COVID-19 UPDATE:
Parents & supporters,
It is with great regret that I must inform you all that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the decision not to hold a winter 2020-21 wrestling season. While the high school league made the decision to continue with winter sports, that has not been a uniform decision for all ages and organizations. The safety of our families is paramount, and we don't feel that we would be able to host a safe environment for practices. That being said, we eagerly await a future season when life goes back to normal!
For this winter, we are hoping to offer weakly training online, and are discussing what that could look like. We see this as an opportunity to focus our wrestlers intensively on the basics: stance & motion, proper technique, and total body fitness. This will be offered to any wrestlers who would like to participate, regardless of age. There will be no cost for this "virtual season", but we do hope there will be some commitment to improve at home. Beyond that, everything is up in the air. We don't know if MN-USA Wrestling will host state tournaments in 2021, we don't know if there will be a spring season, and we don't know if there will be a summer camp. In order for us to function, we need MN-USA holding tournaments, we need Saint Paul Public Schools allowing access, and we need statewide restrictions lifted. Most importantly, we need the ability to practice & compete SAFELY. Hopefully that will be sooner rather than later.
For now, I would ask that you please contact us IF you would like to be included in the weekly "Virtual Season" emails. These will only be sent to those who request access. Ideally, we will also post this material available to anyone on our website & our Facebook group page.
As always, thank you for your support,
Matt Vinez
ESWC President
Parents & supporters,
It is with great regret that I must inform you all that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the decision not to hold a winter 2020-21 wrestling season. While the high school league made the decision to continue with winter sports, that has not been a uniform decision for all ages and organizations. The safety of our families is paramount, and we don't feel that we would be able to host a safe environment for practices. That being said, we eagerly await a future season when life goes back to normal!
For this winter, we are hoping to offer weakly training online, and are discussing what that could look like. We see this as an opportunity to focus our wrestlers intensively on the basics: stance & motion, proper technique, and total body fitness. This will be offered to any wrestlers who would like to participate, regardless of age. There will be no cost for this "virtual season", but we do hope there will be some commitment to improve at home. Beyond that, everything is up in the air. We don't know if MN-USA Wrestling will host state tournaments in 2021, we don't know if there will be a spring season, and we don't know if there will be a summer camp. In order for us to function, we need MN-USA holding tournaments, we need Saint Paul Public Schools allowing access, and we need statewide restrictions lifted. Most importantly, we need the ability to practice & compete SAFELY. Hopefully that will be sooner rather than later.
For now, I would ask that you please contact us IF you would like to be included in the weekly "Virtual Season" emails. These will only be sent to those who request access. Ideally, we will also post this material available to anyone on our website & our Facebook group page.
As always, thank you for your support,
Matt Vinez
ESWC President
East Side Wrestling Club (Updated 3/13/20)
The East Side Wrestling Club is a group of youth wrestlers who practice Folkstyle in the fall and Freestyle & Greco wrestling in the spring at Saint Paul Johnson High School & Augsburg College. Participation is open to any student that wishes to learn or improve at the sport of wrestling. Practices will take place throughout the week, and wrestlers may also compete on weekends. The spring season HAS BEEN CANCELLED due to COVID-19. This club is not affiliated with any high school.
There is a $15 cost to participate in the spring season, and will include all practices & coaching at tournaments. Fees can be discounted or waived for families with financial difficulties. This is a great opportunity to introduce someone you know to the great sport of wrestling. Not sure if you'll like wrestling? Try it for a week for free!
REGISTER HERE: This will link you to Blue Sombrero, who we are using for registration services.
PRACTICE TIMES & DATES:
Ages 4 through 19: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:15 - 7:30pm at the Johnson High School wrestling room.
Johnson High School is located at 1349 Arcade St St Paul, MN 55106. The wrestling room is located in the basement, across from the pool, and next to the boys' locker room.
TOURNAMENT TIMES & DATES:
These are all listed on our Schedule of Events page.
Join our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/922215234528682/
There is a $15 cost to participate in the spring season, and will include all practices & coaching at tournaments. Fees can be discounted or waived for families with financial difficulties. This is a great opportunity to introduce someone you know to the great sport of wrestling. Not sure if you'll like wrestling? Try it for a week for free!
REGISTER HERE: This will link you to Blue Sombrero, who we are using for registration services.
PRACTICE TIMES & DATES:
Ages 4 through 19: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:15 - 7:30pm at the Johnson High School wrestling room.
Johnson High School is located at 1349 Arcade St St Paul, MN 55106. The wrestling room is located in the basement, across from the pool, and next to the boys' locker room.
TOURNAMENT TIMES & DATES:
These are all listed on our Schedule of Events page.
Join our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/922215234528682/
