(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic School Board, Wednesday, voted to end the District’s sharing agreement with the S.W.A.T. girls wrestling team, and instead proceed with organizing the District’s own team. Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen says Activities Director Andy Mitchell has met with the Atlantic Girls Squad members and their parents several times.

She said it’s estimated there may be anywhere from 12-to-17 participants when the program begins.

They also agreed to advertise for a Girls Wrestling Coach, the position for which is budgeted for during negotiations, according to Board Secretary Lisa Jones.

It’s expected the Lincoln School Gym will likely be used for practices.

The S.W.A.T. team in the past has included C.A.M. (The host district), along with Atlantic, Griswold, Nodaway Valley, and Southwest Valley. Southwest Valley opted out last season to form its own program, while Griswold left the team to share girl’s wrestling with Red Oak.