Parents FAQ
New to wrestling? You’re in good company. Most of our families were too. Here are the questions we get most. Don’t see yours? Ask us and we’ll add it.
Getting started
My child has never wrestled. Is that OK?
Absolutely. Most of our wrestlers start with zero experience. Practices are grouped by age and experience, and coaches spend the first weeks on fundamentals: stance, motion, how to fall safely and basic takedowns.
Is wrestling for girls too?
Yes. Wrestling is open to boys and girls, and girls’ wrestling is the fastest-growing high school sport in Massachusetts. Girls practice with the team and can compete in both girls’ and open brackets.
What ages can join?
Kindergarten through 8th grade. K–3 practices once a week (Tuesdays); grades 4–8 practice Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
How much does it cost and what does it include?
K–3 is $150 and grades 4–8 are $325 for the season. That covers the L-S facility rental, equipment, insurance and team apparel. Tournaments have their own small entry fees, and a USA Wrestling membership is required for insurance.
Gear & practices
What gear do we need?
Wrestling shoes and a mouthguard are required. Headgear is optional at the youth level but recommended. Shorts and a t-shirt are fine for practice; singlets are provided for competition.
Where and when are practices?
In the wrestling room at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury). K–3: Tuesdays 6–7 PM. Grades 4–8: Mon/Wed/Thu 6–7:30 PM. The full schedule is on the Calendar page.
Do parents stay for practice?
You’re welcome to watch, especially in the first few weeks. Many parents of older wrestlers drop off and pick up.
Competition
What’s the difference between a scrimmage, a dual meet and a tournament?
A scrimmage is a low-key Saturday-morning session with another club. No scores are kept and everyone wrestles. A dual meet is our team against another club on a practice night, with team scoring. Tournaments are all-day weekend events with brackets and placements; coaches will recommend which ones fit your wrestler.
How do weigh-ins work?
For tournaments, wrestlers weigh in (usually the morning of, in their singlet) and are placed in a bracket with kids of similar weight and age. At the youth level nobody should be cutting weight. We wrestle at whatever weight your child naturally is.
Does my child have to compete?
No. Scrimmages and tournaments are optional. Plenty of first-year wrestlers stick to practices and a scrimmage or two, then compete more the following season.
Getting involved
How can I help?
We’re volunteer-run, so there’s always something: helping at weigh-ins, taking photos at tournaments, running the apparel order, or assisting at K–3 practice. Email us and we’ll find a spot.