EAU CLAIRE NORTH YOUTH WRESTLING PROGRAM
Intro/Registration Night: Thursday, November 19, 5:30-6:30 PM at North HS
Our first week of youth practices will be Monday, December 13, 2026, at North High School!
2026-2027 Husky Youth Wrestling Program
Wrestling is a foundation sport that instills confidence, teaches self-defense, helps you improve in other sports, teaches toughness, has kids compete against opponents of similar size and experience, and is fun! The sport of wrestling is the ultimate competition where two individuals take their individual strengths and match them up against one another. It is a battle of technique, speed, agility, flexibility, strength, wits, and toughness and once you have wrestled, everything else in life is easy!
2026 Elementary Takedown Clinics
Tuesday, November 3-For boys in grades 3-5
Thursday, November 5-For boys in grades K-2
2026 Locations and Times:
HUSKY YOUTH WRESTLING PROGRAMS Practice Starts the Week of Monday, December 13, 2026
Pre/K-Kindergarten Youth Wrestling Program
The primary focus of this age group is learning and having fun. Our program uses a FUNdamentals-based approach that incorporates games, structured play, and skill-building activities to develop basic motor skills and movement patterns.
Through wrestling, athletes will also begin to learn important character values such as Respect and Responsibility.
The Husky Youth Wrestling Program does not emphasize competition at this level. At this age, athletes should focus on learning the sport, improving coordination, building strength, and developing a love for being active.
Practice Schedule: Mondays, 5:00–5:45 PM
Competition: Participation in tournaments is not expected or encouraged for this age group.
1st and 2nd Grade Youth Wrestling Program
The primary focus of this age group is continued learning and skill development in a fun, positive environment. Our program utilizes a FUNdamentals-based approach that includes games, structured activities, and skill-building to develop wrestling techniques, fundamental movement patterns, and overall athleticism.
Wrestlers will continue to build important character values such as Respect and Responsibility while gaining confidence and comfort within the sport.
While competition is not the primary focus at this level, athletes are encouraged to focus on improving their skills, developing coordination and strength, and enjoying the experience of wrestling.
Practice Schedule: Thursdays, 5:00–5:45 PM
Competition: Local tournaments are optional, but not emphasized, for this age group.
3rd-5th Grade Youth Wrestling Program
At this level, athletes are divided into groups based on experience to ensure appropriate instruction and development.
For Less Experienced Wrestlers, the primary areas of focus include:
Body awareness and tumbling
Isometric and plyometric strength development
Wrestling-specific skill development and refinement
For More Experienced Wrestlers:
Emphasis is placed on refining technique, increasing intensity, and incorporating more live wrestling opportunities.
Athletes in this age group are encouraged to participate in competition, with a recommendation of at least one event during the season. To help support long-term development and prevent burnout, an athlete’s total number of matches should not exceed the number of practices attended.
Mondays & Thursdays, 5:45–7:00 PM
This level begins to bridge the gap between foundational learning and more structured wrestling development.
Middle School Wrestling: Students in Grades 6-8
Student-athletes in middle school will participate on the Delong or Northstar Middle School wrestling team (register through the school district). 6th-8th grade wrestlers are welcome to attend any of the youth practices at any level.
Wrestling is an Opportunity for EVERYONE:
-LEARN the fundamentals of WRESTLING!
Location: EAU CLAIRE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Wrestling Room 1801 Piedmont Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Contact: Jake Rebhan-Head Varsity Wrestling Coach at Eau Claire North High School; E-mail: jrebhan@ecasd.us Phone: 715-852-6750
Everyone gets to participate