Saturday night, I had my first situation...but I bet it happens more than we admit or know.

A parent ask me if there son should wrestle novice the next day, Sunday.

The sister had the chicken pox - diagnosed earlier in the week. However, the son showed no visible symptoms.

I discussed her opinion - what if one of her son's competitors was in the same situation?

I later recommended that he not wrestle...better respectful and safe, than sorry to her wrestling community.

Between this forum and that conversation, I'm now worrying about how many out there are asking/advizing/acting responsibly with the issues of the other communicable diseases you've mentioned, and poor hygene practice.