The FAQ’s of Freestyle and Greco-Roman
Q: Where do I find a Freestyle/Greco-Roman Club near me?
A:Easy! Click here!
Q: What age and division is my wrestler?
A: Current Age/Divisions Chart
Q: When does Freestyle/Greco-Roman season start and end?
A: Typically starts Mid- March in Ohio for all age groups. Juniors/16U wrestle through July, 14U and under wrestler through June.
Q: What is the difference between Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco-Roman?
A: Folkstyle is what they wrestler during the school season, Freestyle/Greco-Roman is the Olympic Style of wrestling. Learn more here!
Q: Do I need a Membership to compete and train at clubs?
A: Yes. You will need a Full Athlete membership through USA Wrestling. The Limited Folkstyle will not cover you.
Q: Do I need a Membership to coach at a club or at a tournament?
A: Yes. You will need a Leadership Membership through USA Wrestling to coach at a club and at any event.
Q: What age should I start my wrestler?
A: You can start as earlier as you are comfortable with. USA Wrestling has a 8U Division. Even if they choose not to compete, getting them on the mat in the off season will help them.
Q: How do I qualify for the State Tournament, and/or Team Ohio’s Dual and National Teams?
A: There is great information on our website. 14U Info HERE 16U Info HERE Junior Info HERE
Q: When are weigh ins for the Qualifiers, State Duals and the State Tournament?
A: All weigh ins and start times are the SAME for ALL Ohio Qualifiers. Click here to find out more!
Q: Is there a cost to be on the National Dual Teams and National Fargo Team?
A: Yes, the cost various each year. It is normally $300-$700 for a Dual Team and $1500-$1800 for the Fargo Team. This cost covers your training, travel to and from the events, room/board/meals, and gear).
Q: What is my wrestler just wants to train and not compete?
A: That is totally OK. The goal is to keep them on the mat in the off season and provide opportunities for them to get better.