Join Cougar Wrestling
WSU Cougar Wrestling is a Varsity Sport Club operated through WSU University Recreation and the following items must be submitted by each wrestler before practice and competition. You may register now by completing the following steps 1-9. If you have any questions, please contact Team President Tyson Russell at tyson.d.russell@wsu.edu, or bring your laptop to the preseason meeting or practice and a Coach's Manager or Officer will assist you.
Steps to Join
1. Sign up for Wrestling on Sport Club Manager (DSE)
- Step A: Scroll to the bottom of the DSE sport club page until you find Wrestling, then click registration.
- Step B: Complete the personal information section.
- Step C: Complete the additional information section. Select "member" as your position. If you are an officer, select your position title or select "other officer".
- Step D: Complete the driver information section. Indicate if you would like to become a driver for our team. If you select "yes", please submit a copy of your driver's license, insurance, and register for the earliest available class in step 7. If you are uninterested, cannot become a van driver, or there is no class available please select "no".
- Step E: Complete the risk & conduct section. Read and approve all forms.
2. Fill out the Health History Report and Concussion Baseline Test on SportsWare
Note: If you already completed your forms last year, you need to log in and make sure your profile shows zero forms to complete. New wrestlers will need to complete all of the assigned forms. Please follow these steps carefully:
- Step A: SportsWareOnLine™ (swol123.net).
- Step B: Under the Athlete/Parent Tab click on Join SportsWare.
- Step C: In the School ID section, enter the code “PRH” and you will be brought to a sign-up sheet.
- Step D: You will be asked to fill in your Name, Date of Birth, and WSU Email. Your group is "WSU" not Pullman, WA. School ID “PRH”.
- Step E: Select next and double check that your information is correct. Click finish and you will receive an email with SportsWare instructions.
- Step F: Follow the email instructions to log into SportsWare and complete the "Athletic Record" and "Medical History" fields. As well as electronically sign the Athlete HIPAA Compliance Form, Consent to Treat Form, and WSU Mental Support Form. After manual approval from the athletic trainer your information will show as approved in Sport Club Manager (DSE). If 1-2 days have passed and your SportsWare is still not approved, please email trainer megan.miyamoto@wsu.edu and ask for assistance.
3. Mandatory Hazing Training Video
Watch the video here and answer all questions at the end.
4. Pay one-time team dues
The dues required for the 2025-2026 season are $450.00 in total. All wrestlers must pay their dues before practicing. If you cannot pay dues at this time, please contact Head Coach Phil Burnett and inform him of your situation.
Pay dues online through Sport Club Manager (DSE). Click the "payments" tab, enter your credit/debit card information, and pay. For cash payments or to set up payments contact Head Coach Phil Burnett at phil.burnett@wsu.edu.
5. Bring a copy of your entire driver's license to the preseason meeting or email it to Coach Phil
Your driver's license is required for the purchase of airfare tickets. Have your license scanned at the preseason meeting or email it to phil.burnett@wsu.edu.
6. Email Coach Phil Your Information
Provide phil.burnett@wsu.edu your roster profile information as follows:
WSU Email:
Personal Email for NCWA Registration:
Cell #:
Student ID:
Entering Class:
Weight Class:
List of State Placer (Year/Place):
Degree:
High School:
GPA:
Allergies:
Guardians Names:
Guardians Emails:
Guardians Cell #:
7. Register on NCWA
Instructions:
Provide your personal email to phil.burnett@wsu.edu and request Coach to send you a NCWA Registration Invite link to your personal email (check spam/junk folders). Register and pay NCWA $125 membership/insurance fee to start your 10 day clearance clock needed to wrestle at an event.
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Important: Your 10-day clearance period — required before you can compete in any wrestling event — will begin only after your registration is complete and your fee is paid. You will not be eligible to compete until this 10-day clearance is fully completed.
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Sign waiver and email to phil.burnett@wsu.edu or text to Coach Phil Burnett at 206-255-0795.
8. Register for Van Driver Certification
Our team needs certified drivers to transport athletes to events using school vehicles and/or rental vehicles. Wrestlers who have not yet taken the class or have outdated certifications are urged to join. There is no charge and certifications last for two years. You must get 80% or above to pass the training, submit proof of insurance, driving record, and have a valid license. We strongly encourage all upperclassman to do this. If you choose to participate in driver's training, you will not be approved on Sport Club Manager (DSE) until it is completed.
Click on one of these links to book your van driver class asap.
October 14
https://wsu.dserec.com/online/eventsr?dse-url=events/list/c9ccd07e
October 22
https://wsu.dserec.com/online/eventsr?dse-url=events/list/6985aba6
November 4
https://wsu.dserec.com/online/eventsr?dse-url=events/list/0093a2aa
November 12
https://wsu.dserec.com/online/eventsr?dse-url=events/list/c4252eaf
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9. Promote WSU Cougar Wrestling
Should you know of any other wrestlers not turned out yet, invite them to registration or to the next practice and/or refer their name and contact information to Coach Phil Burnett at 206-255-0795 or phil.burnett@wsu.edu.
One Day Practice Waiver
If you are interested in trying out wrestling for a single practice, please fill out the linked waiver. If you plan on practicing more than one day, then you will need to complete registration steps 1-9 above.