Grizzly Parent Information (be sure the check the informative links below) Wrestling is perhaps the purest form of athletic competition to exist in the realm of organized sports. There are no bats or balls, or pucks or sticks. No pads or helmets or jerseys. There’s no time to rethink strategy, regroup, or even to catch your breath. There’s only you, and your opponent of equal weight and size. Experience, preparation and the will to succeed will determine the victor.   Wrestling involves a unique balance of practically every aspect of physical and psychological conditioning. Strength is as important as stamina. Speed as technique, strategy as intensity, and power as is coordination. However, it’s not always the natural athlete that ultimately succeeds in the sport — it’s the natural competitor.   Kids that are strong for their weight, well coordinated and naturally aggressive are usually more successful early on in the sport. However, it‘s the highly competitive kids that really enjoy the sport, that eventually achieve the highest levels of success. True competitors come in all shapes and sizes, and in varying degrees of natural talent.   Gifted athletes, especially those that are strong and well coordinated, typically do well and take an early liking to the sport. Some kids that thrive on competition, with only average or below average natural ability, often surprise parents and coaches by eventually surpassing more gifted kids through hard work and preparation.   Although it is wise for parents and coaches to de-emphasize winning, victories can be and are extremely gratifying because of the strong sense of personal accomplishment. The effort put forth in practice and preparation is apparent in competition, and not lost in a team effort. This aspect of wrestling can be a great motivator and teacher, and can develop a person’s work ethic, self-confidence, and ability to achieve in all areas of life. Wrestling is great for exposing the “champion” within most any kid, but especially with those that love to compete.   Complete Parent's Guide to Youth Wrestling - Find about why wrestling is a good sport for your child, what are the rules, why is it safer than most team sports, and more.   GPAW Constitution Event Calendar How do I register my child? When are practices scheduled? First Practice - March 8, 2005 Ages 6 to 11 - Tues/Thurs – 6:00pm -7:30pm Ages 12 to 18 - Tues/Thurs – 7:30pm – 9:00pm What is Freestyle Wrestling? What is Folkstyle Wrestling? What is Greco-Roman Wrestling? I want to help with coaching.  How do I get a Cooper card online? A Parent's Perspective What are the Texas-USA Folk style Rules and Regulations? Visit Texas-USA Wrestling, Inc. for more information on: What is Texas-USA Wrestling? Training and Nutrition for Wrestling Texas-USA Training and Nutrition resources Texas-USA Wrestling Community - Comment from Allan Roger, State Chair Clinics and Camps Officials/USWOA Wrestling Signals and Dictionary Return to Home If you have questions, suggestions, comments, or need more information contact Grand Prairie Association of Wrestling.

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