Frequently AskedQuestions

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 advanced 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.

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 Randolph Recreation, and each team registers separately: Clinic, grades K–1, White Team, grades 2–4, and Blue Team, grades 5–8. All three are listed side by side on the Program page.

Registration for the 2026–27 winter season is $160 per wrestler, handled through Randolph Recreation. Sign-up links for all three teams are here →

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 — from November through early March. Clinic practices Saturday mornings; time and location are still being finalized.

Ram Slam is our Preseason Wrestling Annual, held Sunday, October 11, 2026 at the Randolph High School Gymnasium. It's an open tournament for grades K–8 powered by WAR Zone live pairing — a great way to shake off the rust before the season starts. See the Ram Slam page →

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