WHY WRESTLING?
Individual Sport
Since a wrestler succeeds or fails solely on his own efforts on the mat, the sport is a prime developer of fighting spirit, tenacity in the face of adversity, and self-reliance. His mistakes cannot be covered up by teammates and the coach cannot make decisions for him.
Team Sport
It takes the whole squad, every participant, working at his utmost potential and each member supporting one another to win important dual meets and the big tournaments.
Demanding Sport
Wrestling's vigorous demands require top physical conditioning and result in the development of better coordination and greater muscle strength. As a result wrestling is a great sport for football players and cross-country runners who want to stay in shape during the off-season.
Safe Sport
Wrestling is one of the safest sports one can participate in. Over 95% of the injuries are slight muscle pulls. There are three reasons for this safety record:
· It is the only sport that takes place on a 1-1/2 inch thick, foam rubber mat.
· There is one referee for just two participants of a match and the referee's first responsibility is to ensure the safety of the two wrestlers.
· The rules and regulations of wrestling are written with the safety of the wrestlers taking paramount importance. Among the rules are: no biting, punching, or grabbing of clothes; the body slam, full nelson, hammerlock and grabbing of less than four fingers are all illegal.
Sport for everyone
It's the only sport where participants of all shapes and sizes compete against other competitors of equal weight. It is a sport for both boys AND girls! Where else can someone of 100 pounds win a championship in a contact sport on a varsity level?
Since a wrestler succeeds or fails solely on his own efforts on the mat, the sport is a prime developer of fighting spirit, tenacity in the face of adversity, and self-reliance. His mistakes cannot be covered up by teammates and the coach cannot make decisions for him.
Team Sport
It takes the whole squad, every participant, working at his utmost potential and each member supporting one another to win important dual meets and the big tournaments.
Demanding Sport
Wrestling's vigorous demands require top physical conditioning and result in the development of better coordination and greater muscle strength. As a result wrestling is a great sport for football players and cross-country runners who want to stay in shape during the off-season.
Safe Sport
Wrestling is one of the safest sports one can participate in. Over 95% of the injuries are slight muscle pulls. There are three reasons for this safety record:
· It is the only sport that takes place on a 1-1/2 inch thick, foam rubber mat.
· There is one referee for just two participants of a match and the referee's first responsibility is to ensure the safety of the two wrestlers.
· The rules and regulations of wrestling are written with the safety of the wrestlers taking paramount importance. Among the rules are: no biting, punching, or grabbing of clothes; the body slam, full nelson, hammerlock and grabbing of less than four fingers are all illegal.
Sport for everyone
It's the only sport where participants of all shapes and sizes compete against other competitors of equal weight. It is a sport for both boys AND girls! Where else can someone of 100 pounds win a championship in a contact sport on a varsity level?