Many thanks to all those that have expressed an interest in applying for a spot on the 2021 Ohio All-Star Wrestling Team. We are currently in the process of reviewing the applications already received and adding three more wrestlers to the roster.

However, due to a couple of factors, we are considering raising our roster size to 30 wrestlers, which is the absolute maximum that we would be able to handle, due to rental vehicles and hotel rooms. The other factor is that we are seriously considering an offer that we have received from Team Alaska, who is interested in having our Team visit and compete, during the first portion of the 2021 tour. The additional three wrestlers would help us keep the overall cost of the trip down for each individual participating.

The ages/weights we are looking to add wrestlers are (these would be estimated summer of 2021 weights):

Current 5th/6th grader (older 4th grader could be considered): 68-72 pounds
Current 5th-7th grader: 78-80 pounds
Current 6th-8th grader: 115-125 pounds
Current 7th-8th grader (younger 9th grader could be considered): 140-150 pounds

Not that we won't consider other weights, if the applicant is "right for the job," but these are the ones we would be most looking to add.

We do hope to fill these additional spots by the end of April. So, if you have any interest, please let us know, so that we can send you an application to fill out and submit for consideration.

This is not your typical traveling wrestling team. While there is a great deal of wrestling (both practices and competition) on the trip, there is also a lot of fun stuff thrown in as well. Wrestling is the foundation, but building relationships with other team members, learning how to deal with issues away from one's parents, learning life skills (like money management, laundry and communication skills), self confidence skills (from having to do Improv Comedy and singing) and exposure to cultural events, (such as Broadway type shows) are other positive aspects of the Team. Past team members have also commented about how much more relaxed they were competing as well, without having their parents watching over them all the time and worrying so much about wins and losses. Instead, just going out and wrestling.

So, if you are looking for a J. Robinson Intensive type team, with two practices a day, for seven weeks, then do not apply. But, if you are looking for a great life learning experience for your son, that will also have a very positive impact on their wrestling career, then this might be an opportunity to consider.

Again, if you have any interest, or questions, we highly encourage you to join our OASWT Photos page and view the highlight videos that are linked above. Also, we strongly encourage you to talk to the parents of past team members, about their experience as a member of the OASWT, and we can supply you with names/numbers of parents, of similar age as your child, that can answer any questions, or concerns, that you might have.