Granville County Gladiators

USA Wrestling Membership Reminder

As a reminder, all athletes must have an active USA Wrestling membership in order to participate in Gladiator Wrestling practices, matches, tournaments, and club activities.

This is not a club rule, it is a requirement of USA Wrestling and is necessary for insurance coverage and participation eligibility.

If your athlete’s membership has expired or has not yet been completed, please take care of it as soon as possible.

If you’re unsure whether your athlete’s membership is active, please reach out and we’ll be happy to help you verify it.

Thank you for helping us keep our athletes safe and our club in compliance.

Register here:

USAW Membership Admin

The Granville County Gladiators would like to publicly thank Karl Krebs for his generous donation and continued support of our mission.

Karl understands what wrestling and grappling can do for young people. Beyond competition, these sports teach discipline, accountability, perseverance, confidence, and character lessons that extend far beyond the mat.

Because of supporters like Karl, we are able to continue providing opportunities for kids in Granville County to learn, grow, compete, and be mentored in a positive environment.

Our goal has always been bigger than wrestling. We are committed to helping young people become strong athletes, strong leaders, and strong members of our community.

Thank you, Karl, for investing in our athletes and believing in what we’re building. Your support helps ensure that every child has the opportunity to be part of something positive, regardless of their financial situation.

From all of us at the Granville County Gladiators Thank You!

Tournaments Available This Weekend – March 7

For families looking to get some matches this weekend, here are several tournaments happening around North Carolina. I’ve included the approximate drive time from Stem so you can see what might work best for your family.

Closest Options

Shamrock Slam
Western Harnett High School – Lillington, NC
Approx. 45 minutes from Stem

Eyes on the Prize 1
Asheboro High School Zoo School – Asheboro, NC
Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

Mid-Distance Options

Ram’s Jam (Folkstyle / Freestyle / Greco)
Purnell Swett High School – Maxton, NC
Approx. 2 hours

Top Dawg Challenge (AAU)
West Lincoln High School – Lincolnton, NC
Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes

Totem Pole Tussle
St. Stephens High School – Hickory, NC
Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes

Cherry Bomb Bash
Cherryville, NC
Approx. 2 hours 20 minutes

Longer Travel Options

RS Central Ironman (Folkstyle / Freestyle / Greco)
R-S Central High School – Rutherfordton, NC
Approx. 3 hours 15 minutes

Wrecking Crew Rumble
Tuscola High School – Waynesville, NC
Approx. 4 hours

Tournament flyers, registration options, and registration deadlines can be found here:

North Carolina Wrestling Tournaments Comprehensive List The most comprehensive list of wrestling tournaments all in one place. You can find youth folkstyle wrestling tournaments as well as Freestyle and Greco-Roman events. This site also has Jiu Jitsu, Beach and Belt tournaments listed. Find the cost, maps, directions, flyer and registration details all....

It’s summer. We’re sweating more, training more — and that means we’ve got to stay on top of skin infections. I’m not trying to scare you, but I am trying to keep you on the mat.

🦠 What to Watch For:
• Staph – Painful, red, swollen bumps
• Impetigo – Crusty, yellow scabs around the mouth/nose
• Ringworm – Red, round, itchy patches

If something looks weird on your skin — say something. Don’t try to hide it. You could knock yourself and your teammates out for weeks.

☀️ Don’t Trust the Sun.
The sun doesn’t “dry it out.” It makes it WORSE — especially with blisters It weakens the skin and flares things up.

🧼 Here’s How We Stay Clean:
• Shower right after practice — use Defense Soap
• Wash your face/neck with Head & Shoulders
• Keep nails short
• Don’t share towels, shirts, or gear
• Wipe down your gear AND your bag
• Got a cut or scab? Clean it, Neosporin it, cover it.
• Don’t pick at anything.

👊 Bottom line: If it looks sketchy, sit it out and get it checked. You’re not helping anyone by covering it up and pretending it’s nothing.

Let’s stay healthy, stay disciplined, and keep training hard.
I’d rather lose a day than lose a whole team to an outbreak.

Hey, Got a Minute?

We need your help spreading the word!

Gladiator Wrestling is 100% FREE — all you need is a USA Wrestling membership.

Check out our page, learn what we’re about, and share to help us reach more families and future wrestlers in our community!

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🚨 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

We’re official! 🙌
Granville County Gladiators Wrestling Club is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit! That means your donations are now tax-deductible, and we can unlock even more support to serve our athletes and grow the program.

Want to get involved?
- Sponsor an athlete or tournament
- Make a donation
- Volunteer your time or skills
- Share this post and spread the word!

📍 Practice Location: Stem Ruritan Club
🕕 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6 – 7:30 PM
📅 Ages 7–17 welcome!

Got questions? DM us or email [email protected]

Let’s build something bigger—together.