Mat Rats Junior League

Pete McDowell started the Junior Owls in 1979 to bring youth wrestling to the Westminster area.  In 1989 the Junior owls became the organization that we know today , the Mat Rats!.  Mat Rats Wrestling is a Junior League program that aims to provide children with the opportunity gain experience in the worlds oldest sport.  A  division of the Grindstone WC that serves youth wrestling in the greater Westminster Area.  MRW strives to provide discipline, confidence, and athletic opportunities to children ages are 4-14 .  The Mat Rats offer two experience  levels based on  ages. 

For questions regarding the Mat Rats Wrestling Program please contact GWC director John Lowe jvlowe@carrollk12.org.

USA WRESTLING CARDS: Each Mat Rat athlete and coach must have an updated USA Wrestling Card. This card gets you into tournaments, clinics, and programs all year long. You can purchase the Maryland "Folkstyle Only" card for $15 at www.usawmembership.com. You do not need to register for this card right away, more information will be provided to you at practice by your head coach.

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As a local nonprofit organization the Mat Rats are always looking for coaches and volunteers.  All Persons working with children must have a background check through Parks and Recreation.  Please complete  the Volunteer form.

Mat Rats Wrestling Fee - $110.00

Included:

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-Long Sleeve Shirt
-Athletic Shorts
-USA wrestling card (if needed)

-Registration
-High level Coaching
-Facility rentals

- Dual meets

- End of season tournament
 

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Wrestlers will need

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-Wrestling shoes

-Mouth Guard (Mandatory with braces)

-Headgear (loaners are available while supplies last) $20.00

-Wrestling Singlet (Due to health considerations each wrestler will need to purchase their own singlet.  The singlet must be the Mat Rats issues singlet from 2018/2019 season or newer) Cost is $30.00