Mat Men Membership

How To Join 

 

• There is a flat membership fee of $300 for the season. Please make checks available to “Staples Mat Men Club”. 
• This membership fee will include 2x Staples Wrestling shorts and 2x T-shirts. Wrestlers should wear these to all regular training sessions (Mon-Friday).
• There are two ways to pay:

 

• By CHECK:  Please make checks payable to “Staples Mat Men Club” and mail to Jennifer Montoni, 134 Cross Highway, Westport, CT  06880
• By VENMO:  Coming Soon!
   

We pride ourselves in ensuring that Staples Wrestling is a fully inclusive program, and don’t want membership fees to be a barrier to participation. Should you need any assistance with these fees, please contact Charlie Fraas at cdfraas@gmail.com or Thomas Hofstetter at hoffy13@gmail.com in the strictest confidence.

The Staples Mat Men Club is a 501 (c)(3) charitable corporation founded by parents to support and promote the wrestling program at Staples High School.

The “Staples Mat Men” organization is the official booster club for Staples High School wrestling team.  The sole purpose of the organization is the advancement of Staples Wrestling and the enrichment of every Student Athlete, Parent and supporter touched by the program. Our focus is on those important elements of running a successful program beyond what the school is able to provide.  Our impact is meaningful and focused and we are committed to ensuring our program is worthy of the hard work of our Student Athletes and the legacy of the great Wrecker name.
 
The Mat Men work hand in hand with the Staples Athletic Department, head coach, PAL and parents to provide council, fund raising and overall program development throughout the year.  The Mat Men also ensures continuity as our athletes and parents transition through the program. 
 
The Mat Men organization is led by a board of directors made up of 5 dedicated volunteers extremely familiar with the sort of wrestling, program management and fiscal responsibility.  The Mat Men leadership is a mix of parents with athletes currently in the program and parents of former Staples Wrestling captains.
 

• President:            Jennifer Montoni
• Treasurer:            Charlie Fraas
• Director:               Sal Augeri
• Director:               Terry Brannigan
• Director:               Ron Clark
• Director:               Craig Connors
• Director:               Thomas Hofstetter

 
The Student Athlete is at the heart of every decision made by the Mat Men and the clear mission is to ensure that every student grows from their time as a Staples Wrestler and both the athlete and the program are stronger for their participation.
 
Staples Wrestling is supported by the rules of the FCIAC, CIAC and overall Staples guiding principles.  The objective of the Booster Club is to ensure that the team and staff leverage that support but also provides the additional support needed to build and maintain a world class contemporary high school wrestling program.
 
The Mat Men’s activities include, but are not limited to such things as:
 

• Overall Program Development
• Budgeting
• Fund Raising
• Scholarship
• Staff Recruitment and Development
• Athlete and Parent Recruitment
• Communication
• Health and Safety
• Community engagement

 
Membership:  Fund raising is essential to the mission.  The Staples Mat Men raises money to be used to supplement requirements that are outside of what the school can provide on its own.  Examples are things like:

• Equipment (mats, hoist, PA, tournament equipment etc.)
• Supplemental Coaching (clinics, camps etc.)
• Scholarships
• Year-end banquet
• Branded practice gear
• Tournament Travel
• Team Building activities

 
At the start of each year, the Mat Men works with the high school Athletic Director and coaching staff to establish a comprehensive budget for the upcoming season.  Once the budget is established (what will it cost to run the program that year), the elements that are paid by the school are removed and any gap is filled by the Mat Men through fundraising.
 
Fund raising comes from a mix of “Dues”, Corporate donations, local merchant donations, family and alumni giving.
 
The Mat Men are committed to an objective that money will never keep a student from participation and membership is voluntary not mandatory.
 
Membership Levels:  It is suggested that each family select one of the following options for each child currently in the program.  Additional giving is always gratefully appreciated.
 
Take Down: $300
           
For your contribution of $300 to the Mat Men Booster club you will earn membership for the season and:

• I Ticket to the Year End Banquet
• 2 complete sets of logo-wear practice gear (2 shorts, 2 shirts)
• Staples Wrestling car magnet
• Recognition (media, program etc.)

 
Near Fall: $500
           
For your contribution of $500 to the Mat Men Booster club you will earn membership for the season and:

• 1 Ticket to the Year End Banquet

• 2 complete sets of logo-wear practice gear (2 shorts, 2 shirts)
• Staples Wrestling bleacher cushion
• Staples Wrestling car magnet
• Recognition (media, banquet program etc.)

 
Pin:  $1,000 and up…
 
For your contribution of $1,000 or more to the Mat Men Booster club you will earn membership for the season and:

• Amnesty from Concession Stand Duty!
• 2 Tickets to the Year End Banquet

• 2 complete sets of logo-wear practice gear (2 shorts, 2 shirts)
• Staples Wrestling Bleacher Chair
• Staples Wrestling car magnet
• Recognition (media, program etc.)