FAQ

Who is eligible to register with MYWC?

Boys and girls 5-14 years old, in kindergarten through 8th grade, are able to join.

How much does it cost?

MYWC is proud to say we still have one of the lowest registration fees in Northern Illinois!  For the 2021-2022 season (November-March) the registration fee would normally be $110, however this year we are doing open enrollment at no cost to anyone interested and includes:

USA Wrestling membership card (includes USA Wrestler magazine subscription)

MYWC team t-shirt

Participation award(s) at our annual Awards Night

For future reference, Financial Assistance is available for families that need assistance with the registration fee.  Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information on how to apply.

 

How do we register?

Oops, you missed our registration deadline of Saturday October 16, 2021 for the 2021-2022 season.  If interested, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before November 15th to sign-up for this season; otherwise check back with us next September!

You will need to register your child so he/she can be sized for their singlet and your child’s birth certificate if he/she is new to MYWC.

You will also need to bring 2 checks to the parent meeting, Monday November 1,2021 @ 7pm:

Check #1 - $125 per child for Singlet Deposit (post-date check to 4/1/2022) - this check will be returned to you once your child's singlet and fight shorts have been returned at the end of the season

Check #2 - $125 per family for Volunteer Deposit (post-date check to 2/1/2022) - this check will be returned to you once your volunteer commitment has been fulfilled

What do they need to wear?

For practice:

T-shirt and shorts – no zippers, buttons or pockets

Headgear

Wrestling shoes (we have many pairs of donated shoes available, ask to check “the box”)

For tournaments:

MYWC Singlet (provided)

Headgear

Wrestling shoes 

When and where is practice held?

Practice begins the 1st week of November at the Marengo High School. Practice is held from 6:00-7:30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. A complete practice schedule will be available at the Parent Meeting.

When are the tournaments and how many do we have to attend?

There are tournaments every weekend December through February (usually on Sundays).  Competing at tournaments is not required, but we recommend it to fully appreciate the sport and demonstrate what has been learned during practice.  We do encourage all of our team members to wrestle at the one tournament that MYWC hosts "Cabin Fever" in January. 

What is a Volunteer Commitment?

MYWC hosts one tournament "Cabin Fever" in January. MANY hours from MANY volunteers are required to successfully host this tournament so we need help from each and every MYWC family! Volunteer time is required in order to fulfill the family's volunteer commitment. A volunteer sign-up sheet will be made available prior to our tournament.

What are the divisions in youth wrestling?

Divisions are based on age:

5 and younger – Tot

6-7 years old – Bantam

8-9 years old – Intermediate

10-11 years old – Novice

12-14 years old – Senior 

Will my child get hurt?

There is always a risk of injury to those participating in any sport; however, most wrestling injuries are minor.  Serious injuries are not as common in wrestling as in other sports such as football, basketball, hockey or gymnastics due to the fact that wrestlers are not colliding at high speeds or falling as in these other popular sports.  Additional safety factors include:

Close supervision with a high ratio of coaches to athletes

Matching up practice partners based on size, weight and age

Requiring all wrestlers to wear headgear during practice and tournaments

Proper warm-up to begin each practice

What about skin infections?

Skin infections such as ringworm and impetigo have been prevalent in the sport of wrestling due to the frequent skin-to-skin contact and contact with mats, but infections can be avoided through proper precautions.  Our coaches wash the mats before and after each practice and conduct weekly “skin checks” on all wrestlers.  Skin checks are also done at sign-in for all tournaments – if a skin condition is discovered, that wrestler is disqualified to prevent the spread of infection to other wrestlers.  Even with these precautions, it is important that your child showers immediately after every practice and tournament.

I have more questions – who can answer them???

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