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Program Descriptions

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Pre-K/K

Coaches focus on building young wrestlers’ confidence and skills with basic wrestling moves. Wrestlers gain an understanding how to wrestle a folkstyle match.

Season runs about six weeks, with two practices held each week on Tuesday and Thursday. Parents are welcome to stay for these sessions, but it is not required.

At the conclusion of the PreK/K season, wrestlers have the option to continue by attending the Beginner folkstyle practices for no additional fee. (Please note that the pace and technique of the 1st & 2nd grade room are very typically beyond PreK attention spans, interested Kindergartners typically do ok. If interested, please contact your coach or email the board LYWAinfo@gmail.com)

***Please note the minimum age for the program is 4 years old prior to the first day of regular season. For liability reasons and the safety of your wrestler, there will be no exceptions.

Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced

Designed for 1st-6th grade wrestlers who want to develop wrestling skills and advance to the next level. Wrestlers' experience levels vary within this group, and coaches adjust to challenge athletes at different skill levels.

Our full season runs 12-16 weeks, dependent on participation in late-season tournaments. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

6TH GRADERS

LYWA is a supplement to the middle school wrestling program. You should register for wrestling through your middle school and prioritize middle school practices. In addition, register for LYWA and join us for practice as often as you like. 6th graders can participate on the travel team for dual tournaments; tryouts may be required.

LYWA is free for 6th graders. Contact a Board member for the discount code.

Try It Free – Two free sessions for beginners

LYWA hosts free sessions for first-year wrestlers of all ages (PreK–6th) before the start of the season (at the end of October or beginning of November). 2023 Try-It-Free dates have passed.

Our goal is to introduce new wrestlers to the sport in a fun atmosphere. We focus on getting to know teammates and learning basic wrestling moves that will carry wrestlers into the full-season program. Shorts and t-shirts recommended. Wrestling shoes helpful but not required.

Parents are welcome to stay for these sessions, but it is not required.

There is no need to register for Try-It-Free sessions.

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Typical Practice Schedule

PreK-K

Where: Lakeville North High School
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 6-7 PM
Season runs from early November to early January

Intermediate

Where: Lakeville South High School
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 6-7 PM
Season runs from early November to mid-March, or into May if you choose to add freestyle

Advanced

Where: Lakeville South High School
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Season runs from early November to mid-March, or into May if you choose to add freestyle

MN/USA MEMBERSHIP

MN/USA Wrestling is the central organization that coordinates amateur wrestling programs in Minnesota. Membership to MN/USA is required for participation in and coaching at sanctioned tournaments.

NYWA Membership

The Northland Youth Wrestling Association runs a series of district and regional qualifiers, culminating with a state tournament. Membership is required for participation.

TRACKWRESTLING SIGNUP

TrackWrestling is a comprehensive system for tracking results for all registered competitors. With a profile, wrestlers can see tournament results in one location.

TRAVEL TEAM

LYWA also sponsors a travel team that wrestles around four tournaments per year. These tournaments are dual format and typically have 8 to 16 teams participating. The standard weight classes are listed below. Athletes on travel teams range in age from K-6th.

After the season starts, an email goes out seeking interest. If more than one wrestler is interested in a specific weight class, similar to try-outs in other sports, they wrestle off for the spot.