Welcome to Walton Junior Wrestling! The purpose of our program is to promote excellence in wrestling and positively influence the lives of young athletes in the Walton area communities by developing a commitment to wrestling through a fun and team-oriented experience. We promote sportsmanship, teamwork, skill building, physical conditioning, goal setting, a competitive spirit, hard work and a winning attitude.
Walton Wrestling is a strong community with a proud tradition. Our middle school and high school programs have won multiple state titles and produced several individual state champions
Our middle school and high school programs have won multiple state titles and produced several individual state champions.
In 2020-2021, Walton Varsity went 15-6 as a dual team and finished with a Top 10 ranking in region 7A. At the Individual Region Tournament we were named Region champs for the first time since 2009. We finished with 8 finalists and 4 Region champs. We had 8 qualify for State and finished top 10 as team. We had 3 place at State, 1 State Champion, a 3rd place and a 5th place. We are returning 11 wrestlers from last years team with some good new wrestlers joining. We plan on defending our region championship and another great run at the state tournament.
Q: I AM A PARENT WHO DOES NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH WRESLTING. HOW DO I LEARN ABOUT THE SPORT AND IF IT IS RIGHT FOR MY CHILD?
A: No experience, no problem. We are here to help. Click here for a "Parent's Guide to Youth Wrestling" by Bill Campbell
Q; WHAT ARE PRACTICES LIKE?
A: Practices involves warm-ups and stretching, technique, drilling technique, live wrestling, and occasionally, games. The goal of practice is to develop wrestling fundamentals in an enjoyable atmosphere where all wrestlers can learn. Wrestlers are expected to pay attention. Parents are encouraged to watch and learn, and we are always looking for volunteers who have a wrestling background or experience working with kids.
Q: IS WRESTLING DANGEROUS?
A: Wrestling is very fun sport, but it is also a tough sport where bumps and bruises do occur. Wrestlers can briefly be put in uncomfortable positions while wrestling an opponent, but it is not very dangerous at all. In fact, most of the injuries suffered by wrestlers are not directly related to the sport itself, but to hygiene. These injuries / infections are completely avoidable through regular cleaning of the mats and the wrestler showering as soon as they get home from practice. Every now and then a wrestler may get a bloody lip or nose, but the practices and wrestling meets are all closely supervised, and overall very safe.
Q: WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR TO WRESTLING PRACTICE?
A: Your child should wear shorts, a t-shirt, wrestling shoes and head gear to practice. If you are new to the sport, please talk to the coaches before buying anything. We may have equipment for your child to use.
Q: WHO WILL MY CHILD BE WRESTLING WITH?
A: In practice, your child will wrestle with the kids closest to their age, weight and ability. We try to match age, experience and weight the best we can.
Q: WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM THE FIRST SEASON?
A: This really depends on the age of your child. Where possible, coaches adapt training to the age, maturity and experience level of the wrestler. First-year wrestlers are encouraged but not required to compete at tournaments. While it is ultimately a personal/family decision, we highly highly recommended that wrestlers with two years or more of experience compete regularly at the tournament level.
Q: IF PLAY A FALL SPORT, SUCH AS FOOTBALL, CAN I START LATE?
A: Yes! We have football players and other sport athletes on the team every year. We will always review the basics. You can start practice as soon as playoffs are over. But, if you can make it on a night off you should try. The more time on the mat the better.
Practices start on Monday, October 24, 2022 in the Walton High School wrestling room (go through main gym entrance and wrestling room is upstairs behind main gym to the right (south) of the auxiliary gym; the room is the first on the right at the top of the stairs). Walton High School is located at 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062
Practice sessions will follow the schedule shown and will run from 6:30 - 8:00. Days off will be consistent with the Cobb County School calendar. Please ensure your child brings wrestling shoes, headgear and a mouthguard (optional) to each practice. The wrestling season typically runs through early February.