~ USA WRESTLING ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT ~

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Wrestlers at state, national and international events including training camps and other event functions shall conduct themselves in a way that will bring honor to the team, state and country. Personal habits that may not agree with the standards of acceptable behavior for athletes are to be upheld and with that no smoking, using snuff or drinking alcoholic beverages are allowed.


Consideration should be given to other countries laws, customs and morals. For example, it is not appropriate to wear ones’ shoes inside a Japanese home. (It should be USA Wrestling’s responsibility to educate its teams in such matters).

Common sense and good taste should be exercised regarding ones dress. USA Wrestling should inform team members prior to departure if formal wear such as a sports coat and slacks will be required.

During a competition, if an athlete is eliminated, they are still responsible to the team and should do everything within his or her power to help the team succeed. Under no circumstances should an athlete consider their responsibilities to the team complete until the team leader or head coach has dismissed them from those responsibilities. Every team member is responsible to the team leader and coaching staff. Should they need to be excused from any activity they should consult the team leader.

Finally and most important, the primary purpose of this competition, camp or event is the over all success, improvement and promotion of the USA and Wisconsin wrestling programs. During these events team members shall take part in all mandatory activities and shall be on time for these activities.