The FAQ’s of Freestyle and Greco-Roman
Q: Where do I find a Freestyle/Greco-Roman Club near me?
A: Find a Chartered Club
Q: What age and division in 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 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 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?
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. We encourage wrestlers to begin fundraising early.