WebQuest: A New Sport!

Introduction

Dear School Sports Committee Member,

Thank you for volunteering to serve on this committee. Your time and support is greatly appreciated. Due to a recent surge in student interest, statewide popularity, and a strong commitment to providing the best extracurricular offerings in the area, Iowa Sun Schools will be creating a girls' wrestling program to begin in the 2023-2024 school year.

I look forward to working with this committee to create a wrestling program that will serve our students' needs.

Sincerely,

Cooper Andreassen

Physical Education/Athletic Director

Task

As a committee, create an action plan to implement girls' high school wrestling at the Iowa Sun Schools.

Process

1. First, please review the following resource. It provides a solid background of the history of women's wresting; the rationale for implementing a program in high school; and valuable tips to remember.: Creating Opportunities: Starting a Girls High School Wrestling Program.

2. Review additional resources:

2022 Iowa High School Wrestling Memo

Three Steps to Creating a High School Girls Wrestling Program

Promoting Girls Wrestling - The How To Guide

Coaching Girl Wrestlers - Best Practices

3. Work as a committee to create an action plan.

Action Step Desired State Current State Time Line Resources Person(s) Responsible
           
           

4. Choose a spokesperson. Be ready to share the action plan at the board work session on June 10, 2023.

Evaluation
  4 Points 2 Points 0 Point

Action Plan

 All areas in the action plan are completed. The tasks are well thought out and are logical and practical. Some areas in the action plan are completed. The tasks are well thought out and most are logical and practical. Few areas in the action plan are completed. The tasks are not logical nor practical.  
Group Participation All members fully participated in the WebQuest and the creation of the action plan. Some members participated in the WebQuest and the creation of the action plan. Little effort given by the group.  
Board Presentation Committee was well prepared and able to answer questions. Speaker spoke clearly. Committee was somewhat prepared. Speaker spoke clearly. Committee was not prepared. Speaker was hard to hear and understand.  
         

 

Conclusion

In conclusion, starting a girls wrestling team at Iowa Sun High School can have many positive benefits for female athletes. Not only does it promote gender equality and provide new opportunities for girls who are interested in the sport, but it also improves physical fitness, develops important life skills, and offers scholarship opportunities for those who want to pursue wrestling at the collegiate level. By creating a supportive environment where female athletes can thrive, high schools can help empower young women and promote inclusivity and diversity within their athletic programs.

Thank you for giving your time to help create more opportunities for our student-athletes.