Dundee Community Schools’ wrestling program has been placed on three-year probation after allegations of hazing and assault. The investigation began in April following an anonymous complaint about misconduct at a wrestling tournament in Kalamazoo last year. A third-party law firm found no Title IX violations, according to CBS News Detroit.
Dundee police reported additional incidents of hazing and assault on school buses and in Dundee High School's locker and wrestling rooms. No Title IX violations were found. As a result, the wrestling program has been placed on probation, with new policies and mandatory training for coaches and athletes.
Dundee High School announced new rules for the wrestling program after reports of an alleged sexual assault. Coaches must complete training on bullying, hazing, inappropriate behavior, student mental health, and suicide prevention. All student-athletes are required to take annual online training on bullying, hazing, and reporting inappropriate conduct. During overnight trips, wrestling students cannot enter hotel rooms other than their assigned rooms, and the district or program will not fund trips during the first two years of probation. The wrestling program will undergo a three-year probation. Superintendent Leach said, "I want to emphasize that these incidents do not reflect the values or character of the vast majority of our Viking students and student-athletes, who continue to represent our community with integrity, sportsmanship, and honor every day," as mentioned by Click On Detroit. Prosecutors are reviewing the allegations for possible criminal charges.
