FAQs | Beyond The Mat Wrest

Does my child have to compete or can they just do practices?

Competitions and Tournaments are completely optional! The AAU card purchased at sign-up allows wrestlers to compete at AAU tournaments.

What equipment do I need to practice?

For practice all that is required is a pair of wrestling shoes, shorts, and t-shirt.

Competitions require a singlet and headgear.

How does the club communicate?

The primary communication will be through the GroupMe app. Pleas download this app and search for our club.

Does my child have to go to Bible Study?

This is a completely optional growth opportunity

How do I progress in wrestling?

There are five different levels of competency for each style of wrestling. A wrestler can test anytime they wish to earn the next level (and accompanying new shirt color!!!). Please see the "train at home" page for skills needed, and what mastery of skill means.

Can I go to other tournaments not on the list?

A coach with the right USA Wrestling credentials is needed to be able to be in the wrestlers corner.

What season is Wrestling?

We wrestle year round!

Folkstyle is fall and winter

Freestyle/Greco is done during spring and summer

Is Wrestling Safe?

No sports are completely safe from injury, wrestling is considered a relatively safe contact sport with injury rates being lower than football or ice hockey. Most wrestling injuries are minor sprains and strains. Proper hygiene is very imortant as well to prevent skin infections

How do I Sign up for tournaments?

Competitions will be posted on the team chat (Groupme) with sign-up links. The facebook page will also be updated regularly.

How much do tournaments cost?

Usually $25-35 per wrestler

What is a warzone?

Warzones are designed to help wrestlers get match time and experience in an efficient manner. There are no trophies or brackets. Instead, competitors are given a 2 hour time window to get as many matches/pairings as they would like. This is especially great for new wrestlers as the computer algorithm helps pair them with wrestlers of the same ability. Every wrestler also gets a dog tag! Parents appreciate this format, and it doesn't take up your whole saturday!

What are the age and weight classes?

Warzones do not have designated age/weight classes. Instead they use a computer algorithm to pair kids of similar age, size, and experience level.

Tournaments will have age and weight classes posted on the flyer.