Frequently AskedQuestions

Three teams, placed by grade and experience. Clinic (grades K–1) is non-competitive — body awareness, movement and first wrestling techniques, with year-end scrimmages. White Team (grades 2–4) is elementary to intermediate instruction with friendly practice-based “Jamborees,” building technique and introducing competitive wrestling. Blue Team (grades 5–8) ranges from beginner to highly competitive, with coaches working with each wrestler at their skill level in Future Stars and Tri-County competition. Compare all three teams →

Clinic is for first-time wrestlers, grades K–1 — and second graders with no experience are often a better fit here than on White Team. This is where kids learn stance, basic movement, safe falling, and how to follow a whistle before anything competitive is introduced. It's about comfort on the mat and following coach direction as much as technique.

White Team is grades 2–4 — elementary to intermediate instruction with friendly, practice-based “Jamboree” competition, King of the Mat matches against other towns, and Future Stars matches paired by skill and aggression level. Blue Team is grades 5–8 and wrestles Tri-County dual matches against other towns plus the year-end Tri-County tournament, with individual tournaments for wrestlers when they're ready and levels ranging from beginner to highly competitive. Placement is ultimately determined by our coaching staff based on each wrestler's experience and readiness, not by grade alone.

The program is designed to pace athletes to their own skill level — a second grader in their first season isn't grouped the same as a second grader who's wrestled for two years, even at the same grade level. No wrestler is ever forced into a match or tournament they aren't ready for. Confidence and readiness come before competition.

No — they're two different things. The Intro to Wrestling Clinic is a free, one-time, one-hour event on Sunday, November 15 (10:30–11:30 AM, Randolph HS Aux Gym) for boys and girls in grades K–8 and their parents to try the sport: a meet and greet with coaches and wrestlers, technique demonstrations, and a 30-minute workout. The Clinic team is our season-long program for grades K–1 ($100), with Saturday morning practices from late November to early March. Randolph residents only for the free clinic, no waitlist.

Unofficial, no referees, no scores kept. Multiple matches happen simultaneously across the mat against several other teams — it feels more like a supervised scrimmage than an event. Coaches actively watch and assist during matches, sometimes stopping to correct positioning or talk a kid through a scramble in real time. Zero pressure: nothing is on the line, so kids can try a new move, lose without it "counting," and build mat awareness without fear of letting the team down. A great low-pressure entry point for novice wrestlers.

Official matches with referees — the first real taste of "counted" competition for most kids. Matchups are based on skill and aggression level, not just weight or age. Coaches from both sides work together beforehand to pair similar skill profiles. It's the bridge between in-house friendly competition (KOM's) and full varsity-style competition (Tri-County).

The "varsity" of our youth program — our highest level of competition. Our top wrestlers compete for spots on this team; it's earned, not automatic. It signals to families and the wrestler that they're performing at the top tier of the program.

Winter registration is open through the Randolph Recreation Youth Programs page, where each team registers separately — Clinic (grades K–1), White Team (grades 2–4) and Blue Team (grades 5–8). Registration closes December 30, or earlier if a team fills. All three are described side by side on our Program page.

For the 2026–27 winter season: $100 for Clinic (grades K–1) and $160 for White Team and Blue Team, handled through Randolph Recreation. White and Blue wrestlers also need match warmups (about $75). Our Intro to Wrestling Clinic on November 15 is free. Sign-up links for all three teams are here →

Yes — register any team by October 17 and save $20 (Clinic $80, White and Blue $140). Register on the Randolph Recreation Youth Programs page →

Yes. Our Intro to Wrestling Clinic is free and runs Sunday, November 15 from 10:30–11:30 AM at the Randolph High School Aux Gym. It's open to boys and girls in grades K–8 and their parents, and no experience is required — you'll meet the coaches and active wrestlers, see technique demonstrations, and get a 30-minute workout in. Wear sneakers, shorts or sweats, and a t-shirt. Randolph residents only, no waitlist. Register on the Randolph Recreation Youth Programs page.

Wrestlers practice in a t-shirt and shorts and compete in a singlet. Your family buys four things: headgear, wrestling shoes, and the shorts and t-shirts for practice. Headgear is required at practice as well as at matches. White and Blue wrestlers also need match warmups (about $75) from the team store. The program provides the Randolph Rams singlet at no cost — Clinic wrestlers get one if needed for matches — so you never need to buy one. Full gear breakdown →

Yes, for White Team and Blue Team. Match warmups are a required purchase through the Randolph Rec Wrestling team store — approximately $75. Details are sent to registered wrestlers. Clinic wrestlers don't need them.

Practices start in mid-November and run through early March. White Team and Blue Team practice at the Randolph High School Wrestling Room on weeknights — White 6:00–7:30 PM, Blue 6:00–8:00 PM — and White Team also has Saturday practice and competition. Clinic practices Saturday mornings and starts in late November; time and location are still being finalized.

We'd love the help. Volunteers must: 1) register in Community Pass as a Coach under Coaches Registration, 2) submit a background check (not necessary if already completed for another Recreation sport), and 3) complete the Rutgers Safety Clinic — dates are listed in Community Pass under Coaches. Questions? Reach out →

Email us any time at [email protected].

Yes — and it's new for 2026–27. Families, friends and local businesses can back Randolph Wrestling at four levels: Diamond $2,500, Gold $1,000, Silver $500 and Bronze $250. Every level gets all three benefits, and your level sets the order you're recognized all season. See sponsorship levels →

Three benefits at every level: 1) Website placement — your logo and link in our “Backed by Local Business” section, which puts your business in front of Randolph families and gives you a link back to your site that helps your search ranking (SEO). 2) Varsity team photo — last year's varsity team photograph to display at your business. 3) Social media shout outs — thank-you posts on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Become a sponsor →