Frequently AskedQuestions

We build confident, courageous kids who set goals, work for them, and grow on and off the mat. Every wrestler is placed where they’ll grow and is never rushed into more than they’re ready for. From a kindergartner’s first stance to a Tri-County finalist, our job is to help each child get a little better, and a little braver, every week.

Every wrestler steps on the mat alone, and that takes courage. But nobody gets there alone. Practice partners push each other every night, older wrestlers help newer ones, and in dual matches every wrestler’s result adds to the team score. Our kids learn that showing up for your teammates matters as much as your own match.

Wrestling builds confidence, discipline and good habits that carry into school and life. This season we added the Athlete Area, where wrestlers watch coaching videos, take quizzes that explain every answer, do homework, and set their own season goals. It reinforces what we teach in practice and gives kids a way to keep learning at home.

Yes. Clinic is non-competitive, King of the Mat matches keep no score, and every wrestler is paced to their own level. Add the team scoreboard, levels from Bronze to Diamond, and rewards from our coaches, and there’s friendly competition at every age.

2026–27 is a big year. We launched this website and the Athlete Area, hosted the Ram Slam, welcomed our first local business sponsors, held a free Intro to Wrestling Clinic for new families, and became an official 501(c)(3) public charity. Every one of these helps us reach more Randolph kids and give them a better experience.

Lots of ways: volunteer to coach, sponsor the team, make a donation, cheer at matches, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Three teams, placed by grade and experience. Clinic (grades K–1) is non-competitive — body awareness, movement and first wrestling techniques, with year-end scrimmages. White Team (grades 2–4) is elementary to intermediate instruction with King of the Mat (KOM) and Future Stars matches, building technique and introducing competitive wrestling. Blue Team (grades 5–8) ranges from beginner to highly competitive, with coaches working with each wrestler at their skill level in Future Stars and Tri-County competition. Compare all three teams →

Clinic is for first-time wrestlers, grades K–1 — and second graders with no experience are often a better fit here than on White Team. This is where kids learn stance, basic movement, safe falling, and how to follow a whistle before anything competitive is introduced. It's about comfort on the mat and following coach direction as much as technique.

White Team is grades 2–4 — elementary to intermediate instruction with King of the Mat (KOM) matches against other towns and Future Stars matches paired by skill and aggression level. Blue Team is grades 5–8 and wrestles Tri-County dual matches against other towns plus the year-end Tri-County tournament, with individual tournaments for wrestlers when they're ready and levels ranging from beginner to highly competitive. Placement is ultimately determined by our coaching staff based on each wrestler's experience and readiness, not by grade alone.

The program is designed to pace athletes to their own skill level — a second grader in their first season isn't grouped the same as a second grader who's wrestled for two years, even at the same grade level. No wrestler is ever forced into a match or tournament they aren't ready for. Confidence and readiness come before competition.

No — they're two different things. The Intro to Wrestling Clinic is a free, one-time, one-hour event on Sunday, November 15 (10:30–11:30 AM, Randolph HS Aux Gym) for boys and girls in grades K–8 and their parents to try the sport: a meet and greet with coaches and wrestlers, technique demonstrations, and a 30-minute workout. The Clinic team is our season-long program for grades K–1 ($100), with Saturday morning practices from late November to early March. Randolph residents only for the free clinic, no waitlist.

Unofficial, no referees, no scores kept. Multiple matches happen simultaneously across the mat against several other teams — it feels more like a supervised scrimmage than an event. Coaches actively watch and assist during matches, sometimes stopping to correct positioning or talk a kid through a scramble in real time. Zero pressure: nothing is on the line, so kids can try a new move, lose without it "counting," and build mat awareness without fear of letting the team down. A great low-pressure entry point for novice wrestlers. See the KOM schedule →

Official matches with referees — the first real taste of "counted" competition for most kids. Matchups are based on skill and aggression level, not just weight or age. Coaches from both sides work together beforehand to pair similar skill profiles. It's the bridge between in-house friendly competition (KOM's) and full varsity-style competition (Tri-County). See the Future Stars schedule →

The "varsity" of our youth program — our highest level of competition. Our top wrestlers compete for spots on this team; it's earned, not automatic. It signals to families and the wrestler that they're performing at the top tier of the program. See the Tri-County schedule →

Winter registration is open through the Randolph Recreation Youth Programs page, where each team registers separately — Clinic (grades K–1), White Team (grades 2–4) and Blue Team (grades 5–8). Registration closes December 30, or earlier if a team fills. All three are described side by side on our Program page.

For the 2026–27 winter season: $100 for Clinic (grades K–1) and $160 for White Team and Blue Team, handled through Randolph Recreation. White and Blue wrestlers also need match warmups (about $75). Our Intro to Wrestling Clinic on November 15 is free. Sign-up links for all three teams are here →

Yes. Our Intro to Wrestling Clinic is free and runs Sunday, November 15 from 10:30–11:30 AM at the Randolph High School Aux Gym. It's open to boys and girls in grades K–8 and their parents, and no experience is required — you'll meet the coaches and active wrestlers, see technique demonstrations, and get a 30-minute workout in. Wear sneakers, shorts or sweats, and a t-shirt. Randolph residents only, no waitlist. Register on the Randolph Recreation Youth Programs page.

Wrestlers practice in a t-shirt and shorts and compete in a singlet. Your family buys four things: headgear, wrestling shoes, and the shorts and t-shirts for practice. Headgear is required at practice as well as at matches. White and Blue wrestlers also need match warmups (about $75) from the team store. The program provides the Randolph Rams singlet at no cost — Clinic wrestlers get one if needed for matches — so you never need to buy one. Full gear breakdown →

Yes, for White Team and Blue Team. Match warmups are a required purchase through the Randolph Rams Youth Wrestling team store — approximately $75. Details are sent to registered wrestlers. Clinic wrestlers don't need them.

Blue Team: Monday, November 16, 6:30–8:00 PM. White Team: Tuesday, November 17, 6:00–7:15 PM. Both are at the Randolph High School Wrestling Room.

Practices run on weekdays for the whole season. White Team: 2–3 weekdays a week, starting at 6:00 PM. Blue Team: 3–4 weekdays a week, starting at 6:00 or 7:00 PM. Days may change when a match lands on a practice day.

TeamSnap has the newest and final schedule for practices, matches and tournaments. Registered families get a TeamSnap invite. Our league schedules page lists the finalized dates so far, and more are coming.

White Team and Blue Team practice at the Randolph High School Wrestling Room. Clinic practices Saturday mornings and starts in late November; time and location are still being finalized.

We'd love the help. Volunteers must: 1) register in Community Pass as a Coach under Coaches Registration, 2) submit a background check (not necessary if already completed for another Recreation sport), and 3) complete the Rutgers Safety Clinic — dates are listed in Community Pass under Coaches. Questions? Reach out →

Email us any time at [email protected].

Our online training room for every wrestler, at athletes.randolphwrestling.org (or tap Athlete Area in the top menu). Inside are coaching videos, lessons, quizzes, homework, the team schedule and a team scoreboard.

It’s highly recommended. The Athlete Area supplements what we teach in practice: wrestlers review technique, reinforce it with quizzes and homework, and keep practicing between sessions. The wrestlers who use it get more out of every practice.

A parent sets it up in about five minutes: 1) open the Athlete Area and choose Parent / Coach → Create account; 2) confirm your email; 3) tap Parent → + Add a wrestler and enter their first name, full last name, team and a 4-digit PIN; 4) a coach approves them; 5) your wrestler signs in with their first name, last name and PIN. Download the step-by-step flyer (PDF).

Videos and lessons from our coaches, each with a short intro on what to watch for. Quizzes that explain why every answer is right or wrong. Homework, posted along with videos and lessons, starting with Set Your Season Goals. The schedule for your wrestler’s team. And the team scoreboard.

Welcome 100 when a coach approves your wrestler · Set Your Season Goals 100 · each video 10 · each lesson quiz 50 · each homework 75. Quizzes and homework earn points with 10 out of 10, and wrestlers can retry as many times as they need with no penalty. Finish within 7 days of posting for full points; after that it’s half points.

Each wrestler sees their team’s top 10 and their own spot, and moves up from Bronze to Silver, Gold and Diamond as they earn points. Our coaches give annual rewards at the end of the season, plus surprise rewards throughout the season. All rewards are decided by the coaches.

Yes. Other wrestlers only ever see a first name and last initial. There’s no chat or messaging. Parents create the account and control the PIN, and you can delete your family’s data at any time.

A parent signs in, taps Parent → Edit / reset PIN, and enters the full last name and a new PIN. Still stuck? Email [email protected].

White Team and Blue Team wrestlers need match warmups (about $75) from the Randolph Rams Youth Wrestling team store. More Rams gear for wrestlers and families will be in the store too. The store link is coming soon and will be posted here and sent to registered families.

Yes. Every wrestler is recognized at our season wrap and awards in March, and our coaches give annual rewards, plus surprise rewards during the season.

Yes — and it's new for 2026–27. Families, friends and local businesses can back Randolph Wrestling at four levels: Diamond $2,500, Gold $1,000, Silver $500 and Bronze $250. Every level gets all three benefits, and your level sets the order you're recognized all season. See sponsorship levels →

Three benefits at every level: 1) Website placement — your logo and link in our “Backed by Local Business” section, which puts your business in front of Randolph families and gives you a link back to your site that helps your search ranking (SEO). 2) Varsity team photo — last year's varsity team photograph to display at your business. 3) Social media shout outs — thank-you posts on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Become a sponsor →

Yes. Randolph Rams Youth Wrestling is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity, effective October 9, 2026. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Written acknowledgement will be provided. Our IRS determination letter is available upon request.

Yes. Friends & family donations of $50, $100, $150 or any amount help the whole program. Give online by credit/debit card or bank account (ACH), or mail a check.

Everything in one place: Program (teams and registration), Season (key dates and fees), Schedule (KOM, Future Stars and Tri-County), Coaches, this FAQ, Sponsorship, Donate, Contact, and the Athlete Area.

TeamSnap has the newest and final schedule for practices and matches (our schedule page shows the date it was last copied from TeamSnap). We also email registered families and post on Facebook and Instagram.

Our coaches are volunteers: former wrestlers, Randolph parents and lifelong fans of the sport. Meet the coaches to read their backgrounds and why they coach.