Frequently Asked Questions

PRESEASON DATES: The folkstyle Preseason begins week of August 15th through week of September 25th

SEASON DATES: The Folkstyle season is October through February. The Freestyle/Greco Roman season begins in March and runs through May.

AGE REQUIRMENTS: The youngest age group at tournaments are the Tot Division.  This age group is 5 and under. The tab wrestling info shows how the wrestlers are divided by weight and age. Tournaments typically group 1st year wrestlers (Rookies) and 2nd year wrestlers (Novice) together to compete.  Wrestlers with over 2 years of experience (Open) compete separately from the first group, however a rookie or novice may compete in the open division.  High school wrestlers are welcome to join, train and attend any tournaments that have their age division available. There is even more opportunity to compete for High School wrestlers during Freestyle and Greco.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE AND FEE: Tournaments are held throughout Texas. The folkstyle schedule will be posted in November. The freestyle/greco roman schedule will be posted in March.  Generally, there are several tournaments within the San Antonio and Austin area. Traveling to other tournaments would include going to Houston, Dallas, Amarillo, or El Paso. The larger National Tournaments are for the advanced wrestlers and would include possible travel outside of Texas. The tournament registration is taken 1 - 2 weeks prior to the tournament date and requires an additional fee in the range of $12 - $35 per entry and payable to the club directly. Entry fees are non-refundable.  This applies even if a wrestler does not make weight. 

ADDITIONAL FEES AND EQUIPMENT: All wrestlers must have wrestling shoes before stepping on the mat. Wrestlers must wear a singlet and headgear to compete in tournaments. Team singlets are available from the club. Suggested retailers and online stores are available on the links page. You may also visit Dick's Sporting Goods or Academy locally for wrestling shoes. Kids with braces are advised to wear a full mouth piece (upper/lower).

PRACTICE ATTIRE: All wrestlers must arrive at practice with the proper attire; t-shirt or sweatshirt (no hoodie or pockets), gym shorts or sweat pants (no buttons or zippers), and wrestling shoes. Street shoes are not allowed on the mat.  Optional gear would include; knee pads, headgear and mouth pieces (highly suggested for those with braces).

PARENT PARTICIPATION: We encourage all parents to stay for the practices. This will help you learn the sport if you are new and be immediately available if an injury happens while at practice. There will be times throughout the season that you will be asked to volunteer your time in assisting with tournaments.

CONTACT US:  If you have any further questions about wrestling or the San Antonio Wrestling Club, you can contact Coach Vic.