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Virginia High School League
WRESTLING WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM
2011-12
The VHSL Wrestling Weight Control Program will transition to the National Wresting Coaches Association's Optimal Performance Calculator (OPC) for the 2011-12 season. The former VHSL WCP Excel Spreadsheet can no longer be used.
Athletic Administrators and Head Wrestling Coaches will receive directly from NWCA log ins and passwords so they can access the NWCA OPC, and school password to provide to the VHSL Certified Measurer to upload measurements to create the Coach Official Team Report for the team.
Coaches and Athletic Administrators can log onto nwcaonline.com and find detailed instructions on how to enter rosters, enter their match schedule, create and complete the electronic W-1 form that is required this year.
More information for the coach and athletic administrator is available using the links to the left or going to the NWCA's website www.nwcaonline.com and clicking on "weight management".
VHSL WCP Certified Measurer's that were active for the 2011-12 season will be able to attend a workshop OR go through a web-based tutorial to become acquainted with procedures to complete the Coach Official Team Report using the NWCA OPC website. Certified Measurer's should refer to the Certified Measurer's page for details.
Health Care Professionals new to the VHSL Weight Control Program interested in becoming a Certified Measurer must attend a workshop. There will be limited workshops available this year, please check the workshop schedule to verify dates.
MISSION
Since 1989, the Medical Advisory Committee to the VHSL has been studying the incidence and harmful effects of excessive and rapid weight loss among wrestlers. Close collaboration with states that have instituted programs and policy groups such as the National Federation of State High School Associations, American College of Sports Medicine, and the National Wrestling Coaches Association has been ongoing. Prior to 2001, three task forces composed of individuals very involved in wrestling at all levels met to establish preliminary protocols. In April of each year since 2002, a Wrestling Task Force Committee meeting is held to consider coaches’ concerns and to fine-tune the Weight Control Program. Below are listed the Goals and Objectives that have existed from the beginning of this project.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
1. Improve the safety of wrestling by attempting to control the amount of weight loss over time, to limit weight cycling, and eliminate potentially dangerous methods of weight loss.
2. Improve the enjoyment of wrestling by minimizing the time, effort, and discomfort associated with making weight, including excessive weight loss.
3. Educate coaches, wrestlers, and parents on healthier methods of weight loss and the potential for enhanced performance, endurance, and strength if the athlete wrestles at a more “ideal body weight”.
4. Educate coaches, wrestlers, and parents on basics of good nutrition for active sports participation in growing youngsters.
5. Maximize the chance for fair and equal participation of all wrestlers by standardizing methods for weight determination and by minimizing the opportunity for perceived or real inequality among participants. Keeping the mats level for all wrestlers is critical as competitive equity based on weight has long been one of the foundations of the sport of wrestling.
6. Create a more positive public image for the sport of wrestling by attempting to eliminate one of the major criticisms leveled against the sport, (i. e. unhealthy weight loss).
7. Accomplish these goals without detracting from the discipline, mental and physical toughness, and conditioning that are very positive aspects of the sport.
The VHSL Weight Control Program
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON VHSL's WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM
If you wish to become a VHSL Certified Measurer, you need to sign up for a Certified Measurer's Workshop.
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