When does your season start?
- Folkstyle session 1 starts in October 2nd and ends in December 22nd.
- Folkstyle session 2 starts in January and ends in March
- Freestyle session starts in March and goes through May (Experienced wrestlers only).
- Summer Session (closed session - invite only).
Do I need to register for each session?
Yes, each folkstyle session (1 and 2) will be available on the district's website. Freestyle and our summer session are mainly for our travel team.
What are the ages?
The Bear Club is open for all girls and boys ages 6 through Junior High age.
Will Jr High kids practice separately?
No. Practices are separated between beginner and advanced. There may be a junior high pre-season camp for these wrestlers.
How do you register for a session?
- Go to http://www.cusd80.com (This link is also under 'Helpful Links' in the Bear Club App.)
- Click on Community Education > Sports & Enrichment > Camps and Clinics > Basha High School (Look for Bear Wrestling)
If you do not have internet access or if you are uncomfortable using your credit card online, you can write a check to 'Bear Wrestling Club'.
What is the cost?
Folkstyle sessions are $160. No wrestler will be turned away for financial reasons, please contact the coach if arrangements are needed.
Is an Insurance card needed?
Yes, the Bear Wrestling Club is affiliated with USA Wrestling. We will compete in USA Wrestling sanctioned events so each wrestler will need a USA Wrestling Card
How do I get a USA Wrestling Card?
- Go to www.themat.com (This link is also under 'Helpful Links' in the Bear Club App.)
- Click on 'Join USA Wrestling'
- Click on 'Create Free Account'
- Enter parent and child info
- Write down your USAW ID and continue
- Select Athlete or child's name
- Enter information and assign the wrestler to the 'Bear Wrestling Club' (search AZ clubs).
- Choose a membership type
- Arizona Full Membership (recommended if wrestling all year)
- Arizona Limited Folkstyle (this will work for session I/ session II. It is not valid for Freestyle)
Please make sure you are purchasing a card for the current season (Sept 2023/Aug 2024)
Issues with registration site?
We can manually enroll you at practice if you are having issues with the District's site or the link is not available.
Can we try out a few practices before we commit?
Yes, but the wrestler will need to have a current USA Wrestling Card.
When is practice?
We will practice in the Basha High School wrestling room on Monday and Friday. We will practice on other days, but these are the standard days.
Typical practice times are 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
What does my kid need at practice?
Each wrestler should be prepared to practice with:
- short sleeve shirt
- shorts
- wrestling shoes (Please have them on before practice starts)
- water
- Mouthpiece, if the wrestler has braces
- hand sanitizer
Do you practice during school breaks?
Yes, we practice during Fall Break and Spring Break. Practice times will still be 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
Do parents need to be present at practice?
Parents do not need to be present at practice if their wrestler is well mannered.
Are uniforms provided?
Team singlets, shorts, and shirts are available for purchase. Prices range from $15 - $35 an item.
Can I be put on the mailing list?
We recommend that you register on the club's TeamApp site and download the mobile app. The site will have updated practice schedules and events. --> https://bearwrestlingclub.teamapp.com
Are you on social media?
Yes, you can find us at: