PRACTICE SCHEDULE & FACILITY
- Regular Season Practices will start on Monday - Nov 3
- The IKWF regular season runs through March with some wrestlers ending in mid-February
- Regular practice schedule can change due to NCHS events and holidays which will be updated in the NWC SportsEngine App
PLEASE SCROLL BELOW TO SEE PRACTICE GROUPING DESCRIPTIONS
| GROUP | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners Team | 6:00-7:00pm | 6:00-7:00pm | ||||
| Development Team | 6:00-7:30pm | 6:00-7:30pm | 6:00-7:30pm | |||
| Competition Team | 6:30-7:30pm | 6:30-7:30pm | 6:30-7:30pm | 9:00-10:00am | ||
| Middle School Comp Team | 6:30-7:30pm | 6:30-7:30pm | 6:30-7:30pm | 9:00-10:00am |
Practice Location
- Entrance is locate along Hillside Road
- Enter through the “Athletic” door #9
- Continue along the hallway, following the Wrestling Room sign hanging from the ceiling
NWC PRACTICE GROUPINGS
In addition to the IKWF age divisions (tots, bantams, intermediates, novice, senior), Naperville Wrestling Club structures our 3 practice groups by age, experience, commitment, and goals. This allows each wrestler to develop at an appropriate pace.
See Below For Group Descriptions
Tots & Developmental
GRADE & INFO
Tots - Ages 6 and Under
Developmental - Ages 7 and Over
The goal of this group is to learn the fundamentals, review common wrestling positions, and most importantly have fun so these young grapplers continue with the sport.
PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS
These young wrestlers should try and make two (2) regular practices or (3) if Ages 7 & Above. This will allow them the ability to productively build a sequence of skills and knowledge. Practices will consist of learning basic wrestling techniques, drilling common wrestling positions, live wrestling and finishing each night with a fun game.
COMPETITION EXPECTATIONS
Competing at this age level is a family decision. While large tournaments can be overwhelming, NWC will usually schedule a monthly non-tournament competition. Occasionally, a beginner only tournament is scheduled too. If your young wrestler is confident, enjoys the sport, is finding success and can handle the pressure of winning and losing then competing at weekend tournaments can be considered. At most this group should compete 1-2 times a month. Having your young or beginner wrestler only practice their first year and not compete is also supported by NWC coaches. The majority of Beginners will complete their season the first week of February. For those who have competed at tournaments and can manage a couple more weeks of practice, wrestling at the IKWF Regional is a possibility.
Competition Team & Middle School
AGE & INFO
Competition Team - wrestlers that will be actively competing
Wrestlers maintain a high level pace and focus at practice, have goals of being state qualifiers, place winners, and are driven in preparing themselves for high school wrestling.
PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS
Competition level wrestlers will have the opportunity to attend four (4) scheduled practices each week. It is highly recommended wrestlers should try and attend at least three (3 ) practices weekly. Wrestlers who have the highest goals should consider attending practice 4 days a week when possible.
COMPETITION EXPECTATIONS
Wrestlers will have a full schedule of weekend competition. All competition level wrestlers should compete at a minimum of 2-3 times each month. All competition level wrestlers are expected to enter the IKWF Regional and compete throughout the IKWF State Series.
