Ark City
Takedown Club

"A Winning Tradition Since 1970"

CLUB NEWS

For more information please contact: The Ark City Takedown Club
arkcitytakedown@yahoo.com
Pres. Scott MacLaughlin (620) 506-7184 or V.P. Jace Kennedy (620) 506-7074
or contact the Ark City Recreation Center
225 E. 5th Avenue, Arkansas City, KS 67005 (620) 441-4300

CLUB NEWS

New Info Posted

Important Information for Wrestlers

• Reminder: Fundraising money is due November 19th (Thursday)
  
  
• We will be taking orders for Hooded Sweatshirts and Sweatpants from November 9th to 20th.
  • Money must be given to us before order is placed on Nov 21st.
  • Hooded sweatshirts cost $22
  • Pocketed sweatpants cost $20
  • Cami Cook will be outside of the practice room before, during, and after practice for you to look at, try on and order your sweats. She will be at the Rec Center and Highschool taking orders.
    
• T-Shirt and Long Sleeve T-shirt orders will be taken at Jans SportShack from Nov 9th to 20th.

Attention Advanced Wrestlers

All Wrestlers and Wrestling Families - Please help us sell Ark City/Winfield Discount Cards.

Thank you for helping to sell the Ark City/Winfield Discount cards. The new singlets have been ordered and the club is preparing for our annual Ark City Tournament. All money is due by Nov 19, 2009 (Thursday). Please plan to turn in your money at practice. I will come to practice a few minutes early and will be outside of the practice room. If you are unable to sell all of your discount cards by that date, please bring in what money/checks you have. Your effort in helping to raise money for the Takedown club is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your help!!
Jeff & Cami Cook

Click Here For More Information and a Note from the Club President

SIGN-UP FEES: 2009 - 2010  Wrestling Membership and dues are $65.00. This includes a $30 basic membership due and a $35 fee for a U.S.A. Card. (Along with the membership, wrestlers will receive a custom sublimated singlet and free entry to 5 tournaments. The estimated  price of the singlet is $60 - $70.  The estimated cost of 5 entry fees is $75. Parents must volunteer to work at the Ark City Invitational on December 12, 2009 and participate in the clubs fundraising effort in order to receive the full benefits of the Takedown Club which are listed above.) Every wrestler who competes in a tournament MUST have a U.S.A. Card. This fee is due up-front when a wrestler signs up for the program.

The cost of Beginners ONLY , those who will not compete in a tournament, or do not continue after the class tournament on December 6th , is $20 for one child, and $15 for each additional child in the same family.

Wrestling gear and attire: Wrestlers competing in tournaments should wear an official Ark City Takedown Club singlet. Other required gear includes head gear and wrestling shoes. These items can be purchased at most sporting goods stores including Jan's Sport Shack in Arkansas City.

Mandatory Parent Meeting: TBA

ADDITIONAL CLASS INFORMATION

Beginners: The beginning program is for pre-school through second grade and for first and second year wrestlers who will not be competing in tournaments. It teaches the basic fundamentals of wrestling. A class tournament is held at the end of the program on December 6th, 2009. All participants will receive an award. IF any beginner wrestler is INVITED by the coaches to continue practicing after this and travel to compete in tournaments, he will be required to pay the additional $45-$50 fees for the team singlet, entry fees, and the required USA Card.

The Beginners will practice at the Rec Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm - 6:00pm, beginning on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009, and ending with the class tournament on Sunday, December 6th, 2009.

Enrollment Fee: $20 for first child, $15 for each additional child in the same family

Takedown Club/Advanced: This is for any wrestler that has wrestled competitively in the past or will be competing this year. It is also for any beginner wrestler that is in the third grade or higher. This collegiate style wrestling is under the supervision of qualified volunteer coaches. Instruction is given on the fundamentals of wrestling and advanced technique. Opportunities for competition in local and out of town tournaments are offered.

This group starts Monday, November 2nd, 2009, and practices at the High School on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Middle Schoolers (6th, 7th, and 8th graders) will also practice at the High School on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Enrollment Fee: $65 per wrestler (which includes: membership, a singlet, 5 tournament entry fees, and a USA Card). Parents need to participate in club fundraisers, and must volunteer to help at the Ark City Invitational on December 12, 2009, to receive the full benefits listed above.

Please regularly check the Club News section of the website and the bulletin board at the Rec Center for important information, upcoming tournaments and registration deadlines.