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The Reisterstown wrestling team
is in "building mode", offering a special opportunity
to both new and experienced wrestling
candidates. We are in search of new future champions,
and have restructured the program to include several
new opportunities.
Boys ages 7-15
years old are eligible. We typically have wrestlers
from Elementary through early High School, from under 50 lbs to over 180 lbs.
Wrestling is one of the least
expensive sports. Our individual registration
fee is only $85 per youth or $135 per
family.
The only equipment needed is wrestling shoes,
and we offer a team "shoe exchange"
year after year as kids grow out of them, so
you may get them free. Uniforms and headgear
are provided,
though you can purchase headgear too very reasonably.
Optional independent tournaments carry their
own
registration fees of $10-25.
Registration opens August
1st (online and by mail), and practices
begin the first week in November,
with competitions starting soon after. Registration
closes December 31st. The season continues through
February.
Simply register
online or download and complete our paperwork
and mail it with
payment
to the address shown. By mid- to late-October
you'll get a confirmation email or phone call
with details
of the parent's
meeting before practices begin. We look forward
to working with you and your kids!
For both brand new and experienced wrestlers
Wrestlers typically practice
2-3 nights per week, depending on their level,
at Franklin High, determined
after the registration period. Competitions are
on the weekends. A schedule will be available
in early November.
First and second year wrestlers
typically wrestle in the Carroll Wrestling league
(CWA), while 3rd+ year wrestlers typically compete
in the Maryland Junior Wrestling League (MJWL).
There is also frequent interaction
with the other nearby teams, which exposes them
to more wrestlers their weight/size, and more
semi-competitive situations than regular meets
provide. This strategy provides Reisterstown wrestlers
the best training approach available.
Top coaching talent
We have several practice coaches
joining head coach Tom Montanye,
bringing fresh moves, ideas and approaches.
Coach Montanye
wrestled in the Reisterstown program in the late
1970's, while his coach (George Outten) produced
top ranked teams for years. Tom received several
County tournament placements in the Reisterstown
league. Continuing his wrestling career at Franklin
High, Tom was Regional champion in 1984. Today,
he has twin boys in the Reisterstown Wrestling
program, who each intend to top their fathers'
record, and are well on their way!
Joining coach Montanye are coaches Kevin Cummings, Hayden
Myers, George
Outten, Eli Shock, Tommy Montanye, and David
Trudil, Jr.
More coaches, more individual attention
Most importantly, the student/teacher
ratio (wrestler/coach ratio) on the Reisterstown
team is unsurpassed in the area. This is because,
in addition to many practice coaches, our team
benefits from assistant coaching by several Franklin
Varsity wrestlers, who often personally mentor
them. Other programs demonstrate advanced moves,
but aren't able to help each wrestler master them,
because they simply don't have enough helpers.
Naturally talented wrestlers thrive, while other
potential champions are lost in the shuffle. Our
wrestlers simply get more personalized instruction.
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