MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM
Monday, December 14, 2009

The booster club operates the youth Pre-K through 8th grade program. Although this program specifically includes the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade middle school athletes, the "WIAA school program" supersedes their involvement in the (youth) program until later in the season. The middle school season concludes with the WisconsinWrestling Federation Youth Folkstyle Tournament in Madison.
Our first "school season" practice begins on Monday, December 14, 2009 at the Meyer Middle School in the lower level multi-purpose room. There are some early season open tournament opportunities prior to this date; however, during the "school season", per WIAA, athletes can not participate in any open tournaments. Open tournament participation and competition is encouraged both before and after the "school season".
Butch Cummings, Coach
517-449-8921 |
butch@riverfallswrestling.org
Dave Black, Youth Director
715.425.7946 |
dave@riverfallswrestling.org
Registration Checklist - Read First
Middle School Coach's Information Form
Detailed Middle School Schedule and Event Listing
Calendar & Events Summary
Parent Responsibilities
Wrestler Code of Conduct
Northern Badger Wrestling Classic Invitational
Tuesday and Wednesday, December 29 and 30, 2009
All RF middle school wrestlers are highly encouraged to help during this event. While helping, it is eye opening for many athletes to see this very high level tournament. To think that they will soon be wrestling in this very tournament next year or in a couple years is sometimes a bit overwhelming. Every kid in this tournament was likely in a middle school program where they had good influences and goals to strive for. For those that have yet to see a very large tournament, this is an extremely good experience right here in River Falls.
Hosted Tournaments Page for more details
Volunteer Page - If you would like to volunteer to help, please let us know.
Super Youth Open Tournament
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Every year we host a super tournament. This year it is very special because it is on Superbowl Sunday this year. We should conclude before 2:00 PM. This is a folkstyle event. Pre-K up to and including 8th grade.
Super Youth Open Tournament Flier
Volunteer Page - If you would like to volunteer to help, please let us know.
Wisconsin Wrestling Federation Kids Folkstyle Regional TournamentSaturday, March 13, 2010
This fantastic tournament is a “qualifier” for
the WWF Kids Folkstyle State tournament.
The state tourney is held two weeks later in March at the Alliant Energy
Center in Madison. The top two place
winners in each age and weight classes qualify for entry and participation in the
state tournament. All wrestlers born
1995 and after are encouraged to participate. This is truly a taste for a
higher level of competition and is a large tournament held right here in River
Falls. All middle school wrestlers are highly encouraged to participate
(and dominate) in this event. Coaching will be available but not
guaranteed at this event. Photo Right: Youth State Wrestling Tournament in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center Shown.
WWF Regional Registration Flier
Contact Dave Black via Email - dave@riverfallswrestling.org
Volunteer Page - If you would like to volunteer to help, please let us know.
River Falls Annual Open Freestyle Tournament
Sunday, March 14, 2010
For those born 1996 or earlier, this is a fast-paced
freestyle tournament at a great venue in the River Falls High School. A
lot of people and kids over analyze the style and method called “freestyle”
wrestling. Albeit this is an extreme simplification, essentially if you
can take someone down, then you are qualified and ready for freestyle
action. A pin is still a pin. A
big change is that wrestlers try to win two of the three periods rather than
accumulating points throughout the match.
For many kids it is a nice departure from folk-style wrestling and a
taste of summer wrestling opportunities throughout the region. Even if
you are not participating, it is a great opportunity to see this style of
wrestling as a spectator.
2nd Annual River Falls Freestyle Tournament Flier
Why Wrestle Freestyle Article
Summer Wrestling Page
Volunteer Page - If you would like to volunteer to help, please let us know.
River Falls Days Takedown Tournament
Saturday, July 10, 2010
This is a very fast paced, relaxed tournament (if you can imagine). As the name implies, there are no near-fall points and is very fast paced. The last couple years, we had some truly phenomenal talent come to this great tournament. State champions, regional champions, and even some international competitors. They all came for wrestling, although the free hot dogs following the event were pretty good also!
River Falls Days Takedown Tournament Flier
Summer Wrestling Page
Volunteer Page - If you would like to volunteer to help, please let us know.