Wrestling

For the 2009-2010 season, the GHSA will continue to conduct on-site rules clinics in wrestling. The schedule is considerably shorter than in the past years; coaches should plan accordingly.

The Area Alignments for the 2009-2010 GHSA Wrestling season are now available.

Click on the link below for more information.

Friday, Saturday - February 12-13, 2010

AAAAA State Sectionals: (Top 8 Qualify for State Finals)
West State Sectional: Regions 1,4,5,6
East State Sectional: Regions 2,3,7,8

AAAA State Sectionals: (Top 8 Qualify for State Finals)
West State Sectional: Regions 1,4,5,7
East State Sectional: Regions 2,3,6,8

AAA State Sectionals: (Top 8 Qualify for State Finals)
West State Sectional: Regions 1,2,5,6
East State Sectional: Regions 3,4,7,8

AA State Sectionals: (Top 8 Qualify for State Finals)
West State Sectional: Regions 1,5,6,7
East State Sectional: Regions 2,3,4,8

A State Sectionals: (Top 4 Qualify for State Finals)
West State Sectional: Area 1
East State Sectional: Area 2

Gwinnett Arena:
Classes AA-AAAAA will have 16 man brackets,
Class A will have an 8 man bracket for 2010.

Recently, there has been growing concern that the rate of infection of antibiotic resistant staph may be on the rise. Coaches and/or athletic trainers are encouraged to review this information and establish procedures for the examination of athletes for skin infections in order to curb the spread of MRSA.

About Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among Athletes - Centers for Disease Control

Skin Infections in Athletes - Minnesota Department of Health

MRSA in Sports Participation Position Statement and Guidelines - NFHS

Sports Hygiene – Guidelines to Minimize Infectious Diseases - NFHS

Georgia Department of Education MRSA Bulletin

MTSU Professor Researching New Method to Fight Staph Infections

CSG/Sports Coatings a proud partner of the GHSA and the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA), has developed the Wrestling Package to provide wrestling programs with an affordable way to eliminate illness-causing microorganisms and inhibit microbial growth 24/7 on any surface for the entire season. Great for use on mats, locker rooms, training tables and weight rooms. Click here for more information.