Wrestling

Welcome to the home of the Kalamazoo Premier Wrestling Club. In 2017 we partnered with Loy Norrix High School Wrestling, along with MYWAY, and started the KPWC to offer training and wrestling opportunities for beginners, intermediate and advanced youth within the Kalamazoo area. Our club is open to both boys and girls. (Grades K-8)

NEW SPLIT GROUP FORMAT

GROUP A – ADVANCED GROUP

  • Club Fee: $80**
  • At least 3 solid years of experience required.
  • Practice TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS – 6PM TO 7:30PM @ Loy Norrix High School.
    • Wear CLEAN gym shorts, t-shirt, socks, wrestling shoes or gym shoes to practice.
      • Wrestling shoes should NOT be worn outside of the gym.
  • Season ends mid to late March 2026 with the MYWAY Regional and State Tournament.
  • Tournaments are “Pay-to-play” with tournament fees ranging anywhere from $15 to $20 per tournament.
    • Three will be an additional $20 fee, per wrestler, for a MEMWAY/MYWAY card. Wrestlers will not be allowed to wrestle in tournaments without a valid card on file.
  • Participants should plan to purchase wrestling headgear and wrestling shoes, both can be found at any local sports store.
    • Participants with dental braces must wear a mouthpiece that does not protrude from inside the mouth.

GROUP B – BEGINNER GROUP 

  • Club Fee: $50**
  • No experience, up to 2 years’ experience (Some select 3rd year wrestlers)
  • Practice MONDAYS ONLY – 6PM TO 7:30PM @ Loy Norrix High School.
    • Wear CLEAN gym shorts, t-shirt, socks, wrestling shoes or gym shoes to practice.
      • Wrestling shoes should NOT be worn outside of the gym.
  • Season ends late JANUARY 2026.
    • “Group B” wrestlers may have the option to continue their season with “Group A”, at an additional cost and Director/Coaches’ approval.
  • No Tournaments are planned for this group.

Registration for our 2025/2026 season has now closed. We expect registration for the 2026/2027 season to open mid to late October 2026.

Click here to view our 2025/2026 club calendar. (Please note: this calendar is subject to change)

**Limited Scholarships are available for those that qualify

Please note we are no longer located in the auxiliary gym of Loy Norrix. We have moved to the opposite side of the school.

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