Ruiter Wrestling Club

that offers young athletes the opportunity to participate and excel in the world's oldest sport. The club is open to any athlete - [Age 4 - 100] who wish to learn the fundamentals of Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling and/or fine tune already learned skills so they can move to the next level

Practices are designed to be both challenging and instructive while maintaining a high level of fun in a supportative environment. All wrestlers are instructed on proper stretching, conditioning, nutrition and wrestling techniques. The more a wrestler drills techniques, the stronger they will become, the better he/she will be and the more fun he/she will have. We expect all of our wrestlers to work hard and commit themselves to being the best, not only on the mat but in their daily life. Ruiter wrestlers are expected to maintain good sportsmanship, a positive attitude and a good work ethic. It is how you win and lose that demostrates attitude and character. Wrestling is a sport that requires hard work and dedication, but provides the wrestler with benefits that go beyond the mat and last a lifetime which include; self-confidence, determination, good work ethic, pride, sportsmanship and teamwork. Our goal is not only to promote the sport of wrestling, but to promote a life-long love of the sport in each of our wrestlers as well as develop the next generation of successful athletes.