Join Us!

San Diego Wrestling is open to anybody over the age of 18 with an interest in learning and practicing the sport of freestyle wrestling. This includes men and women of all skill levels irrespective of height, weight, race, age, sexual orientation or physical disability.

Wrestler requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old per SDWC’s charter with USA Wrestling

• Have signed the club waiver form from our JOIN US page

• Have purchased a 2010 USAW card

• Are in good physical shape and you make coaching staff aware of any chronic injuries or physical limitations. 

• Commit to attending at least one of our two weekly wrestling practices

WRESTLING PRACTICES

Currently San Diego Wrestling holds two practices per week.  You'll find us on the mat each Sunday from 4:00-7:00pm and each Thursday from 7:00-9:30pm.  For a full schedule of practices and SDWC events please visit our calendar page.  All of our wrestling practices take place in the main auditorium of The Center in Hillcrest.  Click the link at the top of the page for a map to our practice facility.

WRESTLING GEAR?

So you want to wrestle with the Bulldogs? You will need to invest in the following gear for the mat:

• Wrestling shoes – mandatory

• Kneepads – highly recommended

• Earguards – highly recommended if you want to avoid cauliflower ear!

• Singlet - mandatory for competition, optional for practices.  Red/Blue singlets may be required for most freestyle tournaments

• Mouthguard – recommended

• Proper undergarments (briefs, sport briefs, compression shorts, speedo, or jock)

• Socks

If you have any questions regarding wrestling gear please ask Coach Greg. Visit our Links page to shop a wide variety of wrestling gear from our favorite wrestling merchants. Some wrestling gear may be available at local stores such as Sports Authority, Big-5, and Sport Chalet. Please call those stores to check for inventory.

Get in gear, get on the mat, and wrestle!