INFECTION PREVENTION PROGRAM
As a rule: “Skin infections can have a huge impact on individual wrestlers, who can be held out of competition, and also can create a negative impression of the sport among the general public. Prevention is the best form of treatment.”
1. Check skin daily for breaks or abnormalities.
2. Make sure that all wounds are reported, examined, cleaned, and appropriately treated. Cover all wounds, including scrapes, scratches, and cuts before wrestling.
3. Have a physician/trainer evaluate any skin lesion or infection. Wrestlers with infections must be cleared before returning to the mat. (Forms under Documents)
4. Wrestlers should take a thorough shower after all practices with anti-bacterial soap. Wash hands frequently.
5. Avoid abrasive training clothes, No Zippers, strings, or loose clothing.
6. Never share equipment, uniforms, kneepads, headgear, water bottles, or towels.
7. Keep uniforms and workout gear clean. This includes headgear and kneepads. Wash them Daily!
8. Keep nails trimmed and hair cut short.
9. Do not share combs, soap, razors, or other toiletries.
10. Keep the mats clean! Keep street shoes off the mat! Sanitize frequently.
As a rule: “Skin infections can have a huge impact on individual wrestlers, who can be held out of competition, and also can create a negative impression of the sport among the general public. Prevention is the best form of treatment.”
1. Check skin daily for breaks or abnormalities.
2. Make sure that all wounds are reported, examined, cleaned, and appropriately treated. Cover all wounds, including scrapes, scratches, and cuts before wrestling.
3. Have a physician/trainer evaluate any skin lesion or infection. Wrestlers with infections must be cleared before returning to the mat. (Forms under Documents)
4. Wrestlers should take a thorough shower after all practices with anti-bacterial soap. Wash hands frequently.
5. Avoid abrasive training clothes, No Zippers, strings, or loose clothing.
6. Never share equipment, uniforms, kneepads, headgear, water bottles, or towels.
7. Keep uniforms and workout gear clean. This includes headgear and kneepads. Wash them Daily!
8. Keep nails trimmed and hair cut short.
9. Do not share combs, soap, razors, or other toiletries.
10. Keep the mats clean! Keep street shoes off the mat! Sanitize frequently.