Frequently Asked Questions
PROGRAM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS
What ages can be involved with McCook Wrestling Club?
The wresting program is intended for wrestlers from Pre-School to 8th grade. We divided up our practices into two age groups. PreK-2nd and 3rd to 8th.
When is the wrestling club season?
For the younger group, the season typically starts the first week in January and ends sometime in March depending on which tournaments your wrestler decides to participate in. Our older group typically starts in December and end at the middle to end of March.
Where are the practices located?
All McCook Wrestling Club practices will be held at the MAG Training Center located at 101 East 10th Street, McCook, NE 69001
What gear is required for practice?
Wrestlers typically practice in shirt, shorts and wrestling shoes. Wrestling shoes are the only wrestling specific gear that is recommended. Wrestling shoes are not required. If they do not have wrestling shoes, then they will wrestle in socks. Headgear is also optional. Typically, wrestlers do not practice in a singlet but are allowed to if they would like.
Can my child wrestle up an age group for practices?
If your child is interested in wrestling up, the coaches will evaluate each kid on a case by case basis. We typically expect them to have wrestled for at least two years and are mature enough to handle a faster paced practice. All need to be approved by Skyler Kalinski
Are parents allowed in practice?
We also parents NOT to sit and watch during practice. However, if a parent would like to volunteer and help with practice and we appreciate all the help we can get at practices.
TOURNAMENTS & COMPETITIONS
Is my kid required or expected to wrestle in competition?
No, we do not require any wrestlers to compete in competitions. It is completely up to the parents & wrestlers on when they would like to start competition. We recommend that parents ease their child into competition. If your child is enjoying competing then they can continue to compete, if your child is not enjoying competitions then it is ok to just practice!
Are tournament registration fees included in club registration prices?
Tournament fees are not included in the club registration prices. Parents are required to register and pay for their wrestler to compete in individual tournaments. If your wrestler makes the dual team for any of the dual tournaments that we attend, McCook Wrestling Club will pay for the registration of that dual tournament.
How do I register my wrestler for tournaments?
Most tournament registration is done on TrackWrestling. You can reference our "Schedule" page to find the links for the registration of most local tournaments.
What gear is requred for tournaments?
Wrestlers typically wear a singlet and wrestling shoes for tournaments; however, they are not required. The club will check out singlets for the wrestlers to wear during the tournaments. Headgear is typically not required at youth tournaments.
What tournaments will McCook Wrestling Club coaches be at?
The tournaments attended by coaches vary. We try to have a coach at most local tournaments on our schedule and will announce where coaches will be each week.