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Frequently Asked Questions

Wrestling Gear

Q: Do I have to purchase gear for my child?

A: No. Your child will be loaned a singlet and headgear, provided by the Mat Club. We do request a deposit check of $50.00 for this gear. If the items are returned in good condition at the end of the season, we will not cash the deposit check. Your child can wrestle in tennis shoes as long as the soles are new/clean (have to keep the mats clean). Most parents, however, do choose to buy their child wrestling shoes. They can be purchased in town at Valley Sports or at various other sporting stores like Dick's and Sports Authority. If your child has braces, you may want to purchase a mouth guard.

Weekend Tournaments

Q: Is there a calendar that lists all the tournaments?

A: The Guillotine, www.theguillotine.com is the best website to list tournaments around the state. Our website calendar, http://www.shakopeewrestling.com/page/show/339022-calendar will list the tournaments that our coaches plan on attending. Feel free to bring your youth to any tournament. Note that the MN/USA state qualifiers tend to have a higher level of competition.

 

Q: How do I register for MN/USA tournaments on TrackWrestling?

A: 

  1. Go to TrackWrestling and click 'Events'
  2. Search for the tournament either name, date, location
  3. Click 'Enter' and then click 'Registration' on left side under 'Information' column
  4. Continue as Guest (unless you have a Trackwrestling account) and click 'Registration' to begin the process

Low Income/Reduced Fees

Q: What if I can't afford the full registration price?

A: You must obtain a copy of your application of educational benefits from your school district. Once you receive a confirmation letter to confirming you will receive benefits, email a copy to symcsabers@gmail.com.

MN/USA Membership

Q: Do I have to purchase a MN/USA membership card?

A: No. A portion of your Shakopee Mat Club registration fee is used to pay for the MN/USA membership. After registration closes, the Mat Club will submit all payment to MN/USA on your behalf. You are responsible to print your child's membership card. We will notify you when to do this.

How to print your card: go to USA Wrestling Membership (usawmembership.com).  Once you have your id and password (may need to create), go to profiles and claim your child's profile. Then, select manage on the top bar and select memberships.   Once on the membership page your child's name should appear, select your athlete and click print card at the bottom of the page. 

You must present this card at admissions for each MN/USA tournament your child attends.

Volunteering or Sponsorship

Q: How do I volunteer or become a sponsor?

A: The Mat Club is a non-profit organization that has a Board comprised of parent volunteers. We welcome volunteers as well as sponsorship. As Board members move on, we will need to fill those positions. We are also in need of volunteers to help with our Shakopee tournament, parent meeting, fundraising collecting and distribution, picture night, team technicians, coaches, ride share, photography, etc. Please contact a Board member for more information: http://www.shakopeewrestling.com/page/show/365142-board-of-directors

If you would like to sponsor the club, please click here for more info: http://www.shakopeewrestling.com/page/show/618494-would-you-like-to-sponsor-our-youth-