Youth Wrestling

ELIGIBILTY:  
The league is open to any children in the following age groups. Kindergarten- 8th grade.

TEAMS:
Although wrestling is an individual sport, each participant is considered part of the whole team.  Each participant is responsible for respectfully representing the team at away matches and tournaments.

FEES:    
$45.00 GRIDLEY RESIDENTS
$55.00 NON-RESIDENTS (*Anyone residing outside of Gridley.)

*There is a sliding scale for siblings.  Fee decreases by $5.00 per extra child.

After January 26th the fee will be $65.00 per child.  

 

UNIFORMS:
Each child will receive a singlet and head gear.  Wrestling shoes are not provided and each participant is requested to purchase their own pair.

PRACTICES:
Practices are held nightly at Manzanita Gymnasium.  Different times will be provided for younger and older age groups. The coaches will A will be given out a practice/meet schedule during the first week of practice.

*There will be away matches and tournaments.  The Gridley Recreation Department does not transport children.  It will be your responsibility to transport your participant to all events.

COACHES:   
We are very lucky to have wonderfully trained coaches.  They currently coach the Gridley High School Team.  They are Matt Jones, Brannon Byrne, and Lance Andes
 
FUNDRAISER:        
All players are required to sell one (1) box (52 bars total) of chocolate bars.  There is a $25.00 by out fee due at the time of registration if you choose not to sell the candy.  * If you do not buy out, your participants will be required to sell 1 box.  Candy money is to be turned into the coaches before the last match.

OTHER:  Please be advised that wrestling will overlap with the Little League baseball schedule for a couple of weeks.  It is up to the participant and their parent/guardian on what program they would like to attend.