The Tiger Wrestling Club (TWC), offers its members (youth ages 4-14 and not in high school), training opportunities in folkstyle wrestling.
We are members of the following governing bodies: USA Wrestling (USAW), and Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF). All Tiger Wrestling Club wrestlers are required to maintain membership with USAW,as required by the IKWF. All TWC coaches are required to be approved by the Team President and Head Coach, maintain membership with USAW and be properly certified by USAW.
Our practices are held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7:30 at Wheaton Warrenville South High School, beginning mid-November and continuing through March. Tournament-style competitions are held on Sundays (with an occasional Saturday) during the season in various locations throughout the greater Chicagoland area. Weigh-ins are generally held between 6:30 – 8:00 am, with wrestling starting by 9:00 am, and finishing between 1:00 – 5:00 pm. There will be carpool opportunities on tournament days.
We provide each wrestler with: registration and membership in USA Wrestling/IKWF, IKWF competitor card (mandatory) team t shirt. Tournament fees are additional (generally, $20.00 per tournament).
Practices will be attended by only coaches and wrestlers following the first week of the season (“open-house” week). We have found this to be the best way to provide a safe and productive environment for our wrestlers and coaches.
All wrestlers are required to practice wearing: a singlet or compression shirt and shorts, wrestling shoes, and headgear. Each wrestler is advised to bring a water bottle to practice.
The Coaching Staff consists of volunteer parents who donate their personal time to the fulfillment of our club’s mission. Those who wish to join the coaching staff are required to be approved by the Club Director and Head Coach, and be “Copper Certified” through the American Sports Education Program (ASEP), http://www.asep.com and pass a background check conducted through the IKWF.
Coaches are expected to regularly assist in practice sessions, offer mat side coaching at competitive events, volunteer for club events/activities and be a positive influence on all of our wrestlers.
Head Coach: Pat Murphy
Club Director: Matthew Janosek