Beginner's Clinic

Metro teaches a Beginners' Orientation Class on the first Sunday of every month 2:00PM - 5:00PM. This is where to get started learning about the basics of freestyle wrestling. It is ok to come and watch! Please note that all skill levels are welcomed and accomodated at all practices.

So you are coming to a practice?

So you've decided you want to check us out! The best way to do so is to get in gear, and come to a wrestilng practice!

When and where are Metro Wrestling practices?

Every Sunday 2:00PM to 5:00PM at The Center, 208 West 13th Street, Room 412.

What to bring?

Keep it simple. If you are new to the freestyle wrestling, you will probably want to stick with the list on the left. Later, you might want to have the items on the list to the right. You also might want to bring a towel and a bottle of water.

beginner t-shirt athletic underwear shorts socks (of course!) light sneakers

advanced wrestling singlet athletic underwear socks (of course!) wrestling shoes headgear kneepads

AAU Membership

We require regularly-attending wrestlers to obtain an Amateur Athletic Union membership. Metro is chartered by the AAU. Your membership supports the club's charter and provides insurance in the event of injury. The cost is $27 annually. Your membership card can be printed directly from their website.

Click here to sign up with The Amateur Athletic Union.

Directions for the application form:

Step 1 Login if you previously registered, otherwise click Create Your Account. If you were last on the site on or before December 15, 2010, then you will need to create a new account.

Step 2 Enter your information on the form; (Purchase Membership - Athlete Membership). Enter the information requested, i.e. name, address, etc.
 
Program is "Adult Program". Select the term and type of membership, e.g. Extended through next August 31st (or longer if desired).

Step 3 Enter sport WRESTLING; club METRO WRESTLING; club code MPWR6XEKB9

After paying AAU, you will see a receipt and printable membership card. (Click on "Click here for a printer friendly version", print out your card, and take it with you to the tournament.)

Note: Due to new AAU procedures, when you first submit your information, your membership will be noted as Pending. You can click the order number or your order history for an update. In my case, the actual card was emailed to me in 14 minutes, but the website took much longer and they say to allow days not minutes for the process. The word "pending" after "Membership ID" will be replaced with the actual code -- this is the code you need to supply at our tournaments and at those of other teams and clubs using AAU (for example, at the Philadelphia Spartans tournaments that Metro also competes at).

You can also go to the AAU website to print out additional copies if for example you lose your card.

If you have diffulty obtaining your AAU membership, please email Metro at mgwa@metrowrestling.org We will help you with the application.

Last update: February 12, 2013