IHSAA Ruling on Open Rooms

[Y2CJ41]

Per discussions with IHSWCA members and the IHSAA

The open room policy was also discussed, and on Monday the IHSAA ruled on this policy.  We were told that the IHSAA would be looking into open rooms very closely because they are concerned about undue influence.  With Indiana's decision to allow parents to choose the public school of their choice, the worry is recruiting will be an issue.  I want to remind all of members and schools that open rooms are for students of your school only and are voluntary.  You cannot invite kids from around the state to attend open rooms.  If you want to kids from other schools you must be a USA Wrestling (ISWA) or HYWAY club and every kid there must be a member as well.  If they are not you are in violation.  ISWA sponsored RTC's are within the spirit of the rule as long as all participants are USA Wrestling card holders.

We were given some advice on this matter by the commissioners.  Do not advertise on IHSWCA.com or Indianamat.com as having open rooms where others are invited.  You need to come up with another name for the workout and make sure all participants are a club member (USA Wrestling or HYWAY).  I ask you as the Junior Director for the ISWA that you do not call them RTC's unless you are an ISWA recognized RTC.

[IMAWRESTLER]

If any school is interestested in having a HYWAY Training Center contact Andy Hobbs for info.    ahobbs@peru.k12.in.us

[Phil Cook]

If a kid has his ISWA card he can join your club as long as you charge him a fee??? Just trying to understand this.

[KarlHungus]

If a kid has his ISWA card he can join your club as long as you charge him a fee??? Just trying to understand this.

I think to be safe you would want to get your club recognized as a Regional Training Center.  I think Rex Peckinpaugh is the ISWA coordinator of the RTCs

[Coach Hartman]

"Lipstick on a pig" just call it an RTC

[Medalla Deoro]

Per conversations with these " adults who are promoting High School Sports "
( i think they are all volunteers, God Bless Them )
Is this for High School Only ?
and
During the High School Season Only ?

[Infolady]

ISWA Regional Training sites are open to all wrestlers, schoolboy age division and older. There is no charge for admission.
You do not have to be a member of a club. However, all wrestlers must present a current USA Wrestling Competitor’s card in order to participate.

ISWA RTC’s are made available so that once a week wrestlers from around the region can come together to learn from new sources and work out some of the best competition in your area. A variety of coaches will be on hand to share their knowledge.
  
Most RTC's run from the first of March through the first of May. However, some may go longer. This will vary from site to site. Be sure to check with your “Region RTC Coordinator” regarding the schedule.

Wrestlers and coaches who anticipate being a part of a “Team Indiana” trip are strongly encouraged to attend the RTC work-outs. Training with different coaches and working out with some of the state’s top wrestlers will serve to increase your knowledge and improve your skills.