Wrestlers and Parents,
We are just 20 days away from the start of the 2025–2026 wrestling season!

Practice Schedule:
*Practices for non-football/volleyball athletes will begin Monday, October 20 at 4:45 PM in the LBHS Commons.
*Practices will run Monday–Wednesday from 4:45–6:30 PM through November 5.
*Starting November 10, practices or competitions will be held Monday–Saturday.
*Athletes must be dressed and ready to go by 4:45 PM.
*Practices will continue during student holidays and breaks, including Thanksgiving and Christmas break.
*A weekly schedule will be posted on Student Square, Parent Square, Twitter, and LakeBeltonAthletics.com.

Eligibility Requirements:
Before participating in practice or receiving equipment, athletes must:
*Complete all Rank One forms
*Upload a current physical to Rank One
*Links to these forms are available under the Sports Medicine tab at LakeBeltonAthletics.com.
No athlete will be allowed to practice or compete without these forms on file.
Current football and volleyball players will begin practice a week after their season ends.
Marching Band members will continue band rehearsals after school on Mondays until marching season concludes.

Equipment & Gear:
Provided by LBHS:
*Practice shorts, shirts, sweats, headgear, travel bags (issued Oct. 20 for cleared athletes)
*Uniforms and warm-ups (distributed before the first tournament)
Athletes must provide:
*Wrestling shoes (black, grey, red, or white)
*Undergarments (non-cross straps sports bras (no wire), compression shorts)
*Mouth guards (for athletes with braces)
These items can be found at Academy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, or online. Please confirm gear legality with Coach Grimm before purchasing.

Competition Schedule Highlights:
*Thursday, Nov. 20: First JV Tournament – Capital Classic
*Friday/Saturday, Nov. 21–22: First Varsity Tournament
*Friday, Dec. 19 – Monday, Jan. 5: Winter Break (practices + tournaments continue)
*Saturday, Dec. 20 and Fri/Sat, Jan. 2–3: Winter break tournaments
*Friday/Saturday, Jan. 16–17: Jim Grimm Memorial Tournament @ LBHS
*Monday, Jan. 26: JV District @ Killeen Chaparral HS
*Wednesday, Jan. 28: Varsity District @ Belton HS (Top 5 qualify for Regionals)
*Friday/Saturday, Feb. 6–7: Regionals @ Loos Sports Complex, Dallas
*Friday/Saturday, Feb. 13–14: State Tournament @ Berry Center, Cypress

Fundraisers:
*Snap Fundraiser begins Monday, Nov. 10 at the end of practice. Athletes will text/email family and friends. Funds support meals, snacks, uniforms, equipment, and travel.
*Jim Grimm Memorial Tournament (Jan. 16–17) – hosted at LBHS. Parent and athlete help is greatly appreciated, as this serves as a second major fundraiser.

Important Upcoming Dates:
*Mon, Oct. 20 – First practice (non-football/volleyball)
*Mon, Nov. 10 – Snap Fundraiser kickoff
*Tue, Nov. 11 – Weight certification (all athletes)
*Mon, Nov. 17 – Parent Meeting @ 6:30 PM, LBHS Commons
*Thu, Nov. 20 – First JV Tournament
*Fri/Sat, Nov. 21–22 – First Varsity Tournament

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time.

Coach Kevin Grimm
Lake Belton High School Wrestling
kevin.grimm@bisd.net