WOLVES YOUTH WRESTLING CLUB (www.wolveswrestling.com)

Wolves Youth Wrestling Club (WYWC) is preparing for their seventh season of continued growth and success under the direction of the entire coaching staff from the 2003/2004 season.

For ages 4 to 14, the Wolves Youth Wrestling Club is dedicated to preparing children for life's experiences through the sport of wrestling by promoting the values of sportsmanship, discipline, commitment, integrity, self-esteem, physical and mental conditioning, community service and academics.  The goal at WYWC is to be recognized as a youth wrestling organization with the highest quality wrestlers, parents and coaches in the state of Colorado .

Practices will be held in the evenings in the wrestling room at Grandview High School . If the school is closed for scheduled break, or bad weather, practice will be cancelled.  Practices will be on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s from 5:30-6:30 PM for Beginning and Novice wrestlers and 6:30-8:00 PM for Intermediate and Advanced. Friday nights will be “open” for all wrestlers from 6 – 7 PM (light workout with games) and 7 – 9 PM (serious workout). The season will begin on Tuesday, October 19. Intermediate and Advanced practices are by invitation only.  These times are subject to change.

COMPETITION

Starting in January, the Wednesday night practice becomes a competition night where WYWC competes against the other schools in the South Suburban Wrestling League (SSWL). SSWL sponsors two tournaments. The Cherry Creek Christmas Tournament and the Conference Championships. Wrestlers will be paired as closely as possible by age group and weight. These competitions are most suited for the Beginning and Novice wrestler.

Western Suburban Wrestling League, of which WYWC is also a member, sponsors a competitive tournament each Sunday, starting in October and ending with the Colorado State Youth Collegiate Wrestling Tournament on January 29 and 30, 2005. Wrestlers are placed in a bracket based on their age as of January 1^st, 2005 and weight as of the time of tournament weigh-in. These competitions are most suited for the Intermediate and Advanced wrestler. Some WSWL tournaments offer Novice brackets.

There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at the Grandview wrestling room during the practice sessions to learn more about the club and what to expect for the coming season.  The sport of wrestling requires parental involvement and positive support for the development of the child’s self-confidence and technique.  Parents are encouraged to attend practices and actively participate.  ALL parents will be REQUIRED to assist in the Wolves Youth Wrestling Club Tournament which is scheduled for Sunday, December 12^th, 2004 plus one additional duty throughout the season. Additional duties include the end of season party planning, picture scheduling, coaching, registration, equipment manager, public relations/community service, fund raising and statistician.

Registration fees are $100.00 for the first child and $75.00 for each additional child in the immediate family.  Included in the registration fee is a club t-shirt, an individual and team picture and paid entry into three tournaments. Singlet's (uniforms) and headgear are required and must be purchased by the wrestler.  Wrestling shoes are optional. A copy of each child’s birth certificate must be included with the registration for retention with the application.  If a wrestler participated with the Wolves Youth Wrestling Club during the 2003-2004 season, their birth certificate is currently on file and they do not need to submit another one.  To register online, click here.