2023 Season information is now available below! Please review the information and then use our online sign up form if at all possible. If you cannot sign up online download our paper copy.
Why wrestle?
Wrestling is a great sport that develops agility, strength, and mental toughness. Wrestling is a great sport to build a “base” of athleticism for other sports. Unlike some sports, a player’s size is not a limitation because there are many weight classes. It’s also a lot of fun!
Eligibility
Wrestlers must either attend CAPS Schools, live in the CAPS district, or get permission from the CWC executive board.
All Levels:
Equipment Needed: Wrestling shoes and head gear. Parents can buy them online or at a sporting goods store. We do have a limited amount of donated shoes and headgear that we loan out. We recommend the Cliff Keen Tornado headgear in youth or adult size depending on the size of the wrestler. If a wrestler doesn’t have shoes yet they can wrestle in clean socks to begin. We may even have a pair of donated shoes. Ask at practice. Middle School wrestlers will be loaned head gear. All wrestlers will be issued a singlet that must be returned.
Fundraising: We expect wrestlers from all levels to participate in our fundraising efforts.
Hygiene: Wrestlers should have clean clothes for practice. They should wash or sanitize their hands after practice. They should shower immediately after practice and meets. See your doctor right away if the wrestler develops any unusual skin conditions.
Covid-19 Protocols: We ask that you not send a wrestler to practice or meets that has any Covid-19 symptoms.
Transportation: Parents must transport kids to meets for all levels, including Middle School. Parents must supervise kids at meets if they are below the Middle School level.
Refunds: Refunds will be given up until the point of the 1st competition if requested.
Novice Season Details-
Ages: 5-12 on December 31st, 2023
Practice Begins: February TBA
Practice Day/Times: TBA
Practice Location: Mackinaw Trail Middle School Cafeteria. Park in the back please.
Meets: First Meet will be in mid to late February. The season will finish around spring break.
Meet Locations: In Cadillac or at neighboring schools.
Meet Cost: Usually $5-10 per wrestler. Entry is usually $10 per family.
Club Fee: $35
Recommended For: Beginning wrestlers and wrestlers who are not yet aggressive.
Head Coach: Chris Woodley
Youth Season Details
Ages: 5-14 on December 31st, 2022
Practice Begins: Tuesday, November 22nd.
Practice Day/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30
Practice Location: Mackinaw Trail Middle School Cafeteria. Park in the back please.
First Meet: January 7th. Last meet typically mid-March. See www.nemwa.net for information on meets.
Meet Locations: Usually within 60-75 minutes of Cadillac.
Meet Cost: Usually $15 per wrestler. Entry is usually $10 per family.
Club Fee: $50 First Kid and $30 Second Kid
(includes Middle School and Novice Season Meets if wrestler is able and wants to participate).
Recommended For: Wrestlers who are ready for intense competition and parents are ready for weekly travel. If your child is younger and less aggressive, they probably want to start with the novice season the first year or two.
Head Coach: Wayne Downing
Middle School Team Details
Grades: 6-8
Practice Begins: Mid January.
Practice Day/Times: Everyday after school from 3-5:15.
Practice Location: Mackinaw Trail Middle School Cafeteria. Pickup in the back please.
First Meet: Early February. Date TBD. The season will finish around spring break.
Meet Locations: Weekday meets in neighboring towns and a few weekend tournaments.
Meet Cost: Free for wrestlers. Price for spectators varies by school.
Club Fee: $50 First Kid and $30 Second Kid
(includes Competitive Season if wrestlers want to participate).
Recommended For: All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
Middle School wrestlers must enter health information at http://dragonflymax.com/forms/EKUQR7 . Choose “mixed wrestling” and then Middle School. See this document for more information.
Head Coach: Wally Sampson
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