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Eastview Community Youth Wrestling Opportunities

The Eastview Wrestling Community offers many opportunities for kids of various ages to wrestle throughout the year.

Click on the tab of the program that you are interested in to find out more information on that program as it becomes available! Some links take you to the previous year's information. You can use that to give you an idea of what to expect for each program. It is usually updated about a month before that program begins.

Click on the following link to see a list of all programs offered with general information and contact information.

Wrestling Questions can be directed to EVAA Wrestling Program Director Travis Lee.  Contact information is in the EV Wrestling Programs.pdf below.

Fall Training Sessions

The fall training sessions are for our middle school and high school wrestlers that are chomping at the bit to get back on the mat.  Practices will review fundamental skills as well as prepare wrestlers for early season tournaments. 

FREE Pre-K - 5th Wrestling Clinic

The preseason free clinic and showcase is a 3 day low intensity taste of wrestling. It focuses on basic to intermediate wrestling and general athletic skills applicable to any boy or girl in K - 5th grade who is interested in trying wrestling. It is also great for kids who want to get a jump on their EVAA Wrestling season. Due to support from the Eastview Wrestling Program, it is free to all kids in ISD 196. The first two dates will vary between 10/25 and 10/28 based on elementary school location and gym availability.  The 3rd date is the Wrestling Showcase Event at Eastview High School on November 1st, 2021.

***NOTE*** The first two days will be in small groups in each of the five elementary schools that are in the Eastview High School attendance area. The final Wrestlemania Showcase day will be at Eastview High School!  Wrestlers are encouraged to attend all three days.

Below is a universal flyer that applies to all schools.  Each school will also get a school specific flyer in their Friday Folders.  Pre-K kids can pick the elementary school that they expect to attend or may ask for a suggested practice site to help balance numbers.  Parent assistance is needed for Pre-K kids that register.

EVAA Session 1 Wrestling Season (Inhouse)

The EVAA wrestling Pre-K - 5th grade inhouse program has three age groups that both practice twice a week for about an hour in November and December.

The Tiny Tots (Pre-K (4+ years old) & K & possibly some 1st graders) will practice together, usually on Mondays and Tuesdays. 

The Mighty Mat Rats (1st grade & 2nd grade & possibly some beginner 3rd graders) will practice together, usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

The Gutsy Grapplers (the remaining 3rd - 5th graders) will practice and compete as a group, usually on Mondays and Thursdays. 

Depending on ability and size constraints, as well as family schedule limitations, wrestlers may move up or down a group to make for the best experience for them.  Please contact the program director if you think that a level change is best for your wrestler.

This program is appropriate to all levels of athletes focusing on both beginner and intermediate techniques. One day a week focuses on learning wrestling techniques and the other will generally have technique and a team or individual competition. 

Every practice teaches athletic skills that can transfer into any sport!

Wrestlers can register for Both Session 1 (Nov-Dec) AND Session 2 (Jan-Feb) and save $20.

The first practice will be Monday, November 7th in the Eastview High School Wrestling Room.  All practices are scheduled to be in the Eastview High School Wrestling Room!

Pre-K through 8th Grade Youth Wrestling Tournament

This year's Pre-K - 8th Grade Wrestling Tournament will be Saturday, December 2nd, 2023.

We typically host over 400 wrestlers and finish the last match around 1:00-1:30pm!

K-3rd Grade EVAA Session 2

This information is from last season and can be used as a guide in planning your winter activities.

The K-3rd Session 1 season can be extended into January and February with our K-3rd EVAA Session 2 program. This program will be focusing on fundamental wrestling skills.  (Third grade wrestlers that aren't planning on wrestling in tournaments may practice with this group if the parents and coaches feel that it will be a good fit for them.)

Those that are ready for open tournaments and outside competitions may join the 3rd-8th wrestlers and coaches at nearby tournaments!

Wrestlers of all abilities are welcome to join this program.  This program will review all of the fundamental wrestling skills that were taught in the Session 1 Wrestling program and extend to some intermediate wrestling skills. 

Pre-K Wrestlers that were in Session 1 are allowed to continue into Session 2.  Pre-K parents are encouraged to help their wrestlers during practice.

Practices will typically be on Mondays and Thursdays in the EV Wrestling Room.

Every practice will teach athletic skills that will transfer into any sport!

 

3rd-6th Grade Session 2 (Traveling Wrestling)

This Traveling Wrestling program is for 3rd-6th grade wrestlers who want to extend their Session 1 wrestling seasons into January and February and compete with other programs.

The 3rd-6th grade group will raise the bar a bit in general athletic training techniques.  It will also review some of the basic techniques from Session 1 and introduces more intermediate and some advanced wrestling techniques.

Wrestlers who are knowledgeable in our fundamental moves (single leg takedown, double leg takedown, Hi-C takedown, half nelson and defense to the half, our crossface turn series, and stand ups) are welcome to join this program and practice. 

These practices are designed for wrestlers that are ready for competition, though competitions are optional.  There will be opportunities to compete and receive coaching in nearby tournaments.  Session 2 wrestlers may choose to compete in state qualifying tournaments as well.

Practices will typically be on Mondays and Thursdays in the EV Wrestling Room.

Eastview 6th-8th Grade Session 2 (Traveling Wrestling)

This Traveling Wrestling program is for 6th-8th grade wrestlers who want to extend their Middle School wrestling seasons into January and February and compete with other out-of-district programs.

The 6th-8th grade group raises the bar a bit in general athletic training techniques.  They will be strength training and practicing on Mondays and Thursdays with the 9th Grade wrestling team at Eastview High School.  Practices will generally run from 3:45 (or as soon as they can get to EV and ready for practice) until 5:30.

This session will review some of the basic techniques taught in the Middle School season and introduces more intermediate and some advanced wrestling techniques.  All middle school wrestlers are welcome to join this program and practice.  There will be opportunities to compete and receive coaching in nearby tournaments.  Session 2 wrestlers may choose to compete and be coached in state qualifying tournaments as well.

Thunderbolts Freestyle Wrestling Program

This Eastview Community/Club freestyle and Greco-Roman program works closely with the Eastview and EVAA wrestling programs along with other local wrestling programs from Rosemount and Two Rivers, and others. It teaches kids the Olympic styles of wrestling from which our high school style was derived. There is more emphasis on positioning and scoring which nicely complements the other wrestling programs. This program is open to 1st-12th grade wrestlers with experience and is great for kids who want more competition in a slightly different context or for kids who just want to refine their skills. It runs in March and April.

The 2023 Thunderbolts Freestyle Wrestling Tournament hosted at Eastview High School will be held on Saturday April 8th, 2023. Check out the MN/USA Wrestling or Guillotine websites for more details.

Parent/Family volunteers are needed for the Thunderbolts Wrestling Tournament.  If you are unable to provide volunteer time, you may buy out for $30 but your time is much more valuable than that in terms of running a quality tournament and providing funds for a quality club.  Please consider volunteering.

Eastview Youth Summer Wrestling Camp

This 4 day camp is for kids entering 1st-9th grade (or entering K that were in our youth program last year) who want to have fun, develop their general athletic skills, and get in a little wrestling.

Wrestling techniques are taught at all levels to accommodate all levels of abilities. The Eastview Coaches and Wrestlers will staff the camp and give the kids a fun four day wrestling experience. The 2024 camp is scheduled for July 22nd - 24th from 9am-Noon.

Registration is through District 196 Community Education.  You can also register at the camp on the first day with cash or a check.

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