season. In addition to Folkstyle, we also train in the Olympic styles of Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. During the summer, we focus on off-season training that emphasizes these Olympic styles, providing our athletes with well-rounded development and opportunities to compete year-round. Over the years, Team Tulsa has achieved significant success in Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. We have crowned numerous State Champions in these styles and have seen our athletes earn All-American honors at national events like the USA Wrestling National Championships and the Fargo Nationals. Our dual teams have also placed highly in regional and national competitions. These accomplishments reflect our commitment to developing elite wrestlers who excel across all disciplines. Team Tulsa Wrestling Club fosters a culture that feels very much like an extended family. Wrestlers, parents, and coaches form lifelong bonds through shared experiences in this great sport. I have been involved with wrestling for over 30 years, from competing at the elementary, high school, and college levels, to now coaching the next generation of great wrestlers. I can honestly say that coaching young wrestlers has been the most rewarding experience of my career. The athletes are outstanding, and the parents are incredibly supportive, making this a truly special community for everyone involved. Lastly, the Club is more than just a name or a location. It’s the young wrestlers, their parents, and the passion we all share for this sport that makes our program great. While many of our coaches have children in the program, every wrestler is assured equal time, instruction, and treatment, free from any “politics.” As coaches, we are here for you, and our mission is to develop competitive wrestlers while instilling important values that will last a lifetime. I am incredibly excited for the upcoming season and confident that the club is on track for even greater achievements. Last season, we reclaimed several team titles at the Veterans Day Classic, Sperry Open, Battle of the Belt, and secured our 4th Elementary Dual State title. We also led the team standings at the 46th annual OKWA State Tournament for the third year in a row, taking 1st place in the 6U and 10U boys' divisions, as well as the 8U girls' division. Notably, TTWC secured 2 runner-up finishes in the 12U and 15U boys' divisions, along with a 3rd place finish in 8U, nearly sweeping the field across all 5 age divisions. Seventy-one of our athletes qualified for the State meet, some of whom had little to no prior wrestling experience before joining the team. The club added one more individual champion compared to last year, bringing our total to 14 state champions, along with 6 second-place finishes and two outstanding wrestlers. Over the past 9 seasons, TTWC has crowned 60 individual boys’ State Champions and 37 girls’ State Champions. Wrestling is undoubtedly the closest sport that mimics life, and it may be the toughest experience your young wrestler ever endures. Wrestling for Team Tulsa instills discipline, confidence, and a newfound respect for life as they continue their journey to adulthood. It would be my honor to have your child compete as a member of Team Tulsa, and I hope you will consider what our program has to offer. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or contact me on my cell phone at (918) 857-7371. Thank you for your attention, and I appreciate your consideration. Let’s Go! Coach Kyle McGill
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Greetings Wrestling Patrons,
Welcome to the Olympic styles season. Click here for new PRACTICE SCHEDULE Those new to the program or just wanting to try it out, fill out a waiver and submit it in person or email to [email protected] prior to practice. We have plenty of loaner shoes if you do not have any of your own yet. Once you have decided you would like your child to participate, there is a one time registration fee of $25 per wrestler which includes a team t shirt. This needs to be paid asap and can be done online or by placing cash or check into the "red box" hanging on the wall in the lobby. Monthly membership subscriptions are $125/individual and $200/family. Memberships are due at the first of each month. There will be a 10% late charge applied for memberships 10 days late. GEAR We have limited shirts and singlets in stock. New gear orders are taken at the beginning of each new season. USA WRESTLING MEMBERSHIPS A full USA Wrestling memberships are required to participate in any Olympic Style event. ALL COACHES will need to have a current background check, current “SafeSport” certificate and USAW Leader Membership in order to coach at practice or at tournaments. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Greetings Wrestling Patrons,
Week 2- Preseason Yall are doing better at reading these but there is still room for improvement. Click here for PRACTICE SCHEDULE Also, everyone has done a great job at getting their PayPal subscriptions completed. That is a huge help!! If you haven't paid me... SHAME! 1. Everyone will need to fill out a new waiver for this season. You can fill one out at your next practice or download one from the website and email it to Ashley at [email protected] 2. We are implementing a one time registration fee of $25 per wrestler. The fee will go toward OKWA membership (insurance) and a new team t-shirt. This needs to be paid asap and can be done online or by placing cash or check into the "red box" hanging on the wall in the lobby. 3. PayPal monthly Subscriptions are 105/mo per individual and 180/family. Memberships are due at the first of the month. The additional $5 is to cover processing fees. Cash or check payments are still $100 and $175 respectively. 4. There will be a 10% late charge applied for memberships 10 days late. 5. Membership rates will increase in November to $125 per individual or $200 a family. There are two ways to avoid paying the increased membership rates. 1. By pre-paying for the folkstyle/freestyle season in full. OR 2. By Locking in the monthly subscription before the increase in November. The 105 button will expire October 2. Families need to be in “good standing” before they can register for the new season. If you have an outstanding balance (or think you do) please get with me ASAP. TEAM TULSA VETERANS DAY CLASSIC I am overwhelmed by the response to my leadership request... NOT! The tournament committee still needs help in the following areas: 1. Concession Stand recruit and coordinate concession staff, adhere to Muskogee HD code, determine items to be sold, coordinate pick and drop off of rental equipment. 2. Hospitality/ food donations recruit and Coordinate hospitality staff, solicit donations from restaurants and parents, 3. Admissions (door) recruit and Coordinate admissions staff, procure wristbands and change boxes, must be trustworthy, responsible and friendly. 4. Advertising/fundraising/sponsors Develop marketing strategy for event, find new and existing ad revenue avenues 5. Awards recruit and Coordinate award staff, procure awards for the tournament and hand them out 6. Security recruit and Coordinate security staff, check wrist bands, points of entry, and parking lot 7. EMT/male nurse Kori Drew said he's got this, maybe. 8. Score tables recruit and Coordinate staff for ALL scoring tables for all sessions, recruit more help and teach them how to keep score, we might have to solicit other teams to help./ 9. Setup (Friday evening) recruit and coordinate set up staff, tote and tape mats, run wires, carry stuff 10. Tear down (Sunday evening) The opposite of set up... still have to carry stuff tho. 11. Custodial Clean up spills, and vomit. Dump trash cans and maintain the restrooms. Please message me (918- 857-7371) if you are interested in helping. I am almost to the point where I start assigning duties. It's always been wise to enlist before the draft especially when you know your draft number is close (senior parents). GEAR Gear pre orders are coming soon. Deadline will be October 1st. USA WRESTLING MEMBERSHIPS USA Wrestling memberships can now be renewed. ALL COACHES will need to have a current background check ($30) and current “safesport” certificate in order to coach at practice or at tournaments. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Super 32 early entry Results Jaylyn Lazzerini 2-1 Kyah Leyba 1-3 Destiny Jones 2-2 Kristen Delarosa 2-2 Tiffany Brashears 0-4 Millie Azlin 3-1 with win over top ranked opponent. Team Oklahoma Blue placed 3rd This week begins a new wrestling season. Preseason is finally here and folkstyle competitions are right around the corner.
In the Bulletins I will write about practices, upcoming events, results, volunteer needs, fees/memberships and miscellaneous topics as the season progresses. I know these bulletins can be lengthy but please do your best to stay abreast of the current happenings within the Team Tulsa Organization. Do you know how many times I answer the same question after it has already been addressed in the bulletin or when the information is on the website? Don't be that guy. NEW PRACTICE SCHEDULE STARTING THIS WEEK. Couple quick highlights • No beginners class on Wednesday. 6-8 advanced only. • Addition a Tuesday/Thursday 4:25-5:25 beginners class. I want to thank everyone for securing their spot on the team by locking in their subscription or paying their fees in advance. If you haven’t already done so, please subscribe to the PayPal link on the website. If you prefer to make Redbox payments, please continue what is easiest for you. 1. Everyone will need to fill out a new waiver for this season. You can fill one out at your next practice or download one from the website and email it to Ashley at [email protected] 2. We are implementing a one time registration fee of $25 per wrestler. The fee will go toward OKWA membership (insurance) and a new team t-shirt. This needs to be paid asap and can be done online or "red box". 3. PayPal monthly Subscriptions are 105/mo per individual and 180/family. Memberships are due at the first of the month. The additional $5 is to cover processing fees. Cash or check payments are still $100 and $175 respectively. 4. There will be a 10% late charge applied for memberships 10 days late. 5. Membership rates will increase in November to $125 per individual or $200 a family. There are two ways to avoid paying the increased membership rates. 1. By pre-paying for the folkstyle/freestyle season in full. OR 2. By Locking in the monthly subscription before the increase in November. The 105 button will expire October 2. Families need to be in “good standing” before they can register for the new season. If you have an outstanding balance (or think you do) please get with me ASAP. TEAM TULSA VETERANS DAY CLASSIC I am overwhelmed by the response to my leadership request... The tournament committee still needs help in the following areas: 1. Concession Stand 2. Hospitality/ food donations 3. Admissions (door) 4. Advertising/fundraising/sponsors 5. Awards 6. Security 7. EMT/male nurse 8. Score tables 9. Setup (Friday evening) 10. Tear down (Sunday evening) 11. Custodial Please message me (918- 857-7371) if you are interested in helping. GEAR Gear pre orders are coming soon. Deadline will be October 1st. USA WRESTLING MEMBERSHIPS USA Wrestling memberships can now be renewed. ALL COACHES will need to have a current background check ($30) and current “safesport” certificate in order to coach at practice or at tournaments. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Super 32 early entry tournament is this weekend. We have 6 girls participating in the Central Cup Duals for team Oklahoma! Jaylyn Lazzerini, Kyah Leyba, Destiny Jones, Kristen Delarosa, Tiffany Brashears, Millie Azlin. Follow the link for the full schedule. Dear Parent,
I am pleased to announce the start of a new wrestling season, and on behalf of Team Tulsa Wrestling Club I would like to officially invite you and your child to participate. The club is not affiliated with any particular school system, public or private. Wrestlers from all areas are welcome to participate. Click here for memberships and here for practice times. I am very excited for the upcoming season, and I truly believe that the Team Tulsa program has a lot of momentum heading into its 7th season. Our program is well established, and I want to continue to work with and develop your athletes into competitive wrestlers while also helping them to become better young men and women in the process. The wrestling club is suited for boys and girls, experienced or otherwise. We have seasonal and year-round memberships for individuals and families. The "wrestling season", generally speaking, begins after football in late October early November and extends into February. Folkstyle competitions are held locally within the metro area at different schools and event centers. Click here for team schedule. Team Tulsa Wrestling Club creates a culture that becomes very much like an extended family. Wrestlers, parents, and coaches form a lifetime bond of shared memories revolving around the great sport of wrestling. It has been my pleasure to be involved with wrestling for over 25 years, from competing at the elementary, high school, and college level to coaching the next generation of great wrestlers. Let me say that my most recent experiences as the coach of young wrestlers is the absolute best experience I have had with the sport to date. The youngsters are outstanding, and the parents are very supportive in all aspects, which has led to a very rewarding experience for everyone involved. Lastly, the Club is more than just a "name" or a "location". It is the young wrestlers, their parents, and the passion we all share for this sport that makes our program great. Many of the coaches do have children in the program, but each wrestler is still assured of equal time, instruction, and treatment devoid of any "politics". We as coaches are here for you guys and not vice versa, and our mission is to help develop competitive wrestlers as well as teach and instill important values that will last a lifetime. I am very excited for the upcoming season, and I truly believe that the club is poised for even greater success. Last season, we RE-captured several team titles at the historic Sperry Open, Battle of the Belt, and nearly swept all five boys age divisions at the 44th annual OKWA State Tournament, taking 1st in 8U & 10U and runner-up in 6U, 12U & 15U. Sixty-two of our athletes qualified for the State meet, some of whom had little to no prior wrestling experience before joining the team. The club claimed 6 more individual champions than last year, totaling 10 state champs and 12 second place finishes. Statistically, TTWC has crowned 44 individual boy's State Champions, 26 girl state champions in the past 6 seasons... Wrestling is undoubtedly the closest sport that mimics life, and it could be the hardest experience your young wrestler ever endures. Wrestling for Team Tulsa definitely provides discipline, confidence, and a newfound respect for life as they continue through their journey to becoming adults. It would be my honor to have your child compete as a Team Tulsa member, and I hope that you will consider what our program has to offer. If you have other questions, you can reach me at [email protected] or feel free to contact me on my cell phone at (918) 857-7371. Thank you for your attention and I appreciate your consideration. Let’s Go! Coach Kyle McGill |
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