Are there age restrictions?  There is no minimum age but generally kids start in Kindergarten...  We have had kids wrestle as young as 4.  15 year old 8th graders can wrestle if their birthday is after Sept 1 of the current year.  No high school wrestlers are allowed to participate in IKWF events.

My child's birthday is during the season, what division will they wrestle in?  The cutoff date is Dec 30.  If a child turns 11 on Dec 29th, he/she will be considered a Novice for the entire season.

This is our first year, is my child ready for tournaments?  We strongly suggest going to as many tournaments as possible - especially early in the season.  Most tournaments we go to will bracket the inexperienced kids together, but its best to get the most matches you can early in the season while the other kids are also still learning the basics.

Will my child be required to cut weight?  NO!  We've seen kids from other clubs cut weight all season - losing 10% or more body weight.  Although it is common for wrestlers to lose body fat over the course of the season with proper nutrition, we do not condone abnormal weight loss.

How can I keep my child from getting ringworm/other skin conditions?  Eventually every wrestler is exposed to such conditions.  Showering with anti-bacterial soap ASAP after every practice and tournament is the best way to avoid problems.  Using barrier foam such as Skin Armor provides additional protection.  We will also disinfect the mats prior to each workout.

What happens if my child gets ringworm?  Treatment with a prescribed antibiotic usually clears the condition within a week and he/she is OK to wrestle after 24-48 hours of treatment.  If the condition is still visible at a tournament an IHSA Skin Condition form signed by a physician is required to pass a skin check.

Will there be any fundraisers?  No need to worry about another box of candy or wrapping paper...   We keep fees as low as possible due to funds from running our own tournaments.  We do require as many volunteers as possible to help them run smooth and finish on time.   

Can my child that is a member of the IESA (Junior High) wrestle in the IKWF also?  Kids are not allowed to wrestle in both organizations.

Is it allowed to wrestle up into older divisions?  A child can move up one year - ex:  an 11 year old must wrestle in the Novice division but a 12 year old can wrestle Novice or Senior - This includes the state tournaments.

My child's football season will not end until after practices start, is that a problem?  No, every year we have several kids that miss the first week or two of practices due to football.