A blog for Strider Wrestling, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting amateur wrestling and operating youth wrestling clubs in the Chicago area.
USA Wrestling has released the Second Edition of the
Parent’s Guide to Youth Wrestling. This document explains the sport to parents who may be unfamiliar with wrestling. Among other things, it answers the following questions about the sport:
* What makes wrestling so different and unique?
* What effect will the sport have on my child?
* What about weight management?
* Is my child really cut out for this sport?
* What equipment is needed?
This document is available as a free download in PDF format
here. If you have a son who has been coming to Strider or you have considered bringing your son and would like more information about the sport, this guide can answer some of your questions.