Frequently Asked questions
What age is LEVEL 1- Beginners?
PreK-4th grade, or 4-10 years old. We recommend all wrestlers to start here.
When do Level 1- Beginners meet?
They meet WEDNESDAY Nights starting November 6th from 6 to 7 pm. They have 10 sessions with a final "Preview" where the kids showcase what they have learned. They do not compete in LIVE wrestling outside of our CLUB.
What does a LEVEL 1 wrestler need?
A pair of wrestling shoes. No head gear is needed just yet.
What age is JV/Varsity wrestler?
1st-6th grade or, 6-12 years old. Our JV Wrestlers have completed 1-2 seasons of our LEVEL 1- Beginner program, and confirmed with a COACH they are ready for JV. Varsity wrestlers are more experienced wrestlers who are rostered on our BWA dual lineups.
What does a JV/Varsity wrestler need?
A pair of wrestling shoes, headgear. A singlet will be provided by the club.
*Mouthguard is required for competitions if your wrestler has braces.
When does JV practice?
Practices are Tuesday & Thursday starting November 4th. Weight training on Mondays.
When does varsity practice?
Practices are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday starting November 4th. Weight training on Mondays.
What league is JV/Varsity in, and when do they meet?
We are in the BWA, Buckeye Wrestling Association. Our league meets every other Sunday starting the first weekend in December at North Olmsted High School. We finish up the year with a SECTIONAL, DISTRICT, and STATE Tournament.
What is OAC? Do we compete in OAC?
Ohio Athletic Committee is an individual based sports organization that administers some of the most competitive wrestling tournaments in the state. Divisions are age based, by your birth year, in 2-year age gaps. Example, Division 1 is 2017 and later, Division 2 is 2015-2016 Division 3 is 2014-2013, Division 4 is 2012-2011. OAC is not for newer wrestlers. If you are interested in getting more competition, please ask about OAC!
Does JV wrestle in any open tournaments?
Yes! As your wrestler gains more experience, we encourage more mat time. Open tournaments on weekends when we are not at BWA league events are the best way to grow in the sport. Most tournaments have NOVICE and OPEN divisions. NOVICE divisions are strictly for wrestlers in their 1st or 2nd year of competition (some tournaments are 3 years or less).
BWC competition information (PDF):
PreK-4th grade, or 4-10 years old. We recommend all wrestlers to start here.
When do Level 1- Beginners meet?
They meet WEDNESDAY Nights starting November 6th from 6 to 7 pm. They have 10 sessions with a final "Preview" where the kids showcase what they have learned. They do not compete in LIVE wrestling outside of our CLUB.
What does a LEVEL 1 wrestler need?
A pair of wrestling shoes. No head gear is needed just yet.
What age is JV/Varsity wrestler?
1st-6th grade or, 6-12 years old. Our JV Wrestlers have completed 1-2 seasons of our LEVEL 1- Beginner program, and confirmed with a COACH they are ready for JV. Varsity wrestlers are more experienced wrestlers who are rostered on our BWA dual lineups.
What does a JV/Varsity wrestler need?
A pair of wrestling shoes, headgear. A singlet will be provided by the club.
*Mouthguard is required for competitions if your wrestler has braces.
When does JV practice?
Practices are Tuesday & Thursday starting November 4th. Weight training on Mondays.
When does varsity practice?
Practices are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday starting November 4th. Weight training on Mondays.
What league is JV/Varsity in, and when do they meet?
We are in the BWA, Buckeye Wrestling Association. Our league meets every other Sunday starting the first weekend in December at North Olmsted High School. We finish up the year with a SECTIONAL, DISTRICT, and STATE Tournament.
What is OAC? Do we compete in OAC?
Ohio Athletic Committee is an individual based sports organization that administers some of the most competitive wrestling tournaments in the state. Divisions are age based, by your birth year, in 2-year age gaps. Example, Division 1 is 2017 and later, Division 2 is 2015-2016 Division 3 is 2014-2013, Division 4 is 2012-2011. OAC is not for newer wrestlers. If you are interested in getting more competition, please ask about OAC!
Does JV wrestle in any open tournaments?
Yes! As your wrestler gains more experience, we encourage more mat time. Open tournaments on weekends when we are not at BWA league events are the best way to grow in the sport. Most tournaments have NOVICE and OPEN divisions. NOVICE divisions are strictly for wrestlers in their 1st or 2nd year of competition (some tournaments are 3 years or less).
BWC competition information (PDF):
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