Beginner's Clinic

Metro teaches a Beginners' Orientation Class on the first Sunday of every month 2:00PM - 5:00PM. This is where to get started learning about the basics of freestyle wrestling. It is ok to come and watch!

So you are coming to a practice?

So you've decided you want to check us out! The best way to do so is to get in gear, and come to a wrestilng practice!

When and where are Metro Wrestling practices?

Every Sunday 2:00PM to 5:00PM, and every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 6:00PM to 9:00PM, at The Center, 208 West 13th Street, Room 412.

What to bring?

Keep it simple. If you are new to the freestyle wrestling, you will probably want to stick with the list on the left. Later, you might want to have the items on the list to the right. You also might want to bring a towel and a bottle of water.

beginner t-shirt athletic underwear shorts socks (of course!) light sneakers

advanced wrestling singlet athletic underwear socks (of course!) wrestling shoes headgear kneepads

AAU Membership

We require regularly-attending wrestlers to obtain an Amateur Athletic Union membership. Metro is chartered by the AAU. Your membership supports the club's charter and provides insurance in the event of injury. The cost is $27 annually. Your membership card can be printed directly from their website.

Click here to sign up with The Amateur Athletic Union.

Directions for the application form:

Step 1 Login if you previously registered, otherwise click Create Your Account. If you were last on the site on or before December 15, 2010, then you will need to create a new account.

Step 2 Enter your information on the form; (Purchase Membership - Athlete Membership). Enter the information requested, i.e. name, address, etc.
 
Program is "Adult Program". Select the term and type of membership, e.g. Extended through next August 31st (or longer if desired).

Step 3 Enter sport WRESTLING; club METRO WRESTLING; club code MPWR6XEKB9

After paying AAU, you will see a receipt and printable membership card. (Click on "Click here for a printer friendly version", print out your card, and take it with you to the tournament.)

If you have diffulty obtaining your AAU membership, please email Metro at mgwa@metrowrestling.org We will help you with the application.

Last update: March 23, 2012