NEW TO WRESTLING?

There are 3 main types of wrestling you'll see in the U.S.: folkstyle (sometimes called collegiate), which is what most high school and college programs teach; freestyle, used in international competitions; and greco-roman, which only allows for attacking the upper body. At District Wrestling, we focus mostly on folkstyle, with some freestyle incorporated as well

All wrestlers will be required to wear wrestling shoes on the mats. For clothing, you should wear gym apparel (t-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, etc.).

You can also wear a wrestling singlet or compression gear. Shoes and other gear can be purchased through Amazon or most sports retailers like Dicks Sporting Goods.

In folkstyle and freestyle wrestling, you win a match in one of two ways: by scoring more points than your opponent, or by pinning them. Points are awarded for technique, control, and execution. A pinfall is awarded if both of your opponent's shoulder blades are on the mat.

In wrestling, athletes compete in designated weight classes. In college and international competition, these weight classes are rigid and pre-determined but many open tournaments and clubs use the Madison weight class system, which allows for greater flexibility while still ensuring competitive balance.

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In practices, wrestlers will pair off with partners of roughly equal size, with frequent rotations during drills.

At District Wrestling, we know who we are: adults who have day jobs, families, and other responsibilities and interests. We're here to have fun, work up a sweat, and occasionally compete recreationally against one another, not cause harm.

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That said, wrestling is a combat sport, the occasional bruise, scrape, or bump is possible. We have zero tolerance for any dangerous or overly aggressive behavior.