“PADRE”
The “Padre” wrestling club is a sanctioned and licensed
charter club of USA Wrestling. The club is run March-September with open mats throughout this time at
Competitor’s Membership
Valid for kids, cadet, F.I.L.A. Cadet, junior, F.I.L.A. Junior World,
university, senior, masters’-level competition at all competition levels, and
club practices. To enter an USA Wrestling sanctioned event as a competitor you
must have a current competitor’s card. Membership benefits include secondary,
non-duplicating sports accident insurance provided by an outside carrier. There
is sports accident supplemental benefits provided to
USA Wrestling members who participate in limited non-sanctioned events. This
insurance coverage includes a deductible, co-payment provisions and other
conditions of the policy (details will be provided to club administrators); a
one-year subscription to USA Wrestling; the privilege to compete and take
advantage of events, camps, clinics, international exchanges, and club
programs; discounts on wrestling gear, equipment and apparel; and other
national discount programs as they become available.
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USA Wrestling is the
National Governing Body for the Sport of Wrestling in the
It is not the wild, or "off the top rope", stuff you might have seen
on television. The many programs and activities conducted by USA Wrestling or
the hundreds of chartered clubs, provide opportunities for youth and adults
alike to gain an understanding and appreciation for the international styles of
wrestling, Freestyle and Greco-Roman, and folkstyle (scholastic and collegiate)
which is the style practiced at high schools and colleges across the country.
USA Wrestling has more than 159,000 members. These members include athletes of
all ages, coaches, officials, parents and fans striving together to strengthen
the sport. Part of USA Wrestling's mission is to foster grassroots development
for the sport.
Each year, USA Wrestling charters over 2900 wrestling clubs and sanctions over
1600 local, state, regional and national competitions. These opportunities and
more are just a small part of the exciting world of USA Wrestling.
Members of the World-leading USA Wrestling Family enjoy many of the following
benefits:
1. Participation in Local, Regional, and National Competitions.
2. Four levels of Coaches Certification.
3. The opportunity to travel abroad with Developmental Tours for Cadet, Junior,
Women, University and Senior level athletes.
4. Educational videos and written materials.
5. Regional and National Training and Developmental Camps for Youth through
Senior-level athletes.
6. Free subscription to USA Wrestler, the officials
publication of USA Wrestling.
7. Fundraising Opportunities for Chartered Clubs.
8. Discounts on
Becoming a member of the USA Wrestling is easy. Just contact your state
association membership director and he or she will
provide you with the necessary forms and information on becoming a member. In
addition, your membership director or state chairperson will be able to provide
you with information on state level programs and opportunities offered.
You can also contact USA Wrestling Department of State Services for more
information on the various opportunities awaiting you in the amateur wrestling
world. Call or write to: USA Wrestling, Attn: Department of State Services,
6155 Lehman Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918; 1-719-598-8181.
More information can be
found at: http://www.themat.com
For specific information on
the “Padre” wrestling club or an application to join the club, send an email to
serrapadrewrestling@gmail.com
or call Coach Mike Klobuchar at 650.340.1512.