The Kearney Matcats are excited to announce the addition of new programming in addition to the traditional programming we have had for decades for the upcoming 2024-2025 School Year.
New this Fall we will be running practices for wrestlers preparing for the upcoming season. These practices will be for 6th-12th graders and 3rd-5th with previous wrestling experience.
Below you will find complete details of all the programming offered this coming school year.
Fall Season *NEW*
Beginning in September, the Kearney Matcats will now have a “Fall/Preseason Program.” This program will be designed to get wrestlers a jump start on the upcoming season. This is intended for serious wrestlers with the expectation that wrestlers have had previous wrestling experience.
Ages: 6th-12th Grade (3rd-5th graders are allowed with previous wrestling experience)
Note: These practices will be geared toward a more experienced wrestler. New or Novice wrestlers are encouraged to join the Kearney Matcats Regular Season Program that begins in January.
Location: Kearney High School
Dates: September 3rd to November 10th (10 Weeks)
Times: Sundays from 2:00 to 3:30 PM & Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Cost: $140 (includes a Full USA Wrestling Membership, $40 value)
Competitive Season (Extended Season)
The Competitive Season is for those wrestlers who have had previous wrestling experience (ideally 2 or more years) and are ready to take a jump in their training. These practices will be run at a faster pace and focus on a higher level of technique. The “extended version” includes practices in November and December on Tuesdays and Thursdays, along with all Monday night practices from January to mid-March (NEUSA State). This is ideal for those 3rd-6th graders who want to jump-start their wrestling season or 7th/8th graders who are looking for additional practices during their middle school season.
Ages: 3rd-8th Grade
Note: These practices will be geared toward a more experienced wrestler. New or Novice wrestlers are encouraged to join the Kearney Matcats Regular Season Program that begins in January.
Location: Kearney High School
Dates: November 19th to March 13th (16 Weeks)
Times:
Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:45 PM (Nov. 19 - Jan. 2)
Monday Nights 6:00 to 7:30 PM (Jan 6 - March 10)
Tuesdays/Thursdays regular season practices (see regulate season schedule)
Cost: $200 (includes a Full USA Wrestling Membership)
Competitive Season (Regular Season)
The Competitive Season is for those wrestlers who have had previous wrestling experience (ideally 2 or more years) and are ready to take a jump in their training. These practices will be run at a faster pace and focus on a higher level of technique. The “regular version” DOES NOT include practices in November and December. It INCLUDES Monday night practices from January to mid-March (NEUSA State) plus all regular season practices on Tuesday/Thursday. This is ideal for 7th/8th graders who enjoyed their middle school season and want to continue to jump levels and prepare for high school wrestling, as well as all 3rd-6th graders ready to take their wrestling to the next level.
Ages: 3rd-8th Grade
Note: These practices will be geared toward a more experienced wrestler. New or Novice wrestlers are encouraged to join the Kearney Matcats Regular Season Program that begins in January.
Location: Kearney High School
Dates:January 6th to to March 13th (10 Weeks)
Times:
Monday Nights 6:00 to 7:30 PM (Jan 6 - March 10)
Tuesdays/Thursdays regular season practices (see regulate season schedule)
Cost: $150 (includes a Full USA Wrestling Membership)
Regular Season (PreK-2nd)
This program is ideal for all PreK-2nd graders with all levels of wrestling experience. At this level, we focus on learning the fundamentals of wrestling including basic body movements, foundational wrestling moves, scoring, and of course having fun!
Ages: PreK-2nd Grade
Location: Sunrise Middle School
Dates:January 7th to to March 13th (10 Weeks)
Times: Tuesdays/Thursdays
Pre-K & Kindergarten - 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
1st & 2nd Grade - 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Cost: $90 (includes a limited USA Wrestling Membership)
Regular Season (3rd-8th)
This program is ideal for all 3rd-8th graders with all levels of wrestling experience. At this level, we continue to focus on learning the fundamentals of wrestling as well as start to incorporate some more advanced techniques and drills. These practices are designed with wrestlers of all skill levels in mind.
Ages: 3rd-8th Grade
Location: Kearney High School
Dates:January 7th to to March 13th (10 Weeks)
Times: Tuesdays/Thursdays
3rd to 5th Grade - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
6th - 8th Grade - 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Cost: $90 (includes a limited USA Wrestling Membership)
Regular Season (Girls Only 3rd-8th)
This program is ideal for all 3rd-8th grade girls with all levels of wrestling experience. At this level, we continue to focus on learning the fundamentals of wrestling as well as start to incorporate some more advanced techniques and drills. These practices are designed with wrestlers of all skill levels in mind.
Ages: 3rd-8th Grade
Location: Sunrise Middle School
Dates:January 7th to to March 13th (10 Weeks)
Times: Mondays/Wednesdays
3rd to 8th Grade - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $90 (includes a limited USA Wrestling Membership)
Spring Season *NEW *
Beginning in March (After NEUSA State), the Kearney Matcats will now have a Spring Program.” This program will focus on all three styles of wrestling (Folkstyle, Freestyle, and Greco-Roman). Specifically, we will focus on how learning the “International Styles” of wrestling can make you a better folkstyle wrestler. This is intended for serious wrestlers with the expectation that wrestlers have had previous wrestling experience.
Ages: 6th-12th Grade (3rd-5th graders are allowed with previous wrestling experience)
Note: These practices will be geared toward a more experienced wrestler. New or Novice wrestlers are encouraged to join the Kearney Matcats Regular Season Program that begins in January.
Location: Kearney High School
Dates: March 18th to May 15th (9 Weeks)
Times: Sundays from 2:00 to 3:30 PM & Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Cost: $140 (includes a Full USA Wrestling Membership, $40 value)
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