The Ravens Wrestling Club is excited to offer two separate groups for youth in the 2025-2026 Winter Kids Wrestling season.
 

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• BEGINNER & NOVICE
  A 4-month wrestling season, for beginner Boys & Girls ages 5 to 14, who have less than 2 years of experience & want to compete individually and as a member of a team!
  + SEASON: November 19 to February 2nd
  + PRACTICE DAYS/TIME: Monday & Wednesday, 6:15 -7:30 pm
  + COMPETITIONS: The Ravens Beginner/Novice group will compete as a Team in five tournaments (on Sundays), as part of the Western Washington Kids Wrestling League. (schedule to be handed out the first week).
  +COST: $250, which includes membership in USA Wrestling--the national governing body for amateur wrestling in the United States, including the Olympics!
  + LOCATION: Juanita High School Mat Room in the upper field house
  + Parent involvement required.
  
  Ravens Wrestling Club Novices belong to the Western Washington Youth Wrestling League (WWKWL) -- a group of 12 Northwest-area Youth Wrestling Clubs that host competitions specifically for beginning wrestlers, providing fair & balanced competition for those new to, & learning, the world's oldest and greatest sport.
  STARTS NOVEMBER 19.
  
  
   

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• VETERAN YOUTH
  Ravens Wrestling Club is excited to add an additional session for advanced youth, ages 5 to 14 years old, who have graduated from the WWKWL, have 2 or more years of experience, and/or are middle school wrestlers.
  + SEASON: November 11th to February 22nd 
  + PRACTICE DAYS/TIMES: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:15 - 7:45 pm
  + COST: $325, which includes membership in USA Wrestling--the national governing body for amateur wrestling in the United States, including the Olympics!
  + COMPETITIONS: One Tournament per month, culminating with the State Tournament in the Tacoma Dome. The tournament schedule will be handed out in the first week of practice.
  + NOTE: Wrestlers must attend practices regularly, focus on coaching instruction, and work well with teammates during 90-minute sessions to improve their skills. Fun is encouraged, but wrestlers who are unable to focus will be removed.
  + Participation in the Advanced group is at the discretion of the coaches and the wrestler's experience.
  + Registration for the Veteran session closes December 4th.
  + Parent involvement required.
  STARTS NOVEMBER 11.
  
  
   

 

WHY WRESTLING?

Wrestling is the BEST sport for developing and increasing important physical attributes of:

• balance & coordination

• strength & power

• quickness & speed

• stamina & endurance
   

More importantly, wrestling helps develop important mental & emotional skills that will persist & help youngsters in all aspects of their life:

• dedication & commitment

• persistence

• resilience

• courage & bravery

• pride & humility

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Lastly, kids and families will enjoy the spirit of new friendships and community throughout the season!

A USA WRESTLING MEMBERSHIP CARD IS  REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY PRACTICE.

• Get USA WRESTLING MEMBERSHIP HERE:   https://www.usawmembership.com/clubs/2200132602/registration

• LIMITED FOLKSTYLE.  There are 4 types of memberships. Beginner Kids will only need a "Limited Folkstyle" USA membership
  The Ravens Wrestling Club pays for their Youth USA Memberships

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