Question 1

How old do you have to be to start?

Accepted Answer

Kids can start as young as 5 years old.

Question 2

Is wrestling safe? Will my child get hurt?

Accepted Answer

While wrestling is a physical, full-contact sport it remains statistically one of the safest sports with very low incidents of serious injury.
 
Minor injuries that we commonly see include joint sprains, muscle strains and bruises.

Question 3

Are concussions common in wrestling?

Accepted Answer

Concussions are a part of playing sports, however research s(undefined)hows the rate of concussion for wresters ranks between soccer and basketball, which is at the mid to low end.
 
Weyburn Wrestling Club coaches have taken training and are prepared with a concussion protocol to identify and assist athletes when required.

Question 4

What equipment will I need?

Accepted Answer

The requirement for equipment is very affordable for wrestling. All that's required is a pair of wrestling shoes. 
 
All athletes are required to wear wrestling shoes at practice with the exception of those on a "Learn to Wrestle" membership.

Question 5

Do you offer grants to help cover registration and equipment expenses?

Accepted Answer

The Weyburn Wrestling Club does not directly offer grants to help cover registration and equipment costs. We do host an equipment exchange at the start of each season.
 
Funding to help cover registration and equipment costs is avialbel through KidSport (https://kidsportcanada.ca/saskatchewan/weyburn/)and the Canadian Tire Jump Start (https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca)programs.

Question 6

Are tournaments mandatory?

Accepted Answer

No, tournaments are not mandatory.
 
Athletes can choose which tournaments to attend as they see fit. 
 
Our policy is that tournaments are an exstension of regular practices - an opportunity to learn and test your skills in a competitive setting. 
 
For older athletes, higher expectations are set for provincial and national tournaments.

Question 7

Are parents required to do fundraising?

Accepted Answer

Yes, however we work very hard to ensure that the commitment is minimal. Our fundraisers are planned a year in advance. Information is included in the Parent/Athlete Handbook about what the expectations are for the current season.

Weyburn Wrestling Club Inc. 309 1st Avenue NW Weyburn, SK © 2018 All rights reserved.

Weyburn Wrestling Club Inc.
309 1st Avenue NW
Weyburn, SK

© 2018
All rights reserved.