The SBDM recently approved starting a wrestling program at Boyd Co. for next yr. They will probably be wrestling a JV schedule next yr and then a varsity schedule the following yr.

Great !! More opportunities for the kids! :dancingpa

Hey thats great that Boyd is getting a program.

 

I also heard that some other schools in that area are geting teams too, like Russell or maybe Greenup. Anyway, can someone enlighten me on the issue?

This is great news! Ashlands wrestling program has really taken off and now Boyd is starting a team.

 

Wrestling is one of my favorite sports because of the will and strength it takes to wrestle.

Great News! It will be good to have some local schools to wrestle with. The local rivalries should push us all to get better. :thumb:

Its good to see another school start wrestling.

 

They will probably be in region 8 with ashland, johnson central, wayne county, sheldon clark, letcher county central, lawrence county, mccreary central, whitley county, perry county central, pike county central and prestonsburg.

 

If anybody from Boyd County needs any help about wrestling, send me a PM.

Maybe they can get Justin Selby to sign up 6'4 300lbs.

He'll have to cut a little weight. The heavy weight class tops out at 285 (I think).

He'll have to cut a little weight. The heavy weight class tops out at 285 (I think).

Maybe he can rasle in the SUMA DIVISION?

Its good to see another school start wrestling.

 

They will probably be in region 8 with ashland, johnson central, wayne county, sheldon clark, letcher county central, lawrence county, mccreary central, whitley county, perry county central, pike county central and prestonsburg.

 

If anybody from Boyd County needs any help about wrestling, send me a PM.

Thanks, I'll let the coaches know.

Thanks, I'll let the coaches know.

Just ask graybeard... he can tell you about me. :thumb:

There are no talks in Russell's athletic department with regards to starting a wrestling program. I'm surprised any schools are starting one as the Title IX implications are a nightmare.

There are no talks in Russell's athletic department with regards to starting a wrestling program. I'm surprised any schools are starting one as the Title IX implications are a nightmare.

 

I've personally talked to people on the board or control for the khsaa and they stated that title IX shouldn't play a part. Wrestling is technically a coed sport. Its the interpretation from the local part that causes the problems most of the time.

... Wrestling is technically a coed sport. ...

 

 

If I remember correctly, a female made it to the state tournament last year (2006) – and she was competitive.

I've personally talked to people on the board or control for the khsaa and they stated that title IX shouldn't play a part. Wrestling is technically a coed sport. Its the interpretation from the local part that causes the problems most of the time.

 

I just don't see the expenditure of adding another sport that has limited potential for continuation at the next level as prudent use of funds. I know Russell's athletic department budget is stretched thin as it is without incurring anymore expenses. Providing practice facilities, coaches, mats and other equipment, scheduling, etc. It really adds up, plus basketball coaches who don't want to share their athletes already will surely not want to lose any kids to a same season sport. Whether it's technically coed or not, I certainly hope Russell never chooses to add this sport.