FOR EXPERIENCED PARENTS AND WRESTLERS
Want to get started wrestling this year?
This is what you're looking for. We are open to boys and girls from grades 2-6 (we do not accept kids that are in kindergarten or 1st grade). There will be a parents meeting on Tuesday November 10, 2026 at Southern Regional High School 11/12 Library 6:30pm. The meeting is optional but strongly encouraged for all new parents and wrestlers. It will be a meet and greet event where you can ask any questions you might have and introduce your wrestler(s) to the coaching staff. Practices will be held at Southern Regional High School in the 11/12 varsity wrestling room from 6:30-7:45 starting Wednesday November 11. On the registration page you can find the schedule for practices.
As a beginner wrestler at Stafford Wrestling, we encourage you to compete in 3 wrestling tournaments. The Southern "Ram Tough" Tournament in January, The Lacey "Scott Stevens" Tournament and the Central Regional "Berkeley Bash". As the season progresses more information regarding these events will be made available.
What do you need to get started? Do the following steps in this order!
1. USA Wrestling Card - What is this? It is an insurance card that costs approximately $60 for the season. It is mandatory. No One is permitted to participate without this. You can purchase a USA Wrestling Card at any time for your wrestler at www.usawmembership.com
ONCE YOU HAVE A USA WRESTLING CARD YOU CAN TAKE A SCREENSHOT AND UPLOAD IT TO THE REGISTRATION PAGE
2. Register at www.staffordwrestling.com
3. Wrestling Shoes - Online is best. In person locally in Manahawkin - Dick's Sporting Goods. We recommend Nike, Adidas, Asics or Rudis Wrestling Shoes.
3. Shorts and Tee Shirt - Try not to have anything too baggy
4. Water Bottle - Any kind, Water fountains are in the school for refills
Official website: USA Wrestling Membership System
Before you begin
Important: Parents should select the membership required by your club and intended competition. Don’t assume the first membership option is the right one.
Go to the official membership site.
Look for: “Create Account” or “Create Free Account.”
Set up the adult’s login first.
Important: The membership system says account holders must be at least 13 years old. A parent or guardian should manage registration for a younger child.
Your account and your child’s profile are not necessarily the same thing.
If your child has had a USA Wrestling membership before, look for an option to claim or link the existing profile instead of creating a duplicate.
Purchase the card for your child, not yourself.
The exact options and prices can vary by membership type and season. Follow your club’s instructions if you need a particular competition membership.
Make sure the wrestler is associated with the correct club.
If you cannot find your club, contact your coach before selecting another club.
Finish the registration.
Don’t stop at the cart. The membership purchase is not complete until the order has been submitted successfully.
Save proof of registration.
Check that the wrestler’s name and membership status are correct. If the card is pending verification or approval, contact USA Wrestling or your state association before assuming it is ready for competition.

Manahawkin, New Jersey
Open to Boys & Girls from ALL Towns (2nd - 8th grade)
Feeder Program for Southern Regional
The #1 Public School in New Jersey
Please reach us at staffordwrestlingrams@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Wrestlers from ALL towns are welcome to wrestle at SWC!
Wrestlers must currently be in 2nd grade or older to register and wrestle with us regardless of what school they attend.
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We charge per session. Sessions typically are around 2 months long. When registration becomes available there will be a link on the home page www.staffordwrestling.com with pricing and payment information.
Wrestling Shoes, Shorts and Tee Shirt. Headgear and singlets are optional for practice.
Established in 1987
1000 N Main St, Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050, United States
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