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 must be registered by September 28, our first practice, before you practice. You may register now by completing the following steps 1-9. If you have any questions, please contact Team President Yadira Covarrubias at yadira.covarrubias@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.

    • 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 and proof of insurance, and register for the earliest available class in Step 7. If you are uninterested, cannot become a van driver, or no class is available, please select "No". 

    • Step E: Complete the risk & conduct section. Read and approve all forms. 

    Complete Registration also includes:

    Payment of $450 dues online through Sport Club Manager (DSE) under payment. There are payment plan options. As of now, you don't have to pay the $200 Spring term fee. 

    Create an account in SportsWare at: SportsWareOnLine

    Through SportsWare, please complete the Concussion Form and Physical Evaluation form.

  • 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. 2026-2027 Dues

    1st Semester:

    Payment of $450 by September 26, 2026, for the first practice. If you start later in the season or make special dues payment arrangements with Coach Phil, payment still must be made in full no later than December 20, 2026. 

    2nd Semester:

    Payment of $200 by February 5, 2027. The $200 owed for 2nd Semester Dues Payment can be waived if you do one of the following:

    • Bring in $500 for the Team on Scoreboard Fundraiser App (October 15, 2026 - November 15, 2026)

    • Bring in a $500 Sponsor for the Team by January 1, 2027. 

    • Work at 3 Allied Fundraiser Events/WSU Football Events starting right away

    • Work at 2 Wrestling Clinics and 1 Allied Fundraiser Event

    If not participating in one of the options above, payment must be made no later than February 5, 2027. 

  • 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. 

    • 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 paidYou will not be eligible to compete until this 10-day clearance is fully completed.

  • 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 insurancedriving 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

     Optional*

  • 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.