MatCats EAA Youth Wrestling

Tournament this Weekend

Owatonna Open (Pre-K thru 8th Grade)

Coaches: Kip and Andre

Where:

Owatonna Senior High School

333 E School St Owatonna, MN 55060 Enter Through Doors on West (Grove St.) Side of Building

Time:

Weigh-In 8:00 am—9:00 am Grades: Pre K –3rd

Weigh-In 8:00 am—10:00 am Grades: 4 - 8

Wrestling Begins at 10:00 am Format: 4 Man Round-Robin (When Possible) Scratch Weights

Entry Fee: $12 per Wrestler

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Registration is now closed for beginners camp.

2019/20 Wrestling Season

Welcome to the 2019/20 Boys and Girls Wrestling Season

Session I
Age Groups: PreK-2nd & 3rd-6th Grade

Back to the Basics: For both boys and girls PreK-6th grade.
When: Tuesday/Thursdays starting November 12th and end with a session ending home tournament January 4th
Where:Eagan High School Wrestling Room

Session I: Focus on the basic fundamentals of the sport of wrestling and will meet Tuesday/Thursday evenings. This is for both beginners and advanced wrestlers. Recommend participating in 2-3 local beginner tournaments typically held on Saturdays (minimal additional fees @ tournaments)

Session II
Age Groups: PreK-2nd & 3rd-7th

Focus on Competition:
For both boys and girls PreK-7th grade. It will run
When: Tuesday/Thursdays January 2nd-March 15th with Youth State Tournament in Rochester
Where: Eagan High School Wrestling Room

Session II will again be fundamental based but it will be STRONGLY encouraged to attend and participate in weekend tournaments with the team. We will suggest options for beginner friendly as well as State Qualifier tournaments.
This session is for both beginners and advanced wrestlers. We will add optional practice nights starting in Mid Feb. to build conditioning and prep for the MN Youth State Tournament in Rochester.

Registration for Session 2

Growth of Girls Wrestling

In the State on MN each year more and more girls come out to compete on the mat. This growth has began to open up more options for girls to join team not only to compete with the boys but many opportunities to compete with other girls. Last year EAA wrestling had 3 youth girls on the team and we hope to see more join us this season.

Girls who join EAA wrestling will practice and compete with boys. We will also share other local options for those interested to join area all girls leagues.

There is an all Female club that some of our youth girls participate in addition to our EAA team.
https://www.mnusawrestling.org/page/show/1048216-girls-and-women-s

*If you have any questions regarding girls wrestling please do not hesitate to reach out the Lisa, Director of Wrestling

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Financial assistance

Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
Questions please email the Wrestling Sports Director.

Why give wrestling a shot?

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Photos from 2017/18 and before

Youth State 2018

Another Great Season in the books! We had some great competition on and off the mat in Rochester.

Link to the Open Youth Meets & Wrestling Information

http://theguillotine.com/wp/open-tournament-calendar/

MN/USA State Qualification Procedures

Here is a link that explains how to qualify for the MN/USA youth State Tournament.

YOUTH STATE 2017

MatCats participation in the MN Youth State Tournament went up from 8 last year to a total of 17 qualified EAA MatCat wrestlers! We had participants from 1st Grade up to 8th Grade. MatCats families had a blast cheering on our wrestlers in Rochester.

A football players Nod to wrestling

How two different sports can truly gain from each other!

Inspiring youth wrestler video

A young visually challenged boy gave wrestling a try click to see his inspiring story.

U of M Coach J Robinson Full Circle

This is link to a documentary about Coach J Robinson from the U of M. His journey in wrestling and his success as a coach.

Weekend Tournament Shots

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