Our program is open to Merrimack boys and girls in Kindergarten through 6th grade and is designed to provide them with a basic wrestling knowledge in preparation for more formal wrestling programs of the Middle School and High School.

While instructional in nature, we still compete in meets and tournaments with other wrestling programs from local communities. Everyone who registers makes the team and every wrestler present for a meet will wrestle at least once in that meet. Each wrestler will compete according to his/her weight and age. At times we will also take a wrestler’s ability into account. We do not have weight categories and wrestlers do not have to “make weight”.

This is not WWE wrestling!!! We are a Folkstyle (or Collegiate style) wrestling program – the kind of wrestling you would see at a high school or college. There is no punching or kicking – in fact rules exist to prevent

Our focus is multifaceted:
1) First, of course, is the safety and welfare of each wrestler.
2) Provide the best wrestling instruction possible in an environment
conducive to learning wrestling. Working on a basic understanding of wrestling, building strength and endurance, while also making the instruction fun.
3) Highlight the importance of nutrition and exercise in wrestling as well
as in general health.
4) Endeavor to enhance the self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-discipline
in each wrestler.

Wrestlers are expected to help prepare for and cleanup after practices.